Nebraska is the Great Plains heartland of America, a vast state of sweeping prairies, towering sand dunes, and the legendary Oregon Trail. From the cosmopolitan culture of Omaha's Old Market to the state capitol in Lincoln, the dramatic Chimney Rock on the western horizon, and the wild Sandhills that shelter migrating cranes, Nebraska rewards curious travelers with genuine frontier spirit and uncrowded natural grandeur.
Do's and don'ts
Quick guide to local norms.
Do
- Greet people warmly and learn a few local phrases.
- Respect religious and historic sites.
- Dress modestly when visiting places of worship.
- Ask permission before photographing individuals.
Don't
- Raise your voice in public — it's considered rude.
- Touch people on the head or point with your feet in religious settings.
- Refuse hospitality without a polite explanation.
- Wear revealing clothing in conservative areas.