Visit us in Northeast Nebraska!
Are you ready for an adventure? Do you want to get away and travel the backroads? Come along as we help you fulfill those plans! Traveling the “Best of the Backroads Tour of Northeast Nebraska”, you will travel through 10 Counties, enjoying the colorful landscape of the “rolling hills” and the picturesque view of the Missouri River. Reading the history on the strategically-placed viewpoints will take you back hundreds of years!
As you travel the “Backroads”, you will come upon small towns that encounter rich heritage demonstrated with their unique and quaint shops and restaurants. You will see merchants displaying their talents— the taste of home-cooked meals, and goodies that will bring you back to your Grandmother’s recipes. Hidden Treasures, Historical Landmarks, Heavenly Treats, and Hometown Hospitality… that is what you will find on the Best of the Backroads Tour in Northeast Nebraska!
There are also County Fairs, Geocaching (or download the Geocaching app on your phone), Golf Courses… and many other events and activities! Check out the ‘Events’ page to learn more.
Here’s how to get started:
¨ Get your map at a participating business or on this website.
¨ Visit participating businesses and places to collect stamps in order to win cash prizes!
¨ Great family friendly activity, photography opportunities, outdoor recreation, geocaching opportunities.
Dates of the Backroads Tour are May 1st through September 30th.
Mail completed forms to:
City of Laurel Economic Development Office
101 W. 2nd St.
Laurel, NE 68745
Or email to: laureled@abbnebraska.com
Deadline to mail forms in is Friday, October 15th, 2021.
We hope you enjoy traveling through Northeast Nebraska as we enjoy you visiting us!
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