This field trip will begin at 9:00 a.m. with a tour of the Museum of Nebraska Art. You will experience the beauty of one of America's outstanding collections of wildlife art by John James Audubon. In addition, visitors also have the opportunity to view a collection which includes 175 years of American art from the great 19th century artist explorers of the frontiers to the masters of the 20th century.

You will then travel south to Minden, NE. to tour the Minden Opera House. This historic masterpiece was built in 1891 and completely renovated in 1999-2000. The theater features a spectacular mural on the ceiling of early rural life of the region. You will enjoy a catered lunch while being entertained by a local entertainment troupe.

The last stop of the trip will be at the Great Platte River Road Archway which stretches over Interstate 80. "History comes alive" as you trace the history of communication and transportation beginning with the days of the mountain men and Native Americans. You will travel along the Oregon, Mormon and California Trails, ride with the Pony Express and Stage Coach, listen to the rumble of Iron Horse, traverse the Lincoln Highway and watch a Drive-In Movie before observing the traffic passing beneath the bridge.

Other Area Attractions:
Cabela's
Fort Kearney State Historical Park
George Spencer Vineyard
Great Platte River Road Archway
Hastings Museum
Minden Opera House
Morris Press
Museum of Nebraska Art (MONA)
Nebraska's Platte River Valley
Nebraska's Rainwater Basin
Rowe Sanctuary and Iain Nicolson Audubon Center

All information from: Nebraska Division of Tour and Travel