The Birthplace of Kool-Aid: In 1927, Edwin E. Perkins invented the powdered drink mix in Hastings, Nebraska. The city still celebrates its sugary legacy every August with “Kool-Aid Days.”
The Lied Jungle: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium contains the Lied Jungle, which is the largest indoor rainforest in North America. It features a massive 80-foot waterfall and free-roaming wildlife.
“Carhenge” in the Plains: Located in Alliance, Nebraska, this quirky roadside attraction is a replica of England’s Stonehenge, but constructed using 39 old American cars covered in gray spray paint.