Across the Praries from Casper (Self Drive)
❮Across the Praries from Casper (Self Drive)
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This 8 night sample itinerary includes:
- Rental Car for 9 days
- Hotel for 2 nights in Casper, WY
- Hotel for 2 nights in Scottsbluff-Chimney Rock, NE
- Hotel for 2 nights in Grand Island, NE
- Hotel for 2 nights in Omaha, NE
Driving Time
Casper - Scottsbluff-Chimney Rock: 6 hrs 41 mins approx.
Scottsbluff-Chimney Rock- Grand Island: 4 hr. 50 mins. approx.
Grand Island- Omaha: 2hrs 13 mins. approx.
This self-drive, independent vacation package will introduce you to these beautiful cities through Wyoming and Nebraska . Combine Casper (county seat of Natrona County; near Independence Rock, where many early Americans carved their names as they made the journey across the open prairies); Scottsbluff-Chimney Rock, Grand Island and Omaha (a city in the U.S. state of Nebraska, on the Missouri River close to the Iowa border); with a Rental Car. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
Flexible Itinerary
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Casper, WY
Day 1Arrive to Casper, WY
Overnight in Casper, WYDay 2Overnight in Casper, WYDay 3Departing from Casper, WY
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Scottsbluff-Chimney Rock, NE
Day 3Arrive to Scottsbluff-Chimney Rock, NE
Overnight in Scottsbluff-Chimney Rock, NEDay 4Overnight in Scottsbluff-Chimney Rock, NEDay 5Departing from Scottsbluff-Chimney Rock, NE
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Grand Island, NE
Day 5Arrive to Grand Island, NE
Overnight in Grand Island, NEDay 6Overnight in Grand Island, NEDay 7Departing from Grand Island, NE
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Omaha, NE
Day 7Arrive to Omaha, NE
Overnight in Omaha, NEDay 8Overnight in Omaha, NEDay 9Departing from Omaha, NE
USA
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Casper, WY
Located in the heart of the Cowboy State, Casper is a hub of fun and adventure. With amazing landscapes to explore like Casper Mountain, the legendary North Platte River, Edness Kimball Wilkins State Park, Fremont Canyon’s stunning rock walls and miles upon miles of multi-use trails, you can get your fill of the great outdoors in Casper. Visit the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center, featuring dioramas and hands-on displays that evoke the journeys of 1800s pioneers, enjoy contemporary art at the Nicolaysen Art Museum, visit Fort Casper - a reconstructed 1865 military post, or drive south to Casper Mountain with its scenic views and ski slopes.
Explore the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center, Fort Caspar, Casper Mountain, Rotary Park, and more. -
Scottsbluff-Chimney Rock, NE
Scottsbluff is a stop along a number of pioneer trails in the 19th century, such as the Oregon Trail, the California Trail, the Mormon Trail, and the Pony Express mail service. Many sights associated with this era are located within an hour`s drive of town, the most notable of these being two dramatic rock formations: Scotts Bluff, from which the town was named, and Chimney Rock, which are both national monuments and historic sites.
Explore the Scotts Bluff National Monument, Chimney Rock National Historic Site, Riverside Discovery Center, Legacy of the Plains Museum, North Overlook, Fort Mitchell, Mitchell Pass, Dome Rock, South Bluff, Robidoux Pass, Courthouse and Jail Rocks, Ash Hollow, Windlass Hill, and so much more! -
Grand Island, NE
Grand Island is located in central Nebraska, also known as La Grand Isle it is the largest inland island in the entire world. The fourth-largest city in Nebraska boasts wide-open golden prairies, colorful wildflowers spread throughout the verdant meadows and farmlands. A sophisticated town featuring noteworthy museums such as the Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer, and the Tri-City Model Railroad Association filled with fascinating exhibits. See the fascinating sights of the `Nebraska Flyway` with over 500,000 sandhill cranes that settle on a sandbar near the island.
Explore the Saint Paul Historical Village, Museum of Nebraska Major League Baseball, Edgerton Explorit Center, Morman Island State Recreation Area, Children`s Museum of Central Nebraska, and so much more! -
Omaha, NE
Omaha is home to some fantastic sights and attractions including Omaha`s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, one of the largest and most highly accredited zoos in the world. The city is brimming with exciting museums such as the Children`s Museum and The Durham Museum. The Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge spans for 3,000 feet over the massive Missouri River allowing visitors to walk between two states. The Reuben sandwich was invented in Omaha at the Blackstone Hotel, the city is now one of the top dining destinations in the country. The historic paved streets of the Old Market district are fascinating to walk along and uncover vibrant galleries, quaint boutiques, and excellent restaurants serving up Omaha steaks.
Explore the Omaha Zoo, The Durham Museum, Old Market District, Wildlife Safari Park, Bob Kerry Pedestrian Bridge, Joslyn Art Museum, Performing Arts Center, Lauritzen Gardens, and so much more!
Explore the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center, Fort Caspar, Casper Mountain, Rotary Park, and more.
Explore the Scotts Bluff National Monument, Chimney Rock National Historic Site, Riverside Discovery Center, Legacy of the Plains Museum, North Overlook, Fort Mitchell, Mitchell Pass, Dome Rock, South Bluff, Robidoux Pass, Courthouse and Jail Rocks, Ash Hollow, Windlass Hill, and so much more!
Explore the Saint Paul Historical Village, Museum of Nebraska Major League Baseball, Edgerton Explorit Center, Morman Island State Recreation Area, Children`s Museum of Central Nebraska, and so much more!
Explore the Omaha Zoo, The Durham Museum, Old Market District, Wildlife Safari Park, Bob Kerry Pedestrian Bridge, Joslyn Art Museum, Performing Arts Center, Lauritzen Gardens, and so much more!