Western Nebraska Sights

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Not exactly the destination place for traveling but many find themselves traveling across Nebraska while crossing the United States. Here are a few sights to consider visiting while passing through.

Chimney Rock National Historic Sight

You're not the first to make the trek across Nebraska, since the days of the Oregon Trail, California Trail, Mormon Pioneer Trail and the Pony Express....they all passed by Chimney Rock. The rock spire could be seen well out into the plains and was the first sign of the upcoming mountain terrain. Chimney Rock has been referenced in hundreds of early travelers journals.

Scotts Bluff National Monument

Not far west of Chimney Rock was the next landmark travelers passed, Scotts Bluff. These 500 foot rock towers must have been quite a sight for the early pioneers. Today a great road travels to the top of the bluff on a road carved into the mountain (through several tunnels). The summit has a great view, the north overlook has the highest point and benchmark (a 3 minute walk from the car). There is a visitors center with several hiking trails, one which goes up to the summit if you would rather walk up.

Carhenge

This is a free sight put up by the city of Alliance Chamber of Commerce to attract visitors. Imagine Stonehenge but with cars and you've got Carhenge. It makes for some interesting pictures.