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Grand Island to Alliance, Nebraska: The Sandhills Journey Scenic Byway
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Published on 05-06-2010 11:12 PM
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Nebraska,

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272 miles, 6 hours 30 minutes

While the claim that this is one of America’s 10 most beautiful byways may be overstating the case, Nebraska Highway 2 is undoubtedly a very picturesque and pleasant drive. Start off in the Lincoln Highway city of Grand Island, head north west through the natural scenic beauty of the Sandhills and finish off with a visit to Carhenge, one of ...

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Rapid City to Deadwood, South Dakota: Mt. Rushmore Plus -- A Black Hills Sampler
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Published on 05-05-2010 12:01 AM
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South Dakota,

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United States
130 miles – 4 hours (at least!)

Take the slow route from Rapid City to Deadwood and get a taste of the Black Hills. Along the way you'll visit two of America's greatest sculptural achievements, experience the twists and turns of a truly unique road, take a diversion through buffalo country and end up in a town packed full of Western history. ...

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Ogallala to Scott's Bluff, Nebraska along the Western Trails Historic & Scenic Byway
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Published on 05-04-2010 12:00 AM
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Nebraska,

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United States
154 miles – 3 hours 30 minutes

Follow U.S. Route 26 and Nebraska Hwy 92 along the side of the North Platte River and retrace the steps of the pioneers on the Oregon Trail. The drive passes through gentle, rolling hills and takes you past a succession of historically important sites. ...

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Omaha to Sidney, Nebraska: The Lincoln Highway
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Published on 04-30-2010 12:04 AM
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Nebraska,

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United States
468 miles – 11 hours 30 minutes

For most of its 468 miles, U.S. Highway 30 follows the former route of the Lincoln Highway, “from grain elevator to grain elevator”, across Nebraska. Contrary to popular myth, this is a drive that offers a whole range of fascinating diversions for the driver who’s looking to search out a bit of old America. ...

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Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Galena, Illinois
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Published on 04-01-2010 06:30 AM
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Iowa,

Illinois,

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United States
105 miles, 3 hours

This is a nice, easy drive that offers something for the whole family. The views may not be spectacular but if you approach it in the right frame of mind, the huge open skies of eastern Iowa provide a real sense of freedom and escape. ...

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