Free & Cheap Things to Do in Gretna, NE

  • The list below includes 70 free or cheap things to do in or near Gretna, Nebraska, including 46 different types of inexpensive activities like Farms & Ranches, Religious Buildings, Parks and Movie Theaters.
  • From Holy Family Shrine to Vala's Pumpkin Patch, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Gretna and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Omaha, Council Bluffs, Papillion and Bellevue.
  • The list below includes 70 free or cheap things to do in or near Gretna, Nebraska, including 46 different types of inexpensive activities like Farms & Ranches, Religious Buildings, Parks and Movie Theaters.
  • From Holy Family Shrine to Vala's Pumpkin Patch, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Gretna and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Omaha, Council Bluffs, Papillion and Bellevue.
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33.1 Miles
94% 547 votes
Landmarks 1445 K Street, Lincoln, NE MoreLess Info
The Nebraska State Capitol was designed by Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue and constructed from 1922 to 1932. The building is over 400 feet tall and raises over 15 floors above ground.
33.1 Miles
92% 114 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Lincoln, NE MoreLess Info
The Pioneer Parks and Nature Center offers eight miles of hiking trails through varied habitat including tallgrass prairie, woodlands, wetlands and across a stream. The facility also has two buildings where visitors can see native small animals.
33.1 Miles
94% 16 votes
Parks Lincoln, NE MoreLess Info
A small neighborhood park, Hazel Abel Park is a picturesque setting with playground equipment and green space. It features a padded playground as well as a gazebo that is often used for weddings.
33.2 Miles
71% 21 votes
Historic Homes 1425 H Street, Lincoln, NE MoreLess Info
Built in Classic Revival architecture, Governor's Mansion is the current residence of the Nebraska governor, and once housed former governors. The museum hosts tours where visitors can view a collection of dolls, dishes, and jewelry.
33.6 Miles
93% 201 votes
Specialty Museums 599 Oak Creek Drive, Lincoln, NE MoreLess Info
Speed demons love the Museum of American Speed in Lincoln, Nebraska. This indoor/outdoor museum features hundreds of souped-up hot rods and racing vehicles. It also has large displays of engines, transmissions and other inner components.
34.5 Miles
79% 38 votes
History Museums 15th and P Streets, Lincoln, NE 68508 MoreLess Info
Ten thousand years of history are at the Nebraska History Museum. The museum has 3 floors of exhibits and artifacts and tells stories related to the culture and people of the state.
35.6 Miles
78% 77 votes
Visitor Centers 100 Valmont Drive, Nebraska City, NE 68410 MoreLess Info
Nebraska City is home to the Missouri River Basin Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, dedicated to the pioneers and their westward journey. The most popular exhibits include an earth lodge, animal habitats, displays on Native American medicine and many other impressive sights to see.
36.3 Miles
86% 7 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 3201 S Coddington Avenue, Lincoln, NE 68522 MoreLess Info
Pioneers Park Nature Center is a wildlife sanctuary located on 664 acres of tallgrass prairie, woodlands, wetlands and a stream. There are raptor exhibits, a natural play area for children, gardens and animals including bison and elk.
36.9 Miles
86% 118 votes
Farms & Ranches 2611 Arbor Avenue, Nebraska City, NE 68410 MoreLess Info
Arbor Day Farm is a National Historic Site, and home to attractions including walking trails, the Canopy Trail Treehouse located 50-feet up in the Table Creek Forest, and two interactive outdoor Nature Explore classrooms. A Discovery Ride takes visitors through the 260-acre site with an interpreter.
36.9 Miles
81% 26 votes
Parks Saltillo Road, Lincoln, NE MoreLess Info
The 1,472-acre Wilderness Park offers many trails. These trails include hiking trails, biking trails, and horse riding trails and the park has the type of trail posted on signs, while dogs on leashes can be found on all trails.
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