9 weird and wonderful attractions to visit in Nebraska
- Lincoln Journal Star
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From bizarre to awe-inspiring, here are nine quirky attractions found only in Nebraska.
World's Largest Stamp Ball
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The porch swing isn't the only attraction in Nebraska that claims a "world's largest" title. The Leon Myers Stamp Center at Boys Town is home to the world's largest stamp ball. The colorful ball has a 32-inch diameter, weighs 600 pounds and contains 4,655,000 postage stamps.
Courtesy of Boys TownStile di Famiglia (Family Style)
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In downtown Omaha you'll find a 13-foot fork gathering up a bite of metal pasta. Jake Balcom designed the stainless steal sculpture called "Stile di Famiglia" (Family Style) for the The Homeowners Association of the Towns of Little Italy. You can see the sculpture at 1115 S. 7th St.
More about the artist: Jake Balcom
Larry Ferguson/Courtesy photoKlown Doll Museum
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The Klown Doll Museum in Plainview is home to more than 7,000 dolls. Don't miss Stumpy the Klown, the museum's 8-foot-tall wooden mascot.
Nebraska TourismPyramid Time Capsule
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Beneath this concrete pyramid in Seward is a time capsule filled with an assortment of artifacts including a Chevy Vega. The items were placed in the capsule by Harold Davisson in 1975 with instructions to open the capsule on July 4, 2025. The pyramid is billed as the world's largest time capsule.
Journal Star file photoWorld's Largest Porch Swing
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Hebron claims to be the home of the world's largest porch swing.
City of HebronCarhenge
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You can't have a list of odd attractions without including Carhenge. The monument near Alliance is one man's automotive tribute to England's ancient Stonehenge.
MICHAEL FORSBERG/Nebraska Department of Economic DevelopmentSmallest City Hall
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The tiny northeast Nebraska town of Maskell is home to the smallest city hall in the United States.
AP file photoThe Archway
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The Archway museum straddles Interstate 80 near Kearney. The 310-foot-long elevated building features exhibits and stories about America's western expansion.
Nebraska TourismKool-Aid: Discover the Dream
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The lower level of the Hastings Museum is dedicated to Kool-Aid, which was invented by Hastings native Edwin Perkins.
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