Nebraska at a Glance Capital: Lincoln Nickname: Cornhusker State Bird: Western Meadowlark Tree: Cottonwood Largest City: Omaha Neighboring States:Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, South Dakota, Wyoming
The vast plains of Nebraska extend from the prairies in the east, rising up to meet the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in the west. Omaha, the state's largest city and only riverfront community, sits on the west bank of the Missouri River. At the Durham Western Heritage Museum, a multi-media presentation and many artifacts depict the history of Omaha. Less than 60 miles southwest of Omaha is the state's capital, Lincoln. The Historic Haymarket district, established in 1867, is filled with restaurants, shops and galleries. East Nebraska encompasses attractions such as the Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneers in Grand Island and Crane Meadows in Wood River.
