Explore an awesome autumn for three days in northeastern Nebraska. Then, in November, get an early start celebrating the holidays on a four-day excursion to Branson, Mo. Register by mail or at the OLLI open house on Sunday, August 20.
Visions of Nebraska: Autumn in Northeastern Nebraska
October 18-20, 2017
The rolling landscape of northeast Nebraska contrasted with the fertile river bottom crop lands, add up to a spectacular autumn experience. Join your OLLI friends as we explore the region in this third and final travel salute celebrating Nebraska’s 150th birthday.
Our destinations are diverse, focusing on some of the colorful history, cultural diversity and landscapes that uniquely describe northeast Nebraska. We’ll visit the John G. Neihardt Center, Ponca State Park, Ho-Chunk Village, Bluebird Nursery, Silver Hills Winery, Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park, Steamship Bertrand Museum, Dakota Bend National Refuge and Genoa Indian School Museum.
$548 per person for shared accommodations
$670 per person for single accommodations
Reservation deadline: September 15, 2017
Download a brochure for this trip:
http://olli.unl.edu/travel-opportunities
Branson Holiday
November 15-18-2017
Get an early start celebrating the holidays with the best of Branson holiday shows. This trip has been scheduled for the week prior to Thanksgiving to avoid the December rush. Seven great shows are featured with Branson’s most talented entertainers. PLUS, enjoy your stay at the Chateau on the Lake, Branson’s premier hotel. Travel to Branson will be via deluxe motor coach. There should be time to unpack at the Chateau before your included dinner and the first show.
The show lineup includes The 5th Dimension ,The Shoji Tabuchi Show, The Dutton Family, The Texas Tenors, Christmas Wonderland show, Daniel O’Donnell and Johnny Mathis.
$952 per person for shared accommodations
1,191 for single accommodations
Reservation and cancellation deadline: October 15, 2017
Download a brochure for this trip:
http://olli.unl.edu/travel-opportunities