8. Nebraska
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- Composite score: 83.14
- Average hotel nightly rate: $122
- Average gas price: $4.10
- Cost of everyday expenses (compared to average): -9.9%
- Annual National Park Service visits: 319,794
- Total National Park Service sites: 4
- Arts, entertainment & recreation density: 5.2
- Share of roads in good condition: 74.5%
Nebraska is an ideal destination for motor tourists, featuring some of the best-maintained infrastructure in the country with nearly three-quarters of its roads in good condition. The state also offers a surprisingly strong density of arts and recreation options, giving road trippers plenty of reasons to pull over. Travelers can explore iconic pioneer landmarks like Chimney Rock and Scotts Bluff National Monument, or take a scenic drive through the unique prairie landscape of the Nebraska Sandhills. For a mix of culture and entertainment, Omaha's historic Old Market district features a thriving culinary and arts scene that provides a great urban anchor to a budget-friendly itinerary.
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