Nebraska is prairie country, but there are lovely rivers and lakes to visit. Lincoln couples can find some wonderful romantic weekend deals as some of the Platte River area and near the state forests and parks.
What about a stay at an 1880s fully renovated country home and stables with a 100 ft. heated swimming pool and 5-person hot tub? The elegant Nebraska home is in the rolling prairie and is fully equiped to give a restful vacation to stressed city dwellers relief and a little romance too! http://carrouselstables.com/ The house is exquisite and their breakfasts sound absolutely mouth-watering with homemade waffles, coffeecakes, egg dishes and fresh sausage and bacon. A stay here is for people wanting peace and quiet and the romance of a lovely home and horses grazing the fields. The indoor pool is housed in a beautiful building with a vaulted ceiling and skylights.
Just 20 miles from Lincoln and 45 miles west of Omaha, the Platte River State Park is nearby, as are several area Golf Courses. The rooms all have private baths, all with marble heated floors, all unique and all beautiful. One is priced at $135, and the other three are $150. Contact the innkeeper, Debi Beck at 402-665-2771 for directions. The Home is in Ceresco, Nebraska.
http://www.plantation-house.com/ This elegant mansion is over 100 years old, with 2 winding staircases, ornate oak millwork and 5 large fireplaces. Located in Elgin, in the northeastern part of Nebraska, Their breakfast includes their own smoked sausage and bacon and fresh fruit. The really nice touch here is that they offer a guided tour through this historic home with every package purchased. Visitors have easy access to the nearby vineyards, fishing lakes and state parks. The area has several restaurants and antiques shops are nearby as well. 402-843-2287or 888-446-2287 (toll free) email them at [email protected]. Rates range from $65-$80 per room. The house has received write-ups in major magazines.
Knoll’s County Inn will take you to a place of serenity and relaxation in the sandhills, North Platte area of Nebraska, a place of rolling hills and prairies that is the fly-over zone for many waterfowl and migrating birds. http://www.bbonline.com/ne/knolls/rooms.html This is a very large home with gracious fittings and even a hot tub. There are some beautiful gardens to stroll through in the spring, summer and fall seasons. Knolls is a member of the Nebraska Association of Bed and Breakfasts. One of their specials offers a viewing of the sandhill Crane migrations. 80% of the population of this species migrates through this region and their mating dances are lovely and unusual. Lake McConaughy even has a viewing station to watch bald eagles (middle of January through March). All rooms have a ceiling fan, full length mirror, heirloom bedspreads, and even ironing boards and are extremely affordable at just $65-$75. You can reach them at 308-368-5634. Knoll’s has a whirlpool tub inside and outside is a hot tub where you can enjoy some romantic time under the stars! Lake Maloney is only 8 miles away with water sports and even golf available.
