Midday Interview: Nebraska Passport Program opens May 1
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The Nebraska Tourism Commission’s popular passport program is set to open on May 1.
The Commission’s Madison Johnson joined Channel 8 News at midday to discuss the new businesses and events being featured in this year’s program.
Here’s a full press release on the 70 new places you can check out statewide this summer and fall:
Nebraska Tourism is excited to announce the stops included in the 2023 Nebraska Passport program. The Passport inspires Nebraskans and tourists to travel throughout the state collecting stamps to earn prizes while also supporting Nebraska’s tourism destinations and local businesses.“We are thrilled to kick off the 2023 Nebraska Passport after another strong year in 2022,” said John Ricks, Nebraska Tourism executive director. “This year’s program will offer yet another chance for Nebraska travelers to experience our hidden gems while leaving a positive economic impact across the state.”The 2023 Passport will once again feature 70 attractions and 10 themed categories. This year’s program represents 56 communities spanning the entire state. Travelers will have from May 1 through September 30 to visit the attractions and collect their stamps.“2023 has plenty of Passport stops that are brand new to all kinds of participants,” said Madison Johnson, Passport program coordinator. “This year, you can go antiquing, feed zoos animals, rent bikes and eat everything from BBQ to artisanal chocolates! Most importantly Passporters will spend quality time with friends and family or simply fall in love with Nebraska.”Passports will be available at participating stops starting May 1 or can be pre-ordered at NebraskaPassport.com. Participants are encouraged to download the Nebraska Passport App on their smartphone for the option of digital stamps, supplementing the physical Passport booklet for convenience. Please note, the Passport app will be updated with the 2023 information on May 1. Those who used the mobile app last year will need to update the app to see the new program information. To download, search ‘NE Passport 2023″ in the Apple App Store or Google Play App Store. 2023 Passport stop categoriesAntique ChicCreature ComfortersHand-Made HappinessHey, Sugar!Local Diner-IngRecycled ArchitectureRefreshments AheadThe Self-ExpresswayWelcome to CharmingsvilleYe Olde StuffSelected sites (by town)Dragonfly Desserts Coffee House & Bakery (Alma)CaLinda’s Pot Shop & Art Gallery (Ashby)Crunchy Bits Candy (Auburn)Edgerton Explorit Center (Aurora)Gage County Historical Society and Museum (Beatrice)Fontenelle Forest (Bellevue)Sandhills Journey National Scenic Byway Visitor Center (Broken Bow)Custer County Museum (Broken Bow)Normal Roasting Company and Coffee Lab (Burwell)Sandhills Boutique (Clarkson)Terrace Books (Columbus)Circle C Market (Cody)Robert Henri Museum and Art Gallery (Cozad)High Plains Homestead (Crawford)Wiebelhaus Recreation (Crofton)Valley View Inn (Curtis)Graf Bees LLC – The Buzz (Emerson)The Refuge at Landmark Nursery (Eagle)Collection Museum (Falls City)Gatherings Market (Falls City)Three Brothers Vineyard and Winery (Farnam)Legacy of the Plains Museum (Gering)Railroad Towne Antique Mall (Grand Island)Little Bluestem (Grant)First Street Brewing Co. (Hastings)What the Dickens? (Hastings)Double L Country Store and Café (Harrisburg)Big Apple Fun Center (Kearney)Central Mercantile feat. Ktown Cakery (Kearney)Mac’s Creek Winery & Brewery (Lexington)Dear Myra Boutique (Lincoln)Lincoln Children’s Zoo (Lincoln)Lulubee Artisanal Chocolates (Lincoln)Kiechel Fine Art (Lincoln)Rachel’s Boutique (Lincoln)The Loft by LDI (Lincoln)Red Willow Reservoir State Recreation Area (McCook)Scatter Joy Acres (Murray)The Old Poor Farm Animal Sanctuary (Nickerson)Civil War Veterans Museum (Nebraska City)Neligh Mill Historic Site (Neligh)Niobrara Valley Vineyards LLC (Nenzel)4th St. Sweets (Norfolk)Main Street Gallery (North Loup)Grain Bin Antique Town (North Platte)The Flower Market and Gifts (North Platte)Second Chapter Brewing & Lake Mac Shack (Ogallala)Big Mama’s Kitchen and Catering (Omaha)Dundee Candle Co. (Omaha)Hay Jay Coffee (Omaha)Shop Five Nine (Omaha)Diana’s Tea Shop and Room (Papillion)Shepherd’s Rest Goat and Sheep Rescue (Pickrell)A Collective Gathering Antiques Flea Market (Potter)Back Alley Bicycles & Outfitters (Red Cloud)Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park (Royal)The Rescue Bar & Grill (Sargent)Gold Mine Antiques (Schuyler)Riverside Discovery Center (Scottsbluff)The Crispy Biscuit Pet Deli (Scottsbluff)Pebble Creek Vintage Thrift (Scribner)HillTop Gardens (Scotia)Indian Cave State Park (Shubert)Sam & Louie’s NYP home of Boss City Brewing Co. (Sidney)ReMain (Springfield)Wayside Barn Shoppe (Stella)Bulldoggers BBQ (Valentine)Branding Iron Café (Wahoo)The Bohemian Duck (West Point)WhiteClay Makerspace (Whiteclay)
