Heading to Denver from Illinois, suggested stops?

Be aware, Cabelas is west of the turn off I80 ~ I76 (to Denver), by a number of miles. Denver now has 2 Cabelas, a north and south one, as well as a Bass Pro Shop and multiple REI stores. Welcome to Colorado. I will be turning that way, myself sometime soon.

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Thanks to all…I'm shooting to make it to the Kearney area tomorrow and will look at either the State Park or Cabelas…I didn't realize they let you stay there overnight…that's great. I'll probably take in the Omaha Zoo when I have the family with me on the next trip….thanks for all the suggestions, I"ll be checking out the others too.

FreeIndeed….I grew up not far from Dekalb and we have a farm in Princeton, IL…looking forward to getting to Denver and seeing the sights and finding a home. Perhaps you can show me/recommend some great TC locations in CO when I get settled…thanks again!

Realtor's right. Omaha zoo. I always confuse Lincoln and Omaha. Sorry!

Turn southwest near Sidney for the diagonal to Denver. You won't be going thru Wyoming. The Omaha zoo is the one you want to see, not the lincoln zoo. The Henry doorly zoo is world famous.

You could spend several days at Pioneer Village in Minden NE. Mahoney state park in NE has a lot of amenities but noisy due to being close to a hill on I80. Ft Kearny sp near Kearney,ne is pretty.

I made that trip many a time. Check out Starved Rock in Illinois on the Mississippi River. The Lincoln Zoo in Nebraska is worth a visit too. Cabela's in Kearney or Sydney are absolutely worth a visit. Lake McConaughy if you want to cast a line for some walleye and trout, or just take in the sights. If you go through Wyoming, spend a day or two in Vedauwoo among the granite boulders, pines, and beaver ponds. Great camping to be had there. Perfect time of year for your trip!

We live in Denver and just traveled to IL to see family. (I was born in DeKalb. Since we were just traveling through and not looking for amenities, we stayed in Kalona, IA and Cabellas, Kearney, NE. Kalona has a city park with campground for $20/night and we just loved it. You will have to eat at the Kalona Brewing company...great pizza and beer. Cabellas lets you stay for free and always has good guy shoping. Happy and safe travels!
Bret