A Travel Guide to the Middle of Nowhere
Why Chadron, Nebraska Might Be the Best Vacation You’ve Never Considered Everyone goes to Europe. So much so that on June 15, 2025, citizens in major European cities blasted water guns at tourists and greeted cruise ships with banners that read, “Tourists, Go Home.” Tourism to EU countries has surpassed even pre-COVID levels. Housing shortages, price inflation, and environmental impacts top the list of concerns for residents. But the news isn’t great for travelers either. That perfect Instagram shot of “holding up” the Leaning Tower of Pisa? You’ll be sharing the moment with three million other tourists angling for the exact same pose. Why not take a trip off the beaten path? Visit a place few have ever heard of—and fewer will visit. Why not visit Chadron, Nebraska? Called the “Florence of Nebraska” by absolutely no one, Chadron boasts French fur-trading roots, two historical museums, hometown goodness, and a canvas of scenery that stretches all the way to the sky. An occasional Angus ...