NEBRASKA — A number of stops in central Nebraska have been included in the Nebraska Tourism’s 2024 Passport program.

There are 70 stops included in the passport this year, the central Nebraska stops include:

• Aurora – Susan’s Books and Gifts
• Central City – Magnolias Boutique, Prairie Creek Vineyard and Winery
• Elwood – Johnson Lake State Recreation Area
• Gothenburg – Gothenburg Historical Museum
• Grand Island – Barista’s Coffee House, Island Oasis Waterpark, Studio 10 Art Gallery
• Hastings – Special Scoops Ice Cream Parlor
• Holdrege – Holdrege Bronzes at Nebraska Prairie Museum
• Kearney – S.A.M Que and Catering, Steinbrink Landscaping and Greenhouses, The Archway

For the 15th anniversary of the Nebraska Passport, there are also 15 bonus stops, made up of fan favorites. There is one stop in central Nebraska:

• Kearney – Classic Car Collection

“The purpose of the Nebraska Passport is to help travelers discover Nebraska’s hidden gems. The Nebraska Passport is special because it offers a wide variety of travel adventures, including museums, parks, restaurants, wineries, retail stores and more,” Nebraska Tourism states.

The 2024 Nebraska Passport program will run from May 1 through Sept. 30, 2024.

“Reaching 15 years of helping travelers discover some of Nebraska’s most charming attractions is worth celebrating,” said John Ricks, Nebraska Tourism executive director. “Visitors and communities alike benefit from Passport season, and we are once again excited to kick off another round of adventures across the state in 2024.”

The 2024 Passport will once again feature 70 attractions and 10 themed categories. Travelers will have from May 1 through September 30 to visit the attractions and collect their stamps.

In honor of the 15th year of the program, this year’s Passport will include 15 bonus stops from across the state, which will be in addition to the 70 traditional stops.

“We wanted to do something special for the 15th year of the program,” said Madison Johnson, Passport program coordinator. “Often we hear our long-time Passport Champions say they want even more of a challenge and even more adventures. Our 15 bonus stops are made up of fan favorites, voted on by them. It’s the perfect way to bring the two together.”

Visitors will receive a unique collectible sticker from each of the bonus stops. The bonus stops will have a separate prize entry sheet from the original 70 stops, and stamps from the original stops combined with stamps from the bonus stops cannot be combined for prize totals.

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 2024 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 2024″ in the Apple App Store or Google Play App Store.