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Meet Gretchen Garrison, author of 100 Things to Do in Lincoln Before You Die and Tim & Lisa Trudell, authors of 100 Things to Do in Nebraska Before You Die

Pick these authors' brains about the best of our city and state.  These books make perfect gifts...and always free gift wrap at Francie & Finch!

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100 Things to Do in Lincoln Before You Die ~ Named in honor of our 16th President, Lincoln was built to be Nebraska's capital in 1867 and has steadily grown into the "big small town," it is today at around 300,000 people. With a vibrant arts scene and the advantages of being a university town, you might say Lincoln is in the middle of everything. With 100 Things to Do in Lincoln Before You Die as your guide, you'll find insider tips and adventurous itineraries to help you make the most of your next visit. Despite its growth, the city retains its friendly atmosphere and many businesses and restaurants have been a part of the community for decades. Find the hidden gems worth discovering tucked within these pages. Try the specialty German beef cabbage sandwich or bite into a gourmet burger at a chain named in honor of Abe. Attend the June music outdoor concerts that now attract international performers. Spin the wheels at the National Museum of Roller Skating. Walk around the only tractor testing facility in North America built in 1920 housed in the Larsen Tractor Test & Power Museum. Before donning your red to cheer for the Huskers at Memorial Stadium, explore the store that will outfit you in style. Local author Gretchen Garrison offers you her top tips on this friendly tour of her hometown. With her expert advice, you'll find more than a hundred things to do in The Good Life State's second largest city.

 


100 Things to Do in Nebraska Before You Die ~ The Good Life. The Beef State. The Cornhusker State. We've used a lot of slogans over the years to describe Nebraska. But, The Good Life does seem to sum up how the vast majority of Nebraskans feel about living here. Whether it's Cornhusker football in the fall or canoeing the Niobrara River in the summer, Nebraska is a special place. And with 100 Things to Do in Nebraska Before You Die as your guide, you'll see just what it is people love so much about the state.The book is a veritable bucket list of places to visit, things to do, and top tips for the best places to eat and sleep. Explore the birthplaces of Nebraska-centric events and people. From the founding of Arbor Day to the hometown of Johnny Carson, as well as great places to eat and drink, 100 Things to Do in Nebraska Before You Die explores the diversity and beauty of the country's 16th largest state.

Local authors and travel bloggers Tim and Lisa Trudell are your expert guides through the diversity and beauty of the country's sixteenth largest state. Whether you call yourself a Husker, or are just passing through, this book will help you see Nebraska in a new light.

 

About the Authors


Native Nebraskan Gretchen Garrison loves to explore the stories that define her state. Understanding more about Nebraska's places and people, both past and present, has become her mission. She considers it a privilege that she gets to tell these tales through her articles, books and speaking engagements. Gretchen and her husband, Kyle, are raising their four kids on a southeast Nebraska acreage property that came with the best sunrises. Her first History Press book, Detour Nebraska: Historical Destinations and Natural Wonders, was published in 2017.
Tim and Lisa Trudell are the owners of the travel blog, The Walking Tourists, and live in southwest Omaha. Lisa was a travel professional for over 16 years. Tim Trudell was a journalist with community newspapers for several years and is currently a freelance writer and online content creator, as well as the photographer, editor, and author of the blog. They are the coauthors of 100 Things to Do in Omaha Before You Die and Unique Eats and Eateries of Omaha. When not traveling, they love to continue to explore their hometown of Omaha, as well as the unique areas of Nebraska.

 

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Books available for purchase at the event, or you can pre-order here:

100 Things to Do In Lincoln Before You Die

100 Things to Do in Nebraska Before You Die

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