Wilber, Nebraska (Czech Capital of the USA) ★ 4.1
Wilber, the Czech Capital of the USA, is 1.5 hours southwest of Omaha with a Czech Festival in August drawing 50,000 visitors for kolache competitions.
Lincoln, Nebraska is a food day trips in Omaha.
Editorially verified June 26, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Wilber, the Czech Capital of the USA, is 1.5 hours southwest of Omaha with a Czech Festival in August drawing 50,000 visitors for kolache competitions.
Nebraska City is one hour south with Arbor Day Farm and pick-your-own apple orchards through September and October, with a farm-sourced Lied Lodge kitchen.
Council Bluffs is under 10 minutes east across the Missouri River, with casino dining, Iowa pork traditions, and a Saturday farmers market May to October.