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(North Platte, Nebraska, March 2, 2026) – Now in its 17th year, the Nebraska Passport Program continues to be a popular way to invite visitors to explore Nebraska’s unique tourist destinations. The purpose of the Passport Program is to encourage travel throughout the state, drive traffic into local communities, and support Nebraskan businesses. The program is completely free for participants and for businesses, although many participants choose to spend money on shopping, dining, and activities throughout their travels. 70 places have been chosen as Passport stops throughout the state. This year, two of the stops are in Lincoln County. Being a Passport stop will benefit not only the selected business, but the entire community as the visitors come for the Passport Program and stay to experience the whole community. The 2026 Lincoln County stops are Crystal Cave & Falls Adventure Mini Golf and The Coffee Bin.
Crystal Cave & Falls opened in 2023 after many years of careful construction. It features a handmade cave, hand printed and stamped sidewalks, hand poured rocks, and artisan features all throughout. There are many memorial waterfalls and ponds, and of course, numerous holes of mini golf! From family outings to date nights, it’s the perfect place for some friendly competition. They are open from 10:30am-9:00pm seven days a week during the Nebraska Passport season.
The Coffee Bin is the perfect stop when you need a little pick-me-up. This one-of-a-kind coffee stop is known for its unique exterior made from real grain bins, giving it a look that’s as memorable as the drinks. They serve fresh brews, smoothies, and Italian sodas along with breakfast, lunch, and friendly smiles. Whether you want to grab a seat inside and stay a while or do a quick run through their drive through, the Coffee Bin is open 7:00am-5:00pm Monday-Saturday and 8:00am-5:00pm on Sundays. (Lobby hours are 8:00am-4:00pm daily.)
The 2025 Nebraska Passport Booklet was requested 46,600 times and 147,700 total stamps were collected- with 1,128 participants visiting all 70 stops. The 2026 Nebraska Passport program will run from May 1st through September 30th, 2026. At each stop participants visit they will receive a stamp, either in a Nebraska Passport booklet or a digital stamp on the Nebraska Passport app. Participants then turn in their stamps and receive prizes. 2026 Nebraska Passport booklets are available for pre-order at NebraskaPassport.com or you can download the app starting May 1, 2026, by searching for “Nebraska Passport 2026” in your app store for both iPhones and Androids. They will also be available at the Visit North Platte office at 101 Halligan Dr starting May 1, 2026.
