Omaha guidebook
Sightseeing
The Henry Doorly Zoo is consistently ranked in the top 5 zoos in the world. From the peccaries in the Desert Dome to the cute Rockhopper penguins and the 70-foot shark tunnel in the Suzanne and Walter Scott Aquarium to the Western lowland gorillas in Hubbard Gorilla Valley, Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo affords a well-rounded animal experience. And did you know that it also features the world's largest indoor rainforest?
Bring your walking shoes, the zoo is large and you could spend several hours exploring!
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Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
3701 S 10th StThe Henry Doorly Zoo is consistently ranked in the top 5 zoos in the world. From the peccaries in the Desert Dome to the cute Rockhopper penguins and the 70-foot shark tunnel in the Suzanne and Walter Scott Aquarium to the Western lowland gorillas in Hubbard Gorilla Valley, Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo affords a well-rounded animal experience. And did you know that it also features the world's largest indoor rainforest?
Bring your walking shoes, the zoo is large and you could spend several hours exploring!
About 25 minutes from the home, Mahoney State Park would be a great day trip!
Park features include picnicking areas and hiking trails, horseback trail rides, fishing, a marina with paddleboat rental, miniature golf, and driving range. Athletic facilities include an aquatic center, 18-hole disc golf course, tennis and basketball courts, softball fields, and sand volleyball. Winter activities include cross-country skiing, sledding and toboggan runs, ice fishing, and an ice skating rink. An activity center, indoor playground and activity simulators are open year-round. In 2018, the park added an outdoors high-ropes adventure course and a 42-foot climbing wall with auto- and top-rope belays and a bouldering structure in the activity center. Park lodging includes rental cabins, tent and RV camping sites, and the Peter Kiewit Lodge, which provides 40 guest rooms, conference rooms, and a restaurant.
One of our family favorites!
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Eugene T. Mahoney State Park
28500 W Park HwyAbout 25 minutes from the home, Mahoney State Park would be a great day trip!
Park features include picnicking areas and hiking trails, horseback trail rides, fishing, a marina with paddleboat rental, miniature golf, and driving range. Athletic facilities include an aquatic center, 18-hole disc golf course, tennis and basketball courts, softball fields, and sand volleyball. Winter activities include cross-country skiing, sledding and toboggan runs, ice fishing, and an ice skating rink. An activity center, indoor playground and activity simulators are open year-round. In 2018, the park added an outdoors high-ropes adventure course and a 42-foot climbing wall with auto- and top-rope belays and a bouldering structure in the activity center. Park lodging includes rental cabins, tent and RV camping sites, and the Peter Kiewit Lodge, which provides 40 guest rooms, conference rooms, and a restaurant.
One of our family favorites!
Crossing the Missouri River from Nebraska to Iowa, this bridge is truly a sight to see!
Check out the splash pad and pack a picnic for kids.
With a backdrop of the unique Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge and the Missouri River, children can interact with water sprays that rise from the circular plaza. Parents can sit on the stepped seating or the grassy slope and watch the kids or they can join in the fun.
Check out the Bridge Beats free summer concert series.
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Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge
Bob Kerrey Pedestrian BridgeCrossing the Missouri River from Nebraska to Iowa, this bridge is truly a sight to see!
Check out the splash pad and pack a picnic for kids.
With a backdrop of the unique Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge and the Missouri River, children can interact with water sprays that rise from the circular plaza. Parents can sit on the stepped seating or the grassy slope and watch the kids or they can join in the fun.
Check out the Bridge Beats free summer concert series.
About 20 mins from the home, kids love exploring the children's museum. It occupies a 60,000 space and features a long list of attractions including a creative arts center, theater, community sculpture and art island, "Super Graviton," inventors workshop, imagination playground, splish-splash garden, and an outdoor splash pad.
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Omaha Children's Museum
500 S 20th StAbout 20 mins from the home, kids love exploring the children's museum. It occupies a 60,000 space and features a long list of attractions including a creative arts center, theater, community sculpture and art island, "Super Graviton," inventors workshop, imagination playground, splish-splash garden, and an outdoor splash pad.
About 50 mins from the home, the Arbor Day lodge would may a great day trip! They have walking trails, wine tasting, a treetop village, discovery rides, a spa, golf, and an indoor pool!
Lied Lodge & Conference Center
2700 Sylvan RdAbout 50 mins from the home, the Arbor Day lodge would may a great day trip! They have walking trails, wine tasting, a treetop village, discovery rides, a spa, golf, and an indoor pool!
Ready for an adult night out? The casino boats are about 30 mins from the home!
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Horseshoe Council Bluffs
2701 23rd AveReady for an adult night out? The casino boats are about 30 mins from the home!
Great for picking apples and tons of activities for the kids! About a 50 min drive from the home. They have walking trails, wine tasting, a treetop village, discovery rides, a spa, golf, and an indoor pool!
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Arbor Day Farm
2611 Arbor AveGreat for picking apples and tons of activities for the kids! About a 50 min drive from the home. They have walking trails, wine tasting, a treetop village, discovery rides, a spa, golf, and an indoor pool!
Strategic Air & Space Museum
Extraordinary Air and Space Museum for any age, interactive for children.
28210 W Park Hwy
28210 West Park HighwayStrategic Air & Space Museum
Extraordinary Air and Space Museum for any age, interactive for children.
Neighborhoods
Lots of good restaurants and historic buildings on the riverfront!
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The Old Market
Lots of good restaurants and historic buildings on the riverfront!
Zorinsky Lake
255 Acre lake with boating, fishing, hiking and playgrounds.
South 156th Street & F Street
Zorinsky Lake
255 Acre lake with boating, fishing, hiking and playgrounds.
Golf
Top Golf
908 N 102nd St
908 North 102nd StreetBar/Pub/Restaurant
6102 Maple St
6102 Maple StreetSt Andrews Brew Pub
Tipps für Reisende
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Storm Chasers Game at Werner Park
Catch a minor league baseball game at Werner Park!
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Summers and Winters
Summers are HOT, but often see rain or thunderstorms.
Winters are COLD and often see significant amounts of snow! Be alert to weather changes and potential thunderstorms in spring and summer.
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16 Best Ice Cream Places in Omaha
https://familyfuninomaha.com/favorite-ice-cream-places-omaha/
Mit Kindern reisen
Omaha Best Hiking Trails
https://familyfuninomaha.com/hiking-walking-trails-omaha-area/
Bräuche und Kultur
Omaha Area Ice Skating
https://familyfuninomaha.com/ice-skating-omaha-area/