Best Things To Do in Omaha, Nebraska

  1. Three Rivers Library, Omaha, United States Image
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    The Three Rivers Library, located in Omaha, Nebraska, was established in 1965. It was created through the merger of three smaller libraries in the area: the Benson Library, the Florence Library, and the South Omaha Library. The name "Three Rivers" was chosen to represent the three main rivers that flow through the city: the Missouri, the Platte, and the Elkhorn.The main reason for the establish...Read more
  2. Sea Lion Pavilion Image
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    The Sea Lion Pavilion at the Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha, United States was started in 1995. It was built as part of the zoo's expansion project, which aimed to improve the animal habitats and visitor experience.The Sea Lion Pavilion was designed by the architectural firm Berkebile Nelson Immenschuh McDowell (BNIM) and was funded by a $10 million donation from the Suzanne and Walter Scott Foundat...Read more
  3. Amphibious Ships Museum Image
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    The Amphibious Ships Museum in Omaha, United States was started in 1979 by a group of retired Navy veterans who wanted to preserve and honor the history of amphibious ships and the role they played in various military operations. The museum was officially opened to the public in 1981.The idea for the museum originated from a group of retired Navy veterans who were part of the USS LST Associatio...Read more
  4. Railswest Railroad Museum & Ho Model Railroad Image
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    The Railswest Railroad Museum & HO Model Railroad in Omaha, United States was started in the late 1970s by a group of local railroad enthusiasts. The museum was created to preserve and share the history of railroading in the Omaha area. The museum features a variety of artifacts, photographs, and memorabilia related to the history of railroading in the area. The museum also features a large HO ...Read more
  5. Kripke Jewish Federate Library, Omaha, United States Image
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    The Kripke Jewish Federate Library was established in 1963 in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. It was founded by the Jewish Federation of Omaha, a non-profit organization that serves the Jewish community in the Omaha area.The library was created to provide a central location for the Jewish community to access educational and cultural resources. It was also intended to serve as a repository for J...Read more
  6. Prairie Breeze Graphics Image
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    Prairie Breeze Graphics was started in Omaha, Nebraska in the summer of 2018 by local artist and entrepreneur, Sarah K. The mission of the museum is to provide a space for local artists to showcase their work and to create a community of art lovers. The museum also serves as a platform for education and collaboration, offering workshops, lectures, and other events to promote the appreciation of...Read more
  7. Winter Quarters Mill Museum Image
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    The Winter Quarters Mill Museum was started in 1936 by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. The museum was built to commemorate the Mormon pioneers who settled in the area in the mid-1800s.In 1846, the LDS Church began a mass migration of its members from Illinois to the Salt Lake Valley in Utah. However, due to harsh winter conditions,...Read more
  8. Boys Town

    Village

    Upon visiting village of Boys Town - a National Historic Landmark District, you will surely carry an unforgettable memory of the history of an organization that gave new ray of hope to huge number of children who were at risk for more than 100 years. When you are travelling in Omaha, village of Boys town must be a part of your scheduled stopover. You will get interactive boys town tour, daily t...Read more
  9. Eagle Run Golf Course

    4.5 (37 Votes)
    Eagle Run Golf Course

    Golf Course

    Eagle run and stone creek offers you best apparel and equipment to compliment your golf course through their pro shops. The friendly staff will assist you in registration, renting golf carts, and start times. In the pro shops there is professional staff to train you in giving your best swing during your golf round. You may end your round at Eagle run after enjoying your choice of beverage from ...Read more
  10. Warren Swigart Golf Course

    Golf Course

    The 9 hole par 27 golf course of Warren Swigart Golf Course is a perfect opportunity for the golfers who wish to practice in any par 3 courses. The smooth and well-maintained greens are flat surfaced and are mostly straightforward with some holes set up in the mid-slope. The fairways are laden with Linden Trees. Opened in 1959, the Warren Swigart Golf Course has the yardage of 1258 and has prac...Read more
  11. SkateDaze

    4.1 (19 Votes)
    SkateDaze
    If you are a roller skating enthusiast, then pay a visit to the Skatedaze which is equipped with an indoor roller skating rink, laser tag arena, arcade area, bounce house and a quirky pizzeria offering delectable pizzas and snacks. The bounce house themed on Batman is a perfect option to bounce, roll, jump and wriggle with the bouncy slides, soft play structures and a basketball hoop over a bou...Read more
  12. Kenefick Park

    4.7 (20 Votes)
    Kenefick Park

    Park

    Overlooking the Omaha Bend of the Missouri River, the Kenefick Park featuring its two vintage locomotives and lush botanical gardens encompassing about a hundred acres will be a perfect historical treat to the visitors. Along the Interstate 80, you can see the Union Pacific Centennial #6900 and the Union Pacific Big Boy #4023 locomotives which are definitely the main points of attraction of the...Read more
  13. Milt's Golf Center

    4.2 (102 Votes)
    Milt's Golf Center

    Golf Course

    The 9 hole par 3 of the Milt's Golf Center will offer a challenging and enchanting golfing experience to both the beginners and the seasoned golfers. The Milt's Golf Center is equipped with both artificial grass and natural grass surfaces to brush up the hitting skills at the Driving Range that has the yardage ranging from 50 to 300 yards. The course has small greens making it quite hard to sco...Read more
  14. Winter Quarters Nebraska Temple - The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints

    Church, Religious Site, Synagogue

    The Winter Quarters Nebraska Temple - The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints is the 104th of its kind built within 1.92 acres in the heart of the city. With its Bethel White Granite finish to the exterior, the building looks magnificent with the blossoming garden surrounding it. The Winter Quarters Nebraska Temple - The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints has two sealing and tw...Read more
  15. Culprit Cafe & Bakery

    Cafe

    At Culprit Cafe & Bakery you will get to have the typical stuff available at cafes like coffee, sandwiches, cakes and breads. In addition to the regular stuff, donuts of this place are a must try for you will get to eat a lot of variety of donuts which are super duper delicious. Plain beignets are the other highlight of Culprit Cafe & Bakery and Parisian ham should not be missed by any ...Read more