Omaha, United States

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Alternative names: Founded: 1854 (170 years ago)Population: 466.9 thous.Area: 141.8 mi²Elevation: 1066 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 41°15'35"N, 95°56'22"W
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Omaha Top Attractions

Omaha Attractions - What to See and Explore

Omaha offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, Fun-Plex, Baxter Arena, Omaha Children's Museum. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

  • henry doorly zoo and aquarium omaha
    Animal exhibits plus a giant desert dome

    Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

    The Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium in Omaha, Nebraska, stands as an impressive testament to the wonders of the natural world. This sprawling zoo, recognized as one of the best in the United States, offers visitors an extraordinary array of exhibits and experiences, from...

  • fun plex omaha
    Theme park • Amusement park

    Fun-Plex

    Nestled in the heart of Omaha, Nebraska, Fun-Plex stands as a beacon of entertainment for thrill-seekers and families alike. This vibrant amusement park offers a wide array of attractions designed to provide a day full of excitement and joy.

  • baxter arena omaha
    Sport venue • Sport • Arenas and stadiums

    Baxter Arena

    Baxter Arena stands as a beacon of sports and entertainment in Omaha, Nebraska. This modern facility, which opened its doors in October 2015, is a hub for athletic events, concerts, and community gatherings. With a seating capacity of over 7,500, it offers an intimate...

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    Museum • Park East

    Omaha Children's Museum

    The Omaha Children's Museum is a nonprofit learning and exploration space for young people located at 500 South 20th Street in downtown Omaha, Nebraska. The museum has received a national award from the Association of Science and Technology Museums.

  • joslyn art museum omaha
    Diverse collection and rotating exhibits

    Joslyn Art Museum

    The Joslyn Art Museum is the principal fine arts museum in the state of Nebraska, United States of America. Located in Omaha, it was opened in 1931 at the initiative of Sarah H. Joslyn in memory of her husband, businessman George A. Joslyn.

  • gene leahy mall omaha
    Park • Downtown Omaha

    Gene Leahy Mall

    Gene Leahy Mall, also known locally as Central Park or The Mall, is a 9.6-acre park located at 1302 Farnam on the Mall in Downtown Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.A. and bordered by South 10th Street.

  • bob kerrey pedestrian bridge omaha
    Bridge • North Downtown

    Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge

    The Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge is a 3,000-foot footbridge across the Missouri River between Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Omaha, Nebraska. It opened on September 28, 2008.

  • durham museum omaha
    Museum • History museum • Art museum

    Durham Museum

    The Durham Museum is located at 801 South 10th Street in downtown Omaha, Nebraska. The museum is dedicated to preserving and displaying the history of the United States' western region. The museum is housed in Omaha's former Union Station.

  • mormon trail center at historic winter quarters omaha
    Museum • Florence

    Mormon Trail Center at Historic Winter Quarters

    The Mormon Trail Center at Historic Winter Quarters is a museum and visitors' center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located in the Florence neighborhood of Omaha, Nebraska, United States.

  • lewis and clark landing omaha
    Park • North Downtown

    Lewis and Clark Landing

    Lewis and Clark Landing is a public park located at 515 North Riverfront Drive in Downtown Omaha, Nebraska. The 23-acre park is situated along the eight-foot-tall river walk of the Missouri River just north of U.S. Interstate 480.

  • lauritzen gardens omaha
    Botanical garden • Park • Garden

    Lauritzen Gardens

    Lauritzen Gardens are a botanical gardens and arboretum located at 100 Bancroft Street in the South Omaha neighborhood of Omaha, Nebraska. The gardens are open daily during business hours; an admission fee is charged.

  • memorial park omaha
    Park

    Memorial Park

    Memorial Park is a park located at 6005 Underwood Avenue near the Dundee neighborhood of Omaha, Nebraska. The park was created as a memorial for all of the men and women from Douglas County who have served in the armed forces.

  • krug park omaha
    Park • Benson

    Krug Park

    Krug Park was an amusement park located at 2936 North 52nd Street in the Benson neighborhood of Omaha, Nebraska, United States at the turn of the 20th century.

  • kenefick park omaha
    Park • Riverview

    Kenefick Park

    Kenefick Park is located at 100 Bancroft Street in South Omaha, Nebraska, next to the Lauritzen Gardens, Omaha's botanical gardens. Kenefick Park features "two of the greatest locomotives ever to power Union Pacific Railroad": EMD DDA40X #6900,the first of the class, and Union Pacific Big Boy #4023.

  • hindu temple of omaha
    Temple • Royalwood Estates

    Hindu Temple of Omaha

    Hindu Temple of Omaha is a Hindu Temple in Omaha and serves the Hindu population of the Omaha Metropolitan Area. Many members of the Hindu Temple of Omaha are in Medical, Engineering and Computer Science fields within the Omaha area.

  • freedom park omaha
    Museum • Military museum

    Freedom Park

    Freedom Park is an outdoor park and museum at the Greater Omaha Marina on the bank of the Missouri River at 2497 Freedom Park Road in the East Omaha section of Omaha, Nebraska.

  • florence mill omaha
    Museum • History museum • Farmer's market

    Florence Mill

    Florence Mill, also known as the Weber Mill, is a historic mill located at 9102 North 30th Street near the 30th Street exit on I-680 in the Florence community in North Omaha, Nebraska. It was built in 1846 and operated into the 1960s.

  • joslyn castle omaha
    Museum • History museum • Historical place

    Joslyn Castle

    The George and Sarah Joslyn Home, is a mansion located at 3902 Davenport Street in the Gold Coast Historic District of Omaha, Nebraska, United States.

  • gerald r ford birthsite and gardens omaha
    Museum • History museum • Historical place

    Gerald R. Ford Birthsite and Gardens

    The Gerald R. Ford Birthsite and Gardens in Omaha, Nebraska marks the location of the house at 3202 Woolworth Avenue where U.S. President Gerald R. Ford lived for a couple of weeks after his birth in July 1913. It was the home of his paternal grandparents, Charles Henry and Martha King.

Things to See and Do in Omaha by Category

Sights, interesting and unusual places and attractions valued by most tourists. See the list of places to visit in Omaha.

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    Fun-Plex

    South Central Omaha
    Theme parkAmusement parkWiercrest
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    Old Market

    Omaha
    Entertainment districtOld Market
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    Little Italy

    Southeast Omaha
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Omaha – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Omaha, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum (Ashland), Lee G. Simmons Conservation Park and Wildlife Safari (Ashland), Ralston Arena (Ralston).

  • strategic air command aerospace museum ashland26 milesSW
    Specialty museum, Museum

    Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum, Ashland

    The Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum is a museum focusing on aircraft and nuclear missiles of the United States Air Force during the Cold War. It is located near Ashland, Nebraska, along Interstate 80 southwest of Omaha.

  • lee g simmons conservation park and wildlife safari ashland25 milesSW
    Nature and wildlife, Outdoor activities, Zoo

    Lee G. Simmons Conservation Park and Wildlife Safari, Ashland

    The Lee G. Simmons Conservation Park and Wildlife Safari is a 440 acre drive-through park located near the town of Ashland, Nebraska, United States.

  • ralston arena5.8 miSW
    Arenas and stadiums, Hockey, Sport venue

    Ralston Arena, Ralston

    The Liberty First Credit Union Arena, formerly known as Ralston Arena and sometimes as Ralston Sports and Event Center, is an arena located in Ralston, Nebraska, a suburb of Omaha. It serves as the home of the Omaha Lancers of the United States Hockey League and the Omaha Beef of Champions Indoor Football.

  • railswest railroad museum council bluffs4.6 miE
    Museum, Specialty museum

    RailsWest Railroad Museum, Council Bluffs

    RailsWest Railroad Museum is a railroad museum operated by the Historical Society of Pottawattamie County at 16th Avenue and South Main Street and illustrates the history of railroads in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

  • arbor lodge state historical park and arboretum nebraska city40 milesS
    Museum, Regional park, History museum

    Arbor Lodge State Historical Park and Arboretum, Nebraska City

    Arbor Lodge State Historical Park and Arboretum is a mansion and arboretum located at 2600 Arbor Avenue, Nebraska City, Nebraska, United States. The park is a National Historic Landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1969.

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Best Time To Visit Omaha

Learn when is the best time to travel to Omaha weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

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June and July are the busiest months in this location. Many people also choose to visit in May and August.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in January, February and December. Most of it rains in May, June and July.

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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What are the top attractions to visit in Omaha?

The top attractions to visit in Omaha are:

What is the best time to visit Omaha?

June and July are the busiest months in this location. Many people also choose to visit in May and August. The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January.

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