St. John's Greek Orthodox Church, Omaha

#62 among attractions in Omaha

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Facts and practical information

St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church is located at 602 Park Avenue in Midtown Omaha, Nebraska. The original congregation was formed in 1907 to meet the needs of Omaha's then-burgeoning Greek community. The current building is a city landmark that was originally constructed in 1908 for Omaha's Temple Israel, and was sold to the St. John's parish in 1951. ()

Architectural style: Byzantine architectureCoordinates: 41°15'14"N, 95°57'23"W

Address

602 Park AveSoutheast Omaha (Leavenworth)Omaha 68105-2712 United States

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+1 402-345-7103

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St. John's Greek Orthodox Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: J. L. Brandeis and Sons Store Building, Joslyn Art Museum, Film Streams, Gerald R. Ford Birthsite and Gardens.

1 miE
Shopping, Department store, Beaux-Arts architecture
J. L. Brandeis and Sons Store Building, Omaha
27 min walk • The J. L. Brandeis and Sons Store Building is located at 210 South 16th Street in the central business district of Omaha, Nebraska.
0.7 miNE
Diverse collection and rotating exhibits
Joslyn Art Museum, Omaha
18 min walk • 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.
1.4 miNE
Nightlife, Cinema
Film Streams, Omaha
37 min walk • Film Streams is a nonprofit arts organization in Omaha, Nebraska that oversees two cinemas: the Ruth Sokolof Theater, in North Downtown Omaha, and the historic Dundee Theater, Omaha's longest surviving neighborhood cinema. It receives funding from corporate and individual donors, members, and the government.
0.6 miS
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Gerald R. Ford Birthsite and Gardens, Omaha
16 min walk • 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.
1.1 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Chicago school architecture
Orpheum Theatre, Omaha
27 min walk • The Orpheum Theater is a theater located in Omaha, Nebraska. The theater hosts programs best served by a more theatrical setting, including the Omaha Performing Arts Broadway Season, presented with Broadway Across America, and Opera Omaha's season.
1.3 miE
Theater, Opera, Concerts and shows
Omaha Performing Arts, Omaha
33 min walk • The Holland Performing Arts Center is a performing arts facility located on 13th and Douglas Streets in downtown Downtown Omaha, Nebraska in the United States; it opened in October 2005. Designed by Omaha architectural firm HDR, Inc. in collaboration with Polshek Partnership...
1.2 miE
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts, Omaha
32 min walk • Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts is located in the Old Market Historic District of downtown Omaha, Nebraska, at the corner of 12th Street and Leavenworth Street.
~1250 ftNW
Church
First Unitarian Church of Omaha, Omaha
7 min walk • The First Unitarian Church of Omaha, Nebraska is a Unitarian Universalist Church located at 3114 Harney Street in the Midtown area.
1.4 miNE
Nightlife, Music and shows, Bars and clubs
Slowdown, Omaha
37 min walk • Slowdown is an entertainment venue located in the NoDo neighborhood of Omaha, Nebraska. A combination of a live music venue, shops, restaurants, and apartments, the venue was developed by Saddle Creek Records as a direct competitor to the Sokol Auditorium in Little Bohemia.
~1880 ftNW
Park
Turner Park, Omaha
10 min walk • Midtown Crossing at Turner Park is a seven building, 16-acre mixed-use development in midtown Omaha, encompassing 297 condominiums, 196 apartment units, and fine and casual dining, entertainment and shopping.
0.4 miNE
Church
Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church, Omaha
10 min walk • Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church is located at 2650 Farnam Street in Midtown Omaha, Nebraska. Organized on December 5, 1858, as Emanuel's Evangelical Lutheran Church, the church is thought to be the first Lutheran congregation organized west of the Missouri River.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St. John's Greek Orthodox Church?

Nearby attractions include First Unitarian Church of Omaha, Omaha (7 min walk), Georgia Row House, Omaha (9 min walk), Moyer Row Houses, Omaha (9 min walk), Turner Park, Omaha (10 min walk).

How to get to St. John's Greek Orthodox Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. John's Greek Orthodox Church:

Bus

Park Avenue & Douglas • Lines: 2 (9 min walk)
24th & Leavenworth • Lines: 24 (13 min walk)