Gerald R. Ford Birthsite and Gardens, Omaha

Name: Gerald R. Ford Birthsite and Gardens
Address: 3202 Woolworth Ave, Omaha, 68105, United States
Telephone: +1 402-444-5955

#28 among attractions in Omaha

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Gerald R. Ford Birthsite and Gardens, Omaha

Facts and practical information

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. ()

Elevation: 1247 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 41°14'44"N, 95°57'38"W

Address

3202 Woolworth AveSoutheast Omaha (Ford Birthsite)Omaha 68105 United States

Contact

+1 402-444-5955

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Day trips

Gerald R. Ford Birthsite and Gardens – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: J. L. Brandeis and Sons Store Building, Joslyn Art Museum, First Unitarian Church of Omaha, Turner Park.

1.5 miNE
Shopping, Department store, Beaux-Arts architecture
J. L. Brandeis and Sons Store Building, Omaha
39 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.
1.3 miNE
Diverse collection and rotating exhibits
Joslyn Art Museum, Omaha
33 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.
0.8 miN
Church
First Unitarian Church of Omaha, Omaha
21 min walk • The First Unitarian Church of Omaha, Nebraska is a Unitarian Universalist Church located at 3114 Harney Street in the Midtown area.
0.9 miN
Park
Turner Park, Omaha
24 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.
0.6 miN
Church
St. John's Greek Orthodox Church, Omaha
16 min walk • 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.
0.4 miS
Park
Hanscom Park, Omaha
11 min walk • Hanscom Park is a historic neighborhood in Midtown Omaha, Nebraska. Its namesake public park is one of the oldest parks in Omaha, donated to the City in 1872. U.S. President Gerald R. Ford was born in a house in the Hanscom Park neighborhood.
1.2 miNE
41°15'27"N • 95°56'33"W
Rose Theater Guild, Omaha
32 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
0.4 miNE
Queen Anne architecture
Georgia Row House, Omaha
11 min walk • The Georgia Row House is a historic house located in Omaha, Nebraska. The Queen Anne style house was designed by the architects Findley & Shields, and was constructed of brick, limestone, sandstone and stucco.
0.8 miNW
41°15'8"N • 95°58'20"W
Connect Gallery and Studios Omaha, Omaha
20 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
~1610 ftNE
Neo-renaissance architecture
Normandie Apartments, Omaha
8 min walk • The Normandie Apartments is a historic building located in the Near South Side neighborhood of Omaha, Nebraska, United States. It was designed by architect Frederick A. Henninger.
0.6 miNW
Prairie school architecture
Selby Apartments, Omaha
15 min walk • Selby Apartments is a historic three-building apartment complex in Omaha, Nebraska built in 1942. It was designed in the Prairie School style by architect Reinholdt F. Hennig, and was built by Frank Selby. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Gerald R. Ford Birthsite and Gardens open?

Gerald R. Ford Birthsite and Gardens is open:

Monday 8 am - 8 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 8 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 8 pm
Thursday 8 am - 8 pm
Friday 8 am - 8 pm
Saturday 8 am - 8 pm
Sunday 8 am - 8 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Gerald R. Ford Birthsite and Gardens?

Nearby attractions include Field Club, Omaha (5 min walk), Boulevards in Omaha, Omaha (7 min walk), Normandie Apartments, Omaha (8 min walk), Georgia Row House, Omaha (11 min walk).

How to get to Gerald R. Ford Birthsite and Gardens by public transport?

The nearest stations to Gerald R. Ford Birthsite and Gardens:

Bus

24th & Leavenworth • Lines: 24 (21 min walk)
30th & Harrison • Lines: 24 (30 min walk)