Gifford Park, Omaha

#260 among attractions in Omaha

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Gifford Park is a historic neighborhood in midtown Omaha, Nebraska. It is roughly bounded by the North Freeway on the east, North 38th Street on the west, Dodge Street on the south and Cuming Street on the north. Its namesake park was added to the City parks network in 1916. The neighborhood is bounded by several historic neighborhoods, including Bemis Park, Gold Coast, and the Near North Side. ()

Coordinates: 41°15'53"N, 95°57'42"W

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Midtown (Gifford Park)Omaha United States

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Gifford Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Jewell Building, Joslyn Art Museum, Joslyn Castle, St. Cecilia Cathedral.

1.3 miNE
Dancing, Nightlife, Colonial revival architecture
Jewell Building, Omaha
33 min walk • The Jewell Building is a city landmark in North Omaha, Nebraska. Built in 1923, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
0.9 miE
Diverse collection and rotating exhibits
Joslyn Art Museum, Omaha
23 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.
0.6 miW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Joslyn Castle, Omaha
15 min walk • 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.
0.6 miW
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Neo-renaissance architecture
St. Cecilia Cathedral, Omaha
15 min walk • St. Cecilia Cathedral is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Omaha, USA. Located at 701 North 40th Street in the Gold Coast Historic District, the cathedral was ranked as one of the ten largest in the United States when it was completed in 1959.
0.6 miS
Church
First Unitarian Church of Omaha, Omaha
15 min walk • The First Unitarian Church of Omaha, Nebraska is a Unitarian Universalist Church located at 3114 Harney Street in the Midtown area.
0.4 miS
Park
Turner Park, Omaha
12 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.
0.5 miE
Universities and schools
Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha
14 min walk • The Creighton University School of Medicine is the graduate medical school at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, United States, and grants the Doctor of Medicine degree. It was founded in 1892. A new satellite campus opened in 2012 at St.
1.4 miNE
Museum, Performing arts, Event space
Love's Jazz and Art Center, Omaha
36 min walk • Love's Jazz and Art Center is located at 2510 North 24th Street in the Near North Omaha neighborhood of Omaha, Nebraska. Founded and named to honor of Omaha jazz great Preston Love, Love's highlights the African American culture of North Omaha. In addition to sponsoring a variety of events, Love's has hosted events for Native Omaha Days.
0.7 miSE
Church
Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church, Omaha
18 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.
1.1 miSE
41°15'27"N • 95°56'33"W
Rose Theater Guild, Omaha
29 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
0.5 miNW
41°16'15"N • 95°58'1"W
Nebraska Zen Center, Omaha
13 min walk • Temple

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Gifford Park?

Nearby attractions include Mutual of Omaha Building, Omaha (11 min walk), North 30th Street, Omaha (12 min walk), Turner Park, Omaha (12 min walk), Gold Coast Historic District, Omaha (12 min walk).

How to get to Gifford Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Gifford Park:

Bus

Park Avenue & Douglas • Lines: 2 (14 min walk)
24th & Cuming NW • Lines: 24 (20 min walk)