Location: Omaha
Top Things to do in Omaha
- 1. Henry Doorly Zoo
- 2. TD Ameritrade Park
- 3. Lauritzen Gardens Omaha's Botanical Center
- 4. The Durham Museum
- 5. Joslyn Art Museum
- 6. St. Cecilia's Cathedral
- 7. Old Market
- 8. Omaha Children's Museum
- 9. Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge
- 10. First National's Spirit of Nebraska's Wilderness and Pioneer Courage Park
The 10 Best Things to Do in Omaha, United States
Omaha is home to the world’s largest indoor desert under the world’s largest geodesic dome above the world’s largest nocturnal exhibit next to one of the world’s largest indoor rainforests! Climb aboard history at The Durham Museum, explore 100 acres at Lauritzen Gardens, Omaha’s Botanical Center and discover priceless works of art at the Joslyn Art Museum. Explore the Old Market, Omaha’s historic entertainment district, where boutiques, antique stores and restaurants line cobblestone streets.
Restaurants in Omaha
1. Henry Doorly Zoo
Overall Ratings
5 based on 4 reviews
This world-class zoo is famous for its involvement with breeding endangered species from around the world.
Reviewed By WillisBayTrading - Tacoma, Washington
It was a cold rainy day so many of the animals were inside their home and unavailable, however, those who were out or whose home we could visit...got our attention. The giraffes were terrific, and we saw the elephant getting his ear scratched by a keeper, and a large tiger decided to come out and start pacing close to us. Great Fun! Thus we spent most of our time inside the venues, plenty snakes, great bat area, lots of desert folk, and a delightful family of javelin's, Great way to spend a day!
2. TD Ameritrade Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 221 reviews
Reviewed By lanceo53
TD Ameritrade Park is a top-shelf venue for college baseball...and it doesn't get any better than seeing a College World Series game in June than at this ballpark !!! Sight-lines are phenomenal from any angle...the concourse is expansive and offers a tremendous variety of tasty items you can feast on !!! The field itself is a work of art, manicured and tailored down to the last blade of grass !!!
And when you venture outside and begin strolling around the shops and restaurants along the streets adjacent to the park, that's another completely outstanding experience as well !!!
The CWS is rapidly approaching...June is not very far away.
Let's play some baseball !!!
3. Lauritzen Gardens Omaha's Botanical Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 873 reviews
Reviewed By nightingale1972 - Terre Haute, Indiana, USA
We visited the center when they had the exhibit, Metamorphosis. This exhibit is an artful display using reclaimed materials; there is a teaching display that discusses how the use of plastic in our lives has impacted the environment and wildlife. What an eye-opening experience! There are suggestions about how to reduce the use of plastics in our everyday lives. The plants were beautiful as well. This was an amazing display and I will definitely return! Highly recommended!
4. The Durham Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 917 reviews
Beautiful architecture blends with memories of a time gone by at the historic Durham Museum. Opened in 1931, Union Station was built by Union Pacific Railroad as the showpiece to the city of its headquarters. Considered one of Omaha’s most unique treasures, and now an official National Historic Landmark, the station is one of the best examples of art deco architecture in the country. The Durham Museum offers unique, hands-on learning for people of all ages. Enjoy an extraordinary array of permanent exhibits including restored train cars, 1940’s storefronts, HO Model trains, numerous artifacts showing the history of the region and the Byron Reed collection, which includes some of the world’s rarest coins and documents. During your stay be sure to stop by the authentic soda fountain and enjoy a phosphate or malt. There are also impressive temporary exhibitions through The Durham’s affiliation with the Smithsonian and close ties with the Library of Congress, National Archives, and Chi
Reviewed By Marcus427 - Lake Charles, Louisiana
The Durham Museum is located in an historic train terminal. The upper level is an elegant, massive restored passenger terminal while the downstairs is a museum featuring a locomotive and many different train cars but much, much more, including artifacts from this history of the area. This is a must see!
5. Joslyn Art Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 738 reviews
Reviewed By dvorac4 - USA
This is a lovely small art museum in a very beautiful art deco building. The highlights are two Monets, one Renoir, one Rembrandt, one Cassat, and one of Napoleon. There is an emphasis on art of the American West. The museum is free to enter and the staff will not hurry you around. It's a lovely place to spend some quiet time.
6. St. Cecilia's Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 130 reviews
Guided tours are available through this Spanish Renaissance-style cathedral, which contains stained-glass windows from the 16th century.
Reviewed By baltoteach - Fort Worth, Texas
At the time it was built, it was one of the largest churches in the U.S. Though it might have slipped in that regard, its architecture (Spanish Renaissance) is striking and the overall experience is wonderful. Spending 30 minutes sitting in the pews, we wandered about the perimeter and took in the artwork, creche and stained glass windows. The pipe organ towering over the apse of the church was striking. This site is impressive and worth the stop.
7. Old Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Omaha preserves its historic place in time in this historic section of town where visitors can stroll along the cobbled streets and explore the many preserved buildings.
Reviewed By travelsamc - Independence, Missouri
There were many quaint shops, restaurants, and bars to visit. It was apparent the City of Omaha has made this area a priority for its citizens and the tourists who visit.
8. Omaha Children's Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 437 reviews
Hands-on museum that provides an ever-changing series of interactive exhibits, workshops, and special events.
Reviewed By Best_traveler_now - Sioux Falls, South Dakota
It is nicely maintained with activities for most ages of kids. They have some Science shows, craft, panting, dancing activities going on throughout the day to keep children busy. It is conveniently located in downtown. There is one lunch place on second floor and some restaurants in nearby area. Overall, our experience was great. It is must go place if you are in the city.
9. Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By marcus k - San Francisco, California
What should I review. You go from one side to the other. Just go up the ramp. Enjoy the scenery. And take a picture when you hit the Nebraska Iowa line. That’s it. Now go enjoy.
10. First National's Spirit of Nebraska's Wilderness and Pioneer Courage Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 131 reviews
Reviewed By ladyme1 - Portland, Maine
There are 2 different areas.One with the covered wagons and another one block away of the buffalos and geese.Be sure to pass by the buffalo on the street and in the side of the building. Fun time seeing the area.
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