7 Best Things to Do in Omaha, Nebraska
Art museums, zoos, botanical gardens, you name it. Omaha is the largest city in Nebraska and is alive with culture, events, and unique attractions. With both scenic areas and exciting urban spaces, visitors and locals get the best of both worlds. Next time you’re looking for something to do, check out these 7 awesome experiences in Omaha.
Henry Doorly Zoo
The Henry Doorly Zoo is a primary tourist attraction in the city of Omaha. It has more than 10 different exhibits that feature the desert, the jungle, African grasslands, Asian highlands, and more. Admission rates for the zoo vary according to season, with summer being the highest priced and winter being the least.
Lauritzen Gardens
“Escape to an urban oasis,” Lauritzen Gardens’ website tells you. The gardens encompass a living-plant museum filled with four-season plant displays. Throughout the year there are different art displays exhibited at the gardens as well as diverse events hosted there. Visit the website to check what events are happening or upcoming.
The Durham Museum
Established in one of Omaha’s unique venues, Union Station, The Durham Museum provides a window into the history of the Omaha region as well as various traveling exhibits with topics like culture, science, and industry. Admission is affordable at $11 for adults, and free admission for museum members.
St. Cecilia’s Cathedral
Choose a time to visit during scheduled masses or explore on your own time, one Nebraskan day. The cathedral began as an idea and a drawing in 1905. It wasn’t until 1980 that Saint Cecilia’s Cathedral became a landmark and one of the most outstanding cathedrals in the United States, according to the website.
Spirit of Nebraska’s Wilderness Park
A unique and interesting attraction, the Spirit of Nebraska’s Wilderness Park hosts 67 bronze and stainless-steel artworks by Kent Ullberg of Corpus Christi, Texas. The artworks are a monument to wildlife; they contain three bulls, several yearling bulls, two cows with their calves, and Canada geese in flight. The works are incorporated to the city around them, and placed perfectly for passerby to engage with.
General Crook House Museum
This home is authentically restored and was originally owned by General George Crook at Fort Omaha. The home was built in 1879, and it now depicts what life was like for a commanding office living the frontier life in the 1880s. Make a day of it, and explore the book and gift shops, exhibits, and library and archives facility.
Pioneer Courage Park
Omaha is home to a surprising amount of art sculpture parks. Pioneer Courage Park is home to creations by Blair Buswell of Highland, Utah, and Ed Fraughton of South Jordan, Utah. The sculptures are of four pioneer families and their covered wagons heading westward from Omaha.
