Things To Do

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

Henry Doorly Zoo is a wonderful place to visit when you are here! You could spend a few hours here or even a full day. The zoo has so much to offer!

Kiewit Luminarium

Science museum in Omaha.

Lauritzen Gardens

Omaha’s public garden is a haven for plant enthusiasts and green thumbs, birdwatchers and butterfly spotters, photographers and artists, with more than 20 themed garden areas that invite you to experience and be inspired by the beauty of every of nature.

Gene Leahy Mall at The RiverFront

This public park serves as a gateway between the historic Old Market and north downtown Omaha while providing a scenic pathway down to the Missouri River.

Joslyn Castle & Gardens

Scottish-inspired castle & gardens

Omaha Children's Museum

The Durham Museum

The Durham Museum is housed in a beautiful art deco Union Station. It offers an extraordinary array of permanent exhibits including restored train cars, 1940s store fronts, numerous artifacts showing the history of the region, and the Byron Reed collection which includes some of the world’s rarest coins and documents. There are also impressive traveling exhibits through The Durham’s affiliation with the Smithsonian and close ties with the Library of Congress, National Archives and Chicago’s Field Museum. During your stay, be sure to stop by the authentic soda fountain and enjoy a phosphate or malt.

Joslyn Art Museum

The Joslyn—5,000 years of human creativity in art across three buildings.

Fontenelle Forest

Natural area's hub with a museum, raptor rehabilitation, kids’ classes & indoor playground.

The Old Market

Omaha's downtown Old Market has a variety of things to do from seeing art and entertainment, dining, shopping, carriage rides, and walking around.