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Omaha

· Omaha, NE

Why you should go…

Omaha is Nebraska's largest city and a longtime crossroads on the Missouri River, known for the Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, the historic Old Market district, and a growing riverfront park system. Visit Omaha, the city's official tourism bureau, promotes the destination for conventions, sports, and leisure travel throughout the year.

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Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Omaha, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Museums
    History Buff

    The Durham Museum

    Under $25

    Omaha's history museum inside a restored 1931 Art Deco Union Station.

    Steps awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Old Market

    Free

    Walk brick-paved streets lined with old warehouses turned into restaurants, galleries and shops in downtown Omaha.

    0.4 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Free

    Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge

    Free

    Walk or bike 3,000 feet across the Missouri River and stand with one foot in Nebraska and one in Iowa at the state line.

    1.1 mi awayMore like this

  • Museums
    Rainy-Day Pick

    Joslyn Art Museum

    Free

    Browse more than 30 galleries of art from ancient to contemporary in three connected buildings, plus a sculpture garden.

    1.2 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

    $25–$50

    Walk through an indoor desert, an indoor rainforest and a 70-foot shark tunnel at this Omaha zoo and aquarium.

    1.7 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Council Bluffs

    Free

    Visitor information for Council Bluffs, Iowa, a Missouri River city across from Omaha at the gateway to the Loess Hills.

    3.9 mi awayMore like this