USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards has selected Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium as a contender for “Best Zoo” and Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park for “Best Safari Park” in America. Asian Highlands and the Lied Jungle at the Zoo have also been nominated as “Best Zoo Exhibit” in the country. Supporters are being asked to cast their votes online
It’s widely known that billionaire investor Warren Buffett, one of the world’s five richest people, proudly hails from Omaha. His holding company, Berkshire Hathaway, is headquartered here too. While Buffett could live anywhere in the world, lucky for us Buffett chooses to keep his roots firmly planted in the Midwest–which means he has acquired some
How five cities and regions across the country have built a visitor following through sports. It sounds like a suspicious answer to a trick question: In 2021, which U.S. city became the first to host Olympic trials for both a summer and a winter sport? The answer — obviously — is Omaha, Neb.
13. The RiverFront, Omaha, NE Add the Gene Leahy Mall at The RiverFront to your radar for summer 2022. This $325 million project reimagines three existing urban parks that stretch from downtown Omaha to the Missouri River, spanning some 72 acres. Guests can mosey through a sculpture garden with art installations from celebrated creatives, interactive
Omaha’s got a special place in golf history. Ahead of the 2022 Masters golf tournament, the Golf Channel was in Omaha shooting a special segment about Omahan Johnny Goodman. Goodman was the last amateur to win the U.S. Open, back in 1933 at the age of twenty-three. While he found acclaim in the world of golf, Goodman’s
OMAHA, NE. March 28, 2022 — Despite two years of a global pandemic, the resiliency of our area tourism industry has been inspiring. The Omaha Metropolitan Area Tourism Awards will once again honor attractions, restaurants, retail shops, and hotels that have made a lasting impression with locals and out-of-towners. The public is invited to vote
For years we have been hearing sound bites about Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium being “the best” and beating out any other domestic, much less international zoo for its all encompassing experiences! Early on, moving from Chicago to Kansas City, I was introduced to Omaha as a nearby road trip not to miss thanks
A first-of-its kind festival is underway in Omaha. The inaugural Common Senses Festival, a month-long multifaceted, sensory-friendly event, explores the human senses through interactive installations, live performances, and more. Participating attractions and organizations include KANEKO, The Rose Theater, Millwork Commons, Omaha Symphony, and Omaha Community Playhouse. The festival is presented by local non-profit Autism Action
Guests are invited to bring their favorite stuffed animal to Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium for repair and care at the annual Teddy Bear Weekend on Saturday, March 26, and Sunday, March 27, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Clinic will be held at the Harper Event Center located near Stingray Beach and Asian Highlands
Guests are invited to bring their favorite stuffed animal to Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium for repair and care at the annual Teddy Bear Weekend on Saturday, March 26, and Sunday, March 27, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Clinic will be held at the Harper Event Center located near Stingray Beach and Asian Highlands