A great zoo exhibit engages visitors with the animals they’re observing while keeping the well-being and protection of its animals front and center. 1. Asian Highlands – Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium The Asian Highlands exhibit at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo begins with visitors entering beneath a replica Himalayan ruin and then traveling along
If you want a family adventure, a fun date, or just want to see some cool animals, going to the zoo is a great way to spend the day. Zoos now offer creative trails that make you feel like you are traveling the globe, wandering through lush gardens and exploring natural exhibits. Read the full
OMAHA, NE. May 2, 2022 –The votes are in for the Omaha Metropolitan Area (OMA) Tourism Awards, recognizing the best tourism businesses in Douglas, Sarpy and Pottawattamie counties. Nearly 10,000 votes were cast this year to determine the winners in four categories: Best Hotel, Best Restaurant, Best Attraction and Best Retail Business. The
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, 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
It often flies under the radar…but even the birds are smart enough to stop here. In fact, it’s home to one of the last great animal migrations where 600,000 sandhill cranes convene on the Platte River every spring (March to early April), the world’s largest migration of one of the oldest species. Although, Sandhill cranes
In Omaha, we don’t need a reason to have fun. But St. Patrick’s Day offers a good excuse for revelry, and we’re all about festive experiences, tasty food, and getting a taste of the luck of the Irish. First and Foremost: Food and Drink. Come hungry at a slew of local restaurants serving up Irish
The Public is Invited to Help Decide the Best Tourism Businesses from Three Area Counties OMAHA, NE. Feb. 24, 2022 – As the travel and tourism sector moves towards recovery from the global pandemic, we want to take time to celebrate our local attractions, restaurants, hotels and retail outlets in Douglas, Sarpy, and Pottawattamie counties.