Omaha’s playgrounds offer exciting places for kids to climb, splash and explore. Some are built into nature. Others are indoors with soft play areas and relaxing spots for parents. Each spot gives families a chance to spend quality time together and try something new. Read on for highlights of some of our favorite spots.
The Durham Museum The former Union Station is now a museum filled with real train cars that you can walk through, an interactive model train display and exhibits about Omaha’s past. The grand Art Deco building is worth a visit all on its own. Union Pacific Railroad Museum
Get to know a couple of faces behind the helmets. The Bendigo Bullet: Peta Mullens, @petamullens on Instagram Hometown: Bendigo, VIC, Australia (based in Brevard, North Carolina) Club: Liv Tango Racing Race Count: Around 1,000 race days With 13 national titles – including 2015 Road Champ – Peta Mullens brings
Joslyn Art Museum has always aimed to be for the people. A gift from Sarah Joslyn in honor of her husband, George, it has stood as a cultural landmark for decades – and now, in the spirit of accessibility, welcomes visitors free of charge. But with over 12,000 objects spanning 5,000 years of human
Joslyn Art Museum is turning heads. Midwest Living recently named it one of the top 25 revamps of the year after it reopened following a two-year expansion. Plan your trip to Omaha to experience The Joslyn’s bold architecture, hands-on creativity, vibrant gardens and welcoming spaces to eat, shop and unwind. Step Inside
Christi Ballard, founder of Status, turned a lifelong love for luxury handbags and sustainability into a thriving business. Ballard started by hosting private gatherings and popups. The demand for her luxury finds led to her opening her store at Aksarben Village in 2021. Due to high demand, she moved into a larger space in
Sip on something special in Omaha. Whether your drink is coffee, wine, beer or fresh juice, you’ll find inspiration with Yelp’s Top 25 Places to Drink in Omaha. These standout places were ranked using a mix of reviews and ratings from the Yelp Elite Squad. Read on to discover some of the best drinking
See Zoolightful, Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium’s holiday event with brilliant lights, fun games and tasty treats. Snap a family photo in front of the 40-foot-tall tree at The Durham Museum during Christmas at Union Station. Visit Santa in his cabin. Roast a marshmallow for s’mores at
See Zoolightful, Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium’s holiday event with brilliant lights, fun games and tasty treats. Snap a family photo in front of the 40-foot-tall tree at The Durham Museum during Christmas at Union Station. Visit Santa in his cabin. Roast a marshmallow for s’mores at
This holiday season, create lasting family memories with a weekend road trip to Omaha. The city is aglow with lights and bustling with jolly events that will enchant your entire crew. This itinerary suggests a Friday evening arrival and a Sunday afternoon departure for an easy getaway, but consider taking an extra day and