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21502 West State Highway 31
Gretna, Nebraska
402-332-3901 |
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The Ak-Sar-Ben Aquarium is home to fish, plus terrariums with turtles and frogs, all native to and common to Nebraska. Visitors will see bass, minnows, trout, gar, sunfish, walleye, perch, catfish, shiners, sturgeon and paddlefish, among others. Also housed at the Schramm State Recreational Area is the Gretna Fish Hatchery Museum*. Nebraska spelled backwards, is... More Hours & Admission
December to March, Wednesday to Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., April to late May Wednesday to Monday 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., late May to early September, Monday to Friday 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., early September to November, Wednesday to Monday 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed major holidays. Admission. Directions
From Interstate 80 (I-80), take exit 432 and travel six miles south on State Highway 31.
The Ak-Sar-Ben Aquarium is home to fish, plus terrariums with turtles and frogs, all native to and common to Nebraska. Visitors will see bass, minnows, trout, gar, sunfish, walleye, perch, catfish, shiners, sturgeon and paddlefish, among others. Also housed at the Schramm State Recreational Area is the Gretna Fish Hatchery Museum*. Nebraska spelled backwards, is the name of the civic and philanthropic organization that helped create the aquarium. (*see separate listing) Hours & Admission
December to March, Wednesday to Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., April to late May Wednesday to Monday 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., late May to early September, Monday to Friday 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., early September to November, Wednesday to Monday 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed major holidays. Admission. Location
Southwest of Omaha at Schramm State Recreational Area on the Platte River, nine miles south of Gretna on State Highway 31. Directions
From Interstate 80 (I-80), take exit 432 and travel six miles south on State Highway 31. |
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631 D Street
Lincoln, Nebraska
402-474-3363 |
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This museum collects, preserves and shares information tied to the history, culture, heritage and genealogy of German settlers, who are descendants from the Russian Empire. They maintain a library, a maps collection and translated genealogy materials. Translation services are available. Hours & Admission
Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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724 South 12th Street
Omaha, Nebraska
402-341-7130 |
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The airy, studio-like, atmosphere showcases ever-changing, always-impressive art exhibitions. Visitors can experience remarkable works by both seasoned artists and new talent in the three galleries. Founded in 1981 by four artists, the successful artists-in-industry (unused industrial space) program later moved into the former Bemis Bag Warehouse. In the mid-1990s, with the need for more artists-in-residence space, the former McCord-Brady wholesale grocery warehouse was... More Hours & Admission
Tuesday to Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Free.
The airy, studio-like, atmosphere showcases ever-changing, always-impressive art exhibitions. Visitors can experience remarkable works by both seasoned artists and new talent in the three galleries. Founded in 1981 by four artists, the successful artists-in-industry (unused industrial space) program later moved into the former Bemis Bag Warehouse. In the mid-1990s, with the need for more artists-in-residence space, the former McCord-Brady wholesale grocery warehouse was purchased and serves as its current home. Hours & Admission
Tuesday to Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Free. Neighborhood
Arts District Location
In the heart of Omaha's arts district, just south of the downtown’s Old Market District at 12th St. and Leavenworth St.
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705 Riverfront Drive
Omaha, Nebraska
402-444-5900 |
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Named after the former Nebraska senator, the bridge is the longest pedestrian bridge connecting two states - Omaha, Nebraska to the west and Council Bluffs, Iowa, to the east. Its S-shape is representative of the Missouri River that flows 60 feet below the center of the span. The cable stay bridge connects nearly 150 miles of trails on each side of the bridge. In Omaha, the plaza at the base of the bridge features public art designed by Japanese artist Makoto Sei Watanabe - 16.5-feet... More Hours & Admission
24/7. Free. Directions
From Interstate 480 (I-480), exit 14th St. toward Old Market District/Eppley Airfield. At N. 14th St., turn right and at U.S. Highway 6 (Douglas St.) east, turn left. Stay right to continue to on Douglas St. At S. Eighth St., turn left and at Dodge St., turn right. Travel approx. one-tenths of a mile to the facility.
Named after the former Nebraska senator, the bridge is the longest pedestrian bridge connecting two states - Omaha, Nebraska to the west and Council Bluffs, Iowa, to the east. Its S-shape is representative of the Missouri River that flows 60 feet below the center of the span. The cable stay bridge connects nearly 150 miles of trails on each side of the bridge. In Omaha, the plaza at the base of the bridge features public art designed by Japanese artist Makoto Sei Watanabe - 16.5-feet tall fiber optic grass that blows in the wind, plus "River Critters" playground. A total of 26 dancing water jets provide children the chance to run through them and get wet during the day. At night the mood changes and the fountain is combined with a colorful light display. Council Bluffs landing provides access to Playland Park. Hours & Admission
24/7. Free. Location
North of Interstate 480 (I-480)/U.S. Highway 6, overlooking the Missouri River. Parking
On Riverfront Drive at Lewis & Clark Landing, the National Park Service and Miller’s Landing. Directions
From Interstate 480 (I-480), exit 14th St. toward Old Market District/Eppley Airfield. At N. 14th St., turn right and at U.S. Highway 6 (Douglas St.) east, turn left. Stay right to continue to on Douglas St. At S. Eighth St., turn left and at Dodge St., turn right. Travel approx. one-tenths of a mile to the facility. |
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North 137th Street and West Dodge Road
Omaha, Nebraska
402-498-1140 |
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Founded in 1917 by Father Edward Flanagan as a home for boys, it was made famous by the 1938 movie starring Mickey Rooney and Spencer Tracy. Today, the 900-acre village-like campus serves boys and girls by providing provide help, healing and hope to severely at-risk, abused, abandoned and neglected children. Boys Town offers visitors a unique journey through their past in the Hall of History, the former dining hall. See Father Flanagan’s original home that serves as now a museum, the... More Hours & Admission
Visitor center: Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Hall of History: September to April, Monday to Friday 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. May to August, Monday to Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Summer holiday hours. Closed major holidays. Admission. Directions
From Kansas City, take Interstate 29 (I-29) north to Interstate 80 (I-80) west to Interstate 680 (I-680) north. In Omaha at Dodge St., exit and travel west. Exit at Boys Town and at the bottom on the hill, take a left and travel under the bridge. Once on campus, take the first left and travel to the visitor center on the left.
From Des Moines, Iowa, take Interstate 80 (I-80) west to Interstate 680 (I-680) north. In Omaha at Dodge St., exit and travel west. Exit at Boys Town and at the bottom on the hill, take a left and travel under the bridge. Once on campus, take the first left and travel to the visitor center on the left.
From Sioux Falls, take Interstate 29 (I-29) south to Interstate 680 (I-680) south. In Omaha at Dodge St., exit and travel west. Exit at Boys Town and at the bottom on the hill, take a left and travel under the bridge. Once on campus, take the first left and travel to the visitor center on the left.
From Lincoln, take Interstate 80 (I-80) east to Interstate 680 (I-680) north. In Omaha at Dodge St., exit and travel west. Exit at Boys Town and at the bottom on the hill, take a left and travel under the bridge. Once on campus, take the first left and travel to the visitor center on the left.
From Fremont, take U.S. Highway 275 to W. Dodge Rd. and then take Dodge St. east. Exit at Boys Town and at the bottom on the hill, take a right. Once on campus, take the first left and travel to the visitor center on the left.
Founded in 1917 by Father Edward Flanagan as a home for boys, it was made famous by the 1938 movie starring Mickey Rooney and Spencer Tracy. Today, the 900-acre village-like campus serves boys and girls by providing provide help, healing and hope to severely at-risk, abused, abandoned and neglected children. Boys Town offers visitors a unique journey through their past in the Hall of History, the former dining hall. See Father Flanagan’s original home that serves as now a museum, the three-acre Garden of the Bible, as well as Gothic-style Dowd Chapel, adjacent to the shrine honoring the founder of Boys Town, and a rose garden. The Leon Myers Stamp Center, housed in the visitor center, is geared towards children and the various exhibits promote stamp collecting as a hobby. Hours & Admission
Visitor center: Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Hall of History: September to April, Monday to Friday 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. May to August, Monday to Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Summer holiday hours. Closed major holidays. Admission. Tours
Self-guided audio tour; fee. Location
Western Omaha. Directions
From Kansas City, take Interstate 29 (I-29) north to Interstate 80 (I-80) west to Interstate 680 (I-680) north. In Omaha at Dodge St., exit and travel west. Exit at Boys Town and at the bottom on the hill, take a left and travel under the bridge. Once on campus, take the first left and travel to the visitor center on the left.
From Des Moines, Iowa, take Interstate 80 (I-80) west to Interstate 680 (I-680) north. In Omaha at Dodge St., exit and travel west. Exit at Boys Town and at the bottom on the hill, take a left and travel under the bridge. Once on campus, take the first left and travel to the visitor center on the left.
From Sioux Falls, take Interstate 29 (I-29) south to Interstate 680 (I-680) south. In Omaha at Dodge St., exit and travel west. Exit at Boys Town and at the bottom on the hill, take a left and travel under the bridge. Once on campus, take the first left and travel to the visitor center on the left.
From Lincoln, take Interstate 80 (I-80) east to Interstate 680 (I-680) north. In Omaha at Dodge St., exit and travel west. Exit at Boys Town and at the bottom on the hill, take a left and travel under the bridge. Once on campus, take the first left and travel to the visitor center on the left.
From Fremont, take U.S. Highway 275 to W. Dodge Rd. and then take Dodge St. east. Exit at Boys Town and at the bottom on the hill, take a right. Once on campus, take the first left and travel to the visitor center on the left. |
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Chimney Rock Road
Bayard, Nebraska
308-586-2581 |
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Located on the California, Mormon and Oregon trails, this natural attraction served as a landmark to those pioneers heading westward.
A visitor center houses artifacts relative to westward expansion and also presents a video on the same topic. Hours & Admission
Daily 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed major holidays. Admission. Directions
1.5 miles south of U.S. Highway 92 on Chimney Rock Rd. |
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3578 Farnam Street
Omaha, Nebraska
402-345-1708 |
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For nearly a dozen years, Crescent Moon has been offering thirst-quenching beverages. Inside this multi-leveled bar and grill, the walls are covered with beer memorabilia, neon signs and a display showcasing more than 100 different beer taps from around the world. Originally opened to promote craft-brewed domestic beers, this neighborhood bar quickly became a meeting place.... More Hours & Admission
Crescent Moon: daily 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Huber House: daily 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Max and Joe’s: Thursday to Saturday 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Beertopia: Monday to Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Sunday 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. Free.
For nearly a dozen years, Crescent Moon has been offering thirst-quenching beverages. Inside this multi-leveled bar and grill, the walls are covered with beer memorabilia, neon signs and a display showcasing more than 100 different beer taps from around the world. Originally opened to promote craft-brewed domestic beers, this neighborhood bar quickly became a meeting place. Tied into the bar on the lower level, the Huber House German Bier Hall was created to highlight German customs, including Saturday night entertainment featuring a polka band in Bavarian attire. The hall has Omaha’s only selection of exclusive bottled beer and half a dozen German draft beers on tap. Enjoy traditional German cuisine too, like brats, as well as Boot Beer. Max and Joe’s Belgian Beer Tavern also evolved in recent years. It is the quintessential 1950s neighborhood bar complete with wood floors, booths, a jukebox and stuffed and mounted animals of the walls. A small store, Beertopia, has more than 400 domestic and imported beers for sale. Hours & Admission
Crescent Moon: daily 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Huber House: daily 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Max and Joe’s: Thursday to Saturday 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Beertopia: Monday to Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Sunday 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. Free. Neighborhood
Midtown Location
In the midtown district at the northeast corner of 36th St. and Farnam St., west of Interstate 480 (I-480)/U.S. Highway 75.
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4701 South 25 Street
Omaha, Nebraska
402-731-1137 |
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Located in the former Livestock Exchange building, this is the first Latino art and history museum and cultural center in the Midwest. It features permanent and traveling exhibitions, plus cultural activities such as traditional folkloric dance performances. Authentic restaurants and shops surround the museum. More Hours & Admission
Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Admission.
Located in the former Livestock Exchange building, this is the first Latino art and history museum and cultural center in the Midwest. It features permanent and traveling exhibitions, plus cultural activities such as traditional folkloric dance performances. Authentic restaurants and shops surround the museum. Hours & Admission
Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Admission. Location
At the corner of 25th St. and L St. Parking
Across 25th St.
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1302 Farnam on the Mall
Omaha, Nebraska
402-444-6362 |
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During the 1970s, two anchors in downtown revitalization effort where the mall, to the north, and the Old Market District to the south. Looking to further connect this area to the convention center, the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Headquarters and Visitor Center on the Missouri River, both to the north, and the Holland Performing Arts Center in between, efforts were made to further increase access via tree-lined sidewalks and bridges, to add more amenities, such as a... More Hours & Admission
Daily 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Free.
During the 1970s, two anchors in downtown revitalization effort where the mall, to the north, and the Old Market District to the south. Looking to further connect this area to the convention center, the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Headquarters and Visitor Center on the Missouri River, both to the north, and the Holland Performing Arts Center in between, efforts were made to further increase access via tree-lined sidewalks and bridges, to add more amenities, such as a playground and a water play area and to establish design elements similar to those of the Old Market - lighting, brick streets, etc. The long narrow approx. 10-acre east-west park centers around a lagoon and waterfalls. During the summer, it is home to concerts and in winter it is filled with holiday lights. Its eastern edge connects to the to Heartland America Park. Hours & Admission
Daily 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Free. Neighborhood
Downtown Location
In downtown Omaha, south of Interstate 480 (I-480)/U.S. Highway 6, northwest of the Old Market District, between Douglas St. to the north, Farnam St. to the south, S. 14th St. to the west and S. Eighth St. to the east.
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1222 South 27th Street
Lincoln, Nebraska
402-475-6741 |
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The children's zoo has more than 300 animals within its 19-acre site including seals, long-beaked birds, snakes, camels, pigs, bunnies, lizards, frogs, goats, leopards, peacocks and butterflies. Train (fee) and pony rides (fee) are available during regular hours. Hours & Admission
Mid-April to mid-October, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission.
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