Omaha, Nebraska
Largest city in the state of Nebraska, Omaha is also the county seat of Douglas county. Just 209 miles from the mouth of the Platte River, Omaha is home to over 400,000 residents and ranks today as the 42nd largest city in the nation.
Founded in the year 1854 when speculators from the neighboring area of Council Bluffs arrived. Nicknamed the Gateway to the West, it hosted the World’s Fair in 1898. Once an important transportation hub in the early 20th century, Omaha is today home to a number of Fortune 500 companies and is known as a city which is not just fun and diverse but also quite affordable making tourism a popular and important source of income today as well.
With much to see and do from free to a bit more on the pricy side, you can guarantee you will find something for the whole family to enjoy. From the famous Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium to the Joslyn Art Museum, Omaha is a great destination for family travel.
Top Omaha Attractions Include:
Durham Museum – Located in Union Station, it includes a number of permanent exhibits including restored trains, store fronts and artifacts of the past of the region.
Omaha Children’s Museum – One of the top childrens museums in the region, it includes a number of interactive exhibits for kids of all ages.
Mormon Trail Center at Historic Winter Quarters – Like a number of other top attractions in the area, this is a free attraction which offers visitors the opportunity to explore the arrival of some 80,000 pioneers so long ago.
Loves Jazz & Arts Center – With a history of greatness including some of the most famous in history, the Jazz and Arts Center offers 8,000 square feet of exhibitions and performing arts areas.
National Historic Landmark District. – Boys town, the Hall of History, and the Father Flanagan house this is a great place to learn more about one of the nations most well known organizations today.
Weather for the art, the history, the culture, the fun or just the experience as a whole, explore the great city of Omaha and enjoy a top destination for travel.
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