Best Things to dos in Omaha, United States to visit (UPDATED May, 2024)

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

Zoo

Domed indoor habitats, including desert & rainforest ecosystems, plus open-air animal exhibits.

4.80 (30.1K reviews) (~3.78 km from centre)

Lauritzen Gardens

Botanical garden

100-acre botanical gardens offering exhibits that change with the seasons, plus a cafe & gift shop.

4.80 (4.7K reviews) (~3.29 km from centre)

Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge.

Bridge

Open to pedestrians & cyclists, this modern bridge crosses the Missouri River & connects 2 states.

4.80 (4.5K reviews) (~1.55 km from centre)

Craft Axe Throwing

Recreation center

👍👍 Definitely the place to hone your zombie apocalypse skills! Great staff and great beer!

4.90 (728 reviews) (~1.19 km from centre)

Winter Quarters Nebraska Temple

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

👍👍 Had the opportunity to photograph a beautiful wedding here! Such beautiful grounds and taken care of. The tulips were a great bonus! Very peaceful

4.90 (573 reviews) (~8.71 km from centre)

Fontenelle Forest

Nature preserve

Natural area's hub with a museum, raptor rehabilitation, kids’ classes & indoor playground.

4.80 (1.3K reviews) (~8.95 km from centre)

Hitchcock Nature Center

Park

Sprawling Loess Hills prairie refuge offering 10 miles of trails plus cabin & backwoods camping.

4.80 (1K reviews) (~18.61 km from centre)

Suzanne and Walter Scott Aquarium

Aquarium

Marine animal & ecosystem displays (from reefs to polar regions), plus a 70-foot glass shark tunnel.

4.90 (458 reviews) (~3.88 km from centre)

Graley's Creamery & Confections

Ice cream shop

👍 Really nice ambience and super awesome staff. The taste of the ice cream was good but not the best. It melted right away as it was served which was odd but the overall experience was good.

$$ $$

4.80 (873 reviews) (~14.27 km from centre)

Mormon Trail Center at Winter Quarters

Historical landmark

👍👍 Brother and Sister Cain were phenomenal, thank you so much for the tour and conversation. Well done historical center for not only church history but for United States' history. The mormon pioneers paved the way in so many ways.

4.80 (755 reviews) (~8.78 km from centre)

Omaha Children's Museum

Children's museum

Playful exhibits & activities encouraging youth to learn about the world through imagination.

4.70 (3.6K reviews) (~0.55 km from centre)

The Durham Museum

Museum

Art deco train station from 1931 featuring displays on Omaha history as well as traveling exhibits.

4.70 (3.2K reviews) (~1.13 km from centre)

Gene Leahy Mall at The RiverFront

Park

A 10-acre park for strolling, with paths, gardens, a playground, lagoon, waterfall & amphitheater.

4.70 (2K reviews) (~0.6 km from centre)

Omaha Zoo North Entrance

Zoo

👍👍 Great zoo. Very large, so be sure to wear comfortable shoes. Nice spray areas for cooling off as you walk through. Recommend bringing your own food and drinks as it's pricey there. Get your tickets online for the fastest entry.

4.80 (577 reviews) (~3.57 km from centre)