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Things to do in Omaha, NE
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items I’m from Omaha, NE and love finding new, fun things to do! Included in this list are attractions and fun activities for the whole family! Omaha is a city full of hidden gems and there are do many great things to do and places to see! Here are some of...
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Family friendly fun for a day!!
If you’re in Omaha, you can’t miss the Henry Doorly Zoo!! It’s one of the best zoos in the country and you’ll be able to spend all day exploring the many exhibits!! My favorite part is the giraffes and elephants, and the desert dome!
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
Vala’s Pumpkin Patch has fun for the whole family in the fall!! They have so many fun attractions, photo ops, and places to eat! While you’re exploring you can also pick up a pumpkin to take home and visit the gift shop!
Vala's Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard
If you love craft shows and vintage items, you will love junkstock!! They have hundreds of vendors with everything you can imagine! They also have live music and several food trucks to get food at! Junkstock happens in the fall and spring, and is one...
Junkstock
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Places to visit!
The Old Market neighborhood in Omaha is a one of a kind experience! If you’re looking for a unique shopping experience, a variety of restaurants, art galleries, and a fun time walking around, this is the place to be!
The Old Market
For all the nature lovers out there, Lauritzen Gardens is the place to explore! They have 100 acres of botanical gardens to walk through, with different themes! This is a great place to relax and enjoy the outdoors while getting some activity in!
Lauritzen Gardens
Spend the afternoon walking through the many art exhibits in the newly renovated Joslyn Art Museum!
Joslyn Art Museum
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If you like pizza and pickleball, check out Blue Sky! You can reserve a pickleball court to play with friends, and get some delicious food and drinks!
Blue Sky Bar & Patio
The Bob Kerrey pedestrian bridge is a bridge that spans the Missouri River from Omaha to council bluffs! It is 3000 feet long, so it’s a great place to go for an outdoor walk!
Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge.
Go to Creative Culture in downtown Omaha if you want to be creative and design a new craft! They also have amazing tasting shakes in many flavors to enjoy while you create!!
Creative Culture
Sports
A variety of sporting events are available in Omaha!
For those who like hockey, you won’t want to miss these exciting hockey games at UNO!
Hockey
The College World Series is one of the best weekends of summer in Omaha!! The best college baseball teams in the country battle for national champions!! With that it brings so many baseball fans from all over the country to Omaha, and so much fun is ...
College World Series - Official Athletics Website
Not only does Omaha have one professional volleyball team, we have TWO!! Check out a LOVB volleyball game!
2026 LOVB Nebraska Schedule
The Storm Chasers are Omaha’s Minor League Baseball team and they play at Werner Park!
Omaha Storm Chasers
If you love to watch volleyball, you’ve got to catch a Supernovas game!!
Omaha Supernovas