A Parent's Guide to Omaha & Beyond
Updated: Oct. 18, 2018 Omaha is the best place for a family to celebrate Christmas and New Year's Eve in 2018. You can find free activities, every kind of live performance from ballet to orchestra to rock, and a ton of chances to meet Santa around town. Got a kid-free night ahead of you? Good, I also included some activities that are perfect for a holiday date night. Pin this post … [More...]
When we went to the Quad Cities this fall, our kids were 7 and 9. Fun ages, but in the window between enjoying children’s museums (which they still love) and starting to appreciate science museums geared toward older ages. We went to Putnam Museum in Davenport, Iowa, and found a place that catered both to the children’s museum fans and science center fans in both of them (with a good dash of … [More...]
Omaha winters can be long and, before you know it, cabin fever sets in. Here are some of my favorite things to do in Omaha when it's cold out: Things To Do Indoors In Omaha If you're looking for unique things to do indoors in the winter, this is your list: Giant activity centers - These are a lot of fun and are a mix of arcade games, food, and sometimes bowling. Most are located in … [More...]
During our long weekend to the Quad Cities – a collection of cities around the Mississippi River on both the Iowa and Illinois side – we visited several family-friendly museums and places that I can’t wait to tell you more about. Three things that I want to highlight in this post stand out from the others in one particular way – they are free. If free fits your budget when traveling, read … [More...]
Our family trip to the Quad Cities was had an itinerary of kid-friendly attractions. One stop I hadn't anticipating being as big of a hit as it was, was the Figge Art Museum in Davenport, Iowa. I wanted to peek at the temporary exhibit, so it was more of a stop for my enjoyment than my kids. But, it … [More...]
If you’re traveling to the Quad Cities and you’re planning on visiting attractions in several of those cities, you be wondering where best to stay. Good question since there are four cities making up this region. This post is looking at staying in Moline, Ill., and staying specifically at the … [More...]
Our trip to the Quad Cities in eastern Iowa and western Illinois was supposed to be a fun getaway, including some beautiful fall scenery. Think autumn things like pumpkin patches, nature hikes, and changing leaves along the Mississippi River. Due to rain -- so much rain -- our weekend was spent … [More...]
I'm a mom, wife, writer & coffee addict. I love my hometown, Omaha, but cannot resist the thrill of travel. Life is best spent discovering the extraordinary at home and on the road. With any luck, I'll inspire you to think the same. Inquiries at ohmyomaha@gmail.com |
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