This category answers the question: What is there to do in Omaha? Find out where to go in Omaha with kids or where to go for date night.
One of Omaha’s newest entertainment options, Smash Park La Vista, is the perfect place to take teens. I suspected as much when I visited during a soft opening event, and confirmed it recently when I took four teens one afternoon. As a bonus, the Smash Park outing was fun for me, too. Disclosure: This post…
Three downtown Omaha parks have been updated in recent years, and the transformation to the area has been incredible. The three parks – Gene Leahy Mall, Lewis & Clark Landing, and Heartland of America Park – are all a part of The RiverFront, an incredible must-visit place in Omaha. One of my favorite additions within…
The best time to visit Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium is in the winter. I was tempted not to write the article because I didn’t want to give out the secret and spoil it for the few of us who do venture to the zoo in the dead of winter. But I’m a giving…
As one of Omaha’s most popular attractions, the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge offers visitors more than just a place to enjoy a walk or bicycle ride. From a troll guarding its entrance to photo opportunities, “Bob,” as locals call it, offers family fun with a splash park and summer concerts. As the country’s longest pedestrian…
Searching for your next favorite book? Find it at one of the city’s unique bookstores. Omaha has several bookstores selling new and used books. From cozy nooks in indie bookstores to shelves lined with literary treasures, each shop has something that sets itself apart from the others. Read on to find out what makes each…
Like many of my friends this past year, my family adopted a puppy. Because, life wasn’t unpredictable enough, was it? So now we have this puppy, as well as one grouchy French bulldog. The puppy loves going places, which led me to create this list of dog-friendly places in Omaha. Omaha dog parks Omaha is…
