Downtown Omaha is enjoying a renaissance with re-imagined RiverFront parks. The green space is a great attraction for families and out-of-town visitors, but it’s not the only free things to do in downtown Omaha. Here are my recommendations for budget-friendly fun in this historic part of Omaha. Where is downtown Omaha? Omaha’s downtown is on…
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…
One of the most exciting developments in Downtown Omaha was unveiled in July 2022 – the renovated Gene Leahy Mall. Here’s a look at the fun things to do at this large green space in downtown Omaha, as well as some interesting facts about it (interesting to me, at least). UPDATED: This post was published…
This summer, I took my first history tour thanks The Durham Museum. While I’m pretty familiar with Omaha’s history as explained through the museum’s exhibits, this tour was on a trolley and took us past many of the sites I’ve only read about (or wrote about). Keep reading – I’m going to share what you…
