Omaha is home to one of only a dozen Latino museums in the United States. El Museo Latino is located in the heart of South Omaha, just a block off lively 24th Street (seriously, love the streetscape there). It’s an art museum, history museum and a cultural center all rolled into one. It’s been at…
This is the last installment of a series about visiting Lincoln, Neb., with children. We took a whirlwind trip to the city recently – read the recap here. The Lincoln Children’s Zoo is a fun addition to a trip to Lincoln, but if you’re looking for a few extra ideas on what to do after…
There was no doubt in my mind my kids would love seeing the latest show at The Rose. “The Cat in the Hat.” Is there any kid over the age of 3 who hasn’t heard that story? Hadn’t wanted a cat to come to their house and cause all sorts of trouble with two insane little blue-haired…
No trip to Lincoln with young kids is complete without a stop to the Lincoln Children’s Zoo. The lines between petting zoo and full-blown zoo are blurred here, making a child’s experience all the better. Update: This post was first written in 2014 and was updated in August 2019 to reflect new year-round hours and…
I’ve been dining at Plank Seafood Provisions at 1205 Howard St. since it opened – I made Mr. Wonderful meet for lunch early on since its Old Market location is convenient. Since then, I’ve gone back to kick off a girls’ night out and to have an outdoor lunch with the kids. Disclaimer: Plank Seafood…
Let’s say you’re planning a trip to the Lincoln Children’s Museum, but you figure you might as well do a little bit of exploring while you’re down there. Make that hour drive worthwhile, right? This post includes a few add-ons to round out a day trip to Lincoln Children’s Museum, including restaurant suggestions and other…
