Best Family-Friendly Attractions
Explore the best best family-friendly attractions options for kids and families in Council Bluffs
Union Pacific Railroad Museum
Unique history exhibits & a gift shop. History museum on the Union Pacific Railroad with unique, interactive exhibits & a souvenir shop.
Bayliss Park
Park & plaza with fountain displays. Park & plaza with a center fountain with light & water displays, plus a performance space & gardens.
Big Lake Park
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Freedom Park
Climb-aboard submarine & warship. Naval history park, home to 2 museum ships: the USS Marlin submarine & the USS Hazard minesweeper.
Lewis & Clark Landing at The RiverFront
Sprawling riverside space with exhibits. Large riverfront plaza featuring Lewis & Clark exhibits plus a trail & marina.
Heartland of America Park at The RiverFront
Public space with fountains & boat rides. Urban oasis highlighting a man-made lake with boat rides, plus fountains with an evening light show.
The Durham Museum
History exhibits in a 1931 train station. Art deco train station from 1931 featuring displays on Omaha history as well as traveling exhibits.
Gene Leahy Mall at The RiverFront
Pedestrian mall with lagoon & gardens. A 10-acre park for strolling, with paths, gardens, a playground, lagoon, waterfall & amphitheater.
Stingray Beach
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Pioneer Courage Park
Sculpture park with large pioneer statue. Urban park with a 40-ft. bronze & stainless steel sculpture dedicated to the pioneers.
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
Animal exhibits plus a giant desert dome. Domed indoor habitats, including desert & rainforest ecosystems, plus open-air animal exhibits.
Desert Dome
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Lied Jungle
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Omaha Children's Museum
Exhibits where kids can play & learn. Playful exhibits & activities encouraging youth to learn about the world through imagination.
Joslyn Art Museum
Diverse collection & rotating exhibits. Galleries, theater & cafe housed in a 1931 art deco building & modern addition by Norman Foster.
House of Conundrum | Omaha Escape Room
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Great Plains Black History Museum
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Joslyn Castle & Gardens
Early 1900s castle & grounds, with tours. Scottish-inspired castle & gardens dating to 1903, with guided tours offered several times a month.
General Crook House Museum
Period pieces in a 19th century home. House museum, once owned by Civil War hero General Crook, offering insights into 19th century life.
Memorial Park
Expansive open space for sports & events. Vast green space with open lawns, tree-covered fringes, ball parks & playground (but no restrooms).
Stinson Park
Outdoor venue for community events. Local park in Aksarben Village hosting outdoor concerts, an open-air market & events all year round.
Benson Park
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Fun-Plex Waterpark & Rides
Amusement park with games & water rides. Family-friendly destination featuring a roller coaster, water rides, mini-golf, an arcade & more.
OPPD Arboretum
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Papio Fun Park
Activities such as mini-golf & go-karts. Outdoor go-kart track, mini-golf, arcade games & more at this spacious family-friendly destination.
Heron Haven Nature Center
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Standing Bear Lake
Expansive park for boating & fishing. Huge park with walking trails & a large lake for boating & fishing, plus ice-skating in wintertime.
Boulder Creek Amusement Park
Mini-golf & other diversions. Seasonal spot boasting miniature golf on 2 courses, plus batting cages, rock climbing & a snack bar.
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
Indoor trampoline activity center. Large-scale indoor trampoline center hosting open jump, fitness classes, dodgeball & parties.
Zorinsky Lake Park
Park with fishing, picnicking & more. Lake park featuring fishing, a playground, athletic fields, a picnic area, shelters & more.
Chalco Hills Recreation Area
Nature trails & an environmental center. An ecological education center, a lake for fishing & boating, plus trails for hikers & joggers.
Ta-Ha-Zouka Park
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Schramm Education Center & Schramm Park State Recreation Area
Education venue for local water life. Education center & aquarium showcasing regional natural habitats with fish, reptiles & amphibians.
Ruff House Family Entertainment Center
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