Best Family-Friendly Attractions

Explore the best best family-friendly attractions options for kids and families in Council Bluffs

Union Pacific Railroad Museum

Union Pacific Railroad Museum

Unique history exhibits & a gift shop. History museum on the Union Pacific Railroad with unique, interactive exhibits & a souvenir shop.

200 Pearl St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

Bayliss Park

Bayliss Park

Park & plaza with fountain displays. Park & plaza with a center fountain with light & water displays, plus a performance space & gardens.

100 Pearl St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503, United States

Big Lake Park

Big Lake Park

Visit this great place for kids and families!

2600 N 8th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

Freedom Park

Freedom Park

Climb-aboard submarine & warship. Naval history park, home to 2 museum ships: the USS Marlin submarine & the USS Hazard minesweeper.

2497 Freedom Park Rd, Omaha, NE 68110

Lewis & Clark Landing at The RiverFront

Lewis & Clark Landing at The RiverFront

Sprawling riverside space with exhibits. Large riverfront plaza featuring Lewis & Clark exhibits plus a trail & marina.

345 Riverfront Dr, Omaha, NE 68102

Heartland of America Park at The RiverFront

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.

800 Douglas St, Omaha, NE 68102

The Durham Museum

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.

801 S 10th St, Omaha, NE 68108, United States

Gene Leahy Mall at The RiverFront

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.

1001 Douglas St, Omaha, NE 68102, United States

Stingray Beach

Stingray Beach

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3701 S 10th St, Omaha, NE 68107, United States

Pioneer Courage Park

Pioneer Courage Park

Sculpture park with large pioneer statue. Urban park with a 40-ft. bronze & stainless steel sculpture dedicated to the pioneers.

1450 Capitol Ave, Omaha, NE 68179, United States

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

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.

3701 S 10th St, Omaha, NE 68107, United States

Desert Dome

Desert Dome

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3701 S 10th St, Omaha, NE 68108, United States

Lied Jungle

Lied Jungle

Visit this great place for kids and families!

916 D St, Omaha, NE 68107, United States

Omaha Children's Museum

Omaha Children's Museum

Exhibits where kids can play & learn. Playful exhibits & activities encouraging youth to learn about the world through imagination.

500 S 20th St, Omaha, NE 68102

Joslyn Art Museum

Joslyn Art Museum

Diverse collection & rotating exhibits. Galleries, theater & cafe housed in a 1931 art deco building & modern addition by Norman Foster.

2200 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68102

House of Conundrum | Omaha Escape Room

House of Conundrum | Omaha Escape Room

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2564 Leavenworth St, Omaha, NE 68105

Great Plains Black History Museum

Great Plains Black History Museum

Visit this great place for kids and families!

2221 N 24th St, Omaha, NE 68110

Joslyn Castle & Gardens

Joslyn Castle & Gardens

Early 1900s castle & grounds, with tours. Scottish-inspired castle & gardens dating to 1903, with guided tours offered several times a month.

3902 Davenport St, Omaha, NE 68131, United States

General Crook House Museum

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.

5730 N 30th St, Omaha, NE 68111, United States

Memorial Park

Memorial Park

Expansive open space for sports & events. Vast green space with open lawns, tree-covered fringes, ball parks & playground (but no restrooms).

6005 Underwood Ave, Omaha, NE 68132

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