Best Family-Friendly Attractions

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

Ta-Ha-Zouka Park

Ta-Ha-Zouka Park

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Zorinsky Lake Park

Zorinsky Lake Park

Park with fishing, picnicking & more. Lake park featuring fishing, a playground, athletic fields, a picnic area, shelters & more.

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Standing Bear Lake

Standing Bear Lake

Expansive park for boating & fishing. Huge park with walking trails & a large lake for boating & fishing, plus ice-skating in wintertime.

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Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

Indoor trampoline activity center. Large-scale indoor trampoline center hosting open jump, fitness classes, dodgeball & parties.

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Heron Haven Nature Center

Heron Haven Nature Center

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Boulder Creek Amusement Park

Boulder Creek Amusement Park

Mini-golf & other diversions. Seasonal spot boasting miniature golf on 2 courses, plus batting cages, rock climbing & a snack bar.

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OPPD Arboretum

OPPD Arboretum

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Chalco Hills Recreation Area

Chalco Hills Recreation Area

Nature trails & an environmental center. An ecological education center, a lake for fishing & boating, plus trails for hikers & joggers.

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Benson Park

Benson Park

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Stinson Park

Stinson Park

Outdoor venue for community events. Local park in Aksarben Village hosting outdoor concerts, an open-air market & events all year round.

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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).

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Fun-Plex Waterpark & Rides

Fun-Plex Waterpark & Rides

Amusement park with games & water rides. Family-friendly destination featuring a roller coaster, water rides, mini-golf, an arcade & more.

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Papio Fun Park

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.

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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.

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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.

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House of Conundrum | Omaha Escape Room

House of Conundrum | Omaha Escape Room

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Great Plains Black History Museum

Great Plains Black History Museum

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Lied Jungle

Lied Jungle

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Desert Dome

Desert Dome

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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.

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Ruff House Family Entertainment Center

Ruff House Family Entertainment Center

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Stingray Beach

Stingray Beach

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Freedom Park

Freedom Park

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

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Schramm Education Center & Schramm Park State Recreation Area

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.

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Big Lake Park

Big Lake Park

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Bayliss Park

Bayliss Park

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

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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.

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