Best Family-Friendly Attractions
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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.
Pioneer Courage Park
Sculpture park with large pioneer statue. Urban park with a 40-ft. bronze & stainless steel sculpture dedicated to the pioneers.
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.
House of Conundrum | Omaha Escape Room
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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.
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.
Lewis & Clark Landing at The RiverFront
Sprawling riverside space with exhibits. Large riverfront plaza featuring Lewis & Clark exhibits plus a trail & marina.
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.
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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Stingray Beach
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Lied Jungle
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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.
Memorial Park
Expansive open space for sports & events. Vast green space with open lawns, tree-covered fringes, ball parks & playground (but no restrooms).
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.
Stinson Park
Outdoor venue for community events. Local park in Aksarben Village hosting outdoor concerts, an open-air market & events all year round.
Big Lake Park
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Bayliss Park
Park & plaza with fountain displays. Park & plaza with a center fountain with light & water displays, plus a performance space & gardens.
Union Pacific Railroad Museum
Unique history exhibits & a gift shop. History museum on the Union Pacific Railroad with unique, interactive exhibits & a souvenir shop.
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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Heron Haven Nature Center
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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.
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.
Zorinsky Lake Park
Park with fishing, picnicking & more. Lake park featuring fishing, a playground, athletic fields, a picnic area, shelters & more.
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
Indoor trampoline activity center. Large-scale indoor trampoline center hosting open jump, fitness classes, dodgeball & parties.
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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