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University of Nebraska at Omaha - - What To Do And See

 

ATTRACTIONS

To get an idea, about what to visit, while staying in Omaha, check out the list below, which contains some of the city's most popular and favorite attractions.

 

>> Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo, home to the Kingdom of the Night exhibit, the largest nocturnal exhibit in the world, The Dry Bat Cave exhibit, home to many different species of bats, the world's largest indoor swamp, and many other interesting exhibits that catch the eye and arouse curiosity.

 

>> Durham Museum, which provides countless opportunities to discover Omaha's history, featuring extensive permanent galleries which brilliantly captures the remarkable history of our region, including the Union Station Gallery, Bishop Clarkson Community Gallery, Bishop Clarkson Community Gallery, Fraser Stryker Trans-Mississippi Exposition Gallery and many other.

 

>> Lauritzen Gardens, an oasis of tranquillity filled with gorgeous, colorful flowers and numerous species of plants - a delight for those who know how to appreciate the beauty of nature.

 

>> Omaha Children's Museum, a place where the little ones can learn about themselves and the world that surrounds them, through play, the museum featuring permanent exhibits such as Imagination Playground, Creative Arts Center, Charlie Campbell Science & Technology Center, Science & Technology Learning Lab and Sandy's Splish Splash Garden, a small outdoor water play area where kids can cool off with water that spouts, sprays and delights.

 

Annual Events

O Fest, celebrated in July, is, perhaps, Omaha's most expected annual event.

 

This fun celebration offers something for the enjoyment of all family members, including delicious food from the city's top restaurants, family activities, music and good times.

 

Between eating and enjoying the music, visitors can browse the festival market displays and visit the shops, then head over to the KidZone Area, which includes face painting, obstacle courses, bouncing, giant slides and a bungee trampoline.

 

Shopping

Among the top places to shop in Omaha, NE, there are:

 

- Crossroads Mall Shopping Center: 7400 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE.

- Westroads Mall: 10000 California Street, Omaha, NE.

- Oak View Mall: 3001 South 144th Street, Omaha, NE.

- Village Pointe Shopping Center: 17305 Davenport, Omaha, NE.

- Kohl's: 909 South 72nd Street, Omaha, NE.

- Von Maur: 10010 California Street, Omaha, NE.

- Countryside Village Shopping: 10808 Prairie Hills Drive, Omaha, NE.