Omaha
Attractions
Ak-Sar-Ben
Aquarium
Address : 21502 West Hwy. 31,
Gretna, NE 68028
Phone : (402) 332-3901
The Ak-Sar-Ben aquarium is home to more than 50 species of fish, reptiles
and amphibians native to Nebraska. It is located just west of Omaha
at the Schramm State Recreational Area.
River
City Star
Berthed at Miller's Landing, less than once mile north of downtown Omaha
on Abbott Drive.
Phone : (402) 342-STAR (7827)
The River City Star - A New Star on the River. Let the gentle current
and soft breezes lull you into a separate time and place, as you cruise
the Missouri River in the newly renovated River City Star. The Star
is fully-equiped and staffed for fun, a cruise on the Star makes every
gathering a truly unique and memorable event. Check out our web site
for information about our public sight-seeing cruises, special events
and private charters.
Boys
Town
Address : 137th and West Dodge Rd.,
Omaha, NE 68010
Phone : (402) 498-1140
The late Father Flanagan's world-famous "City of Little Men," is an
incorporated village on a 1,300 acre site located in West Omaha. Boys
Town provides a home and education for over 500 boys and girls annually.
The Boys Town Hall of History chronicles the achievements and struggles
of the organization. The Leon Myers Stamp Center houses an extensive
collection of stamps, coins and currency. Among the other facilities
open to the public are the Father Flanagan Historic House and Shrine,
a Visitors' Center, Chambers Nativity Chapel and a gift shop.
Heartland
of America Park
Address : 8th and Douglas Sts.,
Omaha, NE 68102
Phone : (402) 444-6362
The Heartland of America Park is a 30 acre park adjacent to the Missouri
River and connected to the Eugene Leahy Mall. The park features a 15
acre lake, a $1.5 million fountain which shoots water 300 feet in the
air, two smaller fountains, a waterfall, walking paths, a performance
deck and seasonal boat rides.
Henry
Doorly Zoo
Address : 3701 South 10th St., Omaha,
NE 68107
Phone : (402) 733-8400
The Henry Doorly Zoo is one of the state's most popular tourist attractions,
with attendance reaching 1.6 million annually. Henry Doorly Zoo has
the second largest family membership in the United States. This world-class
zoo sits on 130 acres and is home to over 600 species and more than
18,600 specimens. Among the numerous exhibits are the world's second
largest free-flight aviary, a collection of rare white tigers, and the
world's largest captive herds of gaur and Nile Lechwe
Mallory
Kountze Planetarium
Address : 68th and Dodge Sts., Omaha,
NE 68182
Phone : (402) 554-3722 - Recording
which lists show titles, times & prices
Phone : (402) 554-2219 - To schedule
private showings
The Mallory Kountze Planetarium is located on the University of Nebraska
at Omaha campus, offers regular planetarium shows and when weather permits,
a rooftop observatory.
The
Old Market Association
Address : Harney to Jackson Sts.,
10th to 13th Sts., Omaha, NE
(402) 342-1506
The Old Market, a unique eating, shopping and entertainment area, is
centered in Omaha's former fruit and vegetable warehouse and market
district. One of Omaha's most popular tourist attractions, the Old Market
is home to numerous specialty shops, cappuccino shops, a brewery, restaurants, taverns and galleries.
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