Omaha Attractions

Q: Which Omaha attractions are great for families?

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium , Kiewit Luminarium , The RiverFront and TreeRush Adventures at Fontenelle Forest entertain folks of all ages. Lauritzen Gardens , The Durham Museum and Joslyn Art Museum have spaces especially designed for kids. Omaha Children’s Museum and The Rose Theater have kids-forward exhibits and programming. For more ideas and a sample itinerary for family fun, click here .

Explore a city filled with history, culture and adventure.

Signature Omaha attractions add variety and distinctiveness to your trip so no one visit to Omaha is ever the same.

Walk across a swinging rope bridge suspended over a tropical rainforest at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, the nation's best zoo. Hop aboard historic train cars at The Durham Museum and see what world-class exhibition is traveling through. Climb in, on, and through everything imaginable at the Omaha Children's Museum. Step into the pioneer life at the Mormon Trail Center at Winter Quarters.

Explore more than 100 acres of botanical beauty at Lauritzen Gardens and check out the new Sofia's Play Garden. Marvel at exquisite works of art inside and out at the world-class Joslyn Art Museum. Set foot at Boys Town, a national treasure featuring an expansive campus, historic chapel and museum. Immerse yourself in history at El Museo Latino, the first Latino art and history museum in the Midwest.

As you explore the many attractions in the listings below, you'll find fun things to do in Omaha wherever in the city you go.

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What are the best free things to do in Omaha?

Discover twenty free things to do during your Omaha visit here. From reconnecting at The RiverFront and an outdoor festival to stepping into history at Boys Town and Mormon Trail Center at Winter Quarters, there are plenty of ways to experience Omaha without breaking the bank.

Which Omaha attractions are great for families?

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, Kiewit Luminarium, The RiverFront and TreeRush Adventures at Fontenelle Forest entertain folks of all ages. Lauritzen Gardens, The Durham Museum and Joslyn Art Museum have spaces especially designed for kids. Omaha Children’s Museum and The Rose Theater have kids-forward exhibits and programming. For more ideas and a sample itinerary for family fun, click here.