things to do Omaha
General Crook House Museum – Omaha, Nebraska
House museum, once owned by Civil War hero General Crook, offering insights into 19th century life.
Standing Bear Lake – Omaha, Nebraska
Huge park with walking trails & a large lake for boating & fishing, plus ice-skating in wintertime.
Turner Park – Omaha, Nebraska
Large circular green space & amphitheater that hosts movie screenings & free jazz concerts.
Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge. – Omaha, Nebraska
Open to pedestrians & cyclists, this modern bridge crosses the Missouri River & connects 2 states.
Joslyn Art Museum – Omaha, Nebraska
Galleries, theater & cafe housed in a 1931 art deco building & modern addition by Norman Foster.
Gerald R. Ford Birthsite and Gardens – Omaha, Nebraska
Opened in 1977, this presidential memorial offers rose gardens, paths & a Gerald Ford exhibit kiosk.