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160 acres of plants, animals and unique habitats from around the world. Consistently ranked as one of the worlds best zoo's!

Arena and convention center in Downtown Omaha. The CHI Health Center hosts the Creighton University men's basketball team, Berkshire Hathaway and well-known performing artists.

The Old Market is a neighborhood in Downtown Omaha that is home to a variety of restaurants, art galleries and upscale shopping

Museum dedicated to preserving and displaying the history of the United States' western region. The museum is housed in Omaha's former Union Station.

Nonprofit learning and exploration space for young people. The museum has received a national award from the Association of Science and Technology Museums.

3,000-foot footbridge across the Missouri River between Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Omaha, Nebraska

A living museum of unique four-season plant displays, maintained to the highest standards consistent with environmental stewardship. It provides memorable educational and aesthetic experiences for all.

35-room mansion with four stories and 5 acres of formal gardens and landscaping, including greenhouses, which were completed in 1899. Mature trees were planted on the grounds, and rare botanicals from around the world, including orchids. The Castle and its grounds are open to the public for tours, events, and private rental.

In 1999 a group of creative risk-takers were looking for a space to share so they could work together more efficiently. They found a building and formed the highly collaborative, supportive community of artists that is now at the Hot Shops Art Center. The Art Center was the first of its kind in the area and is now home to 90 resident artists in 50 studios. Open to the

Mini bowling with 10-pin lanes stand about one foot off the ground and use a real pin setter. The experience is similar to traditional bowling, but everything is scaled down. With balls the size of grapefruits, pins 7 inches tall, and lanes half the size, you’ll have a brand new bowling experience under your belt after spending time at Bob & Willie’s.