Things to Do with Kids in Omaha, NE

  • TripBuzz found 80 things to do with kids in or near Omaha, Nebraska, including 51 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Council Bluffs, Bellevue, Papillion and Ashland.
  • From Henry Doorly Zoo to TD Ameritrade Park, the Omaha area offers 50 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Parks, Family Fun Center and Water Parks.
  • Omaha is the largest city in Nebraska, home to over 400,000 residents. The 42nd largest city in the nation, the city boasts five Fortune 500 business headquarters amongst a vast array of historic sites and landmarks. Omaha boasts a strong culture rich in the arts, proudly hosting performance centers, museums, galleries, and music.
  • TripBuzz found 80 things to do with kids in or near Omaha, Nebraska, including 51 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Council Bluffs, Bellevue, Papillion and Ashland.
  • From Henry Doorly Zoo to TD Ameritrade Park, the Omaha area offers 50 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Parks, Family Fun Center and Water Parks.
  • Omaha is the largest city in Nebraska, home to over 400,000 residents. The 42nd largest city in the nation, the city boasts five Fortune 500 business headquarters amongst a vast array of historic sites and landmarks. Omaha boasts a strong culture rich in the arts, proudly hosting performance centers, museums, galleries, and music.
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Saigon Bowl 6307 Center Street, Omaha, NE MoreLess Info
Menu of build-your-own Vietnamese rice and noodle bowls featuring grilled meats, rice, lemongrass tofu, and an abundance of fresh veggies
4.4 Miles
90% 618 votes
Botanical Gardens 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE 68108 MoreLess Info
Visitors to Lauritzen Gardens Omaha's Botanical Center can visit the arboretum and bird sanctuary, featuring Nebraska's seven regional plant communities. While at the center, visitors can stroll through many other gardens including an English perennial border garden, a rose garden, and a tree peony garden.
3.4 Miles
96% 110 votes
Theaters 1200 Douglas Street, Omaha, NE 68102 MoreLess Info
A not for profit arts and culture organization founded in the year 2000, Omaha Performing Arts is dedicated to feeding the cultural life of the city of Omaha. The group sponsors a variety of artistic and cultural events.
3.0 Miles
90% 178 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Omaha, NE MoreLess Info
Visitors can drive through the Lee G. Simmons Conservation Park and Wildlife Safari to view elk, white tail deer, wolves, eagles, and bison. The park also features a hands-on petting area with pygmy goats and chickens.
2.8 Miles
92% 72 votes
Colleges & Universities 2500 California Street, Omaha, NE 68178 MoreLess Info
Creighton University is a private, Jesuit, Roman Catholic institution of higher learning with a total enrollment of 8,019. The university's athletic programs compete in the Big East conference of Division I.
4.6 Miles
91% 54 votes
Historic Sites 5730 North 30th Street, #11B, Omaha, NE 68111 MoreLess Info
Authentically restored to its former glory, the General Crook House Museum features an in depth look at life in the late 1800s. The furnishings are from the 1880 Victorian period which complement the Italianate style structure.
3.6 Miles
92% 1715 votes
Neighborhoods 1000 Howard St, Omaha, NE MoreLess Info
Old Market in Omaha, Nebraska, is one of the oldest areas of the town. Old Market offers a variety of services including many fine dining experiences, art galleries, antique stores, and carriage rides.
3.9 Miles
85% 827 votes
Bridges 705 Riverfront Drive, Omaha, NE 68102 MoreLess Info
The Bob Kerry Pedestrian Bridge is a 3,000-foot long bridge designed for walkers and bikers and is the longest pedestrian bridge that linking two states. The cable stay bridge is 15 feet wide and sixty feet above the water.
1.5 Miles
78% 54 votes
Castles 3902 Davenport St., Omaha, NE 68131 MoreLess Info
Built in the early 20th century to resemble a baronial estate, Joslyn Castle was fully restored by a local nonprofit. The castle is open twice monthly for guided tours covering the unique architecture as well as gardens and grounds.
3.2 Miles
88% 17 votes
Theaters 409 S 16th Street, Omaha, NE 68102 MoreLess Info
Originally built in the 1920s as a vaudeville theater, the Orpheum Theater is a central venue of the local performing arts council. The theater, which features restored art deco and classic architecture throughout, regularly plays host to touring Broadway companies.
4.6 Miles
50% 2 votes
Disc Golf 7300 S 53rd Street, Bellevue, NE 68157 MoreLess Info
Known for its pristine 9-hole disc golf course, Aspen Park has something for everyone. The family friendly park also features a swimming pool, baseball and football field, hiking trail access, tennis courts and a children's playground.
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