Fun things to do in Omaha: 47 fun attractions and activities

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo is truly one of the best zoos I’ve ever visited! The aquarium was my absolute favorite — beautifully designed and so fun to explore. We also enjoyed the Skyfari ride, the train, and the carousel (we got the ticket with the ride pass, which was worth it). It’s also nice that you can bring your own iced coffee or drinks, though there are certain areas where food and beverages aren’t allowed. Watching the gorillas laze around and nap was hilarious, and the seal exhibit was another highlight — we could’ve stayed there for hours. The Zoo Passport was a fun little activity that added to the experience. The zoo itself is huge, so plan ahead and wear comfy shoes. There’s lots of parking and plenty of food options. Overall, such an amazing experience — definitely a 5/5!

I visited in October 2025, and it was an incredible experience from start to finish. The zoo grounds were beautifully maintained, with vibrant fall foliage that made just walking through the park a pleasure. Everything was spotless — it’s clear the staff takes great pride in the upkeep. The IMAX movies were a pleasant surprise — we saw features on oceans and elephants, and both were informative and visually stunning. Definitely worth the time! Among the highlights were the butterfly pavilion, which was peaceful and magical, and the aquarium, which was absolutely fantastic. Every animal we saw looked healthy and well cared for. The giraffe exhibit is open and scenic, and the elephant enclosure is especially impressive — massive, naturalistic, and clearly designed with the animals’ wellbeing in mind. It was great to see them playing and swimming freely. We also loved watching the sea otters, penguins, and big cats — all active and entertaining. For lunch, we stopped at the Aquarium Café, and the food was much better than I expected from a zoo café. The salad was crisp and fresh, and the chicken pasta was hot, flavorful, and satisfying. This was truly a day to remember. I highly recommend visiting — just be sure to plan for the whole day, because there’s so much to see and do. It’s one of the best zoos I’ve ever experienced.

I have been here a couple of times. Visiting this famous zoo is always a great experience. Here's my review: I went here on a Saturday, arrived around 11:00, and there was plenty of parking. I recommend getting tickets online since arriving at the entrance, there are long lines for getting tickets physically, but going into the zoo took less than 2 minutes. You can also bring some snacks and your water bottle so you don't have to buy the more expensive food or drinks. From there we just enjoyed the zoo and took a lot of pics. And just seeing these animals up close is just awesome. Hope some of you guys find this helpful see ya👋

Awesome Zoo! Great exhibits and variety of animals. Reasonable priced entry and they encourage bringing your own water bottle to refill. My only advise is get there early and do the desert done and aquarium as some of your first stops as they can get a little crowded

I understand why this zoo is rated #1!my first impression is the rainforest with the monkeys. Man that was such a delight to see. I walked around so much my feet were on fire😊I took a little break by getting on the sky lift ($7 rt) and saw an over view of all the animals.There were so many highlights to this zoo I would highly recommend to everyone! Money well spent!!!

Fantastic zoo! It was pricey for a zoo, bit it was 100% worth it! I grimaced as I paid the kiosk extra bucks for "all rides" without even knowing what they were. So it for me unlimited tram rides, unlimited locomotive rides, unlimited skyline rides, and I think the carousel too. All of the rides I went on were fantastic for a zoo! Really helped rest my feet so I could see more exhibits. I don't have a bad thing to say about any of the exhibits. Truly one of the nation's best zoos!

Incredible zoo. This comes as no surprise, but it has all one would want and more, from my perspective. On the scorcher of a day we visited, I appreciated that they have misting stands in various locations around the zoo as well as signs that display the signs of heat exhaustion. We went throughout the outdoor portion for as much as we could handle in the heat and we loved all of the animals there were to see. Some old favorites like elephants and giraffes along with a few animals I was not previously familiar with. Loved the butterfly atrium and I'm always a fan of an aquarium. There seemed to be lots of places within the zoo to grab food and drinks as well. Also be sure to stop by their great gift shop. We had a blast!

A beautiful old train station with plenty of history and exhibits to enjoy. You can easily spend 1-2 hours in here. Staff is friendly and everything is clean. This is one of the best museums in the midwest!

Wow! There is a lot more here than initially meets the eye. When you park on the top level of the parking deck, you see the upper of level of the former train station. The crown jewel exhibit is the waiting room with its art deco design... It's truly beautiful. Then on the lower level, you'll learn a lot about Omaha ... It's architecture, it's companies, and it's people. The fun of walking through multiple railroad cars with luxury accommodations. Furthmore, there are so many interesting facts about the city and it's emergence as a critical city.

I’m from Georgia and I was taking my first solo trip to Nebraska. I stopped at the Lauritzen Garden and asked a random couple what they would recommend me visit. They quickly replied the Durham museum. I stepped inside the old train station now museum and I was just blown away by it. I was then warmly greeted at the front entrance. I asked where I should start my experience and the gentleman said I think you should start downstairs where the museum is located. The museum is so well put together!I spent a couple of hours there.

Wow, this museum is just amazing! Such a gorgeous building, and the exhibits are so interesting and informative. Our favorite by far was the train cars on the lower level. What a treat it was to walk through the beautifully restored Pullman cars! We would definitely visit this museum again!🩷🚂🚂🚂

Worth seeing if you have time to spare while visiting Omaha and want to take a brief step back in time to learn more about what train travel was like in the 1930s. Also includes many other historical exhibits going back to the 1700-1800s. Great museum overall.

So so fun! Always hosting events and presenting new exhibits! Means you can come again and again and not get tired ❤️

Definitely recommend this awesome historical and hands-on Museum! The history of Omaha is fascinating and the exhibits do a wonderful job. And you have to keep going back because their temporary exhibits are phenomenal.

For those who love being one with nature, this is the place for you! I wish I could have seen more flowers in bloom, but the scenery is worth its weight in silver alone. Most gardens I’ve seen are confined by the layout of the city surrounding it; that’s not the case here. Lauritzen Gardens sits on 100 acres! It’s a wonderful location for a romantic stroll, for children to release energy during a nature scavenger hunt, or for finding peace and solitude. I appreciate what this place offers and visit more cities that use this model when building their gardens.

A beautiful, charming, peaceful place. The vast gardens were SO beautiful, the pictures I got here were unbelievable. I’m so glad we stopped by here. We walked to all the gardens our feet allowed us to (be prepared for a lot of walking!), and then took the tram to see the rose garden and model train garden. We will definitely be coming back! Thank you Omaha for such a beautiful vacation 💚💛

This garden has lots to see. I was put off by the high entrance fee, but after the tour, it's justified. If you have limited time, take the ~50-min tram for a small fee. The tram also offers an overview/preview of the garden if you plan to walk the grounds. A visually appealing and hands-on children's garden. Exterior ticket purchasing kiosk at the entrance.

When I travel to a new state I tend to google fun places to visit. Lauritzen gardens popped up several times so I said why not😊My first impression was little children would really enjoy this place! It’s very child friendly. I asked a volunteer as an adult could I get on the rope trampoline. He said of course! He told me some history about the garden and talked about the different flowers. I traveled alone and I felt so comfortable being there. I thought the fun stopped at the tiny homes but there was so much to explore!They are still building on to the back so it’s a lot less gardens. When it’s complete I’m sure it will be beautiful.

It was wonderful. Lots of walking, but worth it. Few areas under construction, but opening next year. Not crowded & got right in. Took lots of photos. My favorite places were the kids play area & the miniature railway. And just loved all the butterflie.

First time to visit in 15 years as a resident and I will say I'm kicking myself I waited this long. Gorgeous grounds that rival and botanical garden I've been to. Tour guides that led our school class on October 13th were phenomenally knowledgeable not just on the grounds but on the plants...

We are an elderly couple, visiting from Kansas City on a Friday afternoon on a gorgeous Aut day! Loved the gardens and the conservatory, very beautiful and kept up nicely. Will come back to see it in the Spring for sure!

This was a must-see part of Omaha, truly making my visit to the city a unique experience. The combination of the rich Lewis and Clark history with the majestic nature of the bridge, my hour-long trip here to the other side and back was relaxing and gave me great perspective of the city (and the Iowa side too!). My favorite parts were the troll at the bottom of the bridge and the amazing views of the skyline of Omaha, great picture point!

This is one of the most amazing pedestrian bridges I've visited. The view was breath taking and it was so peaceful. It wasn't overly crowded today (Saturday) so that was a plus. The best part was the signage showing being in 2 states at once. 😁 Definitely recommend to visit at least one time if you are in the area!

In August 2025, we visited the Bob Kerry Pedestrian Bridge in Omaha, Nebraska. This bridge spans the Missouri River between Iowa and Nebraska, and it offers stunning views of Downtown Omaha. There was abundant free parking on the Nebraska side. The bridge is about 20 feet wide, and we did not feel afraid or uncomfortable walking across the bridge. There is no cost to walk across the bridge, either. This was a super fun and memorable experience to walk across this bridge and back and enjoy the scenery.

A gorgeous area accompanying the RiverFront. There is chalk graffiti on the ground, the bridge is breath taking from every angle, and the mighty Missouri River is fun to be looked down upon. Plus, one can stand in two states at once!

Crossed early afternoon without a crowd. The entire bridge is 3,000 feet (slightly over a half mile). There are two ramps entrances with the NPS parking lot offering more parking. Nice views on the N/I divide. If you plan to hang there, expect temperature change and wind to increase. Easy cross for walkers, bikers, and wheelchairs. The Iowa side has a relaxing vibe with a--we are not alone--piece of art you will find irresistible to photograph. Relax once you reach the Iowa side with benches, additional walking paths, and a great view of Omaha.

Very nice pedestrian bridge. The sign says it's 3000 ft. Good views to look out over the river and downtown Omaha. There are trails you can get to on both sides of the river.

A great place to visit with friends and family. Especially for a nice walk and enjoying the aerial view of the Missouri River and the neighborhood, like the luminarium. Kids enjoy it a lot.

Amazing place for children. Lots of activities and things they can learn from. There are fun things for adults that can awaken the child in you. A must visit for children when in Omaha.

It has certainly changed since the last time I visited 36 years ago. My 5 year old loved it! We spent 3 hours there and could have spent the entire day if I had planned appropriately. It has a lot of history, science, and art activities for the kids as well as a ton of different play areas such as hyvee grocery, a Dr's office, mechanic, apartment building, agricultural, etc. Will definitely go back!

The 5 year old and 1.5 year old both had a blast. The attractions easily entertain for half a day. A snack stand upstairs keeps the adults moving. The air/ball attraction was definitely the highlife. Highly recommended!

My kids have enjoyed the Children’s Museum on many of occasions. We especially enjoy visiting the traveling exhibits. There’s something fun for all ages. We love that the museum partners with GetOutPass, our local library, and has annual membership options - it makes things affordable and convenient.

It's a great place for kids to go and learn but I'd like to see some different activities on the first floor. The kids love going and there is a lot to do, it's been the same on the bottom floor for years.

It's an amazing place for little children. My grandkids love being there. They have so many options for an educational playing tools. Children are learning by playing. I'd recommend all parents to bring their children. Even parents, grandparents are having fun. It's really lovely to see children happy, excited and running one area to other and not wanting to apart from fun.

It was back to school weekend. They have activities set out to do but did not have all the supplies needed. Workers were sitting on their phone instead of interacting with the kids and explaining how to do the different projects. The Lego people were the only ones willing to stop and talk and explain what they were doing.

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to this museum. In addition to offering stunning architecture, the art itself is eclectic and on par with some of the museums we have explored in Europe. There is also an amazing room downstairs for kids to express their creativity. Truly, this museum offers something for all ages.

The Joslyn is a great art museum. I saw a Thomas Heart Benton, a Monet, and a Degas. I can't help but compare it to the Nelson-Atkins, even though it is smaller with a smaller collection. Just like the Nelson, it is a few buildings with different styles attached to each other. The buildings are just as beautiful as the art they house. It's a wonderful place to spend an afternoon. I really appreciated that many of the signage was in English and Spanish. The grounds are beautiful.

Building is gorgeous and the newer addition is stunning. Everything is so well kept and immaculate. Such an interesting story of the man and woman that started it and I was impressed with the foundations supporting it and the artwork. Free admission supported by The Holland Foundation-so generous!

This was my first time visiting Joslyn in almost 25 years as I no longer live in the area. I grew up in Omaha and visited Joslyn many times over the years for school trips, for family enlightenment of the arts, also for their Jazz on the Green concerts where we would visit the museum before the concerts. Visiting the Joslyn this time I was very impressed with the recent building additions as well as the art collections in the various galleries. Well done Joslyn, this museum would be good fit for any city anywhere. Plus free parking and free admission, wow.

Absolutely stunning museum! I would definitely recommend. Beautiful artwork and wonderful place to spend the afternoon. It is free of charge, clean, and lovely.

I haven't been to Joslyn since I was a kid, so I was excited to see it again during a recent trip to Omaha. What an AMAZING place if you love art! Even if you dont care for art, the building itself is truly spectacular and worth seeing!

​A Wonderful Visit to the Joslyn Art Museum ​My recent visit to the Joslyn Art Museum was an absolute delight! From the moment I stepped inside, I was greeted with a feeling of serenity and awe. The museum truly lives up to its reputation as a hidden gem, and I was so pleasant inside. The space is thoughtfully laid out, allowing each piece to breathe and command attention, and it felt like beautiful works of art were in every corner imaginable. ​One of the most captivating pieces I encountered was a painting made of broken pottery. The artist's ability to transform discarded shards into a cohesive and beautiful image was nothing short of brilliant. The texture and depth created by the uneven surfaces gave the work a unique dimension that a traditional painting could never achieve. It was a powerful reminder that beauty can be found in the most unexpected places. ​Another highlight was the striking black and white room. The simplicity of the color palette only served to amplify the dramatic impact of the artwork. The interplay of light and shadow, combined with the bold lines and forms, created a visually stunning and deeply immersive experience. It was a space that encouraged contemplation and a different way of seeing. ​But perhaps the most whimsical and imaginative piece was a sculpture made up entirely of clear buttons. It was a testament to the artist's creativity and patience. The way the light caught the multitude of buttons, each one a tiny lens, created a shimmering, ethereal effect. It was a playful yet sophisticated piece that brought a smile to my face and left me marveling at the sheer ingenuity behind it. ​Overall, I can't express enough how wonderful it is that we have such an amazing art gallery. The Joslyn Art Museum is a true treasure, offering a diverse and engaging collection that appeals to a wide range of tastes. It's a place where you can lose yourself for hours, discovering new favorites around every corner. I left feeling inspired, refreshed, and grateful for the opportunity to experience such a beautiful collection. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for an enriching and enjoyable outing.

Peg was a superlative tour guide with an exuberance of knowledge of the family and the castle's historical and cultural ramifications. The foundation has taken capacious and copious amounts of fervor to revitalize this epochal icon of the Midwest. Rare and extinct woods, Victorian and Scottish milieu throughout this home, make it a haven for those interested in the arts, architecture, and red-lettered artifacts of the early 20th century. Will come again, especially once the “man-cave” is restored.

In August 2025, we visited the Joslyn Castle & Gardens in Omaha, Nebraska. This home is on the National Historic Register and it offers some inside tours. We walked around the exterior and in the gardens, and we enjoyed our self-directed tour. The castle architecture is amazing, and they have nearby buildings, gates, and fences that maintain the castle theme. The Joslyn Castle was a great place to visit, and it was a fun and memorable experience.

My wife and I came down from Sioux City, IA, to Omaha to celebrate her birthday weekend back in late August. This castle looked like an interesting place to visit, so we decided to give it a try. Molly was a fantastic tour guide, and the Scottish style of architecture was beautiful. I found the chandeliers to be really cool, which explains why I took so many pictures of them! 😁 If you are a history lover like me and are looking for a great tour at a reasonable price, do yourself a favor and tour this lovely place!

The woodwork and detail that went into the building of this once private home are absolutely stunning. It is a long tour of a little over 2 hours but very interesting and well worth it. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the castle's history including its former residents.

Missed the tour so not a true review. Took us about 10 minutes to roam the outside. If you need a quick leg stretch it's worth a quick stop.

Beautiful grounds and architecture. A tour is available (see website for days/times) but I did not take the tour.

Joslyn has beautiful grounds and very ornate and great staples with history in the community. Hertiage worth seeing. Attended an event.

So fun and clean!! Perfect to spend the day with your family. Literally something for everyone. Perfect size to do everything in one day. We love it and it's definitely on our "return to" list. 🩷

Kids had so much fun! Best day together in a long time! Only thing is that the food is way to expensive. I would highly recommend going to fun plex this summer of you have kids of all ages. They even have an adult area a swim up bar. Just an all around fun place to be!

Our kids love the kiddie pool with the frog waterfall and the octopus slide!! They didn't wanna get out and leave!! Had so much fun!

We took our 5 year old son there, and the staff was nothing but kind to him. He is nonverbal and on the autism spectrum. The staff were patient and understanding of this. We would really love to come back once more before the summer is over!! We especially loved the experience we had with the kid rides, the operator of the cars comforted and me and reassured me that Gavin would be completely ok! And he was! That was the first time he ever rode on a kid ride all by himself!!

We went for the swim up bar and we were not disappointed. I was a little worried about cleanliness but everything was very nice. The bathrooms were some of the Best I have seen at a water park/pool. Drinks were nice and reasonable priced. Next time we visit we agreed we would like to go when they have the live music and the lazy river is 21 and over. We also will try ordering food to be delivered from other snack bars. We did enjoy watching the big bucket dump on kids in the splash zone. Overall a very nice time.

We love FunPlex! We first used visited using our GetOutPass and have visited at least once a year since! During one of our visits this summer, we rented a cabana which made a great place to relax in between the rides, slides, and food stands. So much fun!

Would be 5 stars but $40 l/person for what they offer seems like a bit much. They used to offer discounts, but now you can find any.

Relatively clean. Paid parking was easy. Seeing a show in the round was an experience, however I don't think it was listed that way when we got tickets. The seats in section 200 seemed narrower than average seats. When you go to pay for something at vendors the 'tip first' option isn't very efficient, slows down places like "fast break."

This is one of the best college sports venues I’ve been to in a long time. The stadium appears to be on the newer side. Easy, cheap parking and short walk from the parking lot. There are a lot of good concession stands, and the place is spotless

Went to the Linkin Park concert here on 8/29. It was an incredible show and the venue was great for it. They played in the middle of the pit and we had a ferocious mosh pit going, it was a lot of fun. What was less fun was an interaction I had with a member of the staff at the event. All were very helpful and courteous. However, when in line for merchandise to support the show, me and my friends waited about 25 minutes in line and got to the front kiosk same as everyone else, when all of a sudden the barriers are moved over a few feet and a line is made for a fast-pass type of entry to the merch stand. A family then barges in front of us when we were standing in front of the register about to ask for merchandise. When they finish and bump us on the way out of the merch line with no clear exit route, I then step up to order, but am met with a rejection of service by an older cashier named Sandy. She very rudely turned me away and stated that “they have bar codes” and did not show any sympathy or offer a solution when I told her I and everyone behind me have been waiting in line to get merch. I then think to ask the line next to me on the left if I could possibly cut in behind someone at the line, and I am very kindly allowed in to purchase with the register adjacent. This would have been the end of a generally unpleasant incident, had I then not picked out my merchandise and got ready to pay to overhear Sandy complaining to the patrons in the priority line how “she was yelled at”. I did not raise my voice to Sandy, I simply asked if we could not just go every other person until our line was cleared, to which I was simply turned away and subsequently ignored with no recourse or alternative that I then had to figure out myself. If you’re going to turn away a customer who waited in line like everyone else, at least have the courtesy not to lie about their behavior, which was witnessed by others, right in front of their face. This was very unprofessional and quite frankly felt deliberately cruel for Sandy to fluster me by leaving me on my own in a crowded merch line when I had waited and watched as a priority line got spontaneously created next to me. If the line had been there from the start then it would have been different. To turn me away and then claim to be yelled at when I tried very hard not to overly escalate the situation, was disingenuous at best and outright mean at worst. I did not appreciate the way Sandy handled that situation, and the interaction made an otherwise amazing concert have a stain on it. I reiterate, everyone else, but Sandy, was delightful.

Saw Linkin Park here with my daughter on 8/29. Facility was nice although entry was a bit strange compared to what we are use to. We got pretty far in to the building before hitting a metal detector. Which is strange, considering this world we live in and people bringing backpacks and other things in. Concert was great and staff was on point. Exiting the parking lots was a bit of a nightmare but to be expected with crowd of that size.

@morrisminifarmcreations & @shawneemorrisart were at the convention center for Comic Con Nebraska. The convention center is beautiful and the Art pieces that are on the outside are fascinating. We enjoyed being artist alley vendors at such a stunning convention center.

This experience was exactly what I was looking g forward to! We got in and out parking and everyone behind us waited longer! 😉 Section 221 Row H seats 19 &20. $25 for Shinedown! Of course we did. Venue is decent, seats are definitely on the smaller side, but whatever. SHINEDOWN for 25 bucks.

Great venue to watch basketball (which I did on my most recent visit), wrestling or a concert. Lots of food options inside and nearby. Plenty of places within walking distance and a short drive from the Henry Doorly Zoo.

I haven’t visited in years and we decided to stop by for some exploring in nature time with our cousins. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that Fontenelle Forest is part of the Blue Star Museum program. Up to 6 people with active duty military identification can get free admission. The gift shop is well organized and has some cute items. The bathrooms were clean. It had rained the night before, so some trails were muddy and the slides were wet. The staff were so helpful in giving us ideas for what hikes to do. The boardwalk is so nice!! The kids had a great time! We loved seeing the birds and a lady came and spoke to the kids all about them and was so patient with their questions. We did not do the ropes course. It looked like it was well made and large, but couldn’t justify the really expensive price per person.

Plenty to do inside and out, stroller friendly, boardwalk or trails for walking. Beautiful forest experience in the city! There is a calendar for activities available for those whom are wanting to attend birdwatching events, there are classes for kids and families as well.

Wish we would have had more time, the trails are amazing! We will definitely be back and more prepared to hike. The rope course looks amazing, just ran out of energy. Fantastic place and a must see!

I've now gone twice, I live 3 hours away and in my opinion it is the best place to go in Omaha if you like nature and hiking. I asked an employee to record me proposing to my girlfriend and they happily made their arrangements to help me out. Great employees, great scenery.

Amazing facility. Just purchased a year membership. Loved the trails I took and the raptor reserve was so cute. Beautiful birds there.

Fontenelle is one of my favorite local spots to quickly get it in nature. The boardwalk is an awesome way to get a few miles in, with nature. If you're feeling more adventurous, there are miles of off boardwalk trails to enjoy!

Wonderful place to hike and take in the old growth forest trees. Beautiful and relaxing.

Wonderful place for art lovers, offering a vibrant and inspiring atmosphere. The gallery showcases a diverse collection of contemporary and traditional artworks, making it a must-visit for enthusiasts. They regularly conduct engaging events, workshops, and exhibitions, providing a platform for artists and art lovers to connect. However, parking can be challenging during peak hours, so it's advisable to arrive early or use public transport. The art classes for kids are fantastic—my children thoroughly enjoyed the interactive sessions and creative activities. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, enhancing the overall experience. A great cultural hub, though better parking facilities would make it even more convenient. Highly recommended for families and art admirers!"

My wife and I came down from Sioux City, IA, to Omaha to celebrate her birthday weekend back in late August. We were looking for something a bit different to do, so I reserved two spots at the free event called "Experimental Music Performance: Nadia Botello’s Other Channels with Omaha Symphony." We got to the Bemis Center about 40 minutes before the performance so we could have a little time to look at the displays. The displays were very thought-provoking and captured the human experience well. (See my photos and captions) It was also really nice that they served complimentary drinks with the option to donate. I happily gave a small cash donation. My wife and I each had a LaCroix, and both the flavors were delcious and refreshing on a warm Saturday afternoon. The string quartet's performance was beautiful and relaxing. Thank you to the Bemis Center staff and the talented musicians for helping me to give my amazing wife a relaxing birthday. We hope to come back to the Bemis Center soon!

Hannah B. was exceptionally helpful with making recommendations not only on what to do while visiting the fine city of Omaha, but also in referring us to ravishing restaurants with rave reviews in which I found to be ridiculously riveting.

This gallery is really cool and it's right downtown. Entrance is free, and they rotate out the exhibits.

I loved my stop here during my visit in Omaha. The climate change / water exhibit was top-notch and filled with such a great range of artistic voices.

Incredible space with Low End concerts and expertly curated art exhibitions. It supports and funds local artists and residencies

What a lovely place to spend your time at. Whether you are checking out the cool rotating exhibits at the art gallery, or visit in the evening to see an interesting music show at their low-end stage, I'm sure you'll find an experience you weren't expecting! Did I mention there's no admission fee either? Give it a shot sometime if you are in the area, and be pleasantly surprised. If you'd like something like this to continue into the future, support them any way you can!

Gene Leahy Mall is a beautiful spot in the heart of Omaha! The park is modern, clean, and perfect for families, friends, or just relaxing outdoors. The walking paths, green spaces, playground, and water features make it a refreshing escape in the city. Events and activities often take place here, adding great energy to the area. It’s also very safe and well maintained, with plenty of seating and open space for gatherings. Whether you’re taking a stroll, bringing kids to play, or just enjoying downtown views, this is a must-visit place in Omaha!

This place was so amazing! Such a fun experience. I really enjoyed the open spaces and the slides were great! It had an amazing playground for the kids and plenty of things to explore. Cant wait to go back! ❤️☺️

I’ve been coming to this park since it first opened, and I have to say, I absolutely love it! It’s such a charming place for a stroll, and there’s always something fun to do. Whether you're in the mood for a picnic, want to play ball, try out some roller skating, or just spend quality time with family, you’ll find it all here. I really appreciate the friendly security personnel and police officers who make it feel so safe. The food trucks parked along the street look delicious, Plus, they host music and movie nights now and then/ events, so be sure to check out the schedule for all the fun events coming up! Hope you guys find this helpful. Have a great day👋!

The outdoor experience is amazing. It gives a sense of community, is practical, and has clean and maintained. The park is well maintained and not only is it great for walks, but they also have many children areas, statues, concert hall, clean restrooms, a roller skating rink, a dog park, a fountain view, and many other communal areas. The park is also monitored with security and is checked every hour to ensure that it is a safe space for the public.

We absolutely LOVE Gene Lehey!! We have been coming here since they first opened before the river front was even finished! It's open till 10 and the climbing things are so fun and a great workout! The light show on the building is a fun attraction.. When the music starts playing everybody starts running towards the same spot to watch the light show! My favorite is the Cascades where the kids can play in the water and get cooled off!! And it's all free!

Growing up visiting Omaha several times a year we always made a trip to the metal slides. I was bummed when they took them out but found out they revamped the whole area into an amazing, fun, magical playground area! The metal slides are back along with super cool climbing things, huge porch swings, , grassy areas, sculptures, a water feature and all kind nds of other stuff! Well worth the trip and could easily spend a day there!

This is such a beautiful community. This place really shows the community of Omaha, and how all the cultures and people come together to interact. There’s 24/7 security and law enforcement. Numerous play grounds, food trucks, water fun, bathrooms, and in this evening, an astronomy group that allowed us to look at the moon through the telescope

What an amazing place, so much history here. It was nice to listen to the volunteers talk about the ship or the submarine. It's free as well. You can leave donations as well. I spent around 2 hrs here. Most of it was on the ship you can tour and the submarine. It's is well worth the trip here.

Free will donation, highly recommend visiting and talking with some of the old sailors

Very cool place. It is down a minimum maintenance road that looks like you are going the wrong way... you are not. The road is closed to the public when Freedom Park is not open. You drive on this road for about 1 mile. Alot of cool stuff, and the volunteers were very knowledgeable and kind. Unfortunately, due to some bad flooding, the submarine is not open for tours which is pretty obvious it is surrounded by piles of dirt, but you can see it from the ship. The ship was absolutely amazing and had a ton of neat things to see. We brought 2 small children and they were fascinated by it all. We spent about 1 hr looking at all the things.

Lots to see here! The volunteers have done an incredible job making history come to life. I was so impressed by all the details (particularly aboard Hazard) I kept forgetting to take pics, so these really don't do any justice. You'll just have to check it out for yourself!

This place is probably cool but it has such limited hours that it is very difficult to get to. It would be great if they would at least open it Friday afternoon instead of just a 5 hour window on Saturday.

Such an amazing thrilling experience.The volunteers were amazing and knowledgeable of what they did.And what they've been through is probably one of the coolest museums i've ever been too

This visit was a birthday gift to my husband. We weren't sure what we'd see but this was more than we expected! The volunteers are so valuable to the experience as are the exhibits and their place in history.

This park is one of the greatest ideas I have seen in any downtown area I've visited in my life. It's free, open to all and very spacious. You can bring your pets and even see wildlife. You can jog or run. You can sit down and enjoy the environment. You can picnic. You basically can do everything.

I visited most recently when Taste of Omaha was going on. There were so many food vendors and love the ride options. Beautiful spot to have this set up with the water fountain, swings and everything available nearby.

Very nice park. There is an outdoor roller skating park, swings, and a walking path. The fountains are beautiful, and there are really nice areas where you can sit or have a picnic. Very well maintained. Also, the overlook bridge is very cool.

What an awesome park! Loved being able to walk the paved path around and enjoy the fountain and many seating areas to relax. Playground for the kids and 2 areas that look over the river.

We were visiting Omaha and decided to try this park out. It was BEAUTIFUL! There was plenty of street parking for $1 per hour. It's a great place for a photoshoot, skating (you can rent skates), bike riding , a boat ride after 5 pm, or just relaxing.

Very nice park. Good place to stop and walk. Great play place for kids to play. Relaxing spots to sit. Easy off and back on highway.

Heartland of America Park-Taste of Omaha. Family Fun,Plenty of vendors, Amusement Rides. Right along the Riverfront for great views!

Good area to take your kids, the playground is really nice and maintained. The statues are very detailed. Good place to spend the day.

Great place for kids to play, have fun and learn new things, a lovely view on the night of the River Plate, perfect for relaxing.

Really amazing spot down town . Big open area and it’s not all the same things to look at . Lots to look at and lots of open space . It’s a really great spot to take your kids as they do have a playground too! It’s kept very clean and there is a rink that you can also rent roller skates or in winter ice skates from what I was told. They have lots of flowers around and trees and they do have shaded spots as well it’s not all straight in the sunlight. It’s an easy walk and fairly handicap accessible. We have kids under 7 and they walked fine with us on the paths. They do have restrooms near the park for kids not sure on other spots .

I’ve always loved taking my kids here — it’s so peaceful and full of open space and nature. We love walking along the river and going back and forth between Iowa and Nebraska. The new expansion and growth are incredible! The updates have made it even more beautiful and welcoming. I absolutely love it here now.

This area is clean, safe and an excellent place to take long walks. There are also many places for kids, a dog park, roller skating rink, hammocks, fire pits with chairs, other sitting areas. Just a great place to walk around and / or relax!

Very mixed feelings on this. It’s a great playground and *finally* playgrounds in the US are taking note of the seemingly everywhere else standards of fenced in and one entrance. I’m sure this is all nice when you know this place. But wow visiting and trying to find your way around? Good. Luck. Signage is extremely lacking, and they made no effort to update Google maps with this area. I have no idea how new this area is, but it’s wildly inaccurate. Lakes in places they clearly don’t exist anymore. Pathways that aren’t shown. In park maps that only cover a small area and no idea what’s beyond that. So is this a great area once you’ve dragged you whining kids around far too much just trying to find how to get into the playground that you can see? Yeah. But good luck getting there.

This park & monuments were much cooler than I ever could have imagined. So many near features to appeal to kids as well as adults that you can't just find at any old basic park. We easily spent an hour here but could definitely have spent more time if it was a warmer season and the water play features were running. Great view of the river and awesomely educational monuments. Tons of free parking right next to the park and bathrooms were immaculately clean for public bathrooms. You have no good reason not to make this a stop amongst your Omaha plans!

Beautiful home inside and out wonderful way to spend a couple hours the woman working there was very very knowledgeable and so kind. She answered all of our questions and was a welth of information. Can't wait to come back in the summer to see all the lovely gardens that surround the house!

Very interesting beautiful home! Cindy, the curator was amazing. Definitely worth the visit if you're in the area

The General Crook House Museum is a hidden gem! This Italianate style home is on the campus of the Omaha Metropolitan Community College. There is street parking and a parking lot available. If the door is locked during opening hours, ring the door as instructed by a sign on the door. We were greeted by Robin, a wonderful woman who wealth of knowledge about the house is unparalleled! She shared stories about residents of the military post and events of its time. We spent more time than we expected walking the rooms that have been restored with Victorian decor and furnishings. Ceilings, wallpapers, carpets, furniture, and items of the time period all combine for an incredibly rich experience. Be sure to look for the rare Treasury seal on the door knobs and antique butt hinges which allow the door to open 180 degrees. The outdoor gardens are worth the time too.

This is a lovely, well- maintained historical home, always beautifully decorated for the Christmas season. Staff and volunteers are so welcoming, polite, and helpful. The reception room is one of our favorites; it includes a small Steinway piano and a Regina music box that plays songs using large metal disks. The sound is extraordinary! My 85 year old mother got an unplanned workout going up the many steps to the front door, because I hadn't even thought to ask if there was a handicapped entrance - which there is around back, thank goodness! (We'll be sure to go that way on our next visit.) There is also a small elevator inside if you are unable to walk up or down the impressive staircase. The Crook House is very much worth a few hours of your time, and you can see something new on each visit.

very interesting house with a great history. there is something to see and learn new!

We had an amazing adventure here! From the moment we got up the stairs from the street we were greeted by our friendly hostess. She gave us a tour guide and we were able up learn about the facility at our own pace. This house has an amazing history. A visit here is definitely one that should be on anyone's bucket list. Beautiful and educational.

Awesome historical venue. Perfect for a wedding/party/event for less than 50. The garden was stunning. All of the guests could not believe how beautiful it was. Inside is a large well kept historic house that held just enough people for our wedding. Has a kitchen and bathrooms both upstairs and downstairs. Even has an elevator! Both of the museum volunteer workers were awesome to work with and both very helpful. I recommend visiting, not only for a awesome place to have your event, but just to learn about Omaha's past as well. Please leave a donation if you do!

This park is a great experience for nature lovers who want to fish, relax and observe nature. Come visit and plan your family picnic or gathering at this park and see how the state of Nebraska game and Parks is trying to preserve and protect wildlife habitat, provide scenic picnic areas for family and friends to explore and build lasting memories. This will be a great place for many generations to fish play, have picnics and have fun

Standing Bear lake has a paved walkway. Lovely trails speckled in wild flowers. 🌻🌼 Floating walkway is closed on 06/24 and open 7/24. Back on 09/24 just go the other way around and it's a brand new walk. A great mix of woodsy trails and lake views.

I am new to the area and was so happy to find this park. Parking is convenient and plentiful. Clean and well kept. Path is super easy to follow and love the bridge!

Nice and decent. It is usually regularly busy though with fishing and dog walkers kayaking hiking biking people on scooters. The fish aren't very big but the kids have a lot of fun. Catching little bluegil and baby bass. It's quiet and pretty well taken care of for the most part.

The canoe/SUP launch area cannot be used at all. It has alot of thick algae in that area. People were using a boat ramp/launch thing on a different side of the lake.

I liked this park a lot. The lake us pretty and there are plenty of viewing spaces at the lake. I was hoping the bike path would be a buy longer but you can definitely rude multiple laps

Great paved walking trails to go for long walks near the lake or on the dam. Nice shaded areas where the trees make a canopy. Trails were clean and well maintained. Took my Boxer for a nice long walk and she loved it!

This place was a nice way to get a little bit of nature while staying close to town. We did see one heron and a bunch of cool flowers and plants. The self guided tour with QR codes was a fun addition to our adventure.

Such a Beautiful Surprise! Definitely a hidden Gem! There are actually several trails, a butterfly garden, dragonfly pond, seagulls, ducks, turtles etc in the wetlands area and a couple large ponds. Beautiful carved benches and woodwork from the eagle scouts and so much more!

We went in late October. It is beautiful, loved the bird blind. We spotted a belted kingfisher, wood ducks, amd a gadwall. I wish you could walk dogs here though.

For your best first-time experience, bring binoculars and download the free Merlin app for audio bird identification. Also a great if you're looking for a place for prayer, shinrin-yoku, meditation, or just a respite from busy life. Always free. Port-a-potty available. For meet-ups, check out "Omaha Nature and Science Meet-up" on Facebook.

Urban wildlife sanctuary! My birding group was very lucky to be there on a volunteer day (they had the interpretive office open without appointment), and were able to see many bio-facts and purchase the most adorable matching tshirts. Even when the office isn't open, there is a clean portapotty in the free parking area. The butterfly garden plants were not blooming yet, and new spring foliage was just coming in, and we saw 21 species of birds, 2 species of mammals, 1 (maybe 2) species of amphibians, and 1 turtle species! Oh, and it's free to visit 😀 I absolutely recommend Heron Haven, and if you have a few dollars to donate, do what you can!

​🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Pure Nature Bliss! ​Heron Haven is simply the best! A genuine 5 star nature sanctuary loaded with wildlife (herons, deer, turtles, and more!). The boardwalk and walking trails are beautiful. A fantastic spot for bird-watching and peaceful nature time. A definite must visit!

very lovely but very short trail, not sure how far the 'upland' trail goes but we didn't wanna climb hills anyway 😀 pond is very beautiful and would be a very nice serene spot if it wasn't for full strength Maple st traffic RIGHT there. Nice little outing esp for those need a short easy walk!

2 floors of interactive exhibits. Each one had educational information and many of them had staff nearby to help, explain further and educate us even more. It was clean and nice inside. No wait to enter, exhibits weren't crowded. We waited only a few mins for some exhibits. We went on a Sat afternoon. There is a snack shop on site with decent options and a play area on the 2nd floor. Overall great experience but I don't think I would pay to do it again.

If you love science and new technology, you’re gonna love this place. My favorite part was the stage place, drawing and taking a pic of us and choosing our fake name. Kids will definitely have so much fun here.

I was able to get a Leisure Pass from the Bellevue Library for the Kiewit Luminarium. I took my three kids (16, 15, & 12) and we spent about four hours exploring every part of the Luminarium. Everything is very hands-on, allowing visitors to test things on their own. There's a plethora of science concepts everywhere, teaching you without really teaching you. The Luminarium is the epitome of scientific exploration. Just when you think you're done, you find even more cool things you missed. I've been a huge fan of science museums ever since my childhood days visiting the Museum of Science and History in Florida, but the Kiewit Luminarium is definitely my new favorite!

Unpopular opinion but this place was boring. There was a few cool displays but it was myself, my 18 year old niece, and 2 year old granddaughter and we were all not impressed. The prices are outrageous for what it is!

Wow! What a fantastic place! Loaded with all different types of hands-on experiences for learning, Luminarium is one of the absolute best places to visit in Omaha! The learning is FUN, and every single kid and adult who was there was completely engaged! The activities are truly fun and awe-inspiring! It was worth every cent we paid to get in. There's a café (Fig) on site, so if you get hungry, you can have a small snack or a complete lunch. It's rather expensive, but it's quite tasty. Parking is a challenge unless you get there early. There's an outdoor garden and an outdoor playground, too (although it was a tad bit warm on this 96° day, especially in the metal slides.) We stayed far longer than we originally planned and still didn't get in every activity!

We didn't go inside, but the out door play area was gorgeous and the exterior sculpture beautiful!

Great place for a family. Kids and adults enjoyed the exhibitions. Very interactive, open, and clean. Lots of magnetic and responsive. Big climbing area at the top to get energy out. Perfect for inclement weather

Nice venue, had great seats. Only upside is the rows are very "thin" per say and if you are what they consider a bigger individual. The seats are very narrow and not much leg room except if you're on the end and can stretch out your legs! Pics are from "Hadestown" and Spring Bling 402

I went and saw "The Outsiders" musical. Was by far the best show that I went to there. I felt all the emotions that I felt watching the movie and reading the book. The cast did a very great job! This show would be the reason I want to go back!

What an amazing experience! The staff are always so friendly. It is an old but beautiful building with character. The bathrooms are clean and the theater is kept tidy. The sacks and drinks they serve are pricey but, it’s average for a theater. I look forward to my next visit!

Saw the Naruto symphonic experience and was blown away by their energy and talent. The theater was comfortable and easy to navigate, but the overall look was a little lackluster.

Review of Penn & Teller – Omaha, August 14th I attended the Penn & Teller show at the Orpheum Theater in Omaha on August 14th, and I left feeling extremely disappointed—not just for myself, but for the five friends I brought along. The show was underwhelming from the start. Rather than presenting the world-class magic they are known for in Las Vegas, most of the material consisted of tricks you could purchase in a magic shop. The same mentalism effect was repeated four different times with only slight variations, giving the impression of filler rather than creativity. Teller, once known for his sharp presence and artistry, now seemed tired and out of shape. Penn, on the other hand, spent much of the 90-minute show talking his way through weak routines, offering more chatter than magic. His constant use of the phrase “Jesus Christ,” along with several pointed, mocking biblical references, felt mean-spirited and disrespectful toward Christians in the audience. Instead of clever satire, it came across as vindictive. Even the so-called “grand finale” was a letdown—a video replay of the very show we had just watched, only run in reverse, while Penn played the drums. For performers with a combined net worth of over $400 million, this level of production felt cheap, uninspired, and insulting. At best, the show looked like it cost a few thousand dollars to throw together, and at worst, it came off as nothing more than a blatant money grab. Doing simple card tricks in front of a sold-out theater audience was another clear signal that Penn & Teller were not bringing their A-game to Omaha. None of the material was from their Las Vegas repertoire, making it obvious they weren’t “practicing in their own backyard” but instead testing weak filler content on Midwestern audiences, as though we wouldn’t notice or care. To be fair, I do respect Teller’s generosity in donating the Abbott House to the Omaha Magic Society, which shows his love for magic and the community. Unfortunately, that goodwill doesn’t carry over into the current stage act with Penn Jillette. In short, the performance was a slap in the face to long-time fans and new audiences alike. Penn & Teller appear to be coasting on past fame rather than delivering the quality that once made them leaders in magic and entertainment. I regret spending the money on tickets—not just for myself, but for the friends I invited. This show was nothing more than a bad joke on the public. Rating: ★☆☆☆☆

Beautiful theater with a variety of shows each year. They bring in some of the top performances and honestly each show is magical. The staff is helpful and very sweet. Parking made easy at the OPPD garage and sky walk.

First time at the Orpheum Theater and it did not disappoint. Parking was close by and only $10 for event parking. The staff at the Orpheum were incredibly friendly. 10/10 I highly recommend! Go see a show!

An incredible with perfect acoustic place to enjoy a music concert.

The most marvelous place for any musical event. So lovely inside and the nicest staff!

Once again we found ourselves at an absolutely perfect venue especially for music. The sound quality just cannot be beat and every seat in the whole place seems to be perfectly acceptable to see the stage. Simply wonderful.

Such a great venue! Seats were comfy, great view and the staff is friendly. I will definitely be coming back for another show.

I've been attending shows at the Holland Center throughout the last decade, and I'm always blown away about every part of the experience. The venue is incredibly nice, especially in terms of acoustics and general style. The staff are always helpful and friendly, which always adds to the experience. The quality of the shows, whether it be the Omaha symphony or a guest, is always top notch. Located right in the middle of downtown Omaha, there is always ample parking. Looking forward to going back in the future!

I stood in line for the Hamilton tickets sale on one of the hottest days of the year. The staff at Omaha Performing Arts figured everything out to make it as easy and pleasant as possible to navigate the huge sea of ticket buyers. They gave me a wristband and a clipboard with a form for the ticket options: dates, times, seat locations, costs, etc so I could pre-plan my purchase. Then I waited in the shade at tables and chairs which were set up for the buyers where they provided cold water to drink. I never actually got in line until my wristband number was called, and then it took about 45 minutes to go through the account verification/creation process and purchase my tickets. I was the 290th box office ticket buyer while there were 20,000 buyers waiting online, and it took me about an hour and a half to get Hamilton tickets. Good seats at that.

Christmas Celebration at the Holland was beyond spectacular! Blown away by the talented singers, dancers, and symphony, not to mention choreography, song choices, staff, seating, and stage settings/props! Had an amazing night!

The Museum is both entertaining and educational, and can nearly transport you to the year 1869. I watched the TV show, Hell on Wheels, about the transcontinental railroad. Then found myself in Omaha, NE on a work trip and make the short drive across the boarder to Iowa to visit the museum. You can spend hours in here.

An absolutely free museum to visit. We did drop $10 in the donation box. Well worth visiting if you’re looking for an outing. Parking is not free-parking meters located outside on either sides of the street.

Wasn't expecting much since admission is free, but my family and I really enjoyed it. Plan to pay for meter parking. Lots of information and some hands-on exhibits. We spent a little over an hour there. Small gift shop by entrance that has a penny stamp machine (for those parents who always get asked but never remember the quarters). Staff was friendly.

This place is well worth visiting and has excellent history on the railroad along with one of the best lever action collections I have seen. I would highly recommend a visit. Kids and parents will both enjoy it!

Lots of great exhibits with all kinds of information, great place to bring children, and fun for all adults.

Very impressed - a large number of items, very modern display, and interactive museum that engages kids and adults while telling the story of the Union Pacific and the impact of the railroad on Council Bluffs, Iowa. Just so you know, it is very positive on Union Pacific. The museum is open on a limited basis, so check hours before visiting.

Housed in a Carnegie Library built in 1904, the Union Pacific Museum has all the information and interactive activities to keep kids and adults of all ages happy and ready to explore all three floors. The first floor is your entry, gift shop and screening room. Second floor is a major dose of history including exhibits of President Lincoln, Surveyor and Civil Engineer (and Council Bluff resident) Grenville Dodge and misc yet extensive info relevant to the period. The third floor explores the UP where it is today. Highly informative, friendly staff, All aboard for some fun with the Union Pacific! Protip: Street parking only with meters free on the weekend, large clean restrooms, Donations are encouraged but Museum admission is free. Cards accepted. Penny Press machine!

Beautiful area, with lots of walking paths. People were bike riding, hiking, running and just strolling through the area. There's also a large slide 🛝 next door. Lots of different trees, shrubs, flowers,etc. We saw several different birds in the area too. The lake is beautiful and peaceful. There were also some people fishing there. Just a wonderful, serene park to go to if you just need to decompress or get your steps in. Nice way to see some of God's natural beauty here.

Peaceful Nature Escape in the City! Zorinsky Lake Park is one of the best spots in Omaha to relax and reconnect with nature. The walking and biking trails are well-maintained and offer beautiful views of the lake. Perfect for morning walks, bird watching, or just enjoying the fresh air. There’s plenty of open space, picnic spots, and even play areas for kids. A peaceful getaway without leaving the city! 🌳🚶‍♀️🌅

I went on a sunny day , but I liked the place. Nice place to see the sun set.

Great location and awesome playground But people has to be careful There is a trench close by playground that is hidden by grass and could lead to someone fall and get injured. There should be some kind of fencing around it (photo below)

We are from out of town, with family living in Omaha. We always visit the park on every trip to our family. Nice trails and fishing and canoeing spots. Bathrooms are clean and I'm good order. Kiddie playground and lots of trees in some parts of it. A refreshing way to get away from the 'burbs and the downtown.

Great place to see the sunset. Very calm and incredible view.

Fun pool for the family! We went on a Thursday afternoon and it wasn't very busy. I am sure it is a busy place on the weekend but during the week it was roomy. Great time for kids of all ages. They have lots of lifeguards on duty. The lounge chairs are comfortable and they have shaded areas which is very nice. They also have picnic tables under trees on grassy areas. They allow you to bring food and drink in just ask that you pick up before leaving.

There are some nice exhibits and gardens here; however, more maintenance is needed for much of the grounds. We liked the monument stones which detail past U.S. Presidents, Nebraska governors, etc.; nevertheless, they need to be updated for recent elections.

This was really cool, I just have to understand we visited during winter. Hopefully they will get it cleaned up but still very cool

Very educational. Learned a lot about President Ford. Turns out, he was never elected for vice president, nor for president. Very well maintained gardens. It is also in a beautiful older neighborhood. The education center is open Monday-Friday by appointment only.

As someone who loves history and politics, I was really excited to visit the birthplace of President Gerald Ford! Unfortunately it's underwhelming. I was disappointed that the display cases were covered in large amounts of spider webs and don't appear to be maintained. I am glad I stopped and would like to go back when the rose gardens are in full bloom.

It’s a beautiful garden with some nice little exhibits highlighting Gerald and Betty Ford. It’s too bad some of the stone and features of the garden aren’t kept in better shape. It’s a nice space!

I've lived in Omaha my whole life, but hadn't visited this site until recently. Nice gardens, lots of historical information. It would be a beautiful spot for wedding, engagement, or senior photos.

Google maps says this is open from 7:30 am to 10 pm. When we got there, the door was locked and there was a sign with a phone number saying open by appointment only. The outdoor garden was open and it was a small, pleasant area, but seeing the rest was too inconvenient.

A hidden gem of Omaha- such a peaceful nature walk with well-maintained trails and interesting types of trees, shrubs, and flowers. It’s never too busy and is a great spot for family/couple photos or pet portraits. I saw a fox here once, it was so cool!

Nice area to walk around. Pretty noisy right next to the highway. Pretty sure it’s just land they can’t develop between the highway and the transfer station…

A beautiful place to go explore native trees. Educational purposes provides a very beautiful sense of scenery. Perfect for photos not only native, but also provides beautiful scenery for photos of all sorts. Very well laid out, providing a public restroom easy free access trail as well as a gazebo area. They also have a very beautiful water feature near the gazebo area. Acres of land is very trees, read descriptions, and historical representations of the various species of many sorts. Welcome to bring your dogs must be on a leash, however very wide area with a lot of land to cover makes for the perfect morning midday or early evening outing The part is at 9 PM however this time of year it provides a beautiful natural Source of fulfillment of wide assortment of colors being autumn nearing the very corner. Suitable for all ages, as well as offer as reservations. I wanna know highly recommended to-any and all seeking to have a simple convenient location to gather, or a day of entertainment and accessible further knowledge of the native land that surrounds us!

I've been taking walks there for many years. Nice way to get a little bit of nature in the city.

Easy walking trail about 1 mile loop, nice variety of trees, clean, A+++

Some of the trails are paved and some are wood chips. Some are a little hilly, but not too extreme. There are educational boards throughout the trails that my kids love stopping and reading. There is a lot of shade and nature, but the sounds of the interstate can sometimes take away from that some.

This is a pretty spot with a walking trail or two. There are a few benches to stop and sit and lots of fall colors. Just know there is a lot of vehicle noise from the highway.

Great variety of shows here, there's something for everyone every season. Great live performances. They tend to have good sets and staging for their shows; there are two different stages inside the building.

We saw Grease on Friday night. The play was super. I've seen Grease several times at the Chanhassen Dinner Theater in Minnesota, and numerous times at various community theaters & high school musicals. This was my favorite rendition!! The actors who played Jan (Sophie Thomas) & Rizzo (Tatiana Sandoval) really were phenomenal. I have never seen either role played so well & with such conviction. A shout out to Shemar Toussaint!! He was the reason we came to this performance and we thoroughly enjoyed seeing him in his element.

They should have advertised better how the grease show is not anything like grease. It is a spoof or parody and awful. It was not grease what so ever. I was so disappointed and cannot believe it was that expensive for such a horrible play that was absolutely nothing like the movie.

We had an amazing time and the staff was over the top for my cousin anf her family. They delt with the emotions of the family and they even accommodated when her body was to tired but still wanted to rock out to Today and Yesterday. If you haven't seen the Beatles Experience I highly reccomend seeing these amazing artists.

Show great. Volunteers great. They have a long way to go as a company on actual understanding the meaning diversity

We saw Grease it was great performance and first rate facilities. with great beverages at intermission.

This place is great! We love the plays and the warm welcome!

Attempted The Rose Theater Goosebumps - The Musical: Phantom of the Auditorium | October 10, 2025 | 6:30pm. It was my first visit and I along with my family enjoyed the play.

The staff is incredibly nice. They let us in 5 minutes before opening because of the heat outside. The entryway is cute and decorated for the play that is showing. The architecture is fun to look at. Very kid friendly and just an all together amazing experience.

We love attending shows at The Rose. Its so great for the kids, they always have something to do before the show. We recently attended Goosebumps and they went all outwit decorations and activities. Affordable and family friendly!

The Rose theater was beautifully decorated and the quartet sounded wonderful. We took our adult kids and their grandparents and everyone had a wonderful time. The set was just under 2 hours which was actually perfect. We will definitely do a show in the future.

I had a really great experience seeing Finding Nemo at the Rose Theater. My only issue is that the front row is essentially underneath the stage. As an adult, I had a hard time seeing some of the play. My child next to me had no chance, even with a booster seat. They had to stand or be held up for the entire performance. I understand that's the nature of front row seating in some theaters, but some advance warning would have been nice, especially considering this is distinctly a children's theater.

After 5 years of season tickets, we’re nearing the “aging out” for our kids, but this is truly one of the highlights for family-friendly live performances and Omaha is fortunate to have The Rose. A gem!

I love this place and what they offer families. Membership is worth the cost. We always have a good time. We love the Q &A time after the shows. We love the meet and greet. We love seeing her on stage

This place was what we needed after a day in the zoo! Amazing variety of foods and the kids loved spending time at the arcades. Will definitely come here again!!

This place was EXTREMELY fun for kids! They had Laser Tag, Go Karts, bumper cars, frog drop, and more for rides along with all the arcade machines. Even a play area for kids that are 7 and under which is nicely housed in the back corner with a few age appropriate games too! This way you can corral the troop as there is only one way in and out. Great lunch options even can request a gluten free pizza! Had an AMAZING time with the family!!! Highly recommend you get there when it opens!

Kids had a great time. Road go karts, bumper cars, two other Carnival like rides and more games than I've ever seen. We had a 90-minute pass which included the buffet, so we ate when we arrived and again when leaving. Overall a pretty good deal.

2nd year we had a birthday party there. The food was great the staff were nice and polite. We had a huge problems getting our cards to work it was hit or miss with them working on the games it wasn't the funnest when you have a party of 10 kids and can't get their cards to work right.

The kids always have a blast when we go. The food is better than expected for an arcade buffet. Most of the machines are very well used, and almost every token card reader needs replaced. Absolutely infuriating how many times you need to swipe some of them to get a game to play. Needs fixed ASAP.

The food is just passable in my opinion, although there are a plethora of selections mostly aimed at children's palates. There are pizzas, pastas, salads and soups with a selection of desserts. It's buffet style so you have a few choices. As expected, it's noisy even in the dining areas with child friendly programming on a big screen. The real appeal is the games and rides for the kids with a good selection for all ages including a toddler area. Be prepared for the cost. For two buffets and two 90 minute game play and buffet packages purchased online it was almost $120 and some games like laser tag are extra.

We discovered this place by accident while heading somewhere else, so we changed our plans. We had so much fun here! The prices are very reasonable and there's so much to do. The rides are great, the games all seem to be in good working order, and the buffet is unlimited, so you definitely can get your money's worth! There are bumper cars, a go-kart track, laser tag, virtual reality game, Mission Vortex ride (it's a tilt-a-whirl, ya'll! 😉), a frog jump ride, and so much more. We spent hours here playing and had so much fun! We did the go karts several times and the ride is several laps, not just a couple. The attendant instructs you at the beginning and warns you about trying to intentionally wreck other drivers, stating if you crash more than twice, the ride will be stopped and you will be removed. We saw him ban a couple of kids for doing just that (once was on our first ride and the same kids came back on our fourth ride and got removed and banned because they wrecked everyone else on the track, causing the ride to have to be stopped multiple times. I am REALLY glad the attendant did that, because a lot of places don't and people end up getting hurt. Next time we visit Omaha, we will definitely be going here for some great family fun!

This may very well be the best minigolf experience in the mid west. Regardless, it's miles above the usual token minigolf I'm used to settling for. See attached pictures to judge for yourself. (Skipped photos that caught people in them) There are four different courses for different levels of skill/interest/age.

Wow! I can’t say much about the service because I didn’t really interact with the staff very much but wow this place is amazing. It’s like they didn’t even need to have a budget. Hopefully it stays around for a long time. It’s one of those places that makes you feel like you’re not in Omaha anymore. If you grew up in Omaha, you probably know what I mean

It's actually pretty huge, I mean it was the old party store "Nobbies" but when you see it in a different way, you think WOW, this place was this BIG??!! First time we went and will definitely be back. They have different courses to choose from, games and a restaurant area. For the adults there are drinks too. Pretty awesome place for a party or just family time.

Great place, lots of fun and choices. Kids had a blast and could really find ways to entertain themselves for hours on the 4 different gold courses. There is also a kids play area, arcade and restaurant which makes it even better.

Arcade is kind of "meh" not many machines and no noteworthy prizes, and my son hit 2 500 ticket bonuses but we somehow only had 400 tickets on our card so keepcan eye on that, the atmosphere is awesome though and the golf is superb, definitely recommend but don't do the upcharges for arcade cards. The half credit charge for a game card and only 1 cheap machine that takes half a credit is sketchy, im not a fan of that.

Excellent selection of courses and decent prices! We went for my brother's birthday and had a great time. 👍

First time here with grandson. It was very fun. Bigger place interesting holes. Very colorful. Will definitely be back soon. Tiny kids play area. Kids need to learn to leave the stuff in the digging area and not throw it all over the place and onto the courses.

As a mother and frequent visitor to Seymour Smith Park, I am extremely disappointed with the lack of accessible, sanitary restrooms at this park. It is absolutely unacceptable that there are three restroom facilities on site — clearly marked and built for public use — yet all of them remain locked and unavailable during regular park hours. Instead, families are expected to use a single, filthy portable toilet. The smell alone is unbearable, and it is in no condition to be used, especially by young children. Today, my daughter needed to use the restroom shortly after we arrived at the splash pad and playground. We first went to the portable toilet — which was so disgusting and foul-smelling it was out of the question. Then we walked to the permanent restroom buildings, only to find all of them locked. This left us with no choice but to pack up and leave — cutting short what should have been a fun day. I find it completely unreasonable and disrespectful to the families who use this park to have such poor and inaccessible restroom facilities. If the park is open, restrooms should be open. At a bare minimum, clean, usable facilities must be available — not a single unmaintained portable toilet. I urge the responsible department to address this immediately. Families and children deserve better.

Been going disc golf at this park for 15+ years and recommend this course to all. They have made many improvements over the years and continue to make it better. Come out, throw a round and enjoy being outside. Lots of parking and other activities like splash pad, skeet shooting range, tennis courts, soccer fields and a skate park.

Seymour smith doesn't have the nicest things, like the tennis courts and the Frisbee golf course, but the playground/splash pad and the multiple baseball fields are great! The have a downhill derby cart track and a trap shooting range. Its a very unique and very versatile! Can connect to the keystone trail as well.

Great park with lots to do for all ages. They have a splash zone for the kids, walking/running trails, disc golf, baseball/softball fields skate board park and even a skeet and trap shooting range. However with that said, the baseball diamonds need some work the infields were sandy and it caused a lot of dust when the wind blew. They need to rehab the infield snd add some red clay to keep the dust down.

Park has a little bit of everything. The playground is designed well for ages. It has a splash pad. Plenty of parking. Also has frisbee golf. Along with soccer fields and baseball fields.

Discouraging to see the lack of respect the soccer leagues have for the park. Much time, effort and expense is taken to maintain the condition of the fields. Yet on weekends, cars are continually parking on the grass. 57 cars this Sunday. Shameful considering all parking lots near the soccer fields had open spaces, the lot by the adjacent skate park was empty. Soccer attendees are also leaving behind lots of trash, including glass beer bottles that are b

I like this park. It's big and has lots of things to do. The walking trail is clean and easy to walk. The park area is clean and the trash cans are not over flowing

Contemporary exhibition when I was there. In one of the exhibits, Kaneko collaborated with a child and seeks to decide how one knows when artwork is " finished". Free admission. Handicapped accessible.

such a cool place to visit.. changes every once in a while and ive never seen such cool and interesting art work. I will be coming back. also the environment is very welcoming and staff are very helpful.

I love this place! I've gone to Kaneko quite a few times over the years. This is one of my favorite spaces to visit in Omaha, and by far my favorite art space in Omaha! Enjoy some photos c. 2017 or c. 2018.

Only one exhibit currently, disappointed they've started charging $10 a person. Used to go all the time when it was free.

I LOVE the Kaneko! Their exhibitions are fantastic and free for visitors-such a great asset to Omaha’s downtown. The “Light” exhibition just opened and runs through the end of March, I believe, but it is so worth everyone’s time to go check it out! The entire exhibition is beautiful and the interactive portions make it a lot of fun! Definitely make time to get into the infinity room on the first floor, which the workers explained draws quite a crowd during peak hours (mainly weekends), so you might try to go during the week for best results. It was neat to see their expansion plans as well and to learn about the next phases in developing something of a campus downtown! Bring some cash to donate to their building fund!!

Beautiful venue for any type of event! 🪉Kim Meyer Harpist

I had wondered whether the Tibetan monks s will be back again and they were. Enjoyed watching them create their sand mandala in the space and be able to tour the rest of the exhibits available.

Loved the place Loved the farmers market there

Good spot to check out some sculptures - free of charge, just find a parking spot, and you’re golden.

Amazing sculptures! Very cool to walk through and imagine the history.

The details in the statues are incredible. And the rock layout adds to it!

This is an amazing exhibit. Definitely put this in your travel plans !

I thought the sculptures were amazing! Memorable

The sculptures are beautiful with amazing detail.

A beautifull place full of great sculptures reminding the western expansion.

We really enjoyed ourselves. Would not really recommend for kids. Maybe older or those really into art. Loved talking to some of the artists and seeing them at work. Glad I read the reviewed about the stairs 🤣 but honestly they were not too much. Would recommend. Plan about an hour even 2 there is so much to see I don’t feel like we saw it all.

Went in and so many friendly people. One man wanted to show me how to work with glass because I told him I was interested in it. I bought one of his glass frogs. This is an awesome place to visit in Omaha. Definitely a place to go just for fun and watch people create masterpieces. I can’t wait to go back. Definitely a gem.

We took a glass blowing class with Vickie this morning and had a great time. Her guidance helped me create a beautiful ornament. I'd highly recommend taking classes with her and I probably will again at some point. Thank you again Vickie.

My wife and I did the Glassblowing Workshop for Two and were blown away (pun intended)! Samuel was our instructor and he was absolutely great. He was easy to talk to, you could ask him questions, and most importantly he let us actually do a lot. He allowed us, within reason of course, to do as much of the work as we were comfortable with which was amazing. We each made a paperweight, and my wife made a vase while I made a bowl. I would definitely recommend going to Hot Shops (Crystal Forge, to be precise) to have some fun and come away with something really cool and unique. I'll definitely be scheduling something with Samuel in the future.

Beautiful glass art and great people. Very interesting way of making decorative pieces with a torch as well. My wife got me a class with Vickie and it was very interesting, i had a blast learning how it all came together. Thank you for the opportunity, highly recommend if ever in Omaha

Great spot to see some unique items and talk to artists as they create. We stopped in here as part of the Nebraska Passport program and I'm so glad we went in. They were blowing glass when we walked in which was pretty cool. We wandered through the building seeing the various types of art work and we spoke to several of the artists as they were working. Not all of the shops were open which was kind of a drag but overall this is a really cool place to stop if you're in the area.

Fun glassblowing experience! The instructor was informative and friendly. I would recommend if this is your first time, start slow and consider a shorter class. Great learning experience!

Beautiful loop around a lake (I believe roughly 6-5-7.0 miles if you don’t take any cut throughs). I ran around 8 am on a weekday. Surprisingly it was somewhat busy with walkers and bikers and runners. The trail is beautiful and a mix of forest and lake as well as some surprisingly tough inclines! I noticed there were several different parking lots and at least one area to put boats in. There were plenty of restrooms along the trail which I thought was helpful too. The trails were clean as well besides a few spots of feces. My only complaint is the complete arrogance of a few cyclists, particularly of the older generation. They had zero regard for others and expected the pathway to be completely available for them despite being wide enough to accommodate opposite direction traffic.

Love this park. Paths are easy to walk, options to vary your walk. Wide enough for both bikes and walkers. Plenty of parking as well.

I love coming here with the family. There's a super nice playground for the younger kids, and so much open space for other things like Frisbee or whatever the family is into. We drive around the park to see the deer and turkey, and there's plenty of deer to watch throughout the drive! This is probably one of the only parks that we've been to that has SOOO MANY DEER to enjoy!

The trails and path is easy to navigate. Very clean and peaceful. In my opinion, marking the trails would be helpful. It could just be me. I get lost very easily

Fantastic paved walking, biking trails. 2.5 miles loops and more if u want. Gorgeous views, very peaceful.

Peaceful, serene, beautiful, calming, great deer photos. They like their pictures being taken. Drive slower than posted speed, otherwise you will probably miss them.

I was able to take a nice long walk without anyone complaining that it is too hot or they are too tired! I have found this area that does have 7.5 miles around for trials and hikes! This was a beautiful and peaceful place to a nice long walk! The grass was cut around and a very clean area! Fun to see all the people out fishing! Glad I found this place and will need to go again!

The park was dedicated as a memorial to the armed services men and women from Douglas County who perished during World War II. Today it serves as Omaha’s setting to commemorate and honor those who served and died in conflicts, providing a place for remembrance and reflection on the sacrifices made.

Wonderful park with plenty of space to enjoy nature and pay tribute to our brave armed forces personnel who fought and died in several wars during the last century. Awesome statues, pretty rose gardens, and picturesque surroundings all contribute to an uplifting experience worthy of those who "gave their all" for our freedoms.

Visiting from the thumb of Michigan!!! Beautiful park to enjoy a twilight walk with a loved one!

Wonderful park with live events, just saw Ringo Star perform there about a week ago!

Beautiful! Absolutely breath taking. A great place to take your pets, family, or even date! There is an open field perfect for picnics, kite flying, or a solid game of catch. Oh, and I can't forget to mention the beautiful rose garden! I will return and recommend this park to my closest friends and family.

Beautiful and very memorable experience. I visited on my way back home from downtown. I'm so happy I stopped to pay my respects and also see a statue "Embracing Peace " to commemorate 75 year anniversary of the park. The traveling statue will be there for 6 months.

Great family place! Good place to walk your dog. During the day, it resembles a dog park, so remember, keep dog on a leash, as all people are not comfortable with loose animals near by. BEST place to go sledding I've seen in my life! Lots of grass field, sport field, children's play ground, walking trail, small creek on either side of the Memorial. Very beautiful place. Lots of parking (around the memorial and a small lot on North West side of the Memorial.

Beautiful lodge\visitor-center and traila for all abilities, plus some camp spots next to the trail. Lovely views too.

I was on a trip to Omaha when I found this place. I love the views and the changing terrain. I didn't realize Iowa could be so beautiful.

We were there on a weekday, late September. When we saw the buses of children we were a little worried, but they were very polite and respectful. Kudos to the teachers. There were bird watchers on the observation tower, too. Busy place! Nice, restrooms, too. We walked the Badger Ridge Trail. There was some good signage, and pretty overlooks. A lot of asters blooming.

Got to spend some special time hiking and watching the sunrise! Beautiful grounds very peaceful.

Equal Access trail was closed off and clearly has not been tended to for quite some time. Rails left unfixed for an extended time, path overgrown. The ground path has lots of deep ruts that make it difficult to use with small children. Supposedly there's a ranger that lives on sight, but it seems the trail is the last thing on their mind.

Well, this place truly blew me away, so I must talk about it. Make sure to put the Hitchcock Nature Center in the Loess Hills on your list of places to visit this weekend if you haven't already. Iowa isn't exactly known for its "mountain views," so I wasn't expecting much, but this place totally made me reconsider. You can sense the tranquility as soon as you pull in. All of the trails here have breathtaking views that will make you forget you're in the Midwest. Some of them are easy, while others will raise your heart rate. It's one of the few places that simply resets you; the sounds are quieter and the air feels cleaner. The maps of the trails are well done and have easy, medium, and hard trails marked on the maps. The trails themselves are very well marked as well, so you won't get lost. The observation tower? Unreal. When you are to the top, you can see miles of undulating hills and valleys, and on a clear day, you can even make out Omaha in the distance. Grab your camera (or your phone, let’s be real)—the photos from up there are next-level. Additionally, they've done a fantastic job of keeping things accessible. There is a boardwalk trail which was closed for renovations but I'd think it is super easy to walk and perfect for families, strollers, or anyone who just wants a chill nature stroll. The Loess Hills Lodge at the main entrance also has a small shop, plenty of information about the area, and clean restrooms. It's obvious that the volunteers and employees genuinely care about the location. This is paradise if you enjoy wildlife, especially birds. The hawk-watching here is legendary during the migration season. It's amazing to see enormous raptors flying directly over your head, even if you're not a birdwatcher. Camping spots are surprisingly well-maintained, quiet, and clean. Stayed a night and woke up to the sound of wind through the prairie grass and not much else. 10/10 peaceful vibes. Only The $5 entry fee is paid with cash only through a drop box, so please bring exact change. That's the "downside," if you can call it that.lly worth it for a full day of hiking and exploring. Well, Hitchcock Nature Center is one of those locations that reminds you to slow down, take a deep breath, and appreciate the joys of being outside.her you’re into hiking, photography, birdwatching, or just need to escape for a bit, this is your spot. Would recommend it always.

Has a mix of easy, moderate, and difficult trails that are easy to navigate. Each trail intersection has a mini map to pinpoint where you are. Highly recommended

Although the park has good views of the Omaha skyline, there wasn’t much things to do other than admiring the open green space and the pedestrian bridge across the Nebraska-Iowa border.

We went to the "No Kings" anti-Trump rally and had a long walk to the park. The area was well designed for such events. Parking could be difficult at the park, so we walked about 10 blocks from the casino parking lot (Harrah's).

It's a great venue and so close to downtown Omaha! We had a blast. It rained pretty heavily a few days before our event and it really wasn't that muddy. We were prepared for mud but pleasantly surprised.

This is really a gorgeous park, especially with the bridge in its view. The park does have rent bicycles available.

Such a fun and fairly space! After the bridge walk it was the perfect place to play and rest our legs before the walk back. Not to mention the amazing artwork! There are restrooms and free water is provided in the visitor building.

Great event space!! DESPERATELY need parking solutions 😆 the foot bridge was pretty at night but not much fun after a 9 hour concert. The line for an Uber was a couple hours.

Great experience. Really nice place.

Awesome park!! Depending on the day. It can have a few people to everyone there, haha. When it's super packed, usually on Fridays and weekends, it is best to have more than one adult if you have multiple children. My God children and nephew have made lots of friends and met friendly parents who include them also on activities they're doing with their children. I haven't had any issues.

We love the splash pad, playground, and walking around the lake. We do wish there were better bathrooms available though. There is a porta potty that is often overfilled and kind of gross. This is a good playground for bigger kids. There aren't the best sight lines, but it is fun. There are lots of picnic tables, each with a grill. You may need to come early especially on the weekend or holidays to get a spot though.

I've been to this park more than any other one at this point. It's such a nice park. Lots of fowl to watch swimming around, the lake is beautiful and it has a good playground area for the kiddos. There have been a few times I've noticed people not cleaning up after their dogs, and there is poo from the geese/ducks. There is plenty of seating, so thankfully, you don't have to sit on the ground. Might get some whiffs of cannabis. It seems pretty normal around the park to smell it, between all the parking or the occasional person smoking in the park itself. All in all, it is a great park. It's well taken care of and worth going to. Would recommend and will definitely be coming back.

This park feels like it's straight from a movie scene. Having grown up in a small town, moving to the big city made me miss the charm of those intimate parks. Here, you see people getting into a game of basketball on a pristine court, families strolling by the large pond, watching geese bask in the sun, or searching for their afternoon meal. Kids are everywhere, tossing footballs, while the little ones conquer the huge playground. Even adults are letting loose, revisiting their childhood on the swings. Everywhere you look, there are smiles, laughter, and a symphony of shared memories. I'm truly thankful that in this fast-paced world, we still find moments for park afternoons, especially with gems like Benson Park around.

The ducks were pretty and cute and the park is being kept up, got a park and water park but the water is not working. Not to busy and everyone was nice. Good place for rollerblading and skating if wanted. The water could be cleaned in the pond tho a little bit.

Perfect place for a quick walk/jog either by yourself or with your dog. Plenty of green space and parking. The water does look kind of sketchy so personally I wouldn’t cast there, however there were people fishing at the pond there. Plenty of geese walking around and you might get to see some turtles sunbathing. There is an aquatic park for the kiddos and it was pretty busy. Overall no complaints at this park. :)

We come here often for last minute evening play. My kids like it and the basketball court is Poppin every night with adults playing!

Fantastic experience watching Protest the Hero! The temperature of the room was nice and comfortable - good air conditioning on a warm day. (Some venues are far too hot so this is important to me.) Nice sound system and lighting. Didn't get drinks or anything so can't remark on that.

Nice Venue...up and coming rapper ELR4F headlined on April 11th, 2025. He is pretty good. It was a good crowd. Nice clean place. Benson is a very popular entertainment hub...parking is an issue, though.

Awesome venue that promotes the local as well as regional and national music scene! They also help the next generation of musical talent showcase their sound! HUGE THANK YOU to The Waiting Room Lounge and their AWESOME staff for another chance for the kids from Turn It Up! to rock !🤘🤘

The offerings and location is great! Tried to call the phone number listed multiple times and wouldn’t go through. Just wanted to ask some questions related to the all ages and what was required. Found some conflicting information on identification requirements and wanted to make sure that my child could go. Other than that seemed like a great place to enjoy music with your friends. Parking is not great hard to find a spot, but I think that’s the whole Benson District which is beautiful and has a lot to offer so I can’t be too mad.

Amazing venue, great location. Parking isn't great, so arrive early.

Great venue, been going there for years!

Great concert Venue and fantastic vibes

Here for the Foreigner concert. Nice venue but get here early to get a good location (bring your own chairs). Note, domestic beers are $10 for a 16oz, and craft beers which are very limited are $11. Sound is ok for an outdoor venue. People can be rude and try to sit right in front of you, a blanket to reserve space might help (I'm talking 2-3 feet in front). Parking is free, but traffic is bad at end of concert. Suggest backing into a spot so you don't have to try to back out.

First time for a sold out concert at Stir Cove. Estimated around 4000 people were in attendance. Very nice and open. No shade though because it's outside and there are no trees. Can bring or rent chairs there but come early if you do need to rent and chair sitting filled in quite quickly. It was easy to get around. Fast and kind bar staff. Loved the refillable glasses with a lid! Could maybe use a few more porta potties as the lines would get pretty long. Security was good as well. Very well staffed on a whole. Would recommend and visit again.

First time at Stir Concert Cove, and had a great time. Seeing a legend rock band helped. The acoustics are really good. I'm looking forward to seeing more bands there

We have been to three concerts in two weeks and everything was easy to get to and the wait was most comfortable since we had our lawn chairs. I am 87 and have two arthritic knees, so not having to stand all that time was great. Our spot for the concert was convenient for getting to the food, merch and restrooms. The traffic getting out was a little slow, but the traffic was coming from so many directions, it had to be

We had an amazing time!!! Being our first time there we were not sure what to expect or where to go but the staff was super helpful. Also if you want to eat at the Restaurant make a reservation in advance.

Bailey Zimmerman was just one of the many shows we've been to at Stir Cove and it never disappoints!!

Fun outdoor venue- well organized for efficiency and laid-back. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the show!

First time checking them out, went for the Pet Rock concert in Omaha. Great show, with great 70's music. Even though the place was pretty busy, the staff behind the bar were rockin' it. They were fast paced and kept the lines moving quickly, so you could get your drinks and get back to the show!

loved the amount of seating in the venue! the upstairs balcony had a good amount of seating without the view being too obstructed by the people along the railing. the pit was a decent size and the bar had a good selection. of course they give wristbands for 21+ and stamps on the hands for under 21, but i liked that they both were branded with the logo not just solid bands or Xs lol

Great venue. Cold, FREE water. Good sound. Dope staff.

Great venue! Got to see Dream Aura the #1 band in Omaha here!

Great venue, great sound, and an eclectic mix of artists. I've been going there since they opened and would give them 5 stars if they could make their drinks either a little cheaper or little bigger.

This is a great venue! Two different stages for different shows. Nicely stocked bar with reasonably priced drinks. The staff is nice and helpful. Great location too! It can be fairly difficult to find a parking spot but not awful. We saw Palaye Royale on their front, colorful, smaller stage. It was amazingly intimate.

Saw valley street, carver jones and the American dreamers, and bird and Byron. Talented artists and a great venue. Nice little outside space to smoke a cigarette or talk to some friends. Accessible parking spaces nearby all around as well