Unique Things To Do in Omaha, Nebraska

Omaha, Nebraska is the largest city in the Nebraska and is known as the “Gateway to the West”. While every city has its own attractions, Omaha’s got some cool, unique things to do for you and the whole family.

See animals at the Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

With over 17,000 animals across 130 acres, the Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is world renowned. It also has the world’s largest indoor desert, The Desert Dome, the Berniece Grewcock Butterfly and Insect Pavilion, filled with thousands of butterflies, moths, and  hummingbirds you can interact with and an 80-foot-long-pound at Stingray Bay where you can play hands-on with sea creatures.

Transport to the past at The Durham Museum

Located in Union Station, The Durham Museum nestles its home in one of Omaha’s most fascinating and historical places. Past exhibits like “Julia Child: A Recipe for life” will make you say, “Bon appetite!” and upcoming exhibits like “Toytopia” include the world’s largest etch a sketch, a nearly 8 feet tall!

Eat a burger at Block 16

Ask anyone from Omaha where you should grab a bite and many will respond with a resounding, “Block 16”. The restaurant brings innovative flavors and dishes to Omaha, but is best known for its juicy burgers. This farm-to-table street food restaurant has won many accolades holding the title for “Best Burger” and was a James Beard Awards Semifinalist. Once you grab a bite into a 1/3 pounder, you simply will want to come back again and again.

Stand in Nebraska and Iowa at the same time

The Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge, known to locals as “Bob the Bridge” is a 3,000-foot-long walkway that stretches across the Missouri River and connects Omaha, Nebraska with Council Bluffs, Iowa. You can literally stand on the bridge and be in Nebraska and Iowa at the same time!

The Birthplace of the Reuban sandwich

Omaha lore supports the notion that Omaha, Nebraska is the birthplace for the Reuban sandwich. In 1925, Rebuan Kulakofsky created the sandwich to feed local late-night poker players. Today, you can grab a delicious Reuban sandwich at Crescent Moon, Omaha’s Original Ale House and voted “Omaha’s Best Reuban Sandwich”.

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