LAURIN & THOM
May 30, 2014 | Omaha, NE
Local Attractions
The Old Market
www.oldmarket.com/
The Old Market is Omaha's most historic, most entertaining neighborhood. The cobblestone streets are home to a diverse mix of shopping, galleries, restaurants, taverns and awesome people-watching. Luckily, the hotel is located in the heart of the Old Market so you'll be in walking distance to all of it!
Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo
3701 S. 10th Street Omaha, NE 68107
402.733.8401 // www.omahazoo.com/
Betcha didnt know how awesome our zoo is? Well, get this - it is the world's largest indoor desert (dome) and nocturnal exhibits along with one of the world's largest indoor rainforests. Also has an awesome Aquarium, Orangutan Forest/Gorilla Valley, Bear Canyon, Butterfly Pavillion to name a few. Make sure to check out Peyton's penguin while you are there.
Durham Museum
801 S. 10th Street Omaha, NE 68108
402.444.5071 // www.durhammuseum.org
When I think abou Durham, I think railroads and trains and school field trips. The Union Station Gallery now serves as the home of Baright Home and Family Gallery, Byron Reed Gallery of Coins and Documents, Fraser Stryker Trans-Mississippi Exposition Gallery.
Boystown
14100 Crawford Street Boystown, NE 68010
About a 20-minute drive from downtown are headquarters of Boytown, it has a museum attached. The museum explains the history of Boys Town, discusses the film, and shows the progression of the organization. The Hall of History has everything from an Oscar, an Emmy, & baseballs signed by Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig.
Joslyn Art Museum
2200 Dodge Street Omaha, NE 68102
402.342.3300 // www.joslyn.org/
Just up the hill from Creighton University, go check out Joslyn Art Museum, an eclectic collection of works beginning with Greek pottery and moving through Europe and into American Western art and finishing in the 20th century.
Bob Kerry Pedestrian Bridge
705 Riverfront Drive Omaha, NE 68102
402.444.5900 // www.omaha.net/bobkerrybridge
Go take a walk over the Missouri River on the the longest pedestrian bridge to link 2 states (3000 ft) in the US. The bridge starts in Omaha and crossover the Missouri River into Council Bluffs. You might even catch some river boat mooners if you're lucky.
Memorial Park
6005 Underwood Ave Omaha, NE 68132
402.444.5920 // www.memorialparkomaha.com
Huge park with monuments honoring men and women of the armed forces who were killed or missing during service in WWII, Korea and Vietnam. A park favorite is the All-American Rose Socity Garden.
Gene Leahy Mall
1203 Farnam Street Omaha, NE 68102
www.omaha.net/places/geneleahymall
Take a walk from the hotel through "Gene Leahy Mall", fun and relaxing atmosphere. Beautiful and peaceful lake. Best part are the giant slides!
FilmStreams
1340 Mike Fahey Street Omaha, NE 68102
402.933.0259 // www.filmstreams.org
Film Streams is a nonprofit arts organization dedicated to enhancing the cultural environment of Omaha, Nebraska and the surrounding region through the presentation and discussion of film. Grab a coffe and warm chocolate chip cookie next foor at Blue Line Coffee shop.
TD Ameritrade Park
1200 Mike Fahey Street Omaha, NE 68102
402.546.1800 // www.tdameritradeparkomaha.com/
Home to the Creighton Bluejays and College World Series. Build only a few years ago and one of the Hogan's favorite places to go.
Lauritzen Gardens
6005 Underwood Ave Omaha, NE 68132
402.444.5920 // www.memorialparkomaha.com
Huge park with monuments honoring men and women of the armed forces who were killed or missing during service in WWII, Korea and Vietnam. A park favorite is the All-American Rose Socity Garden.