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Heartland of America Park, Omaha
Asten Rathbun
Omaha is the corporate headquarters and main residential campus of Boys Town. Boys Town, located in the western portion of Omaha, continues to provide care to hundreds of children and is open to the public. The Henry Doorly Zoo has won numerous awards and is one of the region's most popular attractions. This world-class zoo sits on 130 acres and is home to over 600 species and more than 18,600 specimens. Among the numerous exhibits are the world's largest indoor rainforest, an aquarium complex that includes a walk-through tunnel, the second largest free-flight aviary, a collection of rare white tigers, and the world's largest captive herds of gaur and Nile Lechwe. Scattered across the metro area are attractions with historical significance - the Mormon Winter Quarters, Malcolm X's birthsite, former President Ford's birthsite, and a variety of sites which celebrate our Western heritage.
The Omaha metropolitan area is also an active and diverse arts and entertainment base for the region. The city is home to the Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts, America's only major international urban artist colony. The Center regularly attracts artists from around the world. There is a professional symphony and opera company, as well as dozens of theaters and performing arts venues. The arts community welcomes everyone to participate in cultural activities. Also, The Omaha Community Playhouse is one of the most respected amateur theaters in the world.
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Henry Doorly Zoo
Edit ThisThe Henry Doorly Zoo is one of the state's most popular tourist attractions, with attendance reaching 1.6 million annually. Henry Doorly Zoo has the second largest family membership in the United States. This world-class zoo sits on 130 acres and is home to over 600 species and more than 18,600 specimens. Among the numerous exhibits are the world's second largest free-flight aviary, a collection of rare white tigers, and the world's largest captive herds of gaur and Nile Lechwe.
The zoo has an 1.5 acre indoor tropical rainforest, the Lied Jungle. The world's largest indoor more..
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| address: | 3701 South 10th St., Omaha, NE |
| tel: | (402) 733-8400 |
| zipcode: | 68107 |
| url: | www.omahazoo.com |
Old Market
Edit ThisThe Old Market, a unique eating, shopping and entertainment area, is centered in Omaha's former fruit and vegetable warehouse and market district. One of Omaha's most popular tourist attractions, the Old Market is home to numerous specialty shops, cappuccino shops, a brewery, restaurants, taverns and galleries.
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| address: | Harney to Jackson Sts., 10th to 13th Sts., Omaha, NE |
| tel: | (402) 342-1506 |
| zipcode: | 68102 |
| openingHours: | varies |
| url: | www.OldMarket.com |
Ak-Sar-Ben Aquarium
Edit ThisThe Ak-Sar-Ben aquarium is home to more than 50 species of fish, reptiles and amphibians native to Nebraska. It is located just west of Omaha at the Schramm State Recreational Area.
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| address: | 21502 West Hwy. 31, Gretna, NE |
| tel: | (402) 332-3901 |
| zipcode: | 68028 |
Boys and Girls Town
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Boys & Girls Town
photo by: Don Spencer
The late Father Flanagan's world-famous "City of Little Men," is an incorporated village on a 1,300 acre site located in West Omaha. Boys and Girls Town provides a home and education for over 500 boys and girls annually. The Boys Town Hall of History chronicles the achievements and struggles of the organization. The Leon Myers Stamp Center houses an extensive collection of stamps, coins and currency. Among the other facilities open to the public are the Father Flanagan Historic House and Shrine, a Visitors' Center, Chambers Nativity Chapel and a gift shop.
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| address: | 137th and West Dodge Rd., Omaha, NE |
| tel: | (402) 498-1140 |
| zipcode: | 68010 |
| url: | www.girlsandboystown.org |
Heartland of America Park
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Heartland of America Park, Omaha
photo by: Asten Rathbun
The Heartland of America Park is a 30 acre park adjacent to the Missouri River and connected to the Eugene Leahy Mall. The park features a 15 acre lake, a $1.5 million fountain which shoots water 300 feet in the air, two smaller fountains, a waterfall, walking paths, a performance deck and seasonal boat rides.
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| address: | 8th and Douglas Sts., Omaha, NE |
| tel: | (402) 444-6362 |
| zipcode: | 68102 |
Mallory Kountze Planetarium
Edit ThisThe Mallory Kountze Planetarium is located on the University of Nebraska at Omaha campus, offers regular planetarium shows and when weather permits, a rooftop observatory.
(402) 554-3722 - Recording which lists show titles, times & prices
(402) 554-2219 - To schedule private showings
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| address: | 68th and Dodge Sts., Omaha, NE |
| zipcode: | 68182 |
Durham Western Heritage Museum
Edit ThisThe Museum is s real treat. You can spend a lot of time wondering through the permanent exhibits that include Nebraska and Midwestern history. My favorite parts were the Byron Reed coin collection and Union Station Gallery. There are also traveling and temporary exhibits that are equally as interesting. I would save an afternoon and go check out the Durham Western Heritage Museum , its sure to be fun for everyone
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| tel: | 402-444-5071 |
| openingHours: | Tue- 10-8, Wed-Sat 10-5, Sun 1-5 |
| url: | www.dwhm.org |
| address: | 801 S. 10th St. Omaha, NE 68108 |
| email: | infor@dwhm.org |
