On this page is listed the sights and tourist attractions of Omaha.
Museums in Omaha
Although Omaha is a small city, it has a expansive museum scene. Joslyn Art Museum has works by El Greco, Degas, Monet and Renoir and an extensive ancient Greek pottery display. The Joslyn also has works by the famed Dale Chihuly. Other art galleries include the Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts, which is three separate galleries in a warehouse-style studio. In addition to the latter, many other art galleries can be found throughout the Old Market. The Strategic Air & Space Museum is a large, indoor museum with warplanes from America's past and and often has traveling exhibits relating to aerospace and technology on display. For the younger ones, there is always the Omaha Children's Museum, which has an art center, science center, and a mock grocery store. The Durham Western Heritage Museum is a renovated art deco-style train station and is believed to be the best example of art deco in the country with exhibits such as the Byron Reed Coin and Document Collection, The Trans-Mississippi Exposition Gallery, restored train cars, a teepee, an earth lodge, and more. The Union Pacific Museum details the beginnings of the Union Pacific Railroad and the role it played in westward expansion and has artifacts dating back to the 1860s.
Landmarks in Omaha
Omaha has many unique landmarks. The Malcom X Birthsite is located in North Omaha. His home no longer exists, but a marker stands on his former address. The Joslyn Castle, as it is known, is the Scottish-Baronial style home of two of Omaha's most respected citizens and boasts four stories and 35 rooms. Tours are available to the public. The Mormon Trail Center has various monuments, including part of the route the Mormons took. The site known as the Winter Quarters marks the pioneers' winter camp of 1846, and 359 Mormons are buried in a nearby cemetery. Few realize that President Ford was born in Omaha, and the Gerald R. Ford Birthsite and Gardens are proof. His house was destroyed twice by fire, and the gardens stand where his house was.
Parks in Omaha
Many parks and recreational areas are scattered throughout Omaha. The Gene Leahy Mall is nestled in downtown Omaha and features walking paths through grassy knolls, slides, a sandy playground, and a horseshoe pit. Not far from there is the Heartland of America Park, which runs along the riverfront and has two fountains. The Heartland of America fountain shoots water 300 feet into the air and has a colorful nighttime show. There also boat rides for a quarter per person. Memorial Park, located in the Dundee-Happy Hollow area, contains a playground, a baseball field, paths, trails, and plenty of open space. The park is unique because of its floral displays and historical monuments. Adjacent to Memorial Park is Elmwood Park, which has an 18-hole golf course, two baseball fields, a swimming pool, and many other things. The Lauritzen Gardens, (also known as the Omaha Botanical Gardens) have an admission fee, but it's worth the visit. The site features the Robert H. Storz Family Rose Garden, an arboretum and an herb garden with plans for a Japanese garden.
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