The largest city in the state of Nebraska, United States, is Omaha, located on the Missouri river. Omaha is also the county seat of Douglas County. In the 1800, Omaha, because of its central location as a transportation hub, received its nickname “Gateway to the West”. Today, Omaha is regarded as one of the top livable cities in the United States. Omaha is the home to five Fortune 500 companies and is regarded as a hi-tech haven too.
If you are planning to visit Omaha, or even if you have been to Omaha earlier, here is some information about the places worth visit in this city, which is highly applauded for its tourism facilities.
Omahans are knows for their effort at preserving historical landmarks for the last fifty years. More than 90 buildings and structures are regarded as historic landmarks. Nothing could be more than a blessing for a visitor interested in history and social sciences. These include the Ackerhurst Dairy Barn, the Burlington Station, the General Crook House, the Cecelia Cathedral are some of them, to name a few.
Apart from these, the other main attractions of Omaha are the Henry Doorly Zoo, the College World Series and the Joslyn Art Museum.
The Henry Doorly Zoo is known for its mission in animal conservation and research. The zoo has more than 17,000 animals and a large number of permanent exhibits. It has the world’s largest nocturnal exhibit, largest indoor swamp, rainforest and desert, a butterfly and insect pavilion and an aviary. It also has the biggest cat complex in North America. If you are visiting Omaha, this zoo should surely be in your must-visit list.
The Joslyn Castle is one of the historic landmarks of Omaha. It was the home of George and Sarah Joslyn, who owned the Western Newspaper Union. The building, built in Scottish Baronial style in 1903, is a feast for the discerning eye.
A visit to Fort Omaha, General Crook House, Boys Town, Florence Hill and Rose Theater would take you back to history, in the days of Indian war era and more. At the Freedom Park, you can catch up with the World War II era vessels, USS Hazard and USS Merlin.
If you are a sports enthusiast, you can plan visiting Omaha in June, when the College World Series Baseball Tournament takes place. This tournament determines the NCAA Division 1 College Baseball Champion.
A number of public parks dot the Omaha landscape, many of them designed for tourists, including the Heartland of America Park and the Lauritzen Gardens. There is also an ample amount of designated open space for biking, running, strolling and hiking.
A visit to Omaha would not be completed without a trip to Downtown Omaha. More than 30 buildings listed in the National Register of Historic Places, along with two historic districts are located in Downtown Omaha. The main tourist attraction here is the Old Market. Other attractions include the Orpheum Theater, the Rose Blumkin Performing arts Center and the Magic Theater. Other important places of interest in Downtown Omaha are the Omaha Children’s Museum, The Qwest Center and the Holland Performing Arts Center.
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