Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo is a leader in animal conservation and research. The Henry Doorly Zoo has evolved from the small Riverview Park zoo, established in 1894, into a world class tourist attraction and a leader in environmental education. Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo has four primary objectives: conservation, research, recreation, and education. In promoting these objectives on a local, regional, national, and global scale, the Zoo provides exciting recreational opportunities that simultaneously enhance our visitors' knowledge of the natural world. The Henry Doorly Zoo has many innovative facilities and exhibits to not only preserve a broad array of species, but also vividly present them to the public. These facilities are exemplary to zoos throughout the country and the globe.

University of Nebraska at Omaha is located in the heart of Nebraska's largest city. The University of Nebraska at Omaha, founded 1908 as the University of Omaha, is the Omaha, Nebraska, campus of the University of Nebraska system, and is the second-largest institution of higher education in Nebraska, located in the metropolitan area. UNO has a strong academic reputation, with many well-regarded programs. UNO is the home of the Peter Kiewit Institute a $70 million state-of-the art computer science facility and engineering facility, making it one of the premier computer science, management information systems(MIS) and bioinformatics programs in the region. PKI houses UNO's College of Information Science and Technology and UNL's College of Engineering and Technology.

Qwest Center Omaha is an arena and convention center facility in Omaha, Nebraska. It has an facility of 18,300-seat arena, a 194,000-ft exhibition hall and 62,000 ft of meeting space. The arena hosts various basketball games, hockey games and concerts, as well as the annual shareholder meeting for Berkshire Hathaway.

The Omaha Civic Auditorium is a multi-purpose convention center in Omaha, Nebraska. The Civic Auditorium arena currently seats up to 9,300 people for sporting events and up to 10,960 for concerts. From sporting events to concerts, car and boat shows, to dog shows and craft shows, the Omaha Civic Auditorium are a true original that offers something for everyone. Today, it is home to the Omaha Beef indoor football team and the Creighton women's basketball and volleyball teams. It is also used for trade shows, concerts, smaller conventions, and local graduations.

Offutt Air Force Base is home of the 55th Wing, the Fightin' Fifty-Fifth, and a variety of tenant units. Offutt’s diverse missions and global responsibilities put it on the cutting edge of the Air Force’s transformation. Each branch of the US military is represented among the approximately 12,000 military and federal employees assigned here. Offutt is a beautiful community situated near the Missouri River in the rolling hills of southeastern Nebraska.

Omaha Botanical Gardens (100 acres), officially known as Lauritzen Gardens, Omaha's Botanical Center, are botanical gardens and an arboretum located at 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, Nebraska. The gardens are open daily during business hours; an admission fee is charged. Lauritzen Gardens offers special tours year-round. Whether it is a Red Hat Society touring the holiday poinsettia show in December or a school group walking through the children's garden in May or a bank club from Wisconsin taking a tram tour in September, there is a tour perfect for your group's interests.

The Strategic Air and Space Museum is located near Ashland, Nebraska, along Interstate 80. The Museum is a 300,000 square foot building that features a glass atrium, two aircraft display hangars, a traveling exhibit area, a children's interactive gallery, a 200-seat theater, a Museum store, an aircraft restoration gallery, and a snack bar. The glass atrium is a breathtaking structure constructed of 525 glass panels that encase the awesome Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird. A unique feature of the Museum gives visitors the opportunity to watch the restoration of warplanes as technicians prepare them for display.

Located in Omaha, Fun-Plex is an combination amusement park and waterpark. There are 12 rides in the amusement park, including a junior roller coaster and several midway favorites like a Tilt-a-Whirl and Rock-o-Plane. The adjacent waterpark has a wave pool, lazy river, kiddie poll and a couple of waterslides. Admission to the waterpark and amusement park are separate, but Fun-Plex does offer a combo ticket that includes both.

Heartland Of America Park is located in downtown Omaha and features a fountain as well as gondola rides for interested parties, visitors will enjoy the breathtaking beauty of a lake and two fountains. The more modern, computerized Heartland of America fountain shoots water 300 feet into the air and features a colorful nighttime light show. A ride on the General Marion tour boat proves interesting, as well as fun. Live concerts add to the relaxed atmosphere on Friday nights in June, July and August. Admission is free.

The Mid-America Center is an arena and convention center in Council Bluffs, Iowa, across the Missouri River from Omaha, Nebraska. It is the home arena for the Omaha Lancers. The arena's maximum capacity is about 9,000 for concerts and 6,700 for ice hockey.The Mid-America Center is the centerpiece of the metro area's most exciting new destination. Elegant lodging, premium retail shops, casino gaming, a water park and a 16-screen cinema are planned to complete the development.

The spirit and programs of the Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts are based on the conviction that exceptional talent deserves to be supported. Three open, airy galleries dominate this warehouse-style art studio situated just south of the Old Market shopping and restaurant district. The building also serves as studio space and housing for artists chosen from applicants all over the world. The Bemis School of Art offers classes for budding artists of all ages. This gallery is also available for rent and is a great place to host a party or reception. Admission is free.

The Joslyn Art Museum is the principal fine arts museum in the state of Nebraska, United States of America. Located in Omaha, it is the only museum in the state with a comprehensive permanent collection. Although it includes works from antiquity to the present day, its greatest strengths are in nineteenth and twentieth century American and European art. It occupies a large and impressive Art Deco building designed by Alan McDonald, largely constructed of marble of many different kinds, close to downtown Omaha. There are many decorative panels on Native American themes. In addition to its permanent collections, the museum mounts regular special exhibitions. It also serves as an important regional educational and artistic resource, and its building includes an auditorium where regular concerts are held.

Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium is a baseball stadium in Omaha, Nebraska. It serves as the home of both the minor league Omaha Royals and the annual NCAA Division I College World Series. Since 1950, Omaha and Rosenblatt Stadium have become home to one of the unique championships in the US. Every year, over 250 baseball teams around the country begin the season with the dream of playing in "The Blatt". 64 teams reach the NCAA Tournament, and the final eight left standing get to pack their bags for 10 days in Omaha. Rosenblatt Stadium, along with the entire city of Omaha, has become somewhat of a Mecca for college baseball. Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium is one of the few stadiums that still uses live music instead of prerecorded music Lambert Bartak, an organist for the Royals, holds the distinction of being the only organist ever ejected during a game.

Omaha Children's Museum is a museum that not only appreciates a child's squeals and laughter, but also encourages them. The Toddler Farm gives children 4 and younger a place of their own, while imagination sets the tone in the creative arts and dress up areas. Young guests will realize the sky's the limit in the hands-on science gallery and television studio. Traveling exhibits make periodic stops. Admission: USD4 (2 and up), USD3 seniors. Omaha Children's Museum has been a special place where children can challenge themselves, discover how the world works and learn through play.

Beautiful architecture blends with memories of a time gone by at the historic Durham Western Heritage Museum. The Durham Western Heritage Museum, is dedicated to preserving and displaying the history of the United States' western region. The museum is housed in Omaha's Union Station. The Durham Western Heritage Museum offers unique, hands-on learning for people of all ages. Explore Omaha's history, discover something new in our temporary exhibits and remember the past through our special collections. Explore Omaha of years past as you learn through today's technology. Throughout the museum, you'll find exhibits that teach you about Omaha's neighborhoods, notable citizens and interesting historical sites.

The Orpheum Theater is a performing arts center located in downtown Omaha, Nebraska. The Orpheum hosts programs best served by a more theatrical setting, including the "Broadway In Omaha" series and Opera Omaha. The Orpheum stage hosted the likes of W.C. Fields, Bing Crosby, Bob Hope and Al Jolson. The architecture and design of this historic theater is absolutely breathtaking. Tours are available at no charge, just call to make an appointment.