Go nose to nose with sharks at the walk through Aquarium. Stroll through the Zoo's jungle or the world's largest tropical rain forest. Admission is charged. Visit the Henry Doorly Zoo online for more information.

Escape to the wild - drive your own car or ride the tram through four miles of scenic prairies and wetlands with native North American animals. Admission charges. Visit the Henry Doorly Zoo online for more information.

The Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge over the Missouri River has been named one of the world's most beautiful pedestrian bridges. This span that links Council Bluffs and Omaha is one of 14 bridges worldwide to earn the designation in the May edition of Travel and Leisure Magazine.

This attractions is a national historic landmark (Father Flanagan's Boys Home). Visit the hall of history, Visitors Center and the Father Flanagan's House to get the firsthand look at the world famous boy's home. Admission is free. For more information, see the Boy's Town online.

Visit Union Station, explore history with 50,000 square feet of exhibitions show casing train cars, a tepee and earth lodge, early city homes, a covered wagon and much more. Be sure to stop by the authentic soda fountain for a treat. Admission is charged.