Local Area Attractions Near West Omaha / NE Lincoln KOA Holiday

While you're staying at West Omaha KOA, you may want to check out these popular attractions.  All are within easy driving distance from our KOA and are definitely worth a visit!  You'll see why eastern Nebraska is the place for history, culture, and fun places that will keep you entertained for your entire vacation.

Kenefick Park

Kenefick Park

Kenefick Park in Omaha is the original gateway to the west! You will learn about the Railways that use to run through the Omaha Central Area! Come and learn, take pictures and observe the fantastic views! 

100 Bancroft St

Omaha, NE 68108

402-346-4002

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First National 's Spirit of Nebraska's Wilderness and Pioneer Courage Park

First National 's Spirit of Nebraska's Wilderness and Pioneer Courage Park

Pioneer Courage is a homage to the bravery, courage, and entrepreneurial spirit that defined the generation and left an indelible impact on the American character. Visitors are meant to interact with this sculpture. The audience is encouraged to walk along with the larger-than-life pioneers and to envision what it must have been like to set off on a journey unlike any other. This sculpture park is the largest installation of bronze and stainless steel work of art in the United States and one of the two or three largest in the world.

1450 Capitol Ave

Omaha, NE 68179

402-602-3930

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Lauritzen Gardens

Lauritzen Gardens

Lauritzen Gardens is a 100 acre public garden located in the heart of downtown Omaha, Nebraska. As a tranquil oasis for personal escape or a destination to learn about the wonders of the natural world, Lauritzen Gardens is a place of joy, beauty, inspiration, education, and reflection in our community. The garden cultivates a diverse living plant collection, offers creative nature-based educational programs, and executes significant work to conserve endangered plants of the Great Plains. By visiting, joining, or donating time and resources, you help your public garden grow and fulfill its mission! Accessible. Please note that the Marjorie K. Daugherty Conservatory and woodland trail are open from noon to 5 pm.

100 Bancroft St

Omaha, NE 68108

402-346-4002

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Durham Museum

Durham Museum

The Durham Museum offers unique, hands-on learning for people of all ages. Enjoy an extraordinary array of permanent exhibits, including restored train cars, 1940's storefronts, HO Model trains, numerous artifacts showing the history of the region and the Byron Reed collection, which includes some of the world's rarest coins and documents. During your stay, be sure to stop by the authentic soda fountain and enjoy a phosphate or malt.

801 S 10th St

Omaha, NE 68108

402-444-5071

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Gene Leahy Park/ Mall

Gene Leahy Park/ Mall

The Gene Leahy Mall is Omaha's iconic downtown park featuring a performance pavilion, a state-of-the-art playground, interactive water features, a sculpture garden, and a sizeable dog park.

1302 Farnam on the Mall

Omaha, NE 68102

402-444-5955

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Joslyn Castle & Gardens

Joslyn Castle & Gardens

This Scottish baronial four-story, 35-room mansion was built in 1903 as the private home of George and Sarah Joslyn. It was designed by prominent architect John McDonald and also features a conservatory designed by Jens Jensen. The Castle is situated on 5.5 acres of park-like grounds. It is on the National Register of Historic Places and is the first historic landmark site of the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum.

3902 Davenport St

Omaha, NE 68131

402-595-2199

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Passageway Gallery Omaha

Passageway Gallery Omaha

This is a VERY unique experience that is Special to The Old Market in Omaha. This is a Co-op Gallery that offers original art in different media by local artists. At the Passageway Gallery you will find original works in: Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Photography, Pottery, Glass, Jewelry and more. Take a stroll, eat some delicious food, photo-ops at every look or even just sit in awe over the beautiful architect that surrounds you. This won't disappoint!

1020-1098, Howard St

Omaha, NE 68102

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Arbor Day Farm

Arbor Day Farm

Tractor-drawn tours of orchards & vineyards, plus wine tastings, a treetop village & a BBQ eatery.

2611 Arbor Ave

Nebraska City, NE 68410

402-873-8717

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SAC Museum

SAC Museum

Institution offering air & spacecraft exhibits, plus rides, a planetarium & kid-friendly activities.

28210 W Park Hwy

Ashland, NE 68003

402-944-3100

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Fontenelle Forest

Fontenelle Forest

Fontenelle Forest is a 1,500-acre forest, located in Bellevue, Nebraska. Its visitor features include hiking trails, a nature center, children's camps, a gift shop, and picnic facilities. The forest is listed as a National Natural Landmark and a National Historic District.

1111 Bellevue Blvd N, Bellevue, NE 68005

Bellevue, NE 68005

402-731-3140

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TreeRush Adventures

TreeRush Adventures

Climb, zip and swing through a canopy of old-growth trees at TreeRush Adventures in Metro Omaha's Fontenelle Forest. Explore zip lines, suspended bridges, rope ladders and a variety of exciting aerial challenges. Guests ages 4 to adult set their own pace while navigating easy to expert treetop trails. Feel the rush of excitement, empowerment, amazement and fulfillment at TreeRush Adventures.

1111 Bellevue Blvd N ste a

Bellevue, NE 68005

402-316-7038

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Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium

Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium

Outside of a world-renowned conservation program, Omaha's Zoo offers a variety of travel-worthy experiences. Walk through the world's largest indoor desert and the largest indoor rainforest in North America. Explore exotic locations and underground caves to see thousands of animals from across the globe in their natural habitat. With more than 7 acres of indoor exhibits, Omaha's Zoo is a year-round must-do.

3701 S 10th St

Omaha, NE 68107

402-733-8400

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Lee G Simmons Conservation Park & Wildlife Safari

Lee G Simmons Conservation Park & Wildlife Safari

Embark on your next outdoor adventure at Wildlife Safari Park, a four mile, drive-through North American wildlife experience in Ashland, Nebraska.

16406 292nd St

Ashland, NE 68003

402-944-9453

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Bob Kerry Pedestrian Bridge

Bob Kerry Pedestrian Bridge

The bridge is the first ever pedestrian bridge to connect two states, with plaques highlighting the point over the Missouri River where the state lines meet. This allows those walking the bridge to literally have one foot in Nebraska and one foot in Iowa! This bridge offers great views of the Omaha skyline, overlooking the Qwest Center, Gallup University, and nearby to Lewis & Clark Landing.

705 Riverfront Dr, Omaha, NE 68102

Omaha, NE 68102

402-444-5900

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Kiewit Luminarium

Kiewit Luminarium

The Kiewit Luminarium combines rural and urban vernaculars to craft a place for a hands-on STEM learning environment on Omaha's riverfront.

345 Riverfront Dr

Omaha, NE 68102

402-502-3366

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Boys Town

Boys Town

Boys Town is a village in Douglas County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 410 at the 2020 census. Boys Town is an enclave and a suburb of Omaha

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Top Golf

Top Golf

Welcome to Topgolf Omaha, the premier entertainment destination in Omaha, NE. Enjoy our climate-controlled hitting bays for year-round comfort with HDTVs in every bay and throughout our sports bar and restaurant. Using our complimentary clubs or your own, take aim at the giant outfield targets and our high-tech balls will score themselves

908 N 102nd St

Omaha, NE 68114

531-867-6165

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Old Market Downtown Omaha

Old Market Downtown Omaha

The Old Market is a neighborhood located in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, United States, and is bordered by South 10th Street to the east, 13th Street to the west, Farnam Street to the north and Jackson Street to the South. The neighborhood has many restaurants, art galleries and upscale shopping

Vala's Pumpkin Patch

Vala's Pumpkin Patch

Apple picking, pig races & kiddie train rides on a family-run pumpkin farm with casual dining

12102 S 180th St, Gretna, NE 68028

Gretna, NE 68028

402-332-4200

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Bellevue Berry Ranch

Bellevue Berry Ranch

Our family is deeply committed to family farming, the preservation of farmland, and the values of rural America. A visit to our ranch, while close to the Greater Omaha area, is like revisiting the past when farming was the mainstay of the U.S. Economy. We are not just a pick-your-own farm - we are a country experience where guests will see a variety of farm antiques, livestock, and crops, as well as unique play areas patterned after what life was like for kids 40 to 100 years ago. We offer hayrides through 20 acres of woods along the old Papio Creek bed. Unique tree houses can be visited along with our version of a small western frontier town and kids' fun playgrounds, including a 3-story 120-foot long pirate ship.

11001 S 48th St, Papillion, NE 68133

Papillion, NE 68133

402-331-5500

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The Mormon Trail Center

The Mormon Trail Center

The Mormon Trail Center at Winter Quarters, located in Omaha, Nebraska, is a visitors' center with exhibits about the westward migration of Latter-day Saints. It is situated on the historic location of Winter Quarters, a temporary Latter-day Saint settlement on the Mormon Trail.

3215 State St

Omaha, NE 68112

402-453-9372

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Freedom Park Navy Museum

Freedom Park Navy Museum

Freedom Park is an outdoor park and museum at the Greater Omaha Marina on the bank of the Missouri River at 2497 Freedom Park Road in the East Omaha section of Omaha, Nebraska.

2497 Freedom Park Rd, Omaha, NE 68110

Omaha, NE 68110

402-444-5955

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Omaha's Children's Museum

Omaha's Children's Museum

The Omaha Children's Museum is a nonprofit learning and exploration space for young people located at 500 South 20th Street in downtown Omaha, Nebraska. The museum has received a national award from the Association of Science and Technology Museums.The exhibits at Omaha Children's Museum provide a wealth of opportunities for learning through play. All of the museum's exhibits are designed to inspire, educate, and delight.

500 S 20th St, Omaha, NE 68102

Omaha, NE 68102

402-342-6164

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Baker's Candies

Baker's Candies

Baker's Candies' signature meltaways, decadent fudge, and gourmet confections are available directly from the factory online and here in Nebraska's largest-ever candy factory outlet store in Greenwood, Nebraska. Help us to share one of Nebraska's great traditions with the world!

831 S Baker St

Greenwood, NE 68366

402-789-2700

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Union Pacific Railroad Museum

Union Pacific Railroad Museum

Located in historic downtown Council Bluffs, Iowa, on the Missouri River, we're a great place for friends and family to come and learn about the Union Pacific Railroad.

200 Pearl St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

Council Bluffs, IA 51503

712-329-8307

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Holy Family Shrine

Holy Family Shrine

The Holy Family Shrine is a Roman Catholic shrine located along Interstate 80 outside of Omaha, Nebraska, near the town of Gretna. The Holy Family Shrine is a retreat, a faith-filled experience, and a peaceful setting designed to help visitors strengthen their faith through prayer and reflection.

23132 Pflug Rd

Gretna, NE 68028

402-332-4565

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Florence Mill

Florence Mill

Florence Mill, also known as the Weber Mill, is a historic mill located at 9102 North 30th Street near the 30th Street exit on I-680 in the Florence community in North Omaha, Nebraska. It was built in 1846 and operated into the 1960s. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as Weber Mill in 1998. A unique attraction connecting agriculture, history and art. The mill is currently listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has been designated as a Nebraska State Historic Site and a Save America's Treasures Project.

9102 N 30th St

Omaha, NE 68112

402-551-1233

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Lincoln Children's Museum

Lincoln Children's Museum

Hands-on, 3-level learning museum offering interactive exhibits, educational activities & day camps.

1420 P St, Lincoln, NE 68508

Lincoln, NE 68508

402-477-4000

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Sunken Gardens

Sunken Gardens

The Sunken Gardens was constructed during the winter of 1930-31 in Lincoln, Nebraska. It is the only garden in Nebraska listed in the National Geographic Guide to Public Gardens 300 Best Gardens to Visit in the United States and Canada. The only Nebraska garden to be listed in the “300 Best Gardens to Visit in the United States and Canada” by National Geographic's "Guide to Public Gardens", this enchanting place is important to many. Formerly a neighborhood dumpsite, this 1.5 acres was first developed in 1930, and was transformed into an iconic feature of Lincoln. The Sunken Gardens have been the backdrop to decades of memorable occasions.

2600 D St, Lincoln, NE 68502

Lincoln, NE 68502

402-441-8258

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Nebraska State Capitol

Nebraska State Capitol

The Nebraska State Capitol is the seat of government for the U.S. state of Nebraska and is located in downtown Lincoln. Designed by New York architect Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue in 1920, it was constructed of Indiana limestone from 1922 to 1932.

1445 K St, Lincoln, NE 68508

Lincoln, NE 68508

402-471-0448

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Lester F Larsen Tractor Test and Power Museum

Lester F Larsen Tractor Test and Power Museum

The Lester F. Larsen Tractor Test and Power Museum is a museum dedicated to preserving and documenting the history of Nebraska's tractor test law, operated by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States.

N 35th St & Fair St, Lincoln, NE 68583

Lincoln, NE 68583

402-472-8389

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International Quilt Museum

International Quilt Museum

The International Quilt Museum at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in Lincoln, Nebraska is the home of the largest known public collection of quilts in the world. Also known as Quilt House, the current facility opened in 2008.

1523 N 33rd St, Holdrege St, Lincoln, NE 68503

Lincoln, NE 68503

402-472-6549

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Husker Sports

Husker Sports

Hawks Field at Haymarket Park is a baseball stadium in the Haymarket District of Lincoln, Nebraska. It is less than a mile west of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and is the home venue of the school's baseball team and the Lincoln Saltdogs of the American Association of Professional Baseball.

403 Line Dr Cir, Lincoln, NE 68508

Lincoln, NE 68508

402-474-2255

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University of Nebraska State Museum of Natural History

University of Nebraska State Museum of Natural History

The University of Nebraska State Museum, also known as Morrill Hall, founded in 1871, is a natural history museumfeaturing Nebraska biodiversity, paleontology, and cultural diversity, located on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln City Campus near the corner of 14th and Vine Streets in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. The museum houses Mueller Planetarium, a hands-on science discovery center, and the Elephant Hall, where visitors can see the world's largest articulated fossil mammoth among the collection of fossil elephants. Also featured are interactive paleontology exhibits, a dinosaur gallery, ancient life and evolution exhibits, wildlife dioramas, gems and minerals, American Indian and African exhibits, and a temporary exhibit gallery featuring rotating displays on diverse topics including photography, quilts and fine arts.

Morrill Hall, 645 N 14th St, Lincoln, NE 68588

Lincoln, NE 68588

402-472-2637

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