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Omaha Description Omaha is the largest city in the state of Nebraska, a heartland state full of possibilities for vacation or establishing a home. Located on the western banks of the Missouri River and enjoying a full four seasons of weather, this friendly and diverse city has attractions for all interests and ages. A strong local nostalgic movement has led to a number of historic districts and buildings being designated Omaha Landmarks, or placed on the National Register of Historic Places. They include the Nash Block and Fort Omaha Historic District. Nicknamed the Gateway City to the West, Omaha boasts a wealth of museums, performance venues, hiking trails and parks, and a rich musical heritage. The historically significant jazz scenes in North Omaha and the distinct and influential Omaha Sound have influenced musicians throughout the United States. In short, Omaha is middle-America at its best, hospitable, laidback and unostentatious. Fast Facts Famous Leading man Marlon Brando was born in Omaha, Nebraska. Sneezing is illegal during a church service in Omaha. No 'God Bless You' allowed in church? This prosperous U.S. city has the highest number of millionaires per capita in the nation. Contact Us | Privacy Statement Copyrighted by Graphic Maps All rights reserved! All maps, graphics, photos, flags and original descriptions created by Graphic Maps, a d/b/a of the Woolwine-Moen Group, unless otherwise noted and/or directly linked to the source, and use of same for any application whatsoever (with the exception of outline maps) requires written permission. We make no copyright claim on any statistical data on this page, nor on any non-original graphics, and/or pictures not produced by us. Certain statistical data is gathered from the CIA World Factbook, as well as numerous public domain reference materials. Every effort is made to be as accurate as possible when disseminating information on any worldwide destination. We are not responsible for unintentional data entry errors or omissions. If you would like to submit an addition, change or correction, or suggest a new link, please forward it to our map department and we will give it our immediate attention.

Major Omaha Attractions Below we've gathered some of the best things to do in Omaha on your Nebraska Vacation. Henry Doorly Zoo Henry Doorly Zoo is home to Kingdoms of the Night, the world's largest nocturnal exhibit and indoor swamp; the Lied Jungle, the world's largest indoor rainforest; and the Desert Dome, the world's largest indoor desert. Covering over 130 acres and caring for more than 17,000 animals, the Omaha zoo displays amazing Scarlet Macaws, Blue Monkeys, King Penguins, and big cats life African Cheetahs and Asian Tigers. Recently unveiled, the new Scott Aquarium features aquatic exhibits from the polar regions to tropical coral reefs. Enjoy the 900,000 gallon shark tunnel, underwater penguin viewing, and exotics like Moray eels, the Nautilus, and leafy Sea Dragons that mimic their environment in uncanny fashion. Old Market The Old Market is a major historic district in Downtown Omaha, filled with top-notch boutiques, restaurants, nightlife and art galleries. Still retaining its past beauty, the district invites a relaxing stroll on its turn-of-the-century brick paved streets. Experience horse-drawn carriages alongside covered sidewalks and enjoy the many street performers, artists and unique vendors. Old Market is home to the city opera, orchestra, gallery walk, and a number of excellent theatres. Home to the Omaha Farmers Market in the summer, the bustling Old Market is a Nebraska classic with new experiences to unveil with every visit. Omaha Children's Museum The Omaha Children's Museum is a learning and exploration place for children of all ages, designed to engage imagination and create excitement through learning. With permanent exhibits including the Creative Arts Center, the Artist-in-Residence Studio, an inventor's workshop and the Science Showplace, the museums helps children learn through fun science presentations with lots of hands on. Before leaving this Nebraska children's museum, make sure to check out the kinetic tower and Sandy's Splish-Splash Garden. Visit these city pages for more great things to do in Nebraska: Lincoln here! additional U.S. States here Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming ***Washington D.C.

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