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Things to see in Omaha, Nebraska (United States): 31 places and when to go
Omaha, Nebraska is a city in United States with around 877,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 31 places in and around it, mainly Wildlife (10), Nature (8), With kids (7). The best known are Joslyn Art Museum, Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium and USS Hazard. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 02. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 41.24, -96.01
- Population
- About 877,000
- Places
- 31 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Wildlife (10) · Nature (8) · With kids (7) · History (7) · Temples (5) · Museums and art (3)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- ORD Chicago, 680 km as the crow flies
What to see in Omaha, Nebraska
The places in and around Omaha, Nebraska, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Joslyn Art MuseumArt museum in Omaha, Nebraska5.8 km
- Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and AquariumZoo in the United States7.2 km
- USS Hazard1944 Admirable-class minesweeper9.9 km
- USS Marlin1953 T-1-class submarine10.0 km
- Behlen ObservatoryObservatory37 km
- Fort AtkinsonFort in Nebraska24 km
- St. Cecilia CathedralRoman Catholic cathedral in Omaha, Nebraska4.3 km
- Strategic Air Command & Aerospace MuseumAviation museum36 km
- Fun-PlexAmusement park located in Omaha, Nebraska, United States4.1 km
- Immaculate Conception Church and SchoolCatholic church in Omaha, Nebraska, United States5.3 km
- Lauritzen GardensBotanical garden in Omaha, Nebraska7.6 km
- Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari ParkWildlife park in Nebraska35 km
- Winter Quarters Nebraska TempleLDS Church temple operating since 2001 at the encampment site11 km
- Eugene T. Mahoney State ParkPark in Nebraska, USA35 km
- Hindu Temple of OmahaHindu temple in Nebraska, United States8.9 km
- Holy Family ShrineCatholic shrine outside Omaha, Nebraska29 km
- Platte River State ParkState park in Nebraska, United States32 km
- Zorinsky Lake ParkPark in West Omaha, Nebraska14 km
- Nishnabotna River BridgeRoad bridge and truss bridge in Mills Count, Iowa47 km
- Israel Beetison HouseHouse in Ashland Township, Nebraska37 km
- Joslyn CastleHistoric house in Nebraska, United States4.0 km
- Walker Gilmore sitePlace in Nebraska listed on National Register of Historic Places41 km
- ADT - Iowa - K - Seg 6Hiking46 km
- ADT - Nebraska - M - Seg 1Hiking34 km
And the other 7, by what you come to do:
When to go to Omaha, Nebraska
The best time to visit Omaha, Nebraska is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:20
- FebPossible10:24
- MarBest time11:40
- AprBest time13:07
- MayBest time14:19
- JunBest time14:57
- JulBest time14:42
- AugBest time13:39
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:52
- NovPossible9:38
- DecPossible9:02
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 02. In April, 30 of the 31 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Omaha, Nebraska
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 680 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Lincoln, Nebraska15 places73 km
- Sioux City, Iowa8 places144 km
- St. Joseph, Missouri15 places191 km
- Polk City6 places200 km
- Des Moines, Iowa30 places203 km
- Ames, Iowa9 places219 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Omaha, Nebraska?
The best known: Joslyn Art Museum, Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, USS Hazard, USS Marlin, Behlen Observatory. In all, 31 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Omaha, Nebraska?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 02.
How do you get to Omaha, Nebraska?
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 680 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Omaha, Nebraska as the destination and these 31 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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