set in a streamlined modern building off i-80, this polished hotel is 3 km from the fun-plex amusement park and 9 km from the henry doorly zoo and aquarium. additional amenities include an indoor pool with a hot tub, as well as a poolside bar and fire pits. subdued, simply furnished rooms come with free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and coffeemakers; upgraded rooms offer minifridges. suites add microwaves, wet bars, and separate living rooms with pull-out sofas. there's also a fitness room and a 24/7 business center. a stylish restaurant/lounge offers tex-mex fare. there's room service. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am Eppley Airfield 19 min
Lauritzen Gardens/Kenefick Park (12 min) 100-acre botanical gardens offering exhibits that change with the seasons, plus a cafe & gift shop. Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge. (16 min) Open to pedestrians & cyclists, this modern bridge crosses the Missouri River & connects 2 states. Saint Cecilia Cathedral (13 min) Hot Shops Art Center (12 min) Art museum and art The Durham Museum (13 min) Art deco train station from 1931 featuring displays on Omaha history as well as traveling exhibits. Omaha Children's Museum (11 min) Playful exhibits & activities encouraging youth to learn about the world through imagination. Lake Manawa (17 min) Large oxbow lake with hiking trails, popular for swimming, boating & fishing for bass & catfish. Fontenelle Forest (14 min) Natural area's hub with a museum, raptor rehabilitation, kids’ classes & indoor playground. Joslyn Castle (13 min) Scottish-inspired castle & gardens dating to 1903, with guided tours offered several times a month. Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium (10 min) Dome containing species habitats such as the world's largest indoor rainforest & desert ecosystem. Lied Jungle (11 min) Zoo, rainforest, reptiles, and bats Joslyn Art Museum (11 min) Galleries, theater & cafe housed in a 1931 art deco building & modern addition by Norman Foster. Fun-Plex Waterpark & Rides (7 min) Family-friendly destination featuring a roller coaster, water rides, mini-golf, an arcade & more. Heartland of America Park (14 min) Urban oasis highlighting a man-made lake with boat rides, plus fountains with an evening light show. Union Pacific Railroad Museum (18 min) History museum on the Union Pacific Railroad with unique, interactive exhibits & a souvenir shop. |