business facilities include a business center and 39,000 sq ft of meeting space. connected to chi health center via an enclosed walkway, this modern hotel off interstate 480, is also 3 miles' drive to eppley airfield. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. all rooms offer classic decor and custom-designed beds, plus flat-screen tvs and wifi (fee). there's an informal restaurant serving classic american dishes, a coffee shop, and a spa with a fitness center, pool and whirlpool tub. there's also a free airport and local shuttle. suites add separate living areas. executive rooms provide access to the executive lounge's free breakfast and evening appetizers Eppley Airfield 8 min
Tom Hanafan River's Edge Park (8 min) Public park with a naturalistic wetland & forest as well as sports facilities & a playground. Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium (8 min) Dome containing species habitats such as the world's largest indoor rainforest & desert ecosystem. Joslyn Castle (5 min) Scottish-inspired castle & gardens dating to 1903, with guided tours offered several times a month. The Durham Museum (16 min) Art deco train station from 1931 featuring displays on Omaha history as well as traveling exhibits. Omaha Children's Museum (5 min) Playful exhibits & activities encouraging youth to learn about the world through imagination. Lauritzen Gardens/Kenefick Park (9 min) 100-acre botanical gardens offering exhibits that change with the seasons, plus a cafe & gift shop. Union Pacific Railroad Museum (12 min) History museum on the Union Pacific Railroad with unique, interactive exhibits & a souvenir shop. Fun-Plex Waterpark & Rides (12 min) Family-friendly destination featuring a roller coaster, water rides, mini-golf, an arcade & more. Joslyn Art Museum (5 min) Galleries, theater & cafe housed in a 1931 art deco building & modern addition by Norman Foster. Gene Leahy Mall (12 min) A 10-acre park for strolling, with paths, gardens, a playground, lagoon, waterfall & amphitheater. Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge. (4 min) Open to pedestrians & cyclists, this modern bridge crosses the Missouri River & connects 2 states. Hot Shops Art Center (9 min) Art museum and art Lake Manawa (13 min) Large oxbow lake with hiking trails, popular for swimming, boating & fishing for bass & catfish. Fontenelle Forest (12 min) Natural area's hub with a museum, raptor rehabilitation, kids’ classes & indoor playground. Heartland of America Park (13 min) Urban oasis highlighting a man-made lake with boat rides, plus fountains with an evening light show. |