off i-80/i-29, this casual all-suite hotel is a 5-minute walk from the mid-america center and 5 miles from omaha's henry doorly zoo and aquarium. upgraded suites add whirlpool tubs. all feature coffeemakers, minifridges and microwaves. a breakfast buffet, an area shuttle and parking are complimentary. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. straightforward suites offer free wi-fi, flat-screens and iphone docks, plus desks and living areas with sofabeds. other amenities include a lobby bar, a heated indoor pool and a hot tub, as well as an exercise room, a business center and meeting space Eppley Airfield 14 min
Lake Manawa State Park (15 min) Hiking/biking trails & a lake for swimming, boating & fishing, plus modern campgrounds. Fontenelle Forest (15 min) Natural area's hub with a museum, raptor rehabilitation, kids’ classes & indoor playground. Lauritzen Gardens/Kenefick Park (10 min) 100-acre botanical gardens offering exhibits that change with the seasons, plus a cafe & gift shop. The Durham Museum (8 min) Art deco train station from 1931 featuring displays on Omaha history as well as traveling exhibits. Joslyn Art Museum (10 min) Galleries, theater & cafe housed in a 1931 art deco building & modern addition by Norman Foster. Lake Manawa (10 min) Large oxbow lake with hiking trails, popular for swimming, boating & fishing for bass & catfish. Omaha Children's Museum (10 min) Playful exhibits & activities encouraging youth to learn about the world through imagination. Fun-Plex Waterpark & Rides (15 min) Family-friendly destination featuring a roller coaster, water rides, mini-golf, an arcade & more. Dodge House-Historic General (9 min) This Victorian mansion & onetime residence of a local railroad tycoon offers a peek into the past. Lied Jungle (10 min) Zoo, rainforest, reptiles, and bats Lake Manawa City Park (11 min) Lakefront park providing a boat ramp, hiking trails & fishing, swimming & picnic spots. Union Pacific Railroad Museum (9 min) History museum on the Union Pacific Railroad with unique, interactive exhibits & a souvenir shop. Heartland of America Park (8 min) Urban oasis highlighting a man-made lake with boat rides, plus fountains with an evening light show. Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium (9 min) Dome containing species habitats such as the world's largest indoor rainforest & desert ecosystem. Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge. (11 min) Open to pedestrians & cyclists, this modern bridge crosses the Missouri River & connects 2 states. |