| this simple budget hotel is adjacent to interstate 80, a 6-minute drive from downtown omaha, an 8-minute drive from omaha's henry doorly zoo and aquarium, and a 10-minute drive from lauritzen gardens. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. amenities include a complimentary continental breakfast served in a casual dining area and free large-vehicle parking. there's free wifi in every room and kids 17 and under stay free with an adult. all rooms include en suite bathrooms and flat-screen tvs with premium cable or satellite channels, plus coffeemakers
Eppley Airfield 19 min
Union Pacific Railroad Museum (17 min)
History museum on the Union Pacific Railroad with unique, interactive exhibits & a souvenir shop. 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. (15 min)
Open to pedestrians & cyclists, this modern bridge crosses the Missouri River & connects 2 states. Omaha Children's Museum (10 min)
Playful exhibits & activities encouraging youth to learn about the world through imagination. Hot Shops Art Center (12 min)
Art museum and art Lake Manawa (17 min)
Large oxbow lake with hiking trails, popular for swimming, boating & fishing for bass & catfish. Joslyn Castle (11 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. Fun-Plex Waterpark & Rides (6 min)
Family-friendly destination featuring a roller coaster, water rides, mini-golf, an arcade & more. Lied Jungle (10 min)
Zoo, rainforest, reptiles, and bats The Durham Museum (12 min)
Art deco train station from 1931 featuring displays on Omaha history as well as traveling exhibits. Fontenelle Forest (13 min)
Natural area's hub with a museum, raptor rehabilitation, kids’ classes & indoor playground. Joslyn Art Museum (11 min)
Galleries, theater & cafe housed in a 1931 art deco building & modern addition by Norman Foster. Saint Cecilia Cathedral (12 min) Heartland of America Park (13 min)
Urban oasis highlighting a man-made lake with boat rides, plus fountains with an evening light show. | 
