Omaha Nebraska Travel Information
Hometown of Borsheim, second largest jeweler in America, Omaha is a
gem of a town that sparkles with fun and excitement. Dining out
is a blend of foods from numerous ethnic cultures. Shopping is
blessed with variety and a cosmopolitan flare that likens the retail
scene to that of larger, more metropolitan areas. This town is a
multi-faceted cultural arena offering numerous opportunities for
nightlife, arts and entertainment. A bounty of attractions and
museums await. And accommodations are plentiful with something for
every budget. Parks and recreational activities are many here.
Indoor ice skating is available at several facilities including Benson
Park Ice Arena, Motto McLean Ice Arena at Hitchcock Park, and Moylan
Ice Plex. Skateboarders and inline skaters will find their pleasure
at Roberts Skate Park. Omaha boasts 18 pools (12 traditional, 6
leisure) and 4 water playgrounds. Two are indoor facilities, open
year-round. A plethora of indoor and outdoor tennis courts keep
players swinging year-round. And with 9 municipal golf courses,
there’s no room for boredom. With 80 paved trails connecting
shops, schools, and homes, walking becomes not only a pleasure, but a
serious means of transportation. The Keystone Trail/Bellevue Loop
Trail is currently the longest path of the series. Other paths are
still being constructed. When completed, the Back-to-the-River Trail
will run for 11 miles along the Missouri River with views of the
waterway. Camping is also available at numerous parks. And
facilities for fishing, biking, boating and horseback riding are easy
to find. There’s no shortage of spectator sports, either. The
23,145-seat Rosenblatt Stadium is home to the annual NCAA College
World Series as well as to the Omaha Royals Pro Baseball team. When
the Ak-Sar-Ben Knights (Omaha’s professional hockey team) hits the
ice, crowds pour into the Omaha Civic Auditorium to watch the puck
fly. Other types of spectator sports include: horse and car
racing, football, and rodeos. Omaha, one of the largest cities
in Nebraska with a population of 409,416, is located on the
east-central border of The Cornhusker State.
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