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1. Joslyn Art Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
© Joslyn Art Museum

2. Old Market ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Shopping & Stuff
© Old Market

3. Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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4. The Durham Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
© The Durham Museum

5. Lauritzen Gardens

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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6. Omaha Children's Museum

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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7. The OPPD Arboretum

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
© Courtesy of Marek- Fotolia.com

8. Fun-Plex Water Park and Rides

Category: Kids & Family Fun
© Fun-Plex Water Park and Rides

9. Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
© Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts

10. Brother Sebastian’s Steakhouse and Winery

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
© Brother Sebastian’s Steakhouse and Winery

11. Upstream Brewing Company

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
© Upstream Brewing Company

Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Cruise down the river in a riverboat, sip a coffee, explore the Joslyn Art Museum which houses works of art from around the world, stroll through the Old Market area, visit the zoo and aquarium, view unique exhibits at the Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts, and learn about Omaha’s history at the Durham Museum. The beautiful and romantic Lauritzen Gardens are not to be missed and you can catch an outdoor performance here during the warmer season.

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