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We Could All Learn a Lot from Omaha

Mar 11, 2013 by Beekman 1802

By Josh Kilmer-Purcell

A lot of people thought we'd never make it to the Omaha Home & Garden Expo this past weekend due to Winter Storm Nemo, but those people apparently didn't catch a little show called The Amazing Race. We used all our best Race training to get on the last plane out of Albany (following the plows down the runway for takeoff) and wound up having a wonderful time meeting new friends in Nebraska. 

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Family Travel Review - The Durham Museum in Omaha

By Julia

Durham MuseumI've traveled to Omaha numerous times and I thought I knew a lot about the city, but on our most recent visit I was pleasantly surprised to discover something new to me. Previously known as the Western Heritage Museum the Durham Museum has been open since 1975.

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Family Travel Review - Omaha Children's Museum

By Julia

Omaha Children's MuseumWe ended our weekend in Omaha by visiting the Omaha Children's Museum. We have only been there once before and it was two years ago. Everything seemed new to the kids and they had a great time.

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Visiting Omaha Children's Museum

By Crystal

We decided to use our reciprocal membership to visit the Omaha Children's Museum since it was free for us! It was a fabulous children's museum! One of the best I have been to for VERY kid-friendly exhibits.

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Beer Geeks in the Heartland

Oct 02, 2012 by The Beer Geek

By Chris

Our trip to the Great Nebraska Beer Festival gave us the opportunity to explore the Omaha beer scene. Not generally a city associated with the craft beer revolution, good beer can definitely be found in America's heartland.

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Omaha, NE: Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge

Sep 03, 2012 by Visit Flyover Country

By Adam

Bob Kerrey Pedestrian BridgeAfter visiting The Durham Museum, Lauritzen Garden, Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo, and The Omaha Children's Museum, we chose to wrap-up our busy weekend in Omaha, Nebraska by walking to Iowa! Actually we had a quiet evening stroll across the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge, which links Nebraska and Iowa and then enjoyed the Heartland of America Park in the very park-like downtown of Omaha.

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Frugal Family Travel - Henry Doorly zoo in Omaha, NE - @OmahaZoo @VisitOmaha

Aug 30, 2012 by 2 Kids and a Coupon

By Kim

Frugal Family TravelIf you're from the Midwest, there's typically one general travel rule when you're headed to Omaha. You've gotta go to the zoo.

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Omaha, NE: Omaha Children's Museum

Aug 29, 2012 by Visit Flyover Country

By Adam

Children's MuseumAfter a very busy morning and early afternoon visiting my new favorite zoo, Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo, we headed to the Omaha Children's Museum to spend the latter half of the afternoon exploring the many educational yet fun exhibits of this very interactive children's Museum.

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@VisitOmaha - Family Friendly Travel - Fun & Free Things to Do in Omaha, NE

Aug 25, 2012 by 2 Kids and a Coupon

By Kim

Looking for things to do in Omaha on a budget? The Omaha Visitor's Center was kind enough to share some fun and free ideas for family to do in the Omaha area during our recent visit.

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Omaha, NE: The Durham Museum

Aug 19, 2012 by Visit Flyover Country

By Adam Sommer

Adam SommerBelieve it or not I have never been to Omaha, Nebraska or anywhere else in the state of Nebraska for that matter. As an avid traveler I am always looking to cross new states off my list (though someday I plan to drive all 48 lowers states in one, single road trip) so I was excited to cross Nebraska off that list on a recent weekend getaway to Omaha!

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