Fall Getaway in Omaha
Fall’s a race to squeeze in all the autumn fun and feels that lead to those unforgettable experiences that come at you ... from out of nowhere.
As the trees change and the temps cool, a number of fall attractions in Omaha offer nostalgic ways to soak up the season. On your way to Omaha, be ready and willing to seize the unpredictable moments that pop up thanks to the new experiences travel creates.
Get a big taste for fall during a signature Omaha event. Pick sunflowers and zinnias at Vala’s Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard during its annual Cider and Sunflower Festival every September. Omaha’s original vintage Junkstock is in spring and fall and features junk and vintage vendors and artisans from across the country.
Area attractions bringing the fall fun include Vala’s Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard, an autumn amusement park with more than 50 attractions and shows. Skinny Bones Pumpkin Patch offers a rural-rustic autumn adventure with old-fashioned fun. Berry-picking in summer leads to pumpkin selecting in October at Old West-themed ranch Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch. Find the perfect pumpkin in October at Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch. And Omaha’s plentiful harvest offers even more pumpkin patches and haunted houses.
Take in Omaha's fall foliage on hiking trails and get big fall flavor at outdoor spots like The RiverFront, Lauritzen Gardens and distinctive entertaining neighborhoods throughout the city.
Enjoy your vino with a view at local wineries like Soaring Wings, replete with gorgeous hilltop views. Cellar 426‘s spacious deck offers commanding views of the valley below. Italian-inspired Bella Terre Vineyard welcomes wine lovers to the nearby Iowa countryside for the perfect winery getaway near Omaha.
Glide through fall at one of many area ice rinks. Grover Ice, Moylan Iceplex and Motto McLean Ice Arena offer indoor public skating year-round–for visitors, an especially great activity for filling any two-hour gaps in your trip itinerary. Bonus: Many Omaha ice rinks are open during major holidays, making them a fun family activity.
Fall’s a great time to craft your own Omaha mural art and public art tour around the city. See some of Omaha’s most notable murals, including What Lifts Us and Fertile Ground. Discover even more Omaha art attractions.
Begin planning your family’s fall getaway to Omaha, where the only item left on your autumn bucket list will be a pumpkin spice latte (and honestly, we've got those too). Your fall memories await, along with the unexpected Omaha experiences that help to make them.
