If you’re looking for must-see hidden spots in the area, you’ve come to the right place. We have everything you’re looking for to enjoy the town – whether for a few, fun vacation days or as a new resident. The area is full of quaint little plazas and gardens, and gorgeous cathedrals for a fun-filled afternoon with friends and family.
Among hidden treasures, you will also find important memorials and historic buildings that you won’t want to miss during your outing. Below you’ll find a detailed description of each location, along with their address, phone number, and website, to check out more information. We also have a useful map to easily plan your visit to every spot you want to hit.
2497 Freedom Park Rd
Omaha, NE 68110 Directions
Ship lovers treasure Freedom Park Navy Museum. Board the USS Hazard AM-240, a WW2 Minesweeper that severed in the Pacific. You can board the ship to see the warfare platform and control station, and also visit the USS Marlin SST-2 Submarine, Anchor & Propeller Garden, Shipboard Rocket Launchers and a Douglas A-4D Skyhawk Jet Fighter.
1301 Nicholas St
Omaha, NE 68102 Directions
Check out one very hot treasure at Hot Shops Art Center in Omaha, where the molten nature of the artists that work at the warehouse gallery give it its "hot name". See the workshops of Bruning Sculpture, Hot Shops Pottery and Crystal Forge. Leave awed by what you see and inspired by your newest piece of original art work in hand.
345 Riverfront Dr
Omaha, NE 68102 Directions
Outdoor music lovers think Lewis & Clark Landing is a gem for relaxing next to the Missouri riverfront while enjoying an outdoor concert and festival. Omahans know the popular destination also offers cool exhibits, the Omaha Firefighter's Memorial Monument and the river-level plaza that leads to the National Park Service Regional Headquarters and Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge.
Omaha, NE
Treasure public art at the Martin Luther King Jr. Sculpture, in downtown Omaha. Discover more than twenty magnificent sculptures in the downtown area, from nationwide renowned sculptors, including, the Nebraska Centennial Glass Sculptor by artist Tom Bartek, the Neptune Sculptor by artist Eva Aeppli and the Blue Cube Sculptor by artist R. Justin Stewart.
519 S 11th St
Omaha, NE 68102 Directions
Buy local and eat fresh at Omaha's Farmers Market. Harvest farm fresh goods for your kitchen pantry when you shop the market for farm fresh eggs, seasonal vegetables and fruits and fresh baked goodies. Be sure to check the market website for the exact days and times to visit this fresh treasure.
16406 N 292 S
Ashland, NE 68003 Directions
Discover wildlife outside your car window at the Wildlife Safari Park. Children and adults alike are amazed and excited to come face to face with Omaha's natural wildlife. You'll see elk, white-tailed deer, bison and American white pelicans on this four mile, drive-through wildlife adventure. Treasure wildlife for the day!