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.
Enter through a wrought iron door that weighs a ton at the Joslyn Castle Trust to gain entrance to Omaha's historic landmark treasure the grand castle once belonging to George and Sarah Joslyn, founders of the Western Newspaper Union. Tour the halls of their lavish 35-room castle to see ornate ceilings, staircases, fireplaces, furnishings and stunning formal gardens outside.
Enjoy the great outdoors at the Omaha Botanical Gardens, as you meander through the living museum growing four seasons of plant displays. The colorful gardens grow alongside many intriguing, unusual and equally colorful landscape sculptures. This city garden offers the best garden clubs and great local events.
Float down the river on the River City Star Riverboat. Sit back and relax on a one and half hour trip from the heart of downtown Omaha to the scenic waters of the Missouri River. Picture a sunset, music and good conversations with family and friends. Each tour comes with food and refreshments served by the first mate.
Hold on at Scenic Wind Balloon Tours as you float high above Omaha to see the city below from above. Your hot-air balloon ride is super thrilling yet peaceful and awe inspiring on what is certain to be an adventure to remember! Let the team of certified pilots book your sunrise flight.
Discover Omaha's premier retail and entertainment district, The Old Market. Shoppers are privy to the thrill and hunt of shopping for apparel, art, antiques, home furnishings, gifts, music, jewelry and fresh flowers. The Old Market is also home to a bevy of attractions like museums, performing arts venues, gallery walk and more.