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.
Discover the largest zoo adventure in the world at the Henry Doorly Zoo. You'll find attractions like the world's largest cat complex in North America, the world's largest nocturnal habituate, the world's largest indoor swamp, the world's largest indoor rain forest, the world's largest indoor desert and the world's largest geometric dome. Animals really do live large here!
Festival foodies are served well at the Taste of Omaha Festival. You'll sample the taste of more than 40 top restaurants delivering a tasty feast of culinary delights at this three day extravaganza. Bring your family and friends along for a serving of great food, great entertainment and great fun for the kids.
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.