Looking For The Best Day Trips Around Omaha? We Have You Covered!
While Omaha is known as being the largest and friendliest city in Nebraska, there is also a lot of culture, history and beautiful nature all around for residents and guests of the area alike to enjoy! Did you know that some of the most interesting and charming attractions around Omaha are located just a hop, skip and a jump away? In other words – they are a short distance from the center of Omaha, just a day’s drive in fact! That means you are able to explore all the beauty and attraction of the area, and still make it home for dinner! If you are interested in what attractions we are referring to, please keep reading below.
The first day trip we are going to be discussing is Willow Lake, which is located in the northeastern end of Omaha - about an hour’s drive from the city center. Covering over 700 acres, this beautiful lake and recreational area offers a range of wildlife and recreational activities such as hiking, fishing and boating. The perfect destination for a family day outdoors! Our next trip for you to check out is Ponca State Park. Located just two hours from Omaha, it is one of Nebraska’s most visited parks and we sure understand why! Visitors enjoy the breathtaking views of the stunning high hills and Missouri River bluffs that are located aside the Missouri National Recreational River. And if you enjoy bird-watching, you are in luck as Ponca State Park is an ideal location for this in the spring time!
Next, Lauritzen Gardens (also known as the Omaha Botanical Gardens) is located just a short distance from Omaha, and is the perfect place to relax while taking in the breathtaking natural beauty all around you. Rediscover your love and appreciation for nature in the 100 acre garden, or take in one of the many other attractions such as a spring flowering walk, an education center, a bird sanctuary or the parking garden. Whatever you choose to dive into at Lauritzen Gardens, this destination is sure to not disappoint! Our last day trip recommendation is for all of our history junkies out there! Freedom Park Navy Museum is a great destination located at the Greater Omaha Marina, on the banks of the Missouri river. At this outdoor museum you will find some interesting items including rocket launchers and jets, as well as historical military aircraft and artillery. And for all those asking, yes, you can expect to find the USS Submarine and the WWII Minesweeper USS Hazard here as the two main exhibits.
Do you have plans for this beautiful (but chilly) last weekend of January? If not, don’t worry – we have you covered! We have listed below a few fun events and adventures that are waiting for you to dive into this weekend. So grab your family and friends and get ready for a weekend filled with sporting events, walking food tours, history tours, art exhibits, Disney plays, concerts, dinosaur exhibits and much more! Enjoy!
Moving houses signifies a new chapter in your life. The end of memories in one address and the promise of newer and more beautiful ones in your new abode. And while this is a very exciting time, there is also the inevitable stress that accompanies the process – the main stressor being the moving process. If you found yourself nodding in agreeance to the previous sentence, this blog post is for you! We have put together a list of tips and tricks below to help make your move a little more stress-free, hopefully allowing you to enjoy the process and focus on the excitement of the new chapter ahead. Let’s dive right in!
TGI (almost) F! With the weekend right around the corner, now is the perfect time to start planning some fun and exciting adventures for you and your family. Luckily, we have listed a few can’t-miss activities in and around Omaha below. Everything from a walking food tour and sporting events, to comedy performances, dinosaur exhibits, history tours, theater shows and much more! Enjoy!
Since January is National Radon Action Month, we wanted to dedicate an entire blog post to this topic. Our hope is to educate you on ways to keep you and your loved ones safe from this serious health risk that, sadly, is responsible for more than 20,000 American deaths each year. What is radon you ask? Well that is a great place to start! Radon, which seeps up from the ground and dissolves into the air, is an odorless, tasteless and invisible gas that can prove to be very harmful when exposed to large quantities. As one of the leading causes of lung cancer deaths in America amongst nonsmokers, it is important to be educated on the ways to detect radon and fully understand the steps you can take to ensure the safety of your home from this harmful substance.
Do you have set plans this weekend? If so, we urge you to cancel them and take advantage of the many fun events and festivities happening in and around Omaha over the next few days. You will find everything from pizza tours, a walking history tour, comedy shows, film events, dancing, sporting events and much more! Keep the new year fun going and check out some more of the can’t-miss events we have listed below. Enjoy!
Our beautiful city of Omaha has long been revered as being a step ahead when it comes to unique food concepts, and has been celebrated for its mouthwatering dishes, modern restaurant scene and innovative cuisine. Did you know that the TV dinner and the Reuben sandwich were both created here? It’s true! These classics are staples for many people, and are still loved and adored by many across the country – and even the world! Knowing that Omaha has a top culinary scene, you may be wondering which restaurants are the best in town and worth checking out. If this sounds like you, then today’s blog post is a must read. Let’s jump right in to a few of the top restaurants in and around Omaha!
Happy New Year! Now that 2019 is officially here, what are your plans for the first weekend of the year? If you are still recovering from the holidays and have not thought beyond this week (first off, we understand!), we have listed a few fun events that are happening in and around Omaha for you to check out. Everything from sporting events, First Friday events, comedy shows, art exhibits and history tours, as well as a few holiday events for those that don’t want to let the magical time of year go just yet. Whatever you are into, we are sure there is an event for you to enjoy. So grab your family and friends and get ready for a great start to 2019! Enjoy!
If you are thinking of selling your home, from time to time you may catch yourself making mental notes of areas that need repair, carpets that need cleaning and clutter that needs to be sorted and donated/thrown out. Many home owners may not realize the extent of work that needs to be done on their home before it is ready to be put on the market and shown to potential buyers. If you are wondering where to start in the home staging process, and want to do it without breaking the bank, then today’s blog post is for you. There are a few golden rules for you to keep in mind as you prepare and stage your home for potential buyers, and we have listed them below for you to check out. Let’s jump right in!
Can you believe it is the last weekend of 2018?! We can’t either! What better way to end one year and ring in a new one than to enjoy fun events making beautiful memories with family and friends. And lucky for you, this weekend is bringing festivities such as a gingerbread festival, a holiday lights festival, art exhibits, a walking food tour, a basketball and hockey game, and much more! We hope you are enjoying this time of year with loved ones and wish you a wonderful 2019! See you in the New Year!




