Omaha, NE

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.

Address: 151 Freedom Park Road, Omaha, NE 68102 - MAP
Phone: (402) 342-7827
Web: www.rivercitystar.com

Get the best view of Omaha available at Scenic Wind Balloon Tours. Imagine flying high above the city on a majestic hot-air balloon ride, drifting in the morning sunrise for an awe-inspiring tour of the landscape below. You won't experience anything like it throughout the whole city.

Address: The Launch Site Is To Be Determined. Must Call For Reservations
Phone: (402) 981-2048
Web: www.scenicwindballoons.com

Tour the hottest art works in Omaha at the Hot Shops Art Center. The big, hot-red building located in the heart of downtown Omaha is home to artists burning original pieces of art at the Burning Sculpture, the Hot Shops Pottery, and the Crystal Forge galleries. Add a few new pieces from here to set your art collection on fire.

Address: 1301 Nicholas Street, Omaha, NE 68102 - MAP
Phone: (402) 342-6452
Web: www.hotshopsartcenter.com

Mother Nature's colorful side is on tour at the Omaha Botanical Gardens. Walk around an endless colorful tour at the Rose Garden, Peony Garden, Japanese Garden, Herb Garden, Garden of Memories, Children's Garden all set amidst an equally colorful array of whimsical and magical towering landscape sculptures.

Address: 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE 68108 - MAP
Phone: (402) 346-4002
Web: www.lauritzengardens.org

Explore fun, food and fantastic shopping at The Old Market, Omaha's trendy arts and entertainment district. You'll walk on cobblestone streets lined with unique boutiques, antique emporiums, pubs, eateries, art galleries and live entertainment. Enjoy touring the bustling historic district featuring distinctive fun and unique market wares.

Address: 1000 Howard Street, Omaha, NE - MAP
Phone: (402) 341-7151
Web: www.oldmarket.com

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.

Address: 3902 Davenport Street, Omaha, NE 68131 - MAP
Phone: (402) 595-2199
Web: www.joslyncastle.com