2510 Clay St. A collection of military aircraft located next to the nation's defense 'nerve center.' See photo
Sites listed in alphabetical order
Bellevue
Fontenelle Bank
2212 Main. Nebraska's first bank opened its doors in 1855 only to fail in the financial panic of 1857.
Fontenelle Forest Nature Center
1111 Bellevue Blvd. North. A natural wilderness of 1,250 acres with ancient Indian earth lodges
Sarpy County Historical Museum
2402 Clay St.
Strategic Air Command Museum
2510 Clay St. A collection of military aircraft located next to the nation's defense 'nerve center.' See photo
Blair
DeSoto Bend National Wildlife Refuge
5 miles east on Hwy. 30. Display of Steamboat Bertrand (all year) and view of migratory waterfall (Oct. 15 - Nov. 11)
Columbus
Lake Babcock and Lake North
4 miles north on 18th Ave. Fishing, swimming, and boating
Fort Calhoun
Fort Atkinson State Historical Park
Madison St. First U.S. fort west of the Missouri River played a major role in the western expansion and fur trade
Fremont
Fremont State Recreation Area
3 miles west on U.S. 30. Twenty sandpit lakes offer a variety of outdoor activities.
Louis E. May Historical Museum
1643 N. Nye. Victorian mansion houses exhibits such as an 1868 log house, living history demonstrations, and recreated rooms of the 19th century.
Gretna
Aksarben Aquarium and Schramm Park State Recreation Area
6 miles south of Gretna I-80 exit. Aquarium, unique geologic and botanical areas, fish management museum, and spectacular views of the Platte River Valley
Omaha
photo of the city's skyline
Black Americana Museum
1238 S. 17th St. African American history, doll collection, sculptures, paintings, and wax figures of famous African Americans
Children's Museum
500 S. 20th St. Hands on learning experience for children and adults.
El Museo Latino
Livestock Exchange Building, 2900 O St. Exhibits, classes, films, and workshops on art, culture, and the history of Latino people of the Americas
Father Flanagan's Boys Town
139th and West Dodge Road. A national historic landmark, Father Flanagan's home for young people is open to the public. See photo
Gerald R. Ford's Birthplace and Gardens
3202 Woolworth Ave.
Great Plains Black History Museum
2213 Lake St. Collection of Black memorabilia
Henry Doorly Zoo
Deer Park Blvd. and S. 10th St. World's largest open air aviary, Lied Jungle- rain forest environment, many rare species. See photo
Joslyn Art Museum
2200 Dodge St.
Malcolm X Birthsite
2448 Pinkney St.
Mormon Trail Center at Historic Winter Quarters
3215 State St. Final resting place of nearly 600 Mormons who died in the winter of 1846-47
Nebraska Jewish Historical Museum
333 S. 132nd St.
Old Market
1016 Howard St. This 'turn of the century' marketplace of brick streets and buildings now features a variety of quaint restaurants and shops.
USS Hazard WWII Warship
1600 Abbott Dr. See photo
Western Heritage Museum
801 S. 10th St. This beautiful art deco railroad station houses exhibits on the history of Omaha, a restored soda fountain, decorative arts, a theater, train cars with period furnishings, and model trains.