Do, Eat & Stay KEY: See & Do Eat Stay Hiro 88 1308 Jackson St. Skilled interior designers & lighting engineers from Omaha & Chicago have made HIRO 88 a place to remember, offering that big city feel with a touch of local flair. A hip venue for casual fine dining, serving premium-grade Sashimi, Nigiri, 40+ Makimono rolls, both classic and inventive Asian fusion cuisine and Asian-inspired tapas. We are open for Lunch, Dinner, Late Night & Happy Hour. (402) 933-5168 Joslyn Art Museum 2200 Dodge St . The museum offers something for every interest and every age, and general admission is free to all. Inside, nearly 20 galleries feature artwork from ancient times to the present. Landscaping and sculptures abound in the outdoor gardens, anchored by a granite reflecting pool with column fountains. (402) 342-3300 Lauritzen Gardens and Kenefick Park 100 Bancroft St . Lauritzen Gardens is a living museum featuring four seasonal horticultural displays of beautiful and engaging indoor floral exhibits, outdoor display plantings and natural plant communities. Discover 100 acres of inspiring gardens: rose garden, Victorian garden, children’s garden, model railroad garden and the Marjorie K. Daugherty Conservatory with its indoor tropical and temperate garden spaces. Kenefick Park is home to two of the greatest locomotives ever to power Union Pacific Railroad. Centennial No. 6900 is the largest and most powerful diesel-electric locomotive ever built and Big Boy No. 4023 is the world’s largest steam locomotive. Open daily year-round, 9 am -5 pm. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year’s Day. Admission to the gardens. Free admission to Kenefick Park. (402) 346-4002 joslyn.org om.hiro88.com Joslyn Castle 3902 Davenport St . The castle is on the National Register of Historic Places and is the local landmark and first historic site of the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum. This 35-room, 20,000-sq.-ft. home built in 1903 was designed by architect John McDonald and sits on 5.5 acres of ground. Public tours available on the first and third Sunday of each month, beginning at 1, 2 and 3 pm. Holland Performing Arts Center 1200 Douglas St . Owned and operated by Omaha Performing Arts, the Holland Center specializes in performances in which the sound quality is of the utmost importance. The center hosts world-class artists and ensembles. (402) 345-0606 lauritzengardens.org omahaperformingarts.org Hollywood Candy / Fairmont Antiques 1209 Jackson St. A candy store, an antiques store, a retro diner, a movie theater and a retro video arcade, Hollywood Candy is all about the expereince. (402) 346-9746 (402) 595-2199 joslyncastle.com Lazlo’s Brewery & Grill -West Omaha 2425 S 192nd Ave . At the heart of the Lazlo’s Brewery & Grill kitchen is our one-of-a-kind hickory grill where we prepare Lazlo’s signature burgers, steaks, the popular rainbow chicken and grilled salmon. (402) 289-5840 KANEKO 1111 Jones St . An interdisciplinary cultural organization founded with the mission of exploring creativity across the whole range of human activity including art, science, philosophy, entrepreneurship, urban planning and education. Established in three refurbished historic warehouses in Omaha’s Old Market by internationally renowned sculptor Jun Kaneko and his wife Ree. Open Tues -Fri, 11 am -7 pm; Sat, 11-4 pm. Free (402) 341-3800 hollywoodcandy.com lazlosbreweryandgrill.com Home2 Suites 17889 Chicago St. This all-suite hotel is only 15 minutes from the zoo and downtown Omaha -home to the CenturyLink Center and TD Ameritrade Park. Omaha Airport is just 20 minutes away. Enjoy free breakfast at Inspired Table and meet friends or charge your smartphone in the relaxed, modern Oasis. (402) 991-7116 Lewis and Clark Landing 515 N. Riverfront Dr. Explore Omaha’s riverfront near the original site of the Lewis and Clark landing in 1804. Use the riverfront walk to visit the National Park Service Regional Headquarters and Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge. The 23-acre landing features a circular stairway leading down to the colorful river-level plaza filled with large umbrella tables and chairs. A walking trail winds along the river’s edge and a bike trail runs west of Riverfront Drive to Miller’s Landing. The new Martin Luther King Jr. Pedestrian Bridge connects the landing to CenturyLink Center Omaha. The base of the Bob Kerrey Bridge is also home to Omaha Parks and Recreation annual music series, Bridge Beats. (402) 444-5900 thekaneko.org home2suites3.hilton.com/en/hotels/nebraska/ home2-suites-by-hilton-omaha-west-ne-OMACSHT/index.html Kitchen Table 1415 Farnam St . Real food made from scratch using the best local ingredients possible. Sandwiches, snacks and salads all day, or stop in for the nightly dinner, which can also be packaged for take-home. Check out this week’s dinner menu, complete with vegetarian alternatives. Brunch on Sundays. Beer and wine available on tap, along with a select bar and house sodas. (402) 933-2810 Hyatt Place Omaha/Downtown -Old Market 540 S. 12th St . At Hyatt Place, we offer all the amenities you expect and deserve in your home away from home. From our hotel-wide WiFi to our Coffee to Cocktails Bar, we are here to make your travel experience everything it should be. Get your day started with a complimentary a.m. Kitchen Skillet and unwind at the end of the day with your 42” HDTV, Cozy Corner with sofa or sofa-sleeper. Plus, with our convenient downtown location, you’ll be in the heart of the action. (402) 513-5500 parks.cityofomaha.org kitchentableomaha.com Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Headquarters Visitor Center 601 Riverfront Dr. To learn about the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail, stop into the trail headquarters. Lewis & Clark NHT is located within the National Park Service Midwest Regional Office along the beautiful riverfront, right next to the Bob Kerrey pedestrian bridge. The Visitor Center is open daily in the summer and Mon -Fri in the winter. (402) 661-1804 Knolls Golf Course 11630 Sahler St . This city-managed property takes golfers through a winding subdivision. The front nine is level, with grassy mounds and trees, while the back nine is more open, with many uphill and downhill lies. (402) 444-5900 omahadowntownoldmarket.place.hyatt.com parks.cityofomaha.org Infusion Brewing Co. 6115 Maple St. Infusion Brewing is located in the former home of Olson’s Market in the heart of Benson, a historic neighborhood. (402) 916-nps.gov/lecl La Veinticuatro -South 24th Historic Main St. District -Omaha -Walking Tour 24th and N Streets, northwest corner The village of South Omaha, incorporated in 1886, grew to 8,000 residents by 1890. Originally settled by German, Irish and Scandanavian immigrants, the turn of the century saw Poles, Czechs and other Eastern European families flood the area seeking jobs. Once known as the Magic City, South Omaha was heavily influenced by the formation of the Union Stockyards Company and the meat processing industry. Tour-goers can learn, shop and experience life in Omaha’s melting pot. The cost is $10 per person or $15 per couple. Third Sat of the month, Apr -Oct, 11 am. (402) 709-2586 Love’s Jazz & Arts Center 2510 N. 24th St. Located in the heart of historic north Omaha, the museum informs patrons of all ages of the contributions of African American artists in the Omaha area and nationwide. The 10,000-sq.-ft. state-of-the-art facility features the Preston Love gallery, performing arts area, exhibition space and gift shop along with education classrooms. Gallery talks, interactive storytelling, workshops and lectures are offered. Open year-round, Tue -Fri, 11 am -5 pm; Sat, 11 am -3 pm; or by appt. Closed holidays. Guided tours for groups by appt. Admission: $4 adults, $3.50 students and seniors, free under age 5. 9998 infusionbrewing.com Johnny Goodman Golf Course 6111 S. 99th St . This course features broad fairways, large greens, and hills. Water comes into play on all four par 3s, and the layout delivers equal doses of scenery and anxiety. (402) 444-5900 parks.cityofomaha.org restorationexchange.org (402) 502-5291 ljac.org VisitNebraska.com 85
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