This WorldWeb.com travel and tourism guide for Omaha, featuring hotels and other accommodations, tours, attractions, events, shopping and more, will help you plan a successful visit to Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.A.

Established in the late 1850s, Omaha was considered to be the Gateway to the West in its early days. Now a major transportation and agricultural center, Omaha is experiencing a steady growth in both economy and population. Omaha has many diverse attractions. With everything from a world class zoo to pioneer museums, there is sure to be something to please every visitor. The Henry Doorly Zoo is home to an array of unique species such as white tigers and sun bears, as well as the world's largest indoor jungle. The Lee G. Simmons Conservation Park and Wildlife Safari, located just outside Omaha in Ashland, is a 360-acre nature preserve where animals native to Nebraska, such as bison and antelope, roam free. Housed in the old Union Station Train Depot, the Durham Western Heritage Museum outlines Omaha's deep history with a variety of artifacts and photographs.