Omaha & Area at a Glance
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.
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