https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 04 Apr 2026 17:21:01 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/speaking-of-vacations-omaha-nebraska#post-2831150 Thu, 28 Jun 2018 16:59:53 +0000 josina 2831150@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ReadItMama: Thanks for the tips and the website, that was definitely a rabbit hole while I should've been working today. ;)<br /> @Shantuck: I added the Children's Museum to our to-do list. </p> <p>I also have the Bob Kerry Pedestrian Bridge + new River's Edge Waterpark in Council Bluffs,<br /> FunPlex Waterpark<br /> The Pizza Machine (arcade/food)<br /> Walking around The Old Market (farmer's market) / Gene Leahy Pedestrian Mall / Heartland of America Park<br /> Eating? Ted &amp; Wally's for ice cream, The Old Spaghetti Works? Hollywood Candy or Old Market Candy?</p> <p>Any reviews on any of those? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/speaking-of-vacations-omaha-nebraska#post-2831091 Thu, 28 Jun 2018 10:19:42 +0000 ReadItMama 2831091@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Lived there for 5 years and relocating back this summer - I grew up in Iowa and even moving to Omaha I was like, "there can't be anything to do there";) But 5 years and one kid later, I'm a convert!!</p> <p>The zoo is amazing and they are in the middle of a multi-year, multi-million dollar renovation (rivals DC and San Diego)! Really look over their site and make a priorities list - if it's hot, hit the indoor (rainforest, desert dome, aquarium), get there early. Probably will want an option for double-riding (stroller or wagon). You could spend the whole day, or part, depends on the day and your family.</p> <p>The Lauritzen Gardens is a great spot for kids, they have some large train engines to walk/run around, a train garden to watch the model trains snake all around a natural landscape, and a beautiful conservatory. Good for expending energy!!</p> <p>If you have anyone into planes there is an "air/space" museum a few minutes outside the metro area - mainly a big hanger, but lots to see.</p> <p>The Saturday farmer's market in Old Market is fun to walk around and get breakfast, you can stroll to the Gene Leahy Mall where the slides are.</p> <p>The Durham train museum can be fun depending on family interests - if you're only there a weekend I would prioritize the zoo and gardens.</p> <p>Check out <a href="http://www.familyfuninomaha.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.familyfuninomaha.com</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/speaking-of-vacations-omaha-nebraska#post-2831079 Thu, 28 Jun 2018 09:22:22 +0000 josina 2831079@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Peas: Thanks for the info! We already have our hotel booked but the water park would've been awesome! I will add Ted &amp; Wallys to our list. We don't have any local zoos/science centers to be a part of so I can't get the discount that way, but did see Omaha has an app with $2 off for the zoo and children's museum admissions. </p> <p>Tell me more about these slides! Any other must-eat places that are family friendly?<br /> And how long should we plan on being at the zoo? I'm wondering if I should bring our single stroller or rent a double or wagon there. Bring in our own cooler with drinks? I went once in college but it will be totally different with littles! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/speaking-of-vacations-omaha-nebraska#post-2831003 Wed, 27 Jun 2018 17:36:23 +0000 Mrs. Peas 2831003@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We live in Des Moines and go to Omaha a LOT! It's a really fun place to go with kids. I'll try to cull some tips from a few local FB moms groups, but here are my tips/ recommendations:</p> <p>- We try to stay at the Holiday Inn Downtown/ Airport (<a href="https://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/omaha/omafc/hoteldetail" rel="nofollow">https://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/omaha/omafc/hoteldetail</a>). It's a mediocre hotel, but there are separate suites area in most rooms which is helpful with kids and the staff is very friendly. And my kids LOVE the water park (tip - you can break all the rules at that park as there is no monitoring). I have also stayed closer to the Old Market area, and that's nice.</p> <p>- We always go get ice cream at Ted &amp; Wally's in the Old Market Area (<a href="https://tedandwallys.com" rel="nofollow">https://tedandwallys.com</a>). I dreamt about the strawberry ice cream waffle cone I had there every night of the last 3 months of my 3rd pregnancy :).</p> <p>- You can get into the zoo for 1/2 price if you belong to your local zoo. We actually bought a zoo membership because it's so much more affordable and we can get in 1/2 price to tons of other zoos (but we go several times a year).</p> <p>- My boys (almost 5 and 3) LOVE the Children's Museum, although I get a little overstimulated/ tired if we're there when it's too busy or for too long. If you belong to any other science center/ children's museum, you may be able to get in free. It's definitely worth a visit!</p> <p>- There are big slides in downtown Omaha that are fun to try out. And there are TONS of other kid-friendly things to do but honestly we always run out of time after the water park at the hotel, zoo, &amp; children's museum.</p> <p>Have a wonderful time! And let me know if you have any other questions. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/speaking-of-vacations-omaha-nebraska#post-2831001 Wed, 27 Jun 2018 17:29:32 +0000 Shantuck 2831001@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My husband has family in Omaha and I didn’t make the last trip but my husband raved about the children’s museum. He claimed it was better than the one we have in Chicago. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/speaking-of-vacations-omaha-nebraska#post-2830963 Wed, 27 Jun 2018 14:12:44 +0000 josina 2830963@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are taking our 1-1/2 year old, 3-1/2 year old, and 15 year old to Omaha, Nebraska/ Council Bluffs, Iowa the first weekend in August...<br /> Best things to see and do? Free things? Places to eat? </p> <p>We will be doing the Zoo at least one day, tips/tricks for that welcome also! </p>