10 TOP Things to Do in Nebraska (2025 Activity Guide)

Omaha which includes a river or creek, a garden and a city

Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum which includes interior views and aircraft

Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge featuring a bridge and a sunset

Lincoln featuring railway items and a city

What to do in Nebraska

Popular places to visit

Henry Doorly Zoo which includes zoo animals

Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

Journey through the world’s biggest indoor desert, spot magnificent creatures in the aquarium and explore indoor rainforests and swamps in Nebraska’s premier zoo.

Lincoln showing swimming, a waterpark and a pool

Eugene T. Mahoney State Park

Make use of the many fun facilities in this large park, from a theater and a marina to paddle boats and an ice-skating rink.

Charles Schwab Field Omaha

Catch an event at Charles Schwab Field Omaha during your trip to Omaha. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Nebraska-Lincoln, during your travels in Lincoln. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

CHI Health Center Omaha

Catch an event at CHI Health Center Omaha during your trip to Omaha. Discover the area's great live music and shops.

Creighton University

Explore the campus of Creighton University, during your trip to Omaha. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

Harrah's Council Bluffs Casino

Why not roll the dice with a visit to Harrah's Council Bluffs Casino during your time in Council Bluffs? Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and great live music.

Memorial Stadium

Catch an event at Memorial Stadium during your trip to Lincoln. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Lake McConaughy

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake McConaughy during your travels in Lemoyne. Stroll along this family-friendly area's lakeside, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Areas of Nebraska

Downtown Omaha

A noteworthy feature of Downtown Omaha is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Holland Performing Arts Center and CHI Health Center Omaha.

West Omaha

You'll enjoy the golf courses and sporting events in West Omaha. You might want to make time for a stop at Oak View Mall or Boys Town Visitors Center.

Old Market

Old Market is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts, a top place to visit in the area.

Omaha Children\'s Museum showing a playground and interior views

Southeast Omaha

If you're spending some time in Southeast Omaha, Omaha Children's Museum and The Durham Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Central Omaha

Travelers come to Central Omaha for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Westroads Mall and Memorial Park while you're in town.