Top Rated Attractions in Omaha

Built in 1880, Trinity Cathedral is one of the city's oldest churches. Designed in the Late Gothic Revival style, the church is a treat for architecture enthusiasts. Notable features include the imposing tower as well as the stunning stained-glass windows. For those keen on knowing more, the church operates a museum on the second floor that preserves its historical legacy. Check website for worship times, visiting and more information.

Built in 1912 by George Bernhard Prinz, the Flatiron Hotel was constructed in the Georgian Revival style. One of the most peculiar buildings in the city, the Flatiron has a unique triangular design, owing to its location at the crossing of St. Mary’s Avenue and Howard Street. There is also a circular tower at the pointed end of the triangle. Initially a hotel, the building even gained notoriety for being a safe place for gangsters. Over the years, the hotel was turned into office spaces, before finally being converted to an apartment building. The building now features 20 luxury apartments on the upper levels while its lower level spaces are leased out for commercial purposes.

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is one of the most family-friendly tourist destinations in the entire country and after visiting you will figure out why. Where else can you stroll through the world's largest man-made jungle, view sharks and other deep-sea inhabitants through a glass-enclosed, walk-through tunnel, take a Lozier IMAX Theatre adventure to the top of Mt. Everest and view hundreds of birds flying freely in a mesh aviary the size of four football fields? Thanks to the diverse landscape and rich wildlife, the zoo was accredited by the AZA (Association of Zoos and Aquariums).

At Douglas County Historical Society, you will find the city's history well preserved and protected. The society has three major spaces within namely a museum, a library and a research center. The museum, which is among the oldest in town, is also a space for private parties and events. The library is a treasure trove of sorts with many books, clippings, old photographs, artifacts and old diaries and documents as part of its collection. Events include classes, meetings, lectures and so on. Check the website for further details.

The First Unitarian Church of Omaha was conceived by some of Omaha's first settlers. The church building exhibits Colonial Revival architecture and has a reddish-brown façade, elegant white columns and a white tower. Based on the philosophy of Unitarian Universalism, this church conducts sermons that touch upon subjects like family, evolution, dreams and life-changing decisions along with traditional Biblical teachings. It observes its own annual seasons and rituals such as Water Ceremony and Flower Communion. It prefers child dedications in lieu of baptisms and organizes special Coming Of Age ceremonies for teenagers, which are preceded by educational sessions. It also hosts concerts that feature Mariachi bands and Celtic musicians.

With a history that dates back to 1858, Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church is regarded to be one of the earliest Lutheran congregations in the region. The current building is the third to be occupied by the church, and was constructed in 1906. The building features an ornate bell tower and striking architectural details. Other prominent features of the church include the historic bell and the brilliant stained-glass windows.