8 days in Omaha Itinerary

A major transportation hub, Omaha was once considered little more than a stopping point on a pioneer's journey west.

Get out of town with these interesting Omaha side-trips: Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum (in Ashland) and Lincoln (Nebraska State Capitol, Lincoln Children's Zoo, &more). Next up on the itinerary: get engrossed in the history at The Durham Museum, make a trip to Hot Shops Art Center, admire the natural beauty at Lauritzen Gardens Omaha's Botanical Center, and stroll around Gene Leahy Mall.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Omaha trip planner.

In December, plan for daily highs up to 37°F, and evening lows to 20°F.