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The Durham Western Heritage Museum - Omaha
The Durham Western Heritage Museum
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Omaha is chock-full of bizarre...
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  • By miruka on August 27, 2002
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    • Omaha is chock-full of bizarre goodness. There are an insane number of Greek and Thai restaurants. Go to them. As many as possible. You won't be disappointed... Also visit Ahmad's persian restaurant in the old market. It's a tiny little hole in the wall, but the best Iranian food anywhere.

    If you are in the mood to shop, visit one of the Elan Furniture stores, a modern furnishings panacea. Also consider visiting Aki Oriental, on 84th St, south of I-80, or one of the other Asian markets.

    If you are a golfer, visit one of the year-round, climate controlled indoor driving ranges. They look a bit like enormous beached jellyfishes fron a distance. (Chili Greens is the best) For video games, visit Family Fun Center, a disturbing large Video Arcade (purportedly the largest in the Midwest), and play pretty much any video game ever created. (Or in my case, just play Dance Dance Revolution -- which ever latest mix they have managed to snag from the bowels of Japan, until you fall over dead from exhaustion)

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    Lake Zorinsky- Omaha has a...
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  • By kmifflin on August 26, 2002
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    • Omaha Off the Beaten Path
    by kmifflin
    Lake Zorinsky- Omaha has a decent amount of paved/gravel hiking/biking/walking trails. This one can be either 2 or 7 miles long depending on your mood. The scenery and the lake is a nice change for Omaha.

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    The Biggest Ball of Stamps in...
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  • By kmifflin on August 26, 2002
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    • Omaha Off the Beaten Path
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    The Biggest Ball of Stamps in the World-
    At the Post office in Boys town. I've never been there, but hey, it's the biggest in the world!!

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    If you have a couple of hours...
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  • By laruna on August 26, 2002
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    • If you have a couple of hours to spare, take a drive along Route 30 going east into Iowa. It is very scenic and goes through little midwestern towns. Not too much traffic either..

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    Other things to check out
  • By kingbk on May 10, 2007
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    • If you find yourself scratching your head and saying, "what do I do now?", here are some options:

    1. Durham Western Heritage Museum: Close to the downtown area, this museum talks about the importance of the railroad in Nebraska.

    2. Joslyn Art Museum: Not a bad art museum to go through.

    3. Heartland of America Park/Gene Leahy Mall: This man-made lake and creek have some nice areas to walk around in. Also included are the big slides and gondola rides. The General Marion, the boat that used to go on there, I used to work for. The fountain at night changes many different colors.

    4. Regency: If you like higher-class, unique shopping, this is the place to check out.

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    Holy Family Shrine
    Toughluck
  • Updated By Toughluck on August 22, 2007
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    • Omaha Off the Beaten Path
    by Toughluck
    The story of the Holy Family Shrine begins with the intervention of the Holy Spirit within a few people. These people are of diverse backgrounds with little chance to meet until the Holy Spirit united them spiritually with an idea of the Holy Family Shrine. Through a unique and divine series of events, these people discovered they had been enlightened to the same idea. This idea was to create a place off of Interstate 80 for travelers to pray and discover the Catholic faith. These travelers would not only be of the road, but of a spiritual voyage on earth.

    The shrine is a place intended to bring Roman Catholics back to the Church and to bring others to the Church. We found it a comforting place that brought peace and comfort. The various Roman Catholic images, i.e., crucifix, while uncomfortable, did not get in the way of this non-catholic from being at peace. I recommend a visit to any person of faith, regardless of which faith or demonination you have chosen. See my Holy Family Shrine travelogue for more pictures.

    Monday - Saturday 10:00am to 5:00pm
    Sunday 12:00am to 5:00pm

  • Phone: 402-332-4565
  • Website: http://www.holyfamilyshrine.com/
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    Heartland of America Park in...
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  • By TinyTuck on August 26, 2002
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    • Omaha Off the Beaten Path
    by TinyTuck
    Heartland of America Park in downtown Omaha is a nice relaxing place to hang out.

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    I was on an Indian festival...
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  • Updated By TinyTuck on August 26, 2002
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    • Omaha Off the Beaten Path
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    I was on an Indian festival once, which was a lot of fun.

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    Loess Hills
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  • By Toughluck on September 14, 2007
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    • Omaha Off the Beaten Path
    by Toughluck
    In many ways this is as much or more Iowa, i.e., Council Bluffs. Since I spend my time in Omaha, I place it here instead. The Loess Hills are the results of the Continental Glaciers. {I'll have to link some tips - which I need to write - about seeing the glaciers results.} These massive glaciers moved down from the north, pushing and grinding the rocks and soils into a fine powder, called loess. When the glacier(s) started to melt, these fine soils were released along the southern margin, i.e., the Missouri River and they were carried by wind and water southward, much of it to cover Nebraska and Iowa. Along the Missouri River, water sculpted it into hills and valleys, which are now a unique area to travel. Terraced farms, high bluffs, blue water, sheltered coves all await the curious traveler.

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    Bellevue
    Tom_Fields
  • By Tom_Fields on September 13, 2005
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    • Bellevue's bridge - Omaha
    Bellevue's bridge
    by Tom_Fields
    The name "Bellevue" came from an early French explorer; it refers to "la belle vue", or the lovely vistas overlooking the Missouri River. This is a small town, now a suburb of Omaha, whose southern side flanks Offutt Air Force Base.

    There is not a lot here, but the town has a few nice parks (notably Fontenelle Forest), and you can take a boat ride on the Missouri.

    The city government is at this address:

    210 West Mission Avenue
    Bellevue, Nebraska 68005

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  • Phone: (402) 293-3000
  • Website: http://www.bellevue.net/
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