Runs along the riverfront and has two fountains. The Heartland of America fountain shoots water into the air and has a colorful nighttime show. There are also boat rides for a quarter per person.
Heartland of America Park is a public park located at 800 Douglas Street in Downtown Omaha, Nebraska, United States. The 31-acre (130,000 m2) park is situated between Interstate 80 and the Missouri River, and it is adjacent to Gene Leahy Mall and the Old Market and connects to Lewis & Clark Landing. The park was announced in 1987 as a part of Conagra's corporate campus. The park officially opened in September 1990. After closing in 2019 due to extensive renovations, the park reopened to the public on August 18, 2023.
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Urban park and greenspace stretching from 13th Street to the Missouri River, between Douglas and Farnam Streets. Completed in 2023, it replaced the Gene Leahy Mall and Heartland of America Park. Includes a concert/ performing arts stage, roller skate rink, and an observation deck with views of Iowa and the Missouri River. The park hosts concerts and plays in the warmer months and allows pedestrians easy access to the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge and Lewis and Clark Landing to the north.
A place for those who are a fan of the spooky, paranormal, or just plain creepy. Contains a collection of haunted artifacts from around the world. As a result, the building itself is now considered haunted. While there is no age limit, the owners state their museum deals with dark and mature themes and is not recommended for young children.
A sleek, modern concert hall and home of the Omaha Symphony. Hosts events as well. Parking is available on the north side of Dodge St.
A renovated art deco-style train station, it is believed to be the best example of art deco in the country with exhibits such as the Byron Reed Coin and Document Collection, the Trans-Mississippi Exposition Gallery, restored train cars, a teepee, an earth lodge, and more.
The National Park Service regional headquarters contains a small free visitor center about Lewis & Clark on its first floor.
A nationally recognized artist-in-residence program and art gallery that consists of three galleries in a warehouse-style studio. Tours are available by reservation and parking is free.