Carter Lake Things to Do

When you walk in the door, you can instantly see the wide variety of luscious pastries, cakes, cookies and other treats on display. The airy bakery also offers a full menu of coffee drinks, exotic teas and natural juices. Sand... more

This blues and jazz concert series features local and regional groups and draws hundreds of music lovers to Joslyn's atrium each month. Cocktails and light dinner fare are available to enhance the experience. In addition to the... more

Few visitors expect to find such an impressive art collection in the middle of the prairie. Masterpieces abound here. The permanent exhibit includes works by El Greco, Degas, Monet and Renoir. 19th- and 20th-century art receive... more

Landmarks and monuments pay tribute to the religious pioneers who traveled the 1,300 miles of the Mormon Trail. The route took the Mormons along the northern edge of Omaha. This site, known as the Winter Quarters, is a signific... more

This National Historic Landmark tells a story dating back to 1917. What started as a small home for troubled and abandoned boys has grown into a campus complete with a Hall of History, All-American Rose and Biblical Gardens, th... more

Watch the mystery of natural events unfold before you.This popular wooded area occupies 1,400 acres of beautiful Nebraska forest and floodplains situated along the Missouri River. Sixteen miles of trails meander through picture... more

Since its inception in 1976, Omaha Children's Museum has been a special place where children can challenge themselves, discover how the world works and learn through play. The mission of Omaha Children's Museum is to engage the... more

Readers of Disney-owned Family Fun Magazine recently named this the "#1 Family Friendly Vacation Spot in the U.S." After visiting, you will understand why. Where else can you stroll through the world's largest man-made jungle;... more

Considered Omaha's last surviving neighborhood theatre, the Dundee marches to a beat of its own. The single screen brings back fond memories of early movie houses, but do not worry, concessions and seating offer more modern con... more

If you are in the Old Market and in need of a coffee break, stop at this great little cafe. This small, cozy place has coffee bags and beans displayed as decoration. You can buy beans or drinks. The Snickerdoodle flavor of bean... more