La Vista Things to Do

Pizza is made only one way at this joint: a thin, hand-tossed crust, a touch of tomato, plenty of cheese and your favorite toppings. Pasta and meatballs are another favorite here. The menu also features sandwiches and prime rib... more

Take a walk along the riverfront in this 31-acre park. Conveniently located in downtown Omaha, visitors will enjoy the breathtaking beauty of a lake and two fountains. The more modern, computerized Heartland of America fountain... 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

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

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

A 1977 construction date means mature trees line the fairways of this 18-hole, public course. Water hazards and bunkers prove challenging in places, although a few well-placed drives can help you stay a few strokes under the pa... more

Omaha's largest water park and ride complex features a variety of games and activities. Take a ride down the Typhoon water slides, float around in the Lazy River, or ride the waves of the Motion Ocean. Land-lovers may choose to... more

This 20-screen mega-plex in Northwest Omaha offers first run flicks. Many of the most popular movies run in three auditoriums at once. Seating is available in both the traditional slanted floor-style or stadium-style designs.... more

In early June, the best collegiate baseball teams in the nation meet at Omaha's Rosenblatt Stadium to slug it out for the National Championship. This series is truly an event, with thousands of baseball lovers making the pilgri... more

If you love to work on your short game, this course is for you. Long fairways give way to greens that prove challenging to even the best putters. The 18-hole, par 72 stretches 6,928 yards from the championship tees. Greens fees... more