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BEMIS CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS 724 S. 12th St. | bemiscenter.org Founded in 1981, by artists for artists, Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts supports today’s artists through an international residency program, temporary exhibitions and commissions, and innovative public programs.

BLUEBARN THEATRE 1106 S. 10th St. | bluebarn.org ½ Mile from The Old Market Established as Omaha’s premier professional theatre, producing over 100 plays throughout its history since 1989. BLUEBARN is dedicated to theatre’s most important tradition: to provoke thought, emotion, action, and change.

BOB THE BRIDGE 705 Riverfront Dr. | visitomaha.com 1 Mile from The Old Market This 3,000-foot long walkway stretches across the Missouri River, giving pedestrians a spectacular view of Omaha’s skyline and an almost airborne experience. Connected to more than 150 miles of nature trails —visitors love to bike and walk on Bob.

CHI HEALTH CENTER OMAHA 455 N. 10th St. | chihealthcenteromaha.com ½ Mile from The Old Market Between its stunning architecture and riverfront location, the CHI Health Center Omaha convention center and arena is not only a fixture in the city’s skyline—it’s a favorite destination for concerts, trade shows, and exhibits.

DURHAM MUSEUM 801 S. 10th St. | durhammuseum.org Omaha’s former Union Station is now the region’s premier hands-on history museum! Climb aboard passenger trains from the 1940’s and 50’s and enjoy vibrant exhibits and beautiful art deco architecture at this National Historic Landmark.

FIRST NATIONAL SCULPTURE PARKS 1601 Dodge St. | firstnational.com ½ Mile from The Old Market First National transformed five downtown city blocks into a green urban sculpture park. The sculptures depict Omaha’s rich pioneer history and is one of the largest installations of bronze and stainless steel in the world.

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GENE LEAHY MALL 1302 Farnam St. | visitomaha.com

Under Construction A 10-acre park in the heart of downtown with a lagoon and waterfalls, walking paths, gardens, playground, amphitheater and sculpture garden, and it connects to Heartland of America Park. The mall is also the centerpiece for the Annual Holiday Lights Festival.

HEARTLAND OF AMERICA PARK 800 Douglas St. | visitomaha.com ¼ Mile from The Old Market

Under Construction Catch the spectacular view at the Heartland of America Fountain, a 320-ft water jet and light show. Enjoy Lewis & Clark Interpretive exhibits and WWII and Airborne Memorial Sculptures. Gondola rides by Heartland Gondola also available.

HENRY DOORLY ZOO & AQUARIUM 3701 S. 10th St. | omahazoo.com 2½ Miles from The Old Market Consistently ranked as one of the world’s top five zoos, Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is nationally recognized for its conservation, animal care, and exhibit design.

HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 1200 Douglas St. | omahaperformingarts.org ½ Mile from The Old Market Known best for its world-class acoustics and architecture, Omaha Performing Arts’ Holland Center presents jazz, blues, world music, family entertainment, and comedy. It is also home of the Omaha Symphony.

JOSLYN ART MUSEUM 2200 Dodge St. | joslyn.org 1 Mile from The Old Market Joslyn Art Museum showcases art from ancient times to the present. The Museum offers something for every interest and every age, and general admission is free to all.

KANEKO 1111 Jones St. | thekaneko.org KANEKO is a nonprofit arts and cultural organization dedicated to exploring and encouraging the creative process and how it impacts our lives. For more information about KANEKO, visit thekaneko.org.

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2200 Dodge Street | Omaha, NE 68102 www.joslyn.org | (402) 342-3300

Joslyn Art Museum features works from antiquity to the present with an emphasis on nineteenth- and twentieth-century European and American art. A fun, relaxing, and artful destination for all. Open Tuesday – Sunday. Just west of downtown Omaha. Café, Museum shop, and free parking.

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LEWIS & CLARK LANDING 345 Riverfront Dr. | parks.cityofomaha.org ½ Mile from The Old Market

Under Construction Starting Sept. 1, 2020 The 23-acre Lewis & Clark Landing provides a variety of options to relax and enjoy the Missouri River. See Lewis and Clark interpretive exhibits and ‘Labor,’ the second largest labor monument in the United States.

OMAHA CHILDREN'S MUSEUM 500 S. 20th St. | ocm.org ½ Mile from The Old Market Omaha Children’s Museum is Omaha’s premier participatory museum, featuring exhibits for families with children ages 0-8. Permanent exhibits include the Tinker Lab, Imagination Playground, and a science center.

ORPHEUM THEATER 409 S. 16th St. | omahaperformingarts.org ¼ Mile from The Old Market Built in 1927, the Orpheum Theater is home to Broadway, dance, comedy and popular music acts like Disney’s The Lion King, Wicked, and more. Opera Omaha and American Midwest Ballet also perform here.

ROSE THEATER 2001 Farnam St. | rosetheater.org ¾ Mile from The Old Market The Rose Theater is committed to enriching the lives of children through live theater and arts education. We are proud to be the place where a love of theater begins.

TD AMERITRADE PARK 1200 Mike Fahey St. tdameritradeparkomaha.com 1 Mile from The Old Market TD Ameritrade Park Omaha, Omaha’s premiere sports stadium and outdoor entertainment venue, is home to NCAA Men’s College World Series, Creighton Bluejays baseball, concerts, and events.

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