Omaha, NE...things to do

[jf831024]

Making our first trip to Omaha, going to our first CWS!
Wanted to know if anyone had suggestions on other things to do while there?

The first thing I found out is that there are slim pickings when it comes to RV parks @ the area.

We are staying at the Louisville SRA campground.

I am hoping it is like most state parks and is nice. The bad thing is there is not a lot of review info out there for these area parks so it is a blind test.

Again any suggestions or advice would be very much appreciated

[jf831024]

Also Kit, I have a friend that lives there. Her husband is retired Air Force also.

[jf831024]

KIT CARSON
You got that right...Geaux Tigers!!

Bears Den

It was mine as well...timing just worked out in our favor....

REALLY excited!!!

[Bears_Den]

Going to the CWS is on my bucket list when I retire in three years. I hear just the activities associated with that is enough to keep you busy. Anyway have a great time and post when you get back with oe of the things you did and places you went.

[Kit_Carson]

Geaux Tigers!!!!

[jf831024]

Luke Porter
I tried to get into Mahoney State Park but they were full.
I can always look into it once we are there.

[Luke_Porter]

Mahoney State Park is a super neat place with lots to do. You might want to check it out. I think about half of their sites are reservable, the rest are walk-up. I used to be an expert at getting those, but haven't been there in a while. You might call and find the best time to get one.

[jf831024]

marly

Thanks for the info!

[marly]

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[jf831024]

janstey58

Tks......LOVE THIS SITE!!

BTW...."don't go to lunch with Buffett, he will make you pick up the tab"

Bahahahahahaha

[janstey58]

Gretna KOA is WAY overpriced. There is a private owned CG just west of the KOA on I80, not sure what it is called. Louisville SRA is very nice, spread out, but a distance from the ballpark. Checkout the Zoo, Old Market, Pedestrian bridge, breweries, good restaurants, casinos (one has a cement CG that would be 5mins from the ball park), Mahoney SP (even if you don't camp there), many large outdoor shopping areas, UP RR Museum and Dodge House in Co Bluffs. And don't go to lunch with Buffett, he will make you pick up the tab. 🙂

[jf831024]

jtrent6415

Thanks!
I did try to get into the Mahoney State Park but the web site said it was full...that is the reason we are were we are.

I'm not a big KOA fan so I did not even look there.

We enjoy state parks just hope its clean & quiet.

I would almost bet we hit the casino....just to make the wife happy!

I will look into both the brewery's!

Again...all a BIG help!

[jtrent6415]

Some things - Lots of activities around the CWS and Old market will be crowded. I think there is a winery close to springfield I think you will Drive by on the way up to Omaha.

The Zoo is very nice and large, I think it is a two day affair if you want to see everything. They just built a new aquarium there I think....Also in the same area is an IMax if you want...

There are casino's right across the river in Council Bluffs.

You should walk across the Bob Kerry Pedestrian bridge, very close to the stadium.

Other campsites - there is a KOA in Gretna, probably no spaces left. Two Rivers SRA, small state park. Also Mahoney State Park, probably the same distance away as Louisville. It is a very large park with a lot of stuff to do, fishing, hiking, indoor playground and outdoor pool with slides and other things. IT is right next to the SAC museum and also a Drive Through Zoo(I have never been there).

One of the things I think is under-rated in Omaha is the resturants, lots of good locally owned places. Also, if you are into brewing, you may want to visit Lucky Bucket brewery for a tour or stop by Upstream Brewery for supper.

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thirtydaZe
Thanks for the info, I have a frend that lives in Papillion, NE just south of the city and closer to the campground so that should work in our favor.
I will keep you in mind if I have any questions & thanks for the offer.

[thirtydaZe]

I'm not 100% familiar with where that Louisville SRA campground is, besides it's down by Louisville. Almost stayed there once for fun.

I do know that you'll be south of Omaha, and when you drive up, you'll be closer to the west end of Omaha.

The CWS is downtown, the zoo is a bit further east yet. There will be tons for you to do around the CWS, downtown is right there, and so is the Old Market.

SAC is further to your west, i think in Ashland, never been.

Bring lots of Louisiana folk with you, we know how you like to party!

Message me if you have anything specific, i'll try to help. I tend to stay out west away from the hustle and bustle, but i at least live here.