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History comes alive in Omaha. Tour the General Crook House Museum, once a part of Historic Fort Omaha and now on the National Register of Historic Places. The fully restored 1879 Italianate-style house offers visitors a glimpse into Gen. George Crook’s life during his service as commander of the Department of the Platte. The grounds include a Victorian heirloom garden, home to over 110 varieties of trees, shrubs, and flowers.
Or, visit The Durham Museum, one of the first art deco train stations in the country. This Smithsonian affiliate houses restored train cars, 1940s storefronts, and the Byron Reed collection, which includes some of the world’s rarest coins and documents. Groups will have the chance to go inside a replica of billionaire Warren Buffett’s grandfather’s grocery store, where—at age 6—Warren made his first nickel. Be sure to enjoy a phosphate or malt at the museum’s authentic old-fashioned soda fountain.
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Explore the expansive campus of Boys Town, a National Historic Landmark District. Preserved in time inside this world-renowned village are the Hall of History museum, historic chapels, gardens, and Father Flanagan’s 1920s home. This is the place movies are made of; “Boys Town,” the 1938 movie starring Spencer Tracey and Mickey Rooney, won two Academy Awards (one of which is on display in the Hall of History).
For an exciting cultural experience, enjoy an evening of German dancing, singing, and ethnic food. Groups love the authentic meal and entertainment at Omaha’s German-American Society. Choose from a meal selection of rouladen, sauerbraten, or jägerschnitzel. After dinner, the German-American Society’s dance troupe performs, and the German men’s choir will lead your group in a traditional German sing-a-long. This is an energetic, audience participation-filled evening that will transport your group to Deutschland—no passport required.
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Be transported to Scotland with a visit to the historic 1903 Joslyn Castle. This 30-room stone mansion resembles a traditional Scottish castle. As your group enters through the massive front doors, they will be amazed by the craftsmanship of the elaborate wood interior, which comes from all parts of the world. Your group will hear the fascinating story of George and Sarah Joslyn, outlining how the couple shared their extraordinary wealth with the community.
Omaha offers a unique red-carpet experience for your travelers. Centrally located and easy for a motorcoach to get around, your travelers will spend more time off the bus with their boots on the ground. The team at Visit Omaha has curated themed itineraries to captivate your travelers and offer them a unique glimpse into Omaha’s history and locals. Omaha’s itineraries include evening entertainment with every meal–and even audience participation! Memories of traveling with your company will become a beloved highlight in their own personal histories.
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Boys Town is a National Historic Landmark District; its mission continues today
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