Thursday, July 17, 2014

40 off the beaten path things to do in Omaha 33-36

According to the Omaha World Herald, Omaha is a pretty great place to live, work and play. Which of course the majority of us who get to live, work or play here already knew right! We are often know for tour hot spots such as the Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo the Joslyn Art Museum , which are great way to spend the day with family and friends, but did you know there is even more off the beaten path.  So let’s take the next few days and explore those great things about Omaha that are off the beaten path.

Junkstock Festival - Omaha, NE 


33. Go Junkin'. 
Look at cool stuff at the 2014 Junkstock Omaha Vintage & Junk Festival. Sprawled out in the fields of an old West Omaha Dairy farm near 192nd Street and West Dodge Road. Enjoy three days of peace, love, music and junk from June 20 to June 22 (Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) There are 10-plus bands, 105 vendors, a free kid zone and food trucks galore. Cost: $5 per day or $12 for all three days (Children 12 and under are free).

34. Feed the ducks.
Many families of ducks inhabit the lakes of Omaha. Grab a handful of oats or birdseed and make their day. Three popular lakes to feed these feathery friends areCharlie's On the LakeBoystown Reservoir Number 3, and Gene Leahy Mall.

35. Take a day trip to Saunders County.
A short drive west of Omaha on Hwy 92 will take you to picturesque Saunders County. Rural in nature peppered with Main Street appeal, history and surprises that seem to pop out of nowhere. Turn off the highway and discover an amazingly eclectic gift shop sprouting among the corn. Just 20 minutes away from downtown Omaha, Saunders County offers a peaceful drive full of discovery.

36. Tour Boystown.


Boystown offers five different kinds of tours that cater to everyone, whether you want to guide yourself or be guided. Don't forget to check out the world's largest ball of stamps!

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