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The city is home to several interesting museums and public art displays, including the Spirit of Nebraska's Wilderness. More family-focused attractions include the Children's Museum and the extremely popular Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium. Find the best things to do with our list of the top attractions in Omaha.Sep 13, 2021

1. Aksarben/Elmwood Park. The most expensive neighborhood in the city with an average rent of $1,259, the historic Aksarben/Elmwood Park area sits west of downtown in an old-school part of town.May 7, 2020

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium does not require masks to be worn, but masks will continue to be encouraged for those who are unvaccinated, especially indoors and in areas where social distancing cannot be maintained. Omaha Performing Arts will not require patrons to wear masks, but they are recommended.May 27, 2021

Takes about 20 minutes to go from one side to the other with small children who like to stop and look over the side. Soccer fields on the Iowa side or turn around and walk back.

Omaha's mask mandate expires 9 months and 2 weeks after it was enacted.May 25, 2021

Interestingly, Omaha is also home to the most billionaires per capita. The Old Market neighborhood holds many excellent cafés, great cultural restaurants, and cool shops. Omaha also has one of the best zoos in the nation. There are many museums, parks, and gardens here that await the curious traveler.

The Runza may be the most well known fast food item in local Omaha culture, a "yeast dough bread pocket with a filling consisting of beef, cabbage or sauerkraut, onions, and seasonings," probably originating in the Russian pirogi or pirozhki.

The total length of the bridge is 3,000 feet and the towers carry a unique curved 506-foot main span and two 253-foot back spans. The bridge connects Omaha, Nebraska, and Council Bluffs, Iowa, by traversing the Missouri River It carries walkers and cyclists into 150 miles of trails in Iowa and Nebraska.

The area runs from 20th street on the east to 28th street on the west and from Dodge street to the north and Leavenworth to the south.