WTFDA Convention 2004 - Omaha, NE
Tourist Attractions and Links

Museums and Historic Sites
Durham Western Heritage Museum - focusing on rail and frontier history
Joslyn Art Museum - world renowned facility focusing on classic 19th and 20th century European and American art and special exhibits, and featuring live “Jazz on the Green” concerts weekly in the summer
Strategic Air and Space Museum - formerly called the SAC museum, it's a 300,000 square foot facility featuring World War II and Cold War era aircraft
Union Pacific Railroad Museum - located across the Missouri River in Council Bluffs, IA
General Dodge House - restored 1870's mansion of Civil War General Grenville Dodge, perhaps better known for his rail building skills
Joslyn Castle - 1903 35 room castle, a registered national historic place

Wildlife, Hiking, Sports, and other Outdoor Activities
DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge - a premier location for birders
Fontenelle Forest - 1300 acre nature preserve along the Missouri River
Henry Doorly Zoo - one of the nation's premier zoo's, located near Rosenblatt Stadium
Rosenblatt Stadium - home of the College World Series and Omaha Royals baseball
State Parks - several state parks are located near Omaha
Wildlife Safari - home of bison, elk, antelope, cranes, wolves, and more

Restaurants and Shopping
Omaha is home to numerous famous Italian steak houses and unique ethnic restaurants.
Old Market - Downtown Omaha home of dozens of unique restaurants and shops.  No chain stores here!  Unique cobblestone streets and horse-drawn carriage tours.
Nebraska Crossings Outlet Stores - just west of Omaha, home to 40+ factory direct stores
Malls, Shopping Centers, and More - links and information from the Visitor's Bureau


More Links
Omaha World Herald - primary Omaha newspaper
Omaha Convention and Visitors Bureau
Omaha.org - information on places, people, and things to do

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