This area is spectacular!! Located right across the Lauritzen Garden (which is another place I would recommend visiting)—this area does require a lot of steps to take, but it is definitely worth it. You come across reading and at the top is a nice view with other structures that you can learn from and go into. Traffic is just next to it, but a lot of Mountain View’s across. Public parking is available to everyone with enough spots to fill. It will meet you down to the garden which is a must visit as well! This place opens up to a variety of attractions and if you are a first time visitor, I would recommend these...
Read moreLocated above the "Welcome to Omaha" sign, the pavilion is accessed through the Lauritzen Gardens. There are no parking or admission fees to view the trains, and it is an easy walk up to the hill (with a wheel chair friendly ramp). There's a viewing ramp to see the inside of Big Boy as well. It was a beautiful day and the view overlooks Missouri River and Iowa. Highly recommend if you don't have a lot of time to spend in Omaha, it is quick, simple and...
Read moreGreat for any railroad enthusiast and for some open air. Free to see and get up close with. If you are visiting Omaha I highly recommend a visit, simply to see the huge piece of engineering history. The walk up provides some good views and plenty of history to look at. You can walk round the entire Big Boy steam locomotive to get a real view of the size. Although you can not climb on, there is a raised walkway which allows you to look into the...
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