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Explore Henry Doorly Zoo, Union Station history, Joslyn’s galleries and Lauritzen Gardens, with downtown and west Omaha meals planned around the route.

Wildlife, gardens & city culture4 daysPrices in USDReviewed October 21, 2026
Photo: Tim Umphreys / Unsplash

Specific places. A workable pace.

A full zoo day. A city worth staying for.

Made for: Families and curious city travelers who prefer one major attraction each day.

Use the route below, then open each named recommendation for its official details. Prices marked “estimated” are editorial planning allowances; published fares can change and availability is not held.

Your itinerary

01Downtown check-in

Settle in and use Block 16 for a casual meal if its opening hours fit. Keep the first evening free of dated tickets.

Food options for this part of the trip — choose to suit your timing:

02Give the zoo a whole day

Arrive near opening and prioritize your must-see habitats. Buy lunch inside the grounds or follow current picnic rules; meals cost extra. Dante works afterward only if everyone has energy for the west Omaha drive.

Food options for this part of the trip — choose to suit your timing:

03Union Station & a downtown lunch

Visit The Durham Museum in the morning and use Block 16 when its service hours align. Keep the afternoon flexible.

Food options for this part of the trip — choose to suit your timing:

↗Easy departure

Allow time for checkout, any rental-car return and the transfer to Eppley Airfield.

Three ways to stay

Hotels by name.

Choose for location and travel style, then check your actual dates. All ranges below are editorial estimates per room per night for two adults, not live availability or advertised offers. Tax, resort/destination fees and parking may add to the total.

A table worth planning around

Where to eat.

Meal allowances are per person, before tax, gratuity and alcohol. They are planning estimates, not fixed menu prices. Use the restaurant link for menus, current service hours and reservations; park restaurants require the appropriate admission.

Block 16

USD 15–25/ person / meal · planning allowance

Downtown counter-service burgers and sandwiches; verify service days before making it your post-museum meal.

Official menu & dining details ↗

Dante

USD 30–55/ person / meal · planning allowance

Wood-fired pizza and Italian cooking in west Omaha. Reserve dinner and plan a drive from downtown.

Official menu & dining details ↗

Know what you are buying

Activities, trails & tickets.

This directory includes the route’s stops and clearly labeled alternatives. Do not add every price together. A park entrance fee is generally paid once for its validity period; included rides and trails do not incur another admission charge. Times are planning allowances, not guaranteed departure or queue times.

The Durham Museum

USD 17/adult published admission; confirm tax at checkout

Allow: 2–3 hr

Visit Union Station’s Great Hall and regional exhibits; check weekly closures and special exhibition arrangements.

Official details, current price & reservations ↗

Build a budget you can use.

Prices and source links reviewed October 21, 2026. USD is the local currency used in this guide; no exchange-rate conversion is assumed.

  1. Multiply your selected hotel’s room rate by your actual nights, then add its taxes and mandatory fees.
  2. Multiply meal allowances by the number of diners and meals. Add breakfast, snacks, drinks, tax and gratuities as needed.
  3. Add only the activities you choose. Keep per-person, per-vehicle and included-admission costs separate. Check child, resident and passholder eligibility.
  4. Add transportation, fuel, parking and any optional queue products. Flights, insurance, shopping and advisor fees are not included in the item prices.

Booking order: Confirm dated admission or tour availability first, then coordinate refundable lodging and restaurant reservations. For multi-day theme-park trips, price the actual multi-day ticket rather than multiplying one-day fares.

Destination planning notes

A car or rideshare helps with the zoo and gardens. Dante is in west Omaha, not walking distance from Old Market hotels. Check museum closing days and seasonal zoo pricing before arranging the sequence. Adapt outdoor garden time to heat or winter conditions.

Check the official links for current hours, closures, accessibility and cancellation terms. Weather, maintenance and seasonal schedules can change the route.

Official destination resources

Turn the guide into your trip

Let’s make the details fit.

Share your dates, must-do experiences and preferred hotel. We’ll build around the choices that matter to you.

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