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    Heron Haven Nature Center

    4.5 (11 reviews)

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    Sondra Z.

    Beautiful hidden gem in the middle of the city! Free entry, easy trails and many benches to rest on or to just sit and enjoy nature. We saw turkeys, rabbits, beavers (muskrats?), And ducks. Missed the heron by a few minutes. There are several photo blinds to sit and get great shots of the waterfowl on the ponds.

    Clarice O.

    This Nature Center is a natural haven inside the city itself. Situated in a large wetland area, the center features several ponds within the trees. There are trails leading to the ponds. Follow them and at the ponds you'll be able to stop and enjoy the natural setting, which includes some varied bird life, as well as turtles and frogs. Tip: It's suggested that you remain quiet on the trails so that you can maximize the opportunity to view the wildlife undisturbed by the sounds of humans passing. Within you'll find both signs to inform you about the various tree species; there are also quite a number of benches where you can rest and enjoy the sounds and sights of the center. There are also several bird blinds to allow people to "hike" from the birds to maximize bird watching opportunities.

    Shelby B.

    Upside is it's free! Stopped in as my nephew was building a covered seating area as part of an Eagle Scout project. Between 'supervising' I took a little time to check out the trails and do a little hiking. There are some easy trails to explore the woods, along with some marsh and swampland as well. A decent spot in town to take in a little nature (no Herons this time, but I did spot a painted turtle sunning himself), but unfortunately being so close to Maple St, the drone of traffic takes away some of the peacefulness of being in nature. But like I said, this place is free, so it's not a bad little spot to check out and wander around.

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    We sat on a bench for a few minutes at the end of the sturdy boardwalk that extends into the largest pond and watched the wildlife.

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    Prehistoric Putt - Cocktails on the go

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    4.1(75 reviews)
    3.9 miWest Omaha

    This place is a blast. So much more than I expected. They have different course based on your…read moreparticipants' ages. But no matter which one you pick, you will have fun. The dinosaurs are huge and the experience really becomes immersive. Definitely recommend checking for deals online before going if you are looking for more economical fun. They also have a huge arcade with claw machines and a restaurant. This is definitely the next generation of mini golf. Check it out!

    We recently visited Prehistoric Putt with a group of friends, and this was my first time seeing…read moretheir new location. I had visited the previous one before, and WOW! this new space is pretty impressive. It's much bigger, more spacious, and I love that they now have a full dining area. We went on a Sunday evening, which definitely helped because the place wasn't too crowded. There were only a handful of people there, so it felt relaxed and easy to move around. We started with dinner and ordered a pizza, a chicken sandwich, and the Philly steak. Honestly, all the food was really good. I was especially impressed with the pizza. I wasn't expecting it to be that good, but it totally surprised me! After eating, we played two courses of putt putt. Each course took about 45 minutes, and they were both pretty fun. I was a little disappointed that the hole with the zipline wasn't working since I was really looking forward to it. Some of the holes also felt a little repetitive, but overall we still had a great time. I would definitely go back, though I'd still try to avoid peak hours. You can tell that on busier days it probably gets packed with kids and families. Overall, the experience was great, and the service was amazing. Everyone working there was so friendly and helpful. I'd absolutely return!

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    Bar area available hard liquor and beer taps.

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    3.5(38 reviews)
    6.0 miWest Omaha

    Despite the ups and downs, we keep giving spare time another shot. Mostly because birthday parties…read moreand 1/2 prices tuedays. We came in for our first birthday party experience and it was fun. It moved very quickly and the staff was very attentive. The kids enjoyed laser tag, and I really liked the pizza! Much better than the previous burgers I tried.

    Decided to give this place a try to see what the arcade room is all about…read more The place was clean and spacious, and my kid did have fun, but compared to Dave and Buster's, this place is just not worth it. You can find most of these games at Dave and Busters. The way their point system for games is set up is weird. Let's say a game is 1.5 points--that means they are taking $1.50 from your game card. Many games were 1.5 points, but there were quite a few that went up to 4. So paying $4 to play one game is outrageous and a rip-off, to say the least. At Dave and Buster's, they have a much better system, and your dollar goes a long way compared to this place. Also, some of the claw machines weren't working properly. People would win a toy, but the door wouldn't open to retrieve it. The staff was walking around, and I let them know. They said they were going to get someone, and we waited for maybe 10 minutes, but nobody showed up. I then decided to go find someone working at the shop, and she helped right away. Maybe we will come back and try the bowling and food, but when it comes to the arcade unfortunately we won't be back for that.

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    Kipp

    3.5(20 reviews)
    4.7 miWest Omaha

    I came here for a birthday party over the weekend. A 10am spot and it was a madhouse! But,…read morerespectfully, I imagine that place is busy from open to close! Parking is kind of nuts, and you have to cross a very busy entrance so keep any eye on the kiddos. Inside, we had a special birthday room to house our things and snacks, however there is a large "kiddie court" where you can purchase food and drink. There are over 1 dozen areas of the kids to play from the first green space, to slides, to hills to roll down, arcade, mini rooms like childrens museum, trampolines, multi-story ropes and ninja like courses. It's a super fun place! My kids are 7-10 and they're a little older for everything, but I'd for sure come here more often with littles.

    What a bull crap business! We were OG members, like literally day 3 of them opening…read more It was $40/month. We are a big family (7 kids), and I just tried to book a play date online and they informed me my fees are now $140/month because they charge per child This family can't go anymore now. Also agree with the review about the sticky socks. We were made to buy more socks there because ours were urban air colors and not their colors. A sticky sock is a sticky sock. Why does it matter if it's blue or green? Forced to pay another $30 after being there for an hour and sent to the front desk over this matter. (We already bought Kipp socks prior and just didn't wear some of them that day)

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    Approach Climbing Gym - Climbing Team

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    4.5(34 reviews)
    6.9 mi

    Approach is a great climbing gym given the lack of sport climbing options in the Omaha area!…read more Although I don't live here, I do come often enough that it's a relief knowing they change their routes (by wall sections) regularly. They offer auto belay and top rope options--they do have bolts for leading too (short, 3-bolt routes). Additionally, they also have an area dedicated to just bouldering. The staff are always friendly and helpful. You'll occasionally see the owner with her dogs, too! Pricing is very reasonable and on par with most climbing gyms. If you plan on coming in during the week, pre book your climbing session online for a really great discount! Also, they do offer rental gear if you need it--shoes, harness, and chalk are all available. And you can also buy some gear if you're ready to commit. The only reason why I'm rating them 4 stars instead of 5 stars is because a lot of their intermediate and higher routes are reachy and there's not a short-person beta built into them. Even with this though, they are still the best public climbing gym in the Omaha/Lincoln metros!

    We had a good experience today checking out this climbing gym with our toddler. There is a separate…read morekids room which is an awesome well thought out separate space for kids to explore with a slide, swing, some climbing walls and soft mats. It is probably more suited for kids aged five and up but my two year old (and 10 month old) were still happy to explore. The gym has a nice energy with vending machines with healthy snacks and people of all ages climbing. They offer punch cards for kids and trying out the gym is very reasonable (was $7 for us today). We will definitely add it to our rotation of cold weather Omaha activities for active kids! It is also nearby a few good Asian restaurants (Dumpling Empire and Korea Gardens).

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