Running over the Jamaica North Trail is an abandoned train trestle which marks the site of the 9…read moreAug 1894 Rock Island train derailment. The crash and massive fire resulted in the deaths of eleven passengers and crew. Running across this historic site during a run up the trail was an unexpected surprise. The area, although close to suburbs is nonetheless filled with deer, sampling corn from adjacent fields and dashing across the trail back into the wilderness when disturbed. I recommend the Jamaica North Trail and a visit to the Rock Island Wreck Site if you're hiking, biking, or jogging.

Life as a prisoner is not for me. There's a friendly…read moreattendant at the entrance to guide you and give info annoy the jail. Very interesting especially for my hubby and his friend.

This is a one of a kind place worth visiting. It was a revolving prison that was used from 1885 to…read more1969. It had 3 floors of pie-shaped cells inside a cage. The fourth floor was where the jailer and his family lived. The staff were very nice and knowledgeable about the place. This is not free but your $10 is definitely worth it. Their small gift shop (also were you check in) has shirts, pins, and magnets. This is walking distance from the Union Pacific Railroad Museum which is also another place to see in Council Bluffs.

First time at the Haymarket for us..it was a great time.We did not leave empty handed...I did get…read moreanother white gold permanent bracelet (my tradition is every Yelp elite year I add one) Lol s to see, great gift ideas, free Photo Booth, free picture with Santa..(he promised me lots too...he said he'd have his people call my people for delivery) Lots of good, furry baby items, fresh baked goods, fresh bread..the list goes on! Oh and FREE99 parking We enjoyed our time there and we were able to get business cards from our purchases so we can get a hold of them again!

This is really a nice area. I was there for an event where they had the street blocked off - my one…read morecomplaint when they do that is that the entrance is not convenient for those who have had to walk for parking. However, it's a great space and works perfect - lots of places to eat and shop.

Incredible property and amazing staff. The house is…read morebeautifully decorated and well-maintained, full of curious household items from the epoch. Even has a fully functional music box which guests can operate, as well as a cool small exhibit of Valentine Day cards from 1920s to 1950s. Exhibits of vintage purses and childrens' shoes were also interesting. Staff were very knowledgeable and visibly enjoyed educating about the house and surroundings. They were so exceptionally hospitable that even... offered us an ice cream!!! Can't recommend enough. Amazing piece of Omaha history and great staff.

Great meal and atmosphere was pleasing. We were on a bus trip to Omaha and this house was on the…read moretour. Learned a lot about General Crook and the house. Food was great and served hot! Even with a full house.

This is a gem of a museum and worth the drive to Ashland. The rotating exhibits are a draw, such…read moreas the recent Star Wars fun, but the standing exhibits are worth the visit on their own. We've been here several times over the years and the museum never always looks well maintained and current. Love that Nebraska's astronaut is the current CEO of the museum!

They really stepped up their game with this latest exhibit. Star Wars has taken over. Amazing…read moretoys/merch, outfits and replicas from the movies. All the movie posters were represented. There was a fun game as well. The cafe even got in on the fun with a Star Wars themed menu. Highly recommend checking it out.

Hidden gem in NW Douglas County. Take the gravel road down to the old farmhouse on the right…read more Walk the trails and try to find the old cemetery in the NE corner. Don't worry, you can't get lost. Best when there is a slight breeze and sky is blue. Good for easy trail running.

I've been through Nebraska City plenty of times over decades but never visited the Arbor Lodge…read moreuntil today. Was a beautiful day and we enjoyed the short drive down from Bellevue. Parking was easy to find close to the lodge. The lady who ran the ticket stand gave us a great history of the lodge and told us about several rooms we might have overlooked otherwise. The rooms all had interesting items in them, all well documented. We especially enjoyed the room with the print press equipment, the room with mannequins wearing vintage dresses (from the waistlines, the ladies wearing them had to be using industrial strength corsets), and the bowling alley in the basement. We walked over to the carriage house and stables, then took a short walk through the grounds. We're glad we took the time to visit.

Another yelp event hosted by Meg B, that we were invited to attend. Beautiful scenery, wonderful…read moreBBQ food at Porter's restaurant on site. Tour of the treehouse area that is set up for kids for All Hallows eve. Just so much to do & explore.great family event. I personally enjoyed it more than other pumpkin patch events that we've been to. Highly recommend you check this out anytime but especially in october.as already up to Halloween! Thanks Meg B for hosting.you made us all feel welcomed

You will find this little structure at the end of Gene Leahy Park. It is an iconic photo…read moreopportunity in the heart of downtown Omaha. Contrary to what I thought, the arches do not have any historical significance. They are remanants of the former US National Bank Building that once stood at the corner of 12th and Farnam Streets. They are made of Ohio bluestone and was constructed in 1887. They were reconstructed in it current location in 1979. The arch is currently owned by the city of Omaha. It has a kind of odd placement and looks like a arch just dropped downtown. It is not hard to find and I located it relatively easy. Parking to see this attraction is simple enough. There is tons of metered parking within a reasonable walking distance. This howevre is probably not a destination attractioon. Most of it visitors will come here with this stop as part of a larger itinerary. The arch seems to be in great shape, and has a placard on it that gives some brief information. Anyway, as with most attractions such as this that I have visited and reviewed, this is not a long stop. I was there less than 5 minutes, got my pictures and then I was out. So, you may want to consider planning out additional stops at many of the other attractions in the area, or making this stop part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip.

The Arches, built in 1887 by stone are a very majestic way to signify you are about to enter Gene…read moreLeahy Park in downtown Omaha, NE. When I first saw them, I almost thought I was in Paris! They look just like the Arch de Triomphe. When the former US National Bank Building was originally built, it had two of these very impressive stone arches as it's entrances. However, when the bank was remodeled in 1979, one of the arches was reconstructed here at it's current site along Farnam Street, where it stands today. Owned now by the city of Omaha, the Arches have "stood like silent sentinels at the 12th and Farnam entrance to Gene Leahy Mall," said a story on www.omahabydesign.org. Made of Ohio bluestone, the Arch is a very dignified presence in the Old Market downtown area. I just adore noble pieces of public art such as this, so 5 YELP STARS for sure. But this Arch might need some help. In the omahabydesign story, it mentioned that the "recent condition survey completed by the Omaha Public Art Commission cited the piece as in need of extensive restoration. Although the arches appear complete and sound, there is staining, discoloration, crystalline deposits and drainage problems. It appears as though the drainage system may be clogged or insufficient to remove water from the top of the structure. Water is seeping through the mortar joints along the inside curve of the arch." Not good. Someone with local money needs to step forward or a fund-raising effort should be started to get Arch-y in better shape. Also troubling: minor abrasions, accumulated dust and dirt, bird droppings, lichen and self-adhesive stickers. I imagine some Midwestern graffiti has found it's way onto the Arches. I hope the Omaha-ians can find a way to fix up this distinctly classy reminder of what a lovely city this truly is.

A great after dinner walk here!…read more You'll be treated to majestic views of the river, a journey between state lines, and if you're lucky, some wildlife here and there. I always love getting near a big river, packed with symbolism and paradoxes as it is. It looks still, yet it moves. It reflects the surface, but goes deep within. It shapes the landscape millimeter by millimeter. It's wild and unpredictable, but also calm and steady. I saw a speckled baby deer walking nearby, and a few birds as well. There were lots of people out jogging, walking, kids exploring. It's just a nice vibe here, especially on a late summer evening. Bonus points for having a fun troll statue below the bridge. Whether you're local or passing through, this is a great spot to stretch your legs and take in the scenery. Omaha has done a wonderful job bringing life to their riverfront, and this is a nice chapter in that.

I'll admit that this was a much better stop than I thought it was going to be…read more I was really disappointed that the National Park service building that stands next to the bridge was closed because of the government shut down. There was an elderly lady at the door trying to get in who said she really needed to use the restroom and I felt so bad for her. From the parking area you can walk under the bridge and up over and across. We also considered taking our bikes out and biking the bridge, but the bridge itself is just not long enough to merit that. You can also rent a bike to ride if you want just at the foot of the bridge , which is really convenient . We enjoyed our walk. We were able to find the little troll under the bridge, it's a free activity, there is nice scenery, and as silly as it sounds, it was kinda cool to have one foot in Nebraska and one foot in Iowa :)