Free & Cheap Things to Do in Omaha, NE

  • The list below includes 68 free or cheap things to do in or near Omaha, Nebraska, including 46 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Family Fun Center and Art Museum.
  • From Creighton University to Old Market, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Omaha and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Council Bluffs, Papillion, Bellevue and Ashland.
  • The list below includes 68 free or cheap things to do in or near Omaha, Nebraska, including 46 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Family Fun Center and Art Museum.
  • From Creighton University to Old Market, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Omaha and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Council Bluffs, Papillion, Bellevue and Ashland.
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Drivers get behind the wheel of Lamborghinis, Corvettes, Ferraris, and more in a three or five lap experience
8.2 Miles
89% 80 votes
Monuments Rainbow Point, north on Eighth Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51501 MoreLess Info
Explorers Lewis & Clark passed through Iowa on their western journey, and a portion of that route is preserved at the Lewis & Clark Monument & Scenic Overlook in Council Bluffs, Iowa. It is a phenomenal venue for panoramic nature photography and a must-see attraction for American history buffs.
9.0 Miles
93% 99 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 12356 Ballpark Way, Papillion, NE 68046 MoreLess Info
Take in a minor league baseball game at Werner Park, home of the Kansas City Royals triple-A affiliate team the Omaha Storm Chasers. The 6400-seat stadium was opened in 2011.
9.0 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 9902 Schram Road, Papillion, NE 68046 MoreLess Info
Situated on 450 acres, Walnut Creek Lake & Recreation Area features a 105-acre reservoir with access for fishing and boating. It provides trails suitable for hiking, biking and horseback riding, RV and tent campsites and picnic areas.
9.5 Miles
78% 9 votes
Specialty Museums 2402 Clay St, Bellevue, NE 68005 MoreLess Info
Opened in the 1970s, the Sarpy County Museum includes structures built in the 1800s including the First Presbyterian Church, Moses Merrill Mission and Omaha and Southern Railroad Depot. The museum offers a depot tour and has an archives collection.
9.6 Miles
50% 2 votes
Dog Park 12699 S 23rd Street, Bellevue, NE 68123 MoreLess Info
Featuring wide open spaces filled with lush green grass the Bellevue Dog Park is the perfect place for an afternoon. The park features fenced in dog runs for dogs to play off-leash as well as a water tap and doggie bags for easy clean up.
10.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 206 Industrial Drive, Bellevue, NE 68005 MoreLess Info
Having reopened and been restored after a major flood, Haworth Park continues to provide locals with a serene and peaceful place to enjoy. The park features an asphalt walking trail, children's playground and campsites.
12.3 Miles
80% 15 votes
Parks Missouri River, Council Bluffs, IA MoreLess Info
Situated along the Missouri River, River's Edge Park preserves over 80 acres of parkland. The park provides a pedestrian bridge that crosses the river, paved walkways and open areas while also holding concerts and sporting events.
13.4 Miles
79% 162 votes
Farms & Ranches 12102 South 180th Street, Gretna, NE 68028 MoreLess Info
Vala's Pumpkin Patch is a family-friendly attraction located on a working farm. With 50 activities for all ages, take a train or hayrack ride, watch a pig race or air cannon show, jump on giant bouncy pillows, and visit the pumpkin patch.
13.7 Miles
98% 40 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 27792 Ski Hill Loop, Council Bluffs, IA 51542 MoreLess Info
A wealth of unusual native plants and animals are found at the Hitchcock Nature Center in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The Center never closes and is a popular destination for nature lovers, bird watchers, hikers, mountain bikers, cross-country ski enthusiasts and tobogganers.
19.1 Miles
99% 72 votes
Religious Buildings 23132 Pflug Road, Gretna, NE 68028 MoreLess Info
The Holy Family Shrine is a chapel and visitor's centre notable for its architecture. The chapel is a glass-walled wooden structure with two streams flowing through, and views of the surrounding grasslands and Platte Valley.
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