Looking for a hotel in Omaha close to area attractions and main events? The Carlisle Hotel gets you close to it all, whether you are in town for business or corporate meetings, weddings, or family vacations. 

  

The Carlisle Hotel in Omaha, Nebraska is conveniently located to Omaha's main events and attractions. 

  

Opera Omaha-   Professional music theater company features three grand operas each season al well as presenting the Omaha Broadway theater season, a five show series of nationally touring Broadway shows. Located at 1625 Farnam St. Suite 100. For more information call, 346-4398. 

  

Omaha Symphony-  Internationally known guest artists join the symphony's musicians throughout the concert season. Located at 1605 Howard St.  For more information call, 342-3836. 

  

Minor League Baseball-  Omaha Royals host games at the historic Rosenblatt Stadium during the April- September season. Located at 1202 Bert Murphy Ave. For tickets information call, 733-5100. 

  

Omaha Lancers Hockey-  The Lancers, of the U.S. Hockey League. For game and ticket information call, 556-7825. 

  

Heartland of America Park-   Features 15 acre lake and the Heartland of America Park Fountain with its 300 foot water jet and light show. The General Marion excursion boat tours the lake from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. The park is open from 5:00am to 11:00pm year round, Located on 8th and Douglas streets. For more information call, 444-5900 

  

Gene Leahy Mall-   This downtown attraction features waterfalls, gardens, sculptures and an amphitheater for summer concerts. Ollie the Trolley and Dolly the Trolley serve this mall located on 14th and Farnam in the Old Market. 

  

Mount Vernon Gardens-  A replica of George Washington's formal gardens. Overlooks the Missouri River at a site passed by the Lewis and Clark Expedition in 1804. Located at 13th and Y streets. 

  

Freedom Park-   Features tours of the submarine USS Marlin and the USS Hazard, a World War II minesweeper and national Historic Landmark. Located at 2497 Freedom Park Road. 

  

Fontenelle Forest-   Offers 17 miles of trails which wind through 1400 acres of wooded hills, hollows, streams, and wetlands. Excellent bird watching activities as well as glimpses of the wildlife. There are two barrier free boardwalks located here as well. Located at 1313 North Bellevue Blvd. For more information and hours call, 731-3140. 

  

Neale Woods Nature Center-   There are seven miles of hiking trails through the woods and prairie. Astronomy programs are offered at the Neale Woods Millard Observatory. Open 8:00am to 5:00pm. Monday through Saturdays and 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm on Sundays. 

  

De Soto National Wildlife Refuge-    A haven for migrating ducks and geese. There are also nature trails, a visitor's center with displays and an area to see the birds during migration. Located between I-29 and Hwy 75 on Hwy 30, east of Blair. 

  

Boys Town-  Features artifacts, mannequins and audio visual of Boys Town's struggles and accomplishments. Open 8:00am to 5:00 pm daily, Admission is free, for large groups there is charge of $1.00 per person. Located at 136th and West Dodge Street. For more information, call 498-1140. 

  

Great Plains Black Museum-  Complete exhibit focusing on black history. Open Monday thru Friday 9am to 5pm daily, (expect for holidays). Locate at 2213 Lake Street. 

  

El Museo Latino-  The first Latino Museum in the Midwest. Features art, exhibits and films. Located at 4701 South 25th street. For more information, call 731-1137. 

  

Sac Museum-   Features US Air Military history through indoor and outdoor displays. Open 9:00am to 5:00pm daily (except for holidays).  Located I-80 exit 426 Ashland. For more information call, 827-3100. 

  

Union Pacific Historical Museum-  Reveals the history of the Union Station Railroad. Open Monday thru Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm, and Saturday 9:00am to 1:00pm. Admission is free. Located at 14th and Dodge. For more information call, 271-3530. 

  

Western Heritage Museum-  The restored Union Station exhibits the history of Omaha from 1880 to 1954. Open Tuesdays thru Saturdays 10:00am to 5:00pm and Sundays 1:00pm to 5:00pm. Located at 801 South 10th street. For more information call, 444-5071. 

  

Joslyn Art Museum-  Collection of ancient to contemporary paintings and sculptures featured. open Tuesday thru Saturday 10:00am to 4:00pm. Guided public tours available, call for more information, 342-3300. Located at 22nd and Dodge. 

  

Omaha Children's Museum-  Provides a place for children to learn, be creative and explore science, the arts, and humanities. Open Tuesdays thru Saturdays 10:00am to 5:00pm and Sundays 1:00pm to 5:00pm. 

  

Henry Doorly Zoo-  Features the Lied Jungle, which is the largest indoor tropical rain forest, the Scott aquarium, which includes a 850,000 gallon coral reef tank, a 70 foot long tunnel to view sharks, rays and their aquatic creatures, the Lozier IMAX Theater shows films larger than life with the 61' x 83' screen. The zoo is open year round (closed Christmas day, New Years day, and Thanksgiving Day) from 9:30am to 5:00pm. 

  

Ak-Sar-Ben Aquarium and Nature Center-  Located in Schramm Park State Recreation Area on the banks of the Platte river, 6 miles south of exit 432 off I-80, Gretna. Features more than 50 species of Nebraska fish, nature trails, outdoor ponds, and wildlife movies. For times and information call, 332-3901. 

  

Omaha Botanical Gardens-  Open to tour the garden from 9:00am to 4:00pm Tuesdays thru Sundays. For more information call, 346- 4002. 

  

Mallory Kountze Planetarium-  Includes quality shows including the solar system, galaxies, nebulae and other space phenomena. Located on the first floor of the University of NE/Omaha Durham Science Center, 67th & Dodge Street. Information call, 554-3722. 

  

Mormon Pioneer Cemetery-  During the winter of 1846-1847 more than 600 pioneers died. Their gravesites are commemorated with sculptures, historic relics and a visitor's center. Open 9:00am to 9:00pm daily. Located at 3215 State Street. For more information call 453-9372.