South Omaha

Nebraska


Once a separate city, South Omaha was the center of the Omaha stockyards starting in the late 1800s. Today it's a hub of Omaha's thriving Hispanic community. The South 24th Street commercial strip between L and Q Streets has repurposed Victorian-era brick buildings and is good for a self-guided walking tour (www.restorationexchange.org/events/walking-tours). Admire the lavish facade of the Roseland Theater (4932 S 24th St), tour El Museo Latino, browse the family-owned shops and stop for a snack at International Bakery.


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1. El Museo Latino

0.15 MILES

This vibrant museum has changing exhibits on Hispanic culture and art. Regional artists are featured.

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1.36 MILES

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3. Lauritzen Gardens

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4. Western Historic Trails Center

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5. Durham Museum

3.05 MILES

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6. Heartland of America Park

3.48 MILES

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7. Joslyn Art Museum

3.51 MILES

This admired and architecturally imposing museum has a great collection of classic and contemporary European and American art. There's also a good…

8. Riverfront

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