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Omaha, Nebraska's largest city that used the railroad and river to build one of the world's largest livestock markets and meat packing industries, served by the Union Stock Yards. The name Omaha comes from an American Indian word meaing "above all others on a stream." Omaha settled on an area known as the "Crossroads of the Nation," and founded in 1846 to 1847 by a group of Mormons. About 600 of the Mormons died during that winter and are now buried in the Mormon Cemetery with a fine monument "Winter Quarters," by Avard Fairbanks. In 1868, Fort Omaha was built to protect worker building the Union Pacific and Nothern Pacific railroads as in to provide support for the troops who engaged the Indians. The Union Pacific Station is now formally the Western Heritage Museum, Nebraska's largest restored art-deco railroad station. Museums to also see are the Strategic Air Command Museum, providing a glimpse of aviation wonders, the Joslyn Memorial Art Museum with excellent exhibits, and the Union Pacific Historical Museum of railroading history. Schooling provided here is the Duchesne College, University of Nebraska Medical School, Creighton University, and the Municipal University of Omaha. Other attractions to visit are Father Flanagan's Boys Town, a haven for homeless boys, Aka-Sar-Ben Coliseum offering events and shows, Louisville Recreation Grounds, St. Cecillia's Cathedral, Our Lady of Nebraska Chapel, and the parks of Elmwood and Levi Carter. the College World Series, American Legion Little World Series, and Pop Warner Midget Football Bowl games are all of Omaha's areas for sports to go and visit. Two events or shows to see while in Omaha are the River City Roundup and Rodeo and the Omaha Summer Arts Festival.

Ak-Sar-Ben Aquarium

Omaha, Nebraska

(402) 332-3901

The aquarium offers 12 tanks of native fish in their natural habitats.

Aksarben Coliseum

6800 Mercy Rd.

Omaha, Nebraska

(402)444-4000 or (800)228-6001

The center offers a year-round scene for a variety of activities and events.

Boys Town

Dodge St.

Omaha, Nebraska

(402)498-1140 or (800)625-1400

The facility was established in 1917 and is for troubled children.

Fontenelle Forest Nature Center

1111 N. Bellevue Blvd.

Omaha, Nebraska

(402) 731-3140

The center offers environmental and animal displays and is surrounded by a 1,300 acres.

Fun Plex Amusement Park

7003 Q St.

Omaha, Nebraska

(402) 331-8436

The amusement park includes the usual water rides for all people to enjoy.

General Crook House Museum, The

30th and Fort sts.

Omaha, Nebraska

(402) 455-9990

The museum was built in 1878 and General George Crook was a resident here.

Joslyn Art Museum

2200 Dodge St.

Omaha, Nebraska

(402) 342-3300

The art museum contains many permanent collections of fine arts spanning the 19th and 20th centuries.

Mormon Trail Center at Historic Winter Quarters and Pioneer Cemetery, The

3215 State St.

Omaha, Nebraska

(402) 453-9372

The site is of the winter quarters of the Mormon pioneers in 1846 to 1848.

Omaha Childrens Museum, The

500 S. 20th St.

Omaha, Nebraska

(402) 342-6164

The children shows hands-on exhibits for children to enjoy and learn from.

Omaha Convention & Visitors Bureau

6800 Mercy Rd.

Omaha, Nebraska

(402) 444-4660

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo

3701 S. 10th St.

Omaha, Nebraska

(402) 733-8401

The zoo contains rare and endangered species on 110 acres.

President Ford's Birthstone and Gardens

32nd and Woolworth aves.

Omaha, Nebraska

(402) 444-5955

This site is the birthplace of President Gerald Ford, and contains memorabilia and gardens.

St. Cecilia's Cathedral

701 N. 40th St.

Omaha, Nebraska

(402) 551-2313

The cathedral has Spanish Renaissance-style architecture and a white Carrara marble altar from Pietrasanta, Italy.

Strategic Air Command Museum

2510 SAC Pl.

Omaha, Nebraska

(402) 292-2001

The museum contains over 30 vintage aircrafts and some missiles.

USS Hazard and USS Marlin, Freedom Park

2497 Freedom Park Rd.

Omaha, Nebraska

(402) 345-1959

The park contains the USS Hazard and the USS Marlin on the Missouri River.

Western Heritage Museum

801 S. 10th St.

Omaha, Nebraska

(402) 444-5071

The museum contains information about the '30s, '40s, and '50s in the 20th century.

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