Day Trips

AREA DAY TRIPS

MEMORABLE EXPERIENCES ARE SPRINKLED THROUGHOUT OMAHA AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS. A SHORT DRIVE OUTSIDE THE METRO TAKES VISITORS ON NEW ADVENTURES.

Holy Family Shrine

Just west of Omaha at Exit 426, visitors go wild at the Lee G. Simmons Conservation Park & Wildlife Safari, a four mile, drivethrough nature park. It’s a great way to see, bison, elk, cranes, pronghorn antelope and other native animals as they walk right past or up to your vehicle. Park the car and hike to Wolf and Bear Canyon and climb the nature trails surrounding the park’s lake.

Our Corner Cottage

After the safari, take your getaway to new heights at the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum, a 300,000 sq.ft. museum dedicated to showcasing military memorabilia and celebrating space travel.

Wahoo Meat Locker

From space to serenity, the stunning glass chapel, Holy Family Shrine, was created for travelers as an oasis for peace and tranquility. Two streams cut through the limestone that forms the floor and foundation of the chapel, and its unique glass architecture with its curved wooden arches makes it a perfect place to stop and enjoy the beauty.

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Wildlife Safari

SAUNDERS COUNTY Rural in nature and peppered with Main Street appeal, Saunders County is filled with history and surprises that seem to pop out of nowhere. More than 30 unique cities, villages and townships make up the county. The Memphis State Recreation Area offers 163 peaceful acres for primitive camping and hiking and a sparkling lake primed for fishing and boating. Lake Wanahoo is another popular spot for boating, fishing and camping. Plenty of wildlife watching, hiking and picnicking opportunities can be found at the Czechland Lake Recreation Area.

Travel back in time at the Saunders County Historical Museum and visit a log home, one room schoolhouse, county church and the smallest post office in Nebraska. Learn about famous athletes, motion picture pioneers, and other historic figures.

Saunders County should be on every golfer’s bucket list. Iron Horse Golf Club is an award-winning course that Golf Digest considers one of the best and Quarry Oaks offers a course so challenging that only golfers with intense discipline can find victory.

Check out the amazingly eclectic gift shop, Our Corner Cottage, filled wall-to-wall with unique gifts, candles, quilts, scrumptious tarts and waffle bars. It’s located in the middle of a cornfield, so make sure to look for the sign on Highway 92 or you might miss this gem. More shopping can be discovered in downtown Ashland – gift shops, galleries and an old-fashioned ice cream parlor line the main street. Pick up an out-of-the-box souvenir at the Wahoo Meat Locker, known for their award-winning recipes and the famous Wahoo Wiener – a favorite. A favorite throughout the state, these meats keep carnivores coming back.