114th Aviation Company
"Knights of the Air"

2019 Reunion
~ Area Attractions ~



Area Attractions

Hyatt Place Omaha/Downtown – Old Market offers contemporary accommodations and a casual vibe located in a central location near all of Omaha’s most popular attractions. Feel like a local and explore the area with our complimentary shuttle service (available within five miles of the hotel).
 
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While Your Here...


Asian Highlands - Phase I
Asian Highlands will transport Zoo guests on an immersive journey through Asia, ranging from the grasslands of Northern India, though the Himalayan Mountains, to the boreal forests of northeastern China.  
This total immersion exhibit is set along the main path just north of the Aviary. In Phase I of this exhibit, guests will encounter a unique landscape and diverse collection of animals including red panda, white-naped crane, Indian rhino, tufted deer and Pere David’s deer. Phase II is set to open in Spring 2019.


The World's Largest Indoor Desert
Immerse yourself in a desert environment at the Desert Dome, the world's largest indoor desert located under the world's largest glazed geodesic dome.  

See plant and animal life from three of the world's deserts: the Namib Desert of southern Africa, the Red Center of Australia and the Sonoran Desert of the southwest United States.




The Largest Aquarium in a Zoo
 
Navigate the ocean floor as sharks and other marine life circle overhead in the Suzanne and Walter Scott Aquarium, the largest aquarium within a Zoo. 

Discover polar regions, temperate oceans, coral reefs and the Amazon, as well the wildlife that inhabit these areas, from Antarctic penguins, puffins, sea turtles, jellyfish, stingrays, Giant Pacific octopus, moray eels and colorful fish.




North America's Largest Indoor Rainforest
Explore the natural rainforest environment as you walk through the Lied Jungle, North America's largest indoor rainforest.  

Cross a unique swing bridge, through wet caves and beyond swooping tree limbs to the sounds of crashing waterfalls, see gibbons and other primates swinging in the canopy and experience exotic plant life.



Explore the African Grasslands
Travel through the 28-acre African Grasslands exhibit with the likes of elephant, white rhino, cheetah, sable antelope, bongo, ostrich and impala rising into view upon your every move. See eye-to-eye with reticulated giraffe from the all-new Giraffe Encounter. Feed and brush the African pygmy goats at the kraal. View the African lions from the peak of the exhibit, while they gaze into the distance over the entire exhibit. 

Also learn about the life of a wildlife manager at Wildlife Management HQ, where you can see the tools of the trade, communicate over radio and sit in a real grounded Bell 47 helicopter or Land Rover. 



Unleash Your Inner Animal at One of Omaha's Largest  Children’s Adventure Trails, open for the season from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily (weather permitting), is an interactive exhibit that highlights kids’ learning through play in nature, and is located near the North Entrance and the Dick and Mary Holland Meadowlark Theater.

Resting on five acres, the exhibit is made up of a variety of habitats, interactive animal exhibits and climbing areas allowing guests to learn through exploring and unleash their inner animal.

 

 


CHI Health Center

0.8 mi / 1.23 km away

CHI Health Center Omaha is the centerpiece of downtown Omaha’s $2 billion riverfront revitalization. It’s a hybrid facility that offers the versatility of over 346,000 square feet of convention center space with an 18,300-seat attached arena. Home to UNO Maverick hockey and Creighton University's Men's Basketball.

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Holland Performing Arts Center

0.4 mi / 663 meter away

The Holland Performing Arts Center offers sleek urban modernism inside and out. With bold design and finely engineered acoustics, this performing arts center is among the best in the country. The Holland Center offers spectacular views of downtown Omaha, an intimate atmosphere for patrons and a home for world-class artistry.

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Joslyn Art Museum 

1.3 mi / 2.08 km away

The principle fine arts museum in the state of Nebraska, Joslyn Art Museum features an eclectic collection of works beginning with Greek pottery and moving through Europe and into American Western art and through the 20th Century.

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Convention Center at CHI Health Center Omaha

0.8 mi / 1.23 km away

The convention center at CHI Health Center Omaha consists of 194,000 square feet of contiguous exhibition space, more than 63,000 square feet of meeting space including 16 meeting rooms, a 30,996 square foot ballroom and an extra 79,400 square feet of pre-function space.

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HARRAH’S COUNCIL BLUFFS HOTEL AND CASINO
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HARRAH’S COUNCIL BLUFFS HOTEL




Whether business or pleasure takes you to the East Omaha/Council Bluffs area, staying at Harrah’s is your key to a fun, friendly time. 

Check in to our luxurious accommodations, including exquisite suites and deluxe rooms. Plus, you’re just steps away from over 500 slots, table games, fabulous dining, shopping and live entertainment.





HARRAH’S CASINO BOAT



Table Games

Excitement is always on the table – with a full range of games including all the classics like blackjack, craps and roulette. We’ve also got the friendliest dealers around, to ensure that it’s always a good time at Harrah’s!

Casino Slots
Whether you prefer spinning reels, video slots or video poker, we’ve got your game – in a variety of denominations. Harrah’s boasts over 500 slot machines in all!

 

HARRAH’S CASINO BOAT


BLACKJACK

The object in blackjack is simple: get as close to 21 as possible, closer than the dealer. Getting there is half the fun, as the strategy in this classic table game can often reflect the personality of its players as they compete against the dealer. We also offer Down Under Blackjack!

CRAPS

Craps is perhaps the most social of all casino games – there’s something special that happens when the right number comes up and everyone at the table wins together. So step right up and get into the action, and even if you’re a first timer – just a few minutes and you’ll be in the full spirit of the game.

HARRAH’S FRESH MARKET SQUARE BUFFET



When you don’t know what you want, but all you know is that you’re famished, you are certain to find the food to scratch that itch at the Fresh Market Square Buffet at Harrah’s Council Bluffs. This all-you-can-eat casual dining favorite serves up dishes from all around the world at lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.
Be sure to check for our specials in the menu options on the right-hand side of the screen.
The Fresh Market Square Buffet will be closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays, except for specific holidays.

Web-link: https://www.caesars.com/harrahs-council-bluffs/fittogold

 
See you there!



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