For ready access to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), take I-105 to I-110. The flight duration from LAX to Eppley Airfield (OMA) is typically just over three hours.

Upon landing at OMA, pick up a rental car from one of the handful of agencies operating out of the airport and hop on I-680 for easy access to Omaha proper.

Attractions and Tips

If you're a lover of art, visit the Joslyn Art Museum, for reconnecting with nature, stop at Lauritzen Gardens, a large botanical garden in Omaha.

If you brought your kids along with you, make a stop at the Omaha Children's Museum. Particularly popular is the Creative Arts Center, which allows children to engage in hands-on exploration.

Take some time out of your busy sightseeing to stroll along Old Market. This brick-paved string of streets allows you to imagine what life was like in the Omaha of past, when horses, not cars, once filled the roadways.

If you seek a centralized location, stay in Downtown Omaha. For a relaxed feel, choose a hotel right in Old Market. If you love the snow, visit in the winter when 26 inches fall annually on average. For easier travels and more opportunity to explore outdoor sites, make a spring or summer trip.