2 Best Sights in Omaha, Nebraska

Formerly Omaha's Union Station, this museum highlights the history of the Omaha and Union Pacific railroads through interactive exhibits, including some beautifully restored train cars from as far back as 1890. Lifelike sculptures of soldiers, salesmen, and other rail travelers of the 1930s and '40s sit in restored train cars and "talk" about the politics, music, and the society of the time. Permanent exhibits include a re-creation of a Nebraskan home of the late 19th century and an impressive coin collection that includes pieces from ancient Greece, Rome, and Egypt.

Nebraska's major art museum exhibits a surprisingly impressive selection of paintings and sculptures from around the world, some of which dates back more than three millennia. Here you’ll find works by Titian, El Greco, Degas, Renoir, Monet, and more modern works by the likes of George Ault and Jackson Pollock. Outside the museum, there’s a grassy sculpture garden with fountains and reflecting pools as well as the colorful “Discovery Garden,” which celebrates discovery through creation, inspiration, exploration, and education.