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Lauritzen Gardens
Lauritzen Gardens: Omaha's botanical haven for seasonal blooms, lights, and family adventures.
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Lauritzen Gardens: Omaha's botanical haven for seasonal blooms, lights, and family adventures.
Lauritzen Gardens in Omaha is a premier botanical garden and park centered at 100 Bancroft St. Highlights include a rebuilt main greenhouse, clean indoor facilities, and scenic walking paths. Seasonal features include a miniature railroad, resident trolls, and holiday light displays with activities like s'mores and fire pits. A $5 tram tour (about 50 minutes) adds garden insights, plus outdoor play areas for kids.
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Experience year-round beauty with holiday lights, floral exhibits, and themed gardens that change with the seasons.
Enjoy a 50-minute guided tram tour covering the expansive grounds, offering insights into the gardens' history and features.
A fun outdoor space with a giant net, play houses, and water features designed for kids to explore and enjoy.
Step into a tropical oasis in the greenhouse, featuring lush plants and seasonal decorations, ideal for escaping the weather.
Participate in festive events like writing letters to Santa, roasting s'mores at fire pits, and viewing light displays.
Admire wood sculptures, bronzes, and miniature railroad setups scattered throughout the gardens for artistic inspiration.
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Overall rating
Akira “Flicker” Delione
I went in the dead of winter and still had a lovely time. Everything in the gardens looked beautiful and gloomy. The greenhouse was a tropical oasis away from the cold wind.
Jason Campbell
Phenomenal place for everyone! Gardens and wood sculptures and bronzes. Paths all over for plenty of walking. Miniature rail road with functioning train that is seasonal; the set ups (multiple throughout the gardens) are amazing. Everyone must try to visit with each of the 6-7 trolls resident in the gardens. Strongest recommendation!
David Hasler
Very nice even in winter. I went to see the holiday display. The center had lots of fun activities going on including s’mores kits and fire pits. I understand the main greenhouse was recently rebuilt. It’s nice inside. I went at night to see the lights. It was hard to see all the plants in the new building when it’s dark. Would like to go back in the day to appreciate all the work they’ve done. Would definitely come back again.
Stefanie Green
I’m sure the gardens are beautiful at the right time of year, but in mid-November it seems a bit of a waste of money. The holiday decorations aren’t up yet, so there truly isn’t much to do except a walkthrough of the conservatory and a trip to the outdoor children’s area (weather dependent). I’m sure it’s a worthwhile stop in the right season!
Sara Ryder
An absolutely gorgeous place that is a must-see for anyone ages 0-99. I strongly recommend the tram tour as the facility is large and may be too much walking for some. Plus, you get information about the gardens and it's only 5$ for a 50 minute tour. The indoor facilities are clean and beautiful. Plenty of restrooms along the way. There is a super fun outdoor area for the children with a giant net, play houses and a water area. If you go during the winter, the lighted nights are beautiful. The entire indoor area is beautifully decorated with holiday activities for the entire family including letters to write to Santa and fire pits with an option to buy smore kits. You can easily spend the day there during the warmer months and a few hours during the lighted nights. Overall, a great experience and lasting memories.
