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Lauritzen Gardens
Omaha's Urban Oasis: Where Nature, Art, and Family Fun Blossom Year-Round
4.8(5 reviews)
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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.
Omaha's Urban Oasis: Where Nature, Art, and Family Fun Blossom Year-Round
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Lauritzen Gardens is a premier botanical garden and tourist attraction in Omaha, offering 100 acres of stunning landscapes, seasonal displays, and interactive experiences for all ages. With a 4.8-star rating from over 5,400 reviews, it features beautiful gardens, wood sculptures, bronzes, a miniature railroad, and resident trolls. Enjoy tram tours, holiday light displays, fire pits with s'mores kits, a children's play area, and a tropical conservatory. Open year-round, it's a perfect destination for family outings, nature walks, and special events, providing lasting memories in any season.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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