By Isabel Prontes
Omaha is the biggest city in the Midwestern state of Nebraska. Omaha is a wonderful and exciting city to take a
family vacation, because of its abundance of historical landmarks, historical neighborhoods and cultural attractions. If you are planning to travel to Omaha with children, there are several hotels that are especially fun for kids and that cater to their needs.
Crowne Plaza Hotel
The Crowne Plaza Hotel (Old Mill) offers supervised child care and a children's activities program. If you are busy, you will not have to worry about your kids, because they will be cared for and kept occupied with games and educational activities. The hotel offers other amenities, including a whirlpool. The rooms also come with rollaway beds and cribs.
Crowne Plaza Hotel
655 North 108th Avenue
Omaha, Nebraska, 68154
Tel: (402) 496-0850
Comfort Inn at the Zoo
Omaha's Comfort Inn at the Zoo is excellent for children, as it is close to the city's well-known Henry Doorly Zoo and the Omaha Children's Museum. This clean, vibrant and spacious hotel that is conveniently located near the city's finest children-oriented tourist attractions. Kids will also have a fun time splashing around in the hotel's indoor heated swimming pool. There is also a sun deck for guests to enjoy.
Comfort Inn at the Zoo
2920 South 13th Court
Omaha, NE 68108
Tel: (402) 342-8000
Henry Doorly Zoo
3701 South 10th St.
Omaha, NE 68107
Tel: (402) 733-8401
Omaha Children's Museum
500 South 20th St.
Omaha, NE 68102
Tel: (402) 342-6164
Best Western Kelly Inn
The Best Western Kelly Inn is conveniently located near the city's finest attractions, such as the Old Market Area and the Henry Doorly Zoo. Kids will adore this hotel, as it has an outdoor swimming pool complete with water slides. There is also a relatively shallow swimming pool, making it safe for young children. Other amenities include free local telephone calls, in-room cable television (complete with HBO) and a fitness center. Pets are allowed.
Best Western Kelly Inn
4706 South 108th St.
Omaha, Nebraska 68137
Tel: (402) 339-7400
Holiday Inn
The Holiday Inn Omaha Nebraska is a great hotel for kids, as it has a "Kids Stay Free and Eat Free" policy (kids will adore the onsite Yogi's Cafe and Lounge dining option). There is a stunning hotel courtyard, hot tub and massive swimming pool. All of the guest rooms include flat-panel LCD televisions. This is a comfortable, fun and family-friendly hotel.
Holiday Inn
11515 Miracle Hills Dr.
Omaha, NE 68154
Tel: (877) 863-4780
Regency Lodge Hotel
The Regency Lodge Hotel Omaha is a lovely hotel retreat for kids, as it has a rugged, outdoorsy atmosphere and is perfect for hyper kids who need to unwind and run around. Children will not feel confined at the Regency Lodge Hotel. They will have fun splashing and playing around in the large heated indoor swimming pool as well. This is a friendly, outdoors-oriented accommodation for the entire family.
Regency Lodge Hotel
909 S. 107th Avenue
Omaha, NE 68114
Tel: (402) 397-8000
About the Author:
Isabel Prontes is a freelance writer and traveler residing in Manhattan, NY. She has traveled to five continents and counting. Her work has appeared on a number of websites, such as Travels, eHow.com and "Happy Living Magazine." Prontes has a professional background in public relations; she received a bachelor's degree in communication studies from Pace University.
