3 Beautiful Golf Courses in Omaha, Nebraska

With summer coming, it means that Fourth of July celebrations are right around the corner. The best part of the Fourth of July is the fireworks, and if you are in the Omaha area, you can find a nearby fireworks show to take in. Here's where to see fireworks in Omaha this year. The Quad County Museum Car Show & Firework Display On July 4th, the annual Quad County Museum Car Show and Firework Display will take place. Enjoy a full day of fun at this event with food trucks and vendors, the annual auto show, and live music. Ralston Independence Day Celebration Head to Ralston for the state's largest Fourth of July parade on Sunday, July 4. The event will also include a fun run, a fire department water fight, and a fireworks display. All the activities are free. NBO Independence Fireworks This annual fireworks display will take place on July 10 at Werner Park in Papillion. The fireworks are part of your admission ticket, and the show will take place after the game. Seward Fourth of July Take a drive to Seward and head to Plum Creek Park for your Fourth of July celebration. Seward is the official Fourth of July City for the state of Nebraska, and the celebration runs from July 1-4. Activities include anvil firing, the Grand Parade, food alley, concerts, and exhibits. Plan your Fourth of July celebration at one of these local events this year. You can see fireworks and enjoy activities for the whole family.

Looking for a good hike for the weekend? You don't have to go far to find one in and around the Omaha area. There are a wide variety of hikes that are perfect for all skill and fitness levels. Check out these Omaha trails to hike this summer. Fontenelle Forest Fontenelle Forest in Bellevue, Nebraska, is just about 10 miles from Omaha. It has 26 miles of trails, including a boardwalk that makes it easy for families with strollers and for wheelchairs. The Stream Trail takes you along the stream where you might come across beavers or frogs, and the Cottonwood Trail crosses the flood plain and is perfect for exploring the giant cottonwood trees. Standing Bear Lake Loop Head to Standing Bear Lake and take the loop trail that runs for three miles. A new floating trail takes you across the west end of the lake, so you don't have to go on the shoulder of North 144th Street anymore. The new section of trail is eight feet wide and perfect for running, walking, and biking. Heron Haven Heron Haven is a spring-fed wetland sanctuary on Old Maple Road in Omaha. It has miles of trails to explore over the 17 acres of land. While hiking in Heron Haven, you are sure to come across a wide variety of wildlife from groundhogs to woodpeckers, ducks, geese, and great blue herons during the warmer months. Check out these Omaha area hiking trails when you want to get outside. You can go exploring and get some fresh air within a few miles of the city.

The Old Market neighborhood in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, is a historic district and sits on the National Register of Historic Places. The area has a number of landmark buildings, with many of the original warehouses now converted into lofts. Explore these historic areas in the Old Market. The Omaha Bemis Bag Company Building The Omaha Bemis Bag Company came to Omaha in 1887, and by 1900 is was the biggest manufacturer of bags in the world. The building that housed the business in Old Market is now the Blue Barn Theater and home to the Boiler Room Restaurant, and it was designated as an Omaha Landmark in 1978. Burlington Building The Burlington Building at 1004 Farnam Street was once the headquarters for the Burlington and Missouri River railroad. In 1966 the railroad left the building, and it stood vacant for 17 years. The restoration took place to turn the building into commercial office space, but many of the elements of the original building remain the same, including the balconies, cast-iron railings for the stairways, and the large atrium that rises from the first floor to the roof with a central court. Baum Iron Company Building The Baum Iron Company Building at 1221 Harney Street was built in 1880 and carried the Baum Iron name. It was once the home of the largest wholesaler of iron products in the Midwest. The building now houses Baum Hydraulics. These are just a few of the many historic buildings in the Old Market neighborhood of Omaha. You can take a walking tour to see these and more.