Omaha

First, to the Minnesotans...Yes, the wedding is in Omaha. No, it's not during the College World Series. OK, let's move on...

Where to Stay

We have reserved rooms at discounted rates at the Omaha Marriott. When you call the hotel, you should register under the Bothe/Schulz wedding. Reservations for attendees must be received on or before June 24, 2006.

Omaha Marriott
10220 Regency Circle
Omaha, NE 68114
Phone: 1-402-399-9000
Fax: 1-402-399-0223
Map and Directions

What to Do in Omaha

• Henry Doorly Zoo: Omaha's zoo is considered to be one of the best in the world. The zoo's largest attraction is the free-flight aviary where more than 500 exotic species of birds roam while visitors walk among them on an elevated walkway. Also popular are the cat complex, the largest in North America, which houses lions, cheetahs, jaguars, pumas, and some of the rarest large cats in the world, such as Sumatran tigers, Asian snow leopards, and Siberian tigers. A world-class facility in every sense of the word, the Henry Doorly Zoo, Lied Jungle, and Scott Aquarium yearly attract more than a million visitors.
  • The Lied Jungle is the world's largest indoor tropical rainforest. It encompasses three separate geographic zones. Visitors experience the sights, sounds, and smells of the jungle as they meander through re-creations of Asian, African, and South American rain forests.
  • The 72,000 square-foot Scott Aquarium is one of the country's largest. Visitors can walk through a glass tunnel in an 850,000-gallon coral reef tank and view marine life—including sharks and rays—swimming all around them. A wonderful collection of penquins delights aquarium visitors.
• Strategic Air & Space Museum: The Strategic Air & Space Museum is regarded as the nation's foremost facility of its kind. The $29.5 million museum opened in 1998 and preserves aircraft and missiles for future generations.
• Joslyn Art Museum: Few visitors expect to find such an impressive art collection in the middle of the prairie. Masterpieces abound here. The permanent exhibit includes works by El Greco, Degas, Monet, and Renoir. 19th- and 20th-century art receive a special focus. The museum building itself is a striking, architectural find. Thirty-eight different types of marble were used in construction. The exterior glows a light pink, setting the building apart from the rest of downtown Omaha.
• Omaha Old Market: No visit to Omaha is complete without a stop in the Old Market. Although charming, this eclectic corner of the city lays claim to some of the best shops and restaurants in town. Small shops offer everything from alternative music to cultural clothing, even a year-round selection of Christmas decorations. Several art galleries are also located in the area.