With a population of more than 427,000 residents, according to the city's website in 2010, Omaha is Nebraska's largest city and welcomes visitors each year for the NCAA College World Series. The Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge spans the Missouri River and connects more than 100 miles of nature trails, according to the Omaha Visitors Bureau. Families planning a visit to Omaha may prefer one of several hotels combining accommodations with a water park for indoor fun.
At Omaha's Holiday Inn near the airport, kids can spend the day splashing and sliding at the indoor water park while parents relax in the adjacent indoor pool and hot tub. The water park features a three-story slide, activity pool and a play area for younger children with a suspended bucket that dumps water. Adults can also maintain an exercise routine at the Holiday Inn's 24-hour fitness center with free weights and treadmills. Reserve a guest room with two king beds or a suite with in-room Jacuzzi and watch your favorite shows on a flat-screen television. Kids eat free at the hotel's on-site restaurant and a coffee bar provides a morning cup to go. The Holiday Inn is located near Creighton University in downtown Omaha at the intersection of Cuming and North 14th streets.
Holiday Inn Downtown Omaha-Airport
1420 Cuming St.
Omaha, NE 68102
402-341-0124
holidayinn.com
The CoCo Key Water Resort has 60,000 square feet of indoor water adventures such as a multilevel play island, 40-foot raft slide, lazy river, sun deck and indoor-outdoor whirlpool for grown-ups. Overnight visitors may choose an adjacent hotel room with one queen or king bed or two doubles, and water park passes are included for up to four guests. Dine at the Tradewinds Restaurant, or order room service for a more relaxing meal after a day at the water park. Day passes to the water park are available, although hotel guests are given preference until capacity is reached. The Coco Key Water Resort is located near Interstate 80 at the intersection of Grover and South 72nd streets.
CoCo Key Water Resort
3321 South 72nd St.
Omaha, NE 68124
866-754-6960
cocokeywaterresort.com
Relax in an indoor whirlpool while watching the kids frolic in the pool and slide down one of two water slides at the Best Western Kelly Inn's playland in Omaha. Guest rooms include refrigerators and microwaves for storing and preparing snacks and an on-site restaurant for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Parents may utilize the Best Western's exercise room or take the family to 12.9-acre Roxbury Park, located two miles southwest of the hotel and featuring athletic courts, a playground and trails. Other family attractions located within 11 miles of the hotel include the Omaha Children's Museum, Henry Doorly Zoo and 100-acre Lauritzen Gardens. The Best Western Kelly Inn is located one block south of Highway 275 near the interchange of Interstates 80 and 680.
Best Western Kelly Inn Omaha Hotel
4706 South 108th St.
Omaha, NE 68137
402-339-7400
bestwesternkellyinnomaha.com
