Savor the crisp fall days and go for a drive to see changing leaves. Here are our favorite places to enjoy scenic views and stunning fall colors around Omaha!
Best Places to See Fall Color Around Omaha
Fontenelle Forest
1199 Bellevue Blvd N, Bellevue
Explore trails or the boardwalk (which is great for strollers). If you have a library card for Omaha Public Library, Bellevue Public Library, or Council Bluffs Library you can check out a free pass
Hitchcock Nature Center
27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek, IA
Park permit required
This picturesque area has hiking trails and an observation tower.
Lauritzen Gardens
100 Bancroft St.
Stroll around the beautiful Botanical Gardens with paved walking paths. If you have a library card for Omaha Public Library or Council Bluffs Library you can check out a free pass.
Mahoney State Park
28500 West Park Hwy, Ashland, NE
Park Entry Permit required
Take scenic drives through the park, follow hiking and biking trails, and climb the observation tower.
OPPD Arboretum
108th & Blondo
Free admission
Take in fall foliage as you walk along a combination of paved and wood chip trails.
Platte River State Park
14421 346th St., Louisville, NE
Park Entry Permit required
Enjoy the park’s picturesque waterfall, hiking and biking trails, and two observation towers. Take in spectacular view of both the Platte River and Eugene T. Mahoney State Park.
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Schramm Park
15810 Hwy 50, Louisville, NE
Park Entry Permit required.
See a geologic display, feed fish in cool water trout ponds, check out the Schramm Education Center, and enjoy a picnic on the bluffs.
Indian Cave State Park
65296 720 Rd., Shubert, NE
This part features beautiful overlooks, hiking and equestrian trails, and camping.
Loess Hills National Scenic Byway
This scenic drive run for 200 miles long from north of Sioux City, Iowa, to near St. Joseph, Missouri. Make it a mini getaway and stay at cabin. Or drive through Preparation Canyon in Moorhead, Iowa. Stop at Small’s Fruit Farm for fresh apples and cider.