Our Omaha Hotel's Guests Stay near Airport, Attractions
For a fantastic stay just two miles from downtown and Eppley Airfield, book your room at the Country Inn & Suites of Carter Lake, IA. Our hotel's guests benefit from being in proximity to the Gerald R. Ford Birthsite and Gardens, Omaha Children's Museum, Omaha Old Market, Henry Doorly Zoo and downtown Omaha. Our hotel's location near the airport also makes it easy to travel in and out of the region, and guests can save by riding our free airport shuttle. Whether visiting for business or enjoying a vacation, guests love the location of the Country Inn & Suites in Carter Lake, IA.
Ameristar Casino (4 miles) Try your luck at this Omaha casino featuring more than 1,600 gaming machines including nickel slots and video poker, as well as 35 gaming tables ranging from Craps to Texas Hold'em. Phone: +1 (712) 328-8888
Gerald R. Ford Birthsite and Gardens (5.3 miles) This Nebraska State Historic Site pays tribute to Gerald R. Ford, the 38th president of the United States, and features a beautiful rose garden, named in Betty Ford's honor. Phone: +1 (402) 595-1180
Henry Doorly Zoo (6 miles) The Henry Doorly Zoo, considered one of the best zoos in America, features 100 acres of habitat and more than 4,000 animals. Favorite attractions include a free-flight aviary, a walk-through aquarium, polar bear pools, North America's largest cat complex, a petting zoo and an IMAX theatre. Phone: +1 (402) 733-8401
Joslyn Art Museum (2.6 miles) This art museum in Omaha, Nebraska is renowned for its collection of art reflecting the American West and its collection of watercolors and prints by Swiss artist Karl Bodmer, which document his journey up the Missouri River frontier from 1832-34. Phone: +1 (402) 342-3300
Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail (1.8 miles) Known as the "Corps of Discovery," Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, along with 30 men, one woman and her baby, set out from Hartford, Illinois on May 14, 1804 to explore the western portion of the expanding United States. Today, the trail officially followed by the historic expedition, which spans 11 states and has a popular entrance in Omaha, is open for all to enjoy. Phone: +1 (402) 661-1804
Omaha Children's Museum (2.1 miles) The Omaha Children's Museum encourages children to explore their world in a safe, fun environment through interactive, hands-on exhibits that allow children to create their own play, paint their own masterpiece, test-run their own scientific experiments and more. Phone: +1 (402) 342-6164
The Omaha Old Market (1.5 miles) Omaha's premier arts and entertainment district features fine dining, specialty and antique shopping, several art galleries, museums, carriage rides, a swinging night life and plenty of old-time charm.
Union Pacific Railroad Museum (6.6 miles) From original survey reports to early rail equipment, this delightful museum in Omaha houses a large collection of photographs and artifacts that tell the story of the first transcontinental railroad, completed by Union Pacific in 1869. Phone: +1 (712) 329-8307
About Omaha
Located on the Missouri River, Omaha first began expansion in 1863, the year President Lincoln chose it as the terminus of the first Transcontinental Railroad. Since then, the city has maintained steady growth, and several magazines have selected it as one of the best places to live in America. The locals are quick to agree, taking pride in the area's economic growth as well as its cultural events and leisure opportunities. Omaha's natural beauty is accentuated by numerous parks and gardens, which offer an idyllic haven for joggers, cyclists, and other outdoor enthusiasts. Learn about local wildlife and more exotic creatures at the Henry Doorly Zoo, considered one of the best in the country. Or stay indoors, browsing the city's cosmopolitan mix of art galleries, antique stores, fine restaurants, bistros and clubs. Since its railroad days, this crossroads at the center of the US has stayed on track, living up to its reputation as the pride of the heartland.
Did you know?
On March 5, 1909, the Mutual Benefit Health and Accident Association opened its doors in Omaha's Bee building. Known since 1944 as Mutual of Omaha, this Fortune 500 Company now boasts assets totaling more than $15.4 billion and employs more than 7,400 people.