Experience · Omaha
Family Morning at Gene Leahy Mall
Start your morning with pastries and warm drinks right off the bricks in the Old Market. Head across to the expansive Gene Leahy Mall playground and lagoon trails where kids can climb, slide, and explore freely. Wrap up with a relaxed stroll along the river plaza at Lewis & Clark Landing.
A 3-hour Omaha morning plan for families — Con Azúcar Café Downtown, Gene Leahy Mall at The RiverFront, Lewis & Clark Landing at The RiverFront.
- Duration
- 3 hrs
- Cost
- $15–$35
- Stops
- 3 stops
- Area
- The Old Market + 1 more
- Walking
- Moderate walking · Total 0.5-mile driving route
- Best time
- 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Ideal for
- Families · Kids
The plan
The plan
- 1Con Azúcar Café Downtown(45 min)→
- 2Gene Leahy Mall at The RiverFront(1 hr 30 min)→
- 3Lewis & Clark Landing at The RiverFront(45 min)
Why this plan works
The 3 stops cover about 0.5 miles total, which keeps you in one pocket of Omaha instead of crossing town between them. Gene Leahy Mall at The RiverFront is the main event and takes the biggest block of time; the other stops are built around it. It finishes at Lewis & Clark Landing at The RiverFront — a short, low-effort stop you can skip if you're ready to call it. Best suited to families and families with kids who want a planned Omaha outing without improvising between stops.
The story
Overview
Start your morning with pastries and warm drinks right off the bricks in the Old Market. Head across to the expansive Gene Leahy Mall playground and lagoon trails where kids can climb, slide, and explore freely. Wrap up with a relaxed stroll along the river plaza at Lewis & Clark Landing.
The itinerary
3 stops, one great day
145 minCon Azúcar Café DowntownFood & Drink · The Old Market
What to do — Grab a table or take breakfast items to go, making sure everyone has a pastry or warm beverage for the morning walk.
Book it · Con Azúcar Café Downtown
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0.1 mi · 3 min walk or 3 min drive
Then Walk two blocks north along 11th Street straight into the green lawn of Gene Leahy Mall.
21h 30mGene Leahy Mall at The RiverFrontOutdoors · Downtown
A 10-acre park for strolling, with paths, gardens, a playground, lagoon, waterfall & amphitheater.
What to do — Let the kids test out the massive slides and rope structures, then take a stroll past the lagoon and performance pavilion.
Scout Side QuestInvent a dramatic slow-motion victory celebration to perform the moment you reach the bottom of the slide.
0.4 mi · 8 min walk or 4 min drive
Then Follow the paved riverfront path eastward toward Lewis & Clark Landing.
3Optional 45 minLewis & Clark Landing at The RiverFrontOutdoors · Downtown
Large riverfront plaza featuring Lewis & Clark exhibits plus a trail & marina.
What to do — Walk along the wide river plaza to let the kids see the river traffic and wind down after playing.
Scout Side QuestSpot something floating down the river and give it a dramatic secret mission.
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Planning this outing
- Is this a good Omaha itinerary for families?
- Yes. It's built for families and families with kids and runs about 3 hrs across 3 stops, starting at Con Azúcar Café Downtown.
- How long does this outing take?
- Plan on 3 hrs door to door, including time between stops.
- How much does this Omaha itinerary cost?
- Roughly $15–$35 per person, before parking and tips. Free and low-cost stops are marked on each card.
- Is this itinerary walkable?
- Yes — every hop is under a mile, about 0.5 miles of walking in total.
- Do I need reservations?
- No. Every stop on this plan takes walk-ins, though weekends move faster if you arrive early.
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