Founded in 1854, and located on the banks of the Missouri River, Omaha is among the most popular tourist spots in Nebraska. The city has a number of historic structures and landmarks because of the strong preservation movement. The Old Market is a major historic site in Downtown Omaha. The Henry Doorly Zoo, Omaha Botanical / Lauritzen Gardens and the Kenefick Park are some of the major recreational areas of the city. Omaha truly reflects the spirit of the Midwest.
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Spread across the five American states of Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Wyoming and Utah and spanning 2,092 kilometers (1300 miles), the Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail follows the exact path taken by the original Mormon Pioneers between the years 1839 and 1846. When Mormon believers were driven from away from their home city of Nauvoo, Illinois, Brigham Young guided the 14,000-person exodus through a succession of semi-arid landscapes to finally reach the promised land in Utah where they spread out and founded Salt Lake City. All along the trail are markers describing the trek and the hardships the pioneers faced throughout their long journey. Some of the Mormon Trail's most historic sights include Richardson's Point, Winter Quarters, Independence Rock and Emigration Canyon.
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Covering approximately a million sq. ft of residential, entertainment, commercial and other mixed-use development land, Aksarben Village is a popular tourist attraction for travelers and local residents alike in Omaha, Nebraska. Acquired from the land that was earlier allocated to the Aksarben coliseum and horse-racing course, the village features over 750, 000 sq, ft of business and research space, along with 250, 000 sq. ft of entertainment and commercial space. The village also includes a 135-room luxury hotel accommodation and over 500 units of other residential space. Some of the major MNCs that have their offices on this land include the DLR Group, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Olsson Associates.
