If you have followed Kansas City Mamas for any length of time, you know that I’m a born and bred Nebraska Girl. (In fact, someone in one of the reader surveys accused me of actually living in Nebraska instead of Kansas City.)
Well, in addition to loving my home state, I’m also a money appreciator who loves getting the biggest bang for her buck!
And that is why I’ve been so blessed to be a partner with VisitOmaha.com since Kansas City Mamas began several years ago…I truly believe that Omaha provides the best bang for your buck for an extended weekend getaway.
In addition to the Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium (which is always amazing to see), I’m super excited about a new attraction at The Durham Museum feature “Women Who Rock” which will be on display till May 5, 2013.
So if you don’t have Spring Break plans yet, seriously consider jumping in the car and taking the short three-hour drive to Omaha to enjoy a little rest/relaxation and see some premiere Midwest attractions.
And because VisitOmaha.com wants someone to enjoy a little Spring Break – they are giving away the following prize pack to one lucky KCM reader winner.
Tickets for (4) to five major Omaha destinations:
- Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium
- The Durham Museum
- Laurtizen Gardens
- Omaha Children’s Museum
- The Joslyn Museum
And
- (2) Adult Ts (large)
- (2) Adult Ts (small)
- (2) Omaha coffee thermoses
- (2) Omaha stuffed animals
- and (1) Omaha duffel bag
Here’s How To Enter The Giveaway
(Remember, each comment is considered a entry – so leave a separate comment each time.)
Leave me your favorite thing about Omaha. (Example, The Omaha Zoo.) And if you haven’t gone before, just say “Haven’t gone.”
Additional entry: Become a email subscriber to Kansas City Mamas. (I promise, I won’t spam you.) And then leave a comment and let me know.
Additional entry: Become in Like with Kansas City Mamas on Facebook. (We have fun, I promise.) And then leave a comment and let me know.
Additional entry: Become in Like with VisitOmaha on Facebook. And then leave a comment and let me know.
Contest will be open till end of day on March 13, 2013. Winner will be notified by email and has 48-hours to respond before another winner is chosen. Winner must reside in the lower 48-states of the continental USA. Good Luck.
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post paid for by VisitOmaha.com who also provided the giveaway prize. The written remarks are entirely my own. Want more information – check out my full disclosure statement.
Jennifer A says
I have never been to Omaha, however me and my son were just talking about spring break last night and trying to figure out where we could afford to go for a few days over spring break and Omaha was where I had suggested.
Carrie B says
The Zoo is great and my kids really enjoyed the Children’s Museum.
Carrie B says
I am an e-mail subscriber.
Carrie B says
I like you on Facebook.
Laurie says
I haven’t gone to Omaha since I was a little girl. I would love to go back.
Laurie says
I am already an email subscriber.
Laurie says
I already “like” on FB.
Ashley R says
Haven’t gone but would love to check out the zoo every talks about!
JoAnn says
I haven’t been, but it sounds like a great family trip!
JoAnn says
I am an email subscriber.
Denise says
The Zoo!
Denise says
Already an email subscriber.
Jen says
I am an email subscriber.
Jen says
I LIKE your FB page.
Jen says
I love the zoo! It’s so big that you can see everything the first day so the next time you go back it can be a different adventure for the kids!
Abby says
Have never been but would love to go!
olive says
I went to a U2 concert there. I stayed at the double tree downtown. I went as an undergrad and went to the joselyn museum to look at the lichtenstein. They have a nice baseball park there and I walked around but there was no world series of baseball going on. They also have casinos. I like looking at the original nebraska furniture mart. My favorite thing is smelling the campbells soup factory downtown. I have eaten at a cajun place and also taken a boat ride in the downtown area. I have also toured boys town and the chapel there. I got a free ride to creighton but even with free tuiton there was no way I could afford that place.
olive says
I have never stayed at a hotel in Omaha that wasn’t with a coupon or from Priceline. They have pretty good hotels from priceline. So if you are going up there, use priceline.
PM says
Old Straw Market is one of my favorite things in Omaha 🙂
PM says
I like you on FB!
Kelly Garza says
I love the Eugne T. Mahoney state park – it is awsome. The zoo is the best too.
This would be an awsome trip!
Kelly Garza says
I subscrib to Facebook
Kelly Garza says
I get daily emails.
Heather H. says
We haven’t gone yet.
Heather H. says
I am a Facebook subscriber.
Heather H. says
I receive the emails.
Hannah says
The zoo is definitely my favorite thing in Omaha!
Heather H. says
I liked the VisitOmaha fb page.
Hannah says
I subscribe via email
Hannah says
I like KC mamas on facebook
BethanyNS says
The zoo of course, but truly? Ecreamery. Have you tried the blood orange sorbetto? OMG to die for! Truly. The shark tank with the pretzels is ok. DH liked the mint chocolate, but the blood orange sorbetto was what came home in the cooler.
BethanyNS says
I like you on FB
BethanyNS says
and I’m subscribed via email too
Jeanette says
Haven’t gone yet, but can’t wait to see which attraction is my favorite!!!
Jeanette says
I am subscribed to kansas city mamas!
Jeanette says
I liked your page on Facebook and may I say it’s a lovely page!
Jeanette says
I liked visitomaha also!
Kelly says
We love the Zoo and the overall feel of the city.
Kelly says
I’m a subscriber!
Kelly says
I liked visit omaha on FB!
Jody says
Haven’t been, but can’t wait to go.
Denise says
We just discussed going to Omaha! I love the zoo, but haven’t been there for 15 years or so!
Denise says
I’m an email subscriber!
Kim says
I love the aquarium at the Henry Doorly zoo!
Nikos says
We are wanting to go to Omaha! We love the zoo and haven’t ever taken our girls there!
Nikos says
I’m an email subscriber!
aly says
I LOVE the Omaha Zoo and the butterfly house. The aquarium was being updated and we didn’t get to go last time.
aly says
I am a FB friend of KC Mamas!
aly says
I am an email subscriberof KC Mamas!!!
Angela Durtschi says
I love the Omaha Zoo. And my kids do too. There are so many big cats, which are there favorites!
Angela Durtschi says
I have “liked” KCM on facebook
Angela Durtschi says
I subscribe to your emails (and love them!)
Angela Durtschi says
I “liked” VisitOmaha on Facebook.
Bobbi says
Love the zoo!
Stephanie Funk says
I’ve never been!
Stephanie Funk says
I am an email subscriber
Stephanie Funk says
I like you on fb
LMarie Banks says
I have never been, but have heard nothing but great things about it. Thanks!
LMarie Banks says
I like you on FB
LMarie Banks says
I am an email subscriber.
LMarie Banks says
I liked VisitOmaha on FB!
Monica Ossmann says
The Zoo, I remember running a 3K when I was a child and would love to take my kids.
Rachel Clement says
I love the penguins at the Omaha Zoo. We also like the drive through part of the zoo even though it is quite a drive!
Rachel Clement says
I’m an email subscriber!
Megan Jackson says
I love the zoo!
Rachel Clement says
I like KC Mamas on FB
Megan Jackson says
I already am an email suscriber.
Rachel Clement says
I liked VisitOmaha on FB
Megan Jackson says
I “like” you on FB.
rick slattery says
Zoo nocturnal display
Trina says
I haven’t been to Omaha but my husband and I have been wanting to visit the Omaha Zoo!
Trina says
I subscribe to your newsletter
Trina says
I’m a fan on facebook 🙂
Trina says
I have “liked” the VisitOmaha page on Facebook!
Lindsay Kindell says
Haven’t been, but our family would to go!
Lindsay Kindell says
I’m a fan of yours on Facebook..
Lindsay Kindell says
I already subscribe to the blog
Lindsay Kindell says
I just liked visitomaha on Facebook.
Betty says
The zoo is great.
LW says
Our favorite thing to do in Omaha is go to the College World Series.
LW says
I am an email subscriber. Thank you!
LW says
I have liked you on FB.
Laurie says
We really like the aquarium in Omaha and
would love to try other things especially the
Children’s Museum.
Laurie says
I subscribe to your emails.
Amber says
I like you on facebook
Amber says
Haven’t gone
Rachel says
A fellow Husker native in Kansas City and I love the Henry Doorly Zoo. Always have. Always will.
Rachel says
I follow you on facebook.
Rachel says
I get your emails.
Janet says
I love the zoo!!
Shanna says
I LOVE the zoo! Would like to bring my 3order year old for the first time!
Shanna says
I like u on Facebook.
Shanna says
I receive your emails…have for a long time 🙂
Shanna says
I liked Visit Omaha on FB.
Heather V says
I love love love the zoo!!
Heather V says
I have been an email subscriber for a while. Love the info u send out!
krystal h says
Havent gone looks fun
ann says
Love the Omaha zoo
krystal h says
i am an email subscriber
ann says
Like you on Facebook
krystal h says
like you on facebook!
Lynnlea Nelson says
I have never been to Omaha…would love to go!
Lynnlea Nelson says
I subscribed to KCM email!
Lynnlea Nelson says
I LIKE Kansas City Mamas on facebook!
Lynnlea Nelson says
I like visitomaha on facebook!
diane says
The zoo & waterpark
diane says
Like you on facebook
diane says
I’m a subscriber
Shelby says
We haven’t been to Omaha but would love to go!
Shelby says
I like you on Facebook!
Shelby says
I am also an email subscriber
Shelby says
Just liked visitomaha.com on Facebook!
Shaleena says
Love the zoo! I could watch the monkeys and giraffes alllllll day!
Shaleena says
I am an email subscriber
Shaleena says
I like Kansas City Mamas on Facebook
Shaleena says
I like Visit Omaha on Facebook
Courtney E. says
I like KCM on facebook
Courtney E. says
I also subscribe.
Courtney E. says
I loved the children’s museum in omaha.
Courtney E. says
I liked visit omaha page.
Jen W. says
My Family Is From Nebraska. Favorite Thing Is The College World Series.
Jen W. says
I Liked Your Facebook Page
Jen W. says
I Also subscribed To Your emails
Susan K says
I love the Omaha Zoo.
ann says
I am an email subscriber. thanks!
ann says
We haven’t been yet, but I’ve heard its a great destination with kids – especially when we are not planning on flying anywhere this spring break.
Jennifer O. says
We loved the zoo! The children’s museum was also awesome!
Jennifer O. says
I receive your daily e-mails.
Jennifer O. says
I follow you on Facebook.
Sheri Mickey says
I love the zoo at Omaha….but I’ve only been once and I was way pregnant. Would love to go back again with both girls and do more exploring!
Sheri Mickey says
I am a fan of KC Mamas on FB!
Amy Lane says
Haven’t been yet!
Sheri Mickey says
I have subscribed to your email updates because I can’t keep up with them on FB! 🙂
Amy Lane says
I like you on FB
Sheri Mickey says
I have liked Visit Omaha’s FB page.
Julie H says
I like the original NFM.
Julie H says
I like you on fb
Kristin Fulps says
I like visiting my God son in Omaha!
Kristin Fulps says
Just became an email subscriber too!
Melissa says
Favorite thing about Omaha was definitely the zoo and the amazing pizza machine!
Melissa says
I like you on facebook.
Melissa says
I am an email subscriber.
porschia Gabrielse says
The zoo rocks!
porschia Gabrielse says
Liked both on face book
porschia Gabrielse says
Ohh and the great food
Liz says
I love the Omaha zoo.
Stacy says
Love all there is to do in Omaha! Liked on FB.
Stacy says
Already like Kansas City Mamas on FB, but would certainly enjoy the pkg to Omaha!
Stacy says
Also already subscribe to Kansas City Mamas email updates. Love the great deals you share. Love that M2 and Michelle have you on KC Live, too!
Stacy says
Favorite thing about Omaha is definitely the Henry Doorly Zoo. Their overnight Scout experience is amazing! And given that KC doesn’t have much of a zoo, so worth the drive for such a remarkable experience.
Christine Hargrove says
I haven’t gone but would love to!
Christine Hargrove says
I already like you on Facebook.
Christine Hargrove says
I am also an email subscriber.
Christine Hargrove says
And I just went and liked the Omaha Facebook page you linked.
libby says
I already like you on Facebook.
Kim says
I too love Omaha! It’s hard to pick just one thing. We loved the Durham museum, the Rose theater, lauritzen gardens, the zoo, the joslyn art museum, I could go on and on!
Marie says
Haven’t been to Omaha, but it is on our list.
Marie says
I subscribe to your e-mail.
Marie says
I like your facebook page.
Marie says
I like Visit Omaha’s facebook page.
Cindy says
Omaha has a great zoo.
Cindy says
I am subscribing to your email
Cindy says
I like your facebook page.
Libby says
We’ve been to Omaha once as a family & had a wonderful time at the zoo. I would highly recommend it.
Libby says
I am an email subscriber to Kansas City Mamas.
Libby says
I liked Kansas City Mamas on facebook & enjoy following the posts. Thanks!
Libby says
I liked Visit Omaha’s facebook page.
Lindsay Walter says
When I was in grad schooln Lincoln, I visited my brother frequently in Omaha.
It is a fun place to visit and I’d love to take my family there sometime!
Christy R says
The Omaha Zoo!
Christy R says
I follow you on fb
Anne Bowman says
We love going to the Omaha Zoo every year!
Anne Bowman says
I follow you on FB
Misty Grayham says
Never been, but sure would love to go 🙂
Danai says
I love the Omaha zoo.
Danai says
I receive your daily emails.
Danai says
I like you on Facebook.
Danai says
I liked Visit Omaha on Facebook.
marla ashcraft says
Love Henry d. Zoo! Took my son there at age 4. Would love to take him back now that he is older.
Karen McDowell says
I love the Henry Doorly Zoo!
Karen McDowell says
I’m an email subscriber.
Karen McDowell says
I like Kansas City Mamas on Facebook.
Karen McDowell says
I like Visit Omaha site on Facebook.
Angela Pearson says
I love the zoo but we want to visit the Gardens!
Angela Pearson says
I’m a facebook follower. Pick me!
Carrie Fosher says
We did the Omaha Zoo as a Boy Scout camping trip and it was so cool! Would love to see more of Omaha!
Carrie Fosher says
I like you on Facebook!
Jennifer says
Haven’t been to the zoo in years.
Carrie Fosher says
I receive your daily emails!
Carrie Fosher says
I get your daily emails!
Amy W says
I get your emails! Thank you!!
Amy W says
I’m a huge fan of your FB page!~
Amy W says
Haven’t gone….
BUT would love to take my family!!!Thank you for the chance to win the prize package!!
KOURTNEY BROWN says
I like you on Facebook!
I have been to the Zoo up there and love the penguins!
I am a subscriber!
I just liked VisitOmaha on facebook!
Have family up there, would be nice to explore the sites!!
Amy W says
In like with visitomaha.com on FB! Thank you!
Crystal says
I ama facebook member
Crystal says
I am an email subscriber.
Crystal says
Haven’t gone
Priscilla says
Omaha has been my favorite short trip, so much fun @ the zoo, hope to go back soon & explore more!
Priscilla says
Omaha zoo rocks!
Meeka says
Follow Facebook page
Meeka says
Haven’t made the trip to Omaha yet
Carrie says
I like the butterfly house at the Omaha Zoo.
Carla says
I like the jellyfish at the aquarium.
Carla says
I am an email subscriber
Carla says
I like you on fb
Erin says
I’ve never been to Omaha!
Erin says
I’m an email subscriber
Erin says
I like you on FB
Lani says
Haven’t gone, but would love too!
emily horner says
I like the food in the Old Market… and the excellent Farmers Market.
emily horner says
I also like Creighton University.. I graduated from there.
Laura says
I would love to go!
Kaylin says
Omaha zoo
Kaylin says
Omaha zoo
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Omaha zoo
Melisa says
I like the Rainforest at the Henry Doorly Zoo!
Melisa says
I subscribe to KCM email
Melisa says
I like you on FB
Aly says
I have “liked’ visit Omaha on FB!!! Hoping to visit over Spring Break!!!!
Mitch says
The zoo is unbelievable! I will never forget the bird exhibit. I have gone there once and look forward to taking my kids.
Mitch says
also a FB fan and email subscriber
Kira says
I love the zoo, but the Old Market is fun too.
Jenna says
It’s been awhile since I’ve gone, but I love the Omaha zoo!
Kira says
I like you on facebook.
Jenna says
I’m an email subscriber!
Sandi says
I have never been to Omaha!
Sandi says
I get your emails.
Jenna says
I like you on FB
Sandi says
I like you on facebook!
Jenna says
I like visit Omaha on fb too
Sandi says
I like visit Omaha on facebook!
Bonnie says
We love the Omaha zoo!
Bonnie says
We subscribe to the kansas city mama email
Bonnie says
I like your facebook
Jacque K says
Haven’t gone before!
Jacque K says
Already LIKE on Fb
Rachel says
I’ve never been to any attraction in Omaha, but would love to bring my kids & hubby there!
Jacque K says
Email subscriber!
gaitha says
I haven’t been, but have been wanting to 🙂
gaitha says
I am an email subscriber
gaitha says
I follow on FB under gaitha pennington
lori says
We love the omaha zoo.
Rebecca @ A Beautiful Ruckus says
I’ve only been to Omaha once. We went for our first anniversary and loved it! Best part? The zoo!
lori says
I am a follower on fb.
Rebecca @ A Beautiful Ruckus says
I follow you on FB
lori says
And I’ve ‘liked’ visit omaha!
Rebecca @ A Beautiful Ruckus says
I liked the Visit Omaha page on FB too!
Belinda says
My family loves the Omaha zoo, we had so much fun a few years ago when we went!
I am a KCM and visitomaha follower and a KCM email subscriber!
Ellen says
We haven’t been to Omaha, but wanted to go to the zoo! Heard wonderful things about it. Pioneer Park looks cool, too!
Ellen says
I haven’t been to Omaha, but want to visit the zoo! We have heard great things about it! Pioneer Park looks cool, too!
Pam says
Actually and truly heading there for Spring Break! Best part-the zoo!
Ellen says
I subscribe to your emails!
Ellen says
I like you on Facebook!
Chani M says
Only been to Omaha once and wanted to see the zoo we’ve heard so much about but wasn’t able to make it in the end!
Chani M says
FB Follower 🙂
Maureen Bergeman says
I think the Omaha Zoo is our favorite, although the cool downtown restaurant/shopping area is a close 2nd!
Maureen Bergeman says
I am an e-mail subscriber to KC Mama’s!
Maureen Bergeman says
I am in like with KC Mama’s on Facebook.
Maureen Bergeman says
Just liked Visit Omaha on facebook.
Kelly says
It’s been several years since we have been able to visit Omaha, but would LOVE to go again!
Kelly says
I just “Liked” Visit Omaha on FB.
Jennifer Wagner says
We LOVE Omaha and have been several times! The zoo is wonderful but we also enjoy the Children’s Museum and the atmosphere of the city in general. Some WONDERFUL neighborhoods and many AMAZING restaurants!
Kelly says
I also have previously “Liked” Kansas City Mamas on FB and am still a follower. Does this still count as an entry?
Kelly says
I am also an email subscriber. 🙂
J says
Love the zoo. I haven’t been able to take my kids ywt
Jill says
I receive your emails
Erika says
I love Omaha Zoo!
Jodi says
We love the children’s museum in Omaha! I just recently became an email subscriber. I liked KC Mamas fb page and the Omaha fb page. Thanks for this chance to win!
Rachel says
My favorite part of Omaha is the aquarium part of the zoo! Whoever wins make sure to check out the cute little diner next to the zoo for ice cream!
Rachel says
I ‘like’ you on Facebook under Rea Palmer
Linda says
Omaha zoo! We’re taking family there next week!
Rachel says
I liked visit Omaha on Facebook
Linda says
I like KC Mamas on FB
Amanda S. says
I am a subscriber to KC Mamas emails.
Amanda S. says
My family visited Omaha about six years ago. We loved the zoo and spent our whole day there. We stayed at the DoubleTree, which was an awesome hotel. We have been wanting to go back!
Stacey says
I love the Omaha Zoo but haven’t been in a few years!
Stacey says
I am an email subscriber to Kansas City Mamas and look forward to each email!
Stacey says
I like Kansas City Mamas on FB!
Stacey says
I like VisitOmaha on FB!
Tauni says
We’ve never been to Omaha but would love to win and explore the city.
Amber Smith says
I became in “like” with VisitOmaha.com on FB =)
Amber Smith says
I also LOVE the Omaha zoo!!!!
Amber Smith says
became in “like” with the KansasCityMama’s FB page =)
Amber Smith says
Last, but not least, I am an email subscriber to KC Mama’s!!!
Latanya says
The zoo and I have not gone
Latanya says
Email subscriber
Latanya says
I like you on facebook
Kristi Wasinger says
Haven’t ever been, but want to!!
Jenny B. says
We love the Omaha zoo, especially the aquarium.
Jenny B. says
I’m an email subscriber!
Katie says
Haven’t been but would love to go to the zoo!
Katie says
I am an email subscriber.
Katie says
I like you on facebook.
Tami Vollenweider says
Sorry “I Haven’t Gone”
Tami Vollenweider says
New Email Subscriber
Tami Vollenweider says
i liked Kansas City Mama on Facebook(Tami Simoneaux)
Tami Vollenweider says
I liked Omaha on Facebook(Tami Simoneaux) & left a Comment
Doreen sowers says
I liked Kansas City mommas on Facebook
Doreen sowers says
Email subscriber
robin says
I’ve been to the airport! That is very nice – but don’t care to visit that this time! LOL
robin says
I’m an email subscriber.
robin says
I follow you on facebook.
Kate jiron says
I love the people in Omaha
jamie says
Love the butterfly exhibit!
jamie says
Email subscriber!
jamie says
In like with you on FB!
jamie says
In Like with VisitOmaha!
sam says
I would love to take my child, he has never been.I Love the zoo!
Yaj says
like you on FB
Jill says
Never been but would Love to go!
Yaj says
email subscriber
Yaj says
the zoo!!!
Amanda says
What little I have seen of the Omaha Zoo, I loved! I’d really like to see the 2nd half!!
Amanda says
I get your emails.
Amanda says
I follow you on Facebook.
Jacqueline says
GO BIG RED!
Jacqueline says
I am an email subscriber.
Jacqueline says
I follow you on Facebook!
Ashley says
The zoo and Upstream. Oh, and some great friends 🙂
Ashley says
I follow you on Facebook.
Ashley says
I’m an email subscriber!
marla mayrand says
i love Omaha! the Zoo is amazing and so is the downtown district. love the little ice cream shop that has amazing Ice Cream.
marla mayrand says
im an email subscriber
Lisa says
The antique shops!
marla mayrand says
i just went and liked the Visit Omaha FB page.
marla mayrand says
i liked your FB page too
Jenny Truman says
I follow you on Facebook and get your emails. I am taking my 5 yr old daughter to Omaha at the end of April because she loves zoo’s. she has special needs and amusement parks scare her so I think she will really enjoy the zoo. Free tickets would make it amazing!
Kalynn says
Haven’t gone
Kalynn says
I am an email subscriber.
Kalynn says
I like KcM on fb
Kalynn says
I like Visit Omaha on fb
Tressa Hall says
I’m an email subscriber and I follow on facebook.
Alicia says
I follow you on FB.
Alicia says
I am an email subscriber.
Renee says
The Omaha Zoo
Melanie says
Hi Kelly!
I get your emails and follow you on Facebook! I have two favorite things about Omaha – the aquarium at the zoo and this tiny little Thai grocery/restaurant where I had the best Thai food I’ve ever had in my life! 🙂
Melanie says
I like VisitOmaha!
Joyce says
I liked you on Facebook
Joyce says
I am an email subscriber