Playoffs & Championships

We know you’re really going to Omaha to see some top level Division 1 roller derby at the 2015 International WFTDA Playoffs, but there are plenty of other sights to see in this Midwestern city. Here are the top five picks, recommended by our hosts, the Omaha Rollergirls.

Henry Doorly Zoo

1. The world-famous Henry Doorly Zoo, featuring America’s biggest indoor, man-made rainforest and more than 1,300 species of amazing wildlife! It was ranked the #1 zoo in the world by TripAdvisor in 2014.
2. The Durham Museum – Housed inside of Omaha’s former Union Station (est. 1931), one of the finest Art Deco structures in the United States. The Durham is home to many permanent exhibits showcasing the history of Omaha and its surrounding areas, as well as traveling exhibits from the Smithsonian Institution, the National Archives, and the Library of Congress.
3. Old Market District, featuring world-class shopping, restaurants, performing arts centers, and nightlife!

Old Market District
4. Joslyn Art Museum – Another example of the finest Art Deco architecture preserved from the 1930s, the Joslyn Art Museum is Nebraska’s largest art museum, housing more than 11,000 pieces of art from centuries past and from all around the world.
5. Lee G. Simmons Conservation Park & Wildlife Safari – Located just outside of Omaha across the Platte River and nearby to the Strategic Air and Space Museum, the Lee G. Simmons Conservation Park & Wildlife Safari is a drive-through wildlife adventure that spans over four miles. You can get up close and personal with American bald eagles, bison, sandhill cranes, black bears, and many more!

Omaha is in the center of the United States and the heart of the Midwest - merging the best in Midwestern hospitality with the energy of a city on the move. Learn more about the tournament at Tournament Central, and more about attractions in Omaha at visitomaha.com.