Discover Family Entertainment At Nebraska Amusement Parks

By Joane Bringle


Nebraska is a Midwestern state rich in history and scenery. There are many traditional activities to enjoy including State Parks, historical sites, and museums. Still kids of all ages will jump with joy at the chance to enjoy amusement parks Nebraska.

Fun-Plex in Omaha is a combination amusement park, water park, and family fun center. Fun-Plex has the largest roller coaster in the state. Thrill seekers also enjoy traditional amusement park rides like the tilt-a-whirl and ferris wheel. There are kids rides, an arcade, bumper boats, go-karts, and miniature golf. In addition to hosting parties and group events, Fun-Plex offers a summer day camp experience for children between 7 and 13.

There's old fashioned rollerskating fun at Skatedaze Family Entertainment Center in Omaha. This indoor center also offers laser tag fun, rock wall climbing, a huge bounce house with slides, arcade games, a 2-story high play structure, and kiddie rides. There's a medium sized roller coaster the whole family can ride. They sponsor parties, group events, and overnight fun for scout troops.

Omaha's Family Fun Center boasts a 2-level arena for laser tag and laser maze. An indoor paintball arena uses mess free paintless paintballs. Kids as young as 5 can enjoy Bazooka Ball, paintball jr. played with foam balls. There's also an arcade and a super hero themed golf course.

Family fun centers abound in the cities and mid-sized towns of this rural state. Passing through Papillion? Stop to enjoy the Papio Fun Park for year round entertainment. They feature go-karts, laser tag, water wars, an arcade, mini-golf, and batting cages. In Lincoln visit Champion Fun Center to ride the Free Fall, a thrill ride offering a quick drop of 4 stories. Other Champion Fun Center activities are miniature golf, batting cages, go-karts, bowling, arcade games, and water balloon fights.

Island Oasis Water Park in Grand Island is 6 acres of indoor water fun including a wave pool, lazy river, two 6-story slides, and four 150 ft. slides. Younger kids love the Otter Slide, spray fountains, and a sandy beach. Another indoor water park is Discovery Island Water Playland in Columbus. The theme is Christopher Columbus. Kids climb on historic ships, dodge water cannons, and visit Pirate's Cove.

Although not famous for its theme parks, carnivals, and water parks, there's plenty of fun to be had at amusement parks Nebraska. Summer travelers and residents will want to check out the many county fairs and city festivals offering carnival fun. The 2013 State Fair runs August 23 - September 2. If you're near Gretna in October, take the kids to Vala's Pumpkin Patch which features a kiddie amusement park on the edge of a Pumpkin Patch.




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