{"id":1251,"date":"2015-12-02T10:15:51","date_gmt":"2015-12-02T10:15:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.npdodge.com\/blog\/?p=1251"},"modified":"2015-12-02T10:15:51","modified_gmt":"2015-12-02T10:15:51","slug":"activities-to-help-you-survive-winter-in-omaha","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/2015\/12\/activities-to-help-you-survive-winter-in-omaha\/","title":{"rendered":"Activities to Help You Survive Winter in Omaha"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The weatherman told us to expect 2-4 inches of snow in the Omaha area this Monday, November 30. So we anxiously awaited its arrival, got our measuring sticks ready, but were very disappointed to find out the light snowfall did not exceed one inch. Why were we so concerned about the depth of the snow? Because we thought we might be able to reward a lucky guesser for predicting the correct date for <a href=\"http:\/\/www.npdodge.com\/snowfall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">our snowfall contest<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>Our winner will <a href=\"http:\/\/www.npdodge.com\/blog\/2015\/10\/predict-the-first-omaha-snowfall-to-win-a-winter-staycation-package\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">receive the ultimate Winter Staycation package<\/a>, valued at $400! They will have the opportunity to stay at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.magnoliahotels.com\/omaha\/magnolia-hotel-omaha.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Magnolia Hotel<\/a>, cruise around <a href=\"http:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/cfhl\/promotions\/skating.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Ice at the UNMC Rink<\/a>, eat a delectable dinner at <a href=\"http:\/\/vmertz.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">V. Mertz<\/a> in Old Market and travel in style with a sleigh ride from <a href=\"http:\/\/mjcarriage.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Magical Journey Carriage Services<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>While it might not have snowed enough and the winner is still a mystery, we certainly encourage you to steal those ideas for your own winter activity list in the meantime. We have in fact conveniently outlined the ultimate magical getaway in the charming city of Omaha. However, if none of those activities peak your interest, we have a few other wintery options for you to consider!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.omahazoo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Henry Doorly Zoo &amp; Aquarium<\/a><\/b><\/h2>\n<p>We talk about the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.omahazoo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Henry Doorly Zoo &amp; Aquarium<\/a> quite a bit \u2014\u00a0but for good reason. Many residents don\u2019t realize that winter is one of the best times to visit this <a href=\"http:\/\/www.omaha.com\/go\/omaha-s-henry-doorly-zoo-named-best-zoo-in-the\/article_0e4aa702-1cbf-11e4-a336-001a4bcf6878.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">world-renowned zoo<\/a>. That fact is clear as day when you\u2019re weaving through crowds and trying to catch a glimpse into a popular exhibit in the heat of the summer. So consider bundling up and enjoying the light foot traffic at the zoo during the colder months. Take refuge from the elements in one of several indoor <a href=\"http:\/\/www.omahazoo.com\/exhibits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">exhibits<\/a>, including the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.omahazoo.com\/exhibits\/desert-dome\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Desert Dome<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.omahazoo.com\/exhibits\/lied-jungle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the jungle<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.omahazoo.com\/exhibits\/aquarium\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the aquarium<\/a> and the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.omahazoo.com\/exhibits\/butterfly-insect-pavilion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">butterfly pavilion<\/a>. (Just keep in mind that the butterfly exhibit might have less butterflies floating around this time of year!) Or relax in front of an awe-inspiring movie in the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.omahazoo.com\/visit\/lozier-imax-theater\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lozier IMAX Theater<\/a>. Check out <a href=\"http:\/\/www.omahazoo.com\/visit\/lozier-imax-theater\/show-times\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">their showtimes<\/a> and be prepared to learn interesting information about animals on this larger-than-life screen.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/HenryZoo.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1255 aligncenter lazyload\" alt=\"Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium Omaha\" data-src=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/HenryZoo.png\" width=\"945\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/HenryZoo.png 945w, https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/HenryZoo-300x95.png 300w, https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/HenryZoo-768x244.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 945px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 945\/300;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.joslyn.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Joslyn Art Museum<\/a><\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Another way to learn something in a creative and fun way is through a visit to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.joslyn.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Joslyn Art Museum<\/a>. Perusing a beautiful building filled with breathtaking, historic pieces of art is one of the best ways we can think of to spend a winter day. Even if you have been before or typically avoid \u201ctouristy\u201d things happening in your own city, consider a revisit or first-time visit to Joslyn Art Museum. Plus, did you know that admission to this incredible museum is absolutely FREE? Do we have your attention yet? Maybe a preview of what\u2019s inside might catch your eye.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Joslyn.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1256 lazyload\" alt=\"Joslyn Art Museum\" data-src=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Joslyn.jpg\" width=\"945\" height=\"420\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Joslyn.jpg 945w, https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Joslyn-300x133.jpg 300w, https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Joslyn-768x341.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 945px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 945\/420;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/ArtMuseum.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1257 lazyload\" alt=\"Joslyn Art Museum\" data-src=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/ArtMuseum.png\" width=\"945\" height=\"320\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/ArtMuseum.png 945w, https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/ArtMuseum-300x102.png 300w, https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/ArtMuseum-768x260.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 945px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 945\/320;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/sites.outdoornebraska.gov\/calendar\/event\/2nd-annual-snowman-building-contest-2\/?instance_id=4853\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>2nd Annual Snowman Building Contest<\/b><\/a><b> at Ponca State Park<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Travel just two hours north to <a href=\"http:\/\/outdoornebraska.ne.gov\/Parks\/park_pages\/Ponca_SP\/index.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ponca State Park<\/a> to participate in their <a href=\"http:\/\/sites.outdoornebraska.gov\/calendar\/event\/2nd-annual-snowman-building-contest-2\/?instance_id=4853\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2nd Annual Snowman Building Contest<\/a>! The details are pretty simple. Go near the Mini Lodges or Resource &amp; Education Center and build the best snowman you can! Photos will be taken after you register your beautiful masterpiece with the Resource &amp; Education Center. These photos will be displayed in the center\u2019s lobby and on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/poncastatepark\/?fref=ts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook<\/a> throughout the winter season until the contest ends on March 19. The first, second and third place snowmen that roll over the competition will be announced March 21. The first-place snowman artist will receive a free night\u2019s lodging in a Mini Lodge at Ponca State Park! What a fun opportunity to create a snowman with the family for a chance to win a wonderful getaway just a couple hours away!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Screen-Shot-2015-12-01-at-11.36.30-AM.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1260 lazyload\" alt=\"Snowman Building Contest Ponca State Park\" data-src=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Screen-Shot-2015-12-01-at-11.36.30-AM.png\" width=\"945\" height=\"496\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Screen-Shot-2015-12-01-at-11.36.30-AM.png 945w, https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Screen-Shot-2015-12-01-at-11.36.30-AM-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Screen-Shot-2015-12-01-at-11.36.30-AM-768x403.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 945px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 945\/496;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skicrescent.com\/welcome\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mt. Crescent Ski Area<\/a><\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Continue the snowy adventures with a ski trip at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skicrescent.com\/welcome\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mt. Crescent<\/a> just thirty minutes from Omaha in Honey Creek, Iowa. Due to Mt. Crescent\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skicrescent.com\/snow-making\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">advanced snowmaking system<\/a>, there is always snow on their terrain from December to March. Their powdery ski runs reach up to 2,400 feet in length, which is seven football fields long! If you are a beginner mountaineer, you may rest assured that over 100,000 people have learned to ski or snowboard at Mt. Crescent. And if you are a seasoned pro on the subject of all things snow, you will certainly be challenged during your ski runs. Whatever your experience level, you\u2019ll enjoy unwinding from the day\u2019s activities at Mt. Crescent\u2019s Swiss-style lodge complete with a year-round sundeck and a cozy cafe. Grab some hearty, wintery food and drinks, and warm up by their outside fire pit while roasting marshmallows. What are you waiting for? Check out Mt. Crescent\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skicrescent.com\/winter-hours\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">winter hours<\/a>, keeping in mind that they are subject to change depending on the weather.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Skiing.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1261 lazyload\" alt=\"Mt. Crescent Ski Area\" data-src=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Skiing.png\" width=\"945\" height=\"272\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Skiing.png 945w, https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Skiing-300x86.png 300w, https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Skiing-768x221.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 945px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 945\/272;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hollywoodcandy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hollywood Candy<\/a><\/b><\/h2>\n<p>After all is said and done, you\u2019ll want to reward your festive efforts during the season with something sweet from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hollywoodcandy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hollywood Candy<\/a>. Let\u2019s face it \u2014 there is no such thing as conscious eating during the holidays, and this nostalgic candy shop is here to fulfill your sweet tooth cravings. Hollywood Candy hosts an impressive PEZ collection, a huge selection of retro toys, nostalgic candies and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hollywoodcandy.com\/#!homemade-specialties\/cwwo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">homemade treats made fresh daily<\/a>. It is at this eclectic shop in Old Market that you\u2019ll discover the classic candy bars and memorabilia from your childhood just as you remember them. Might we also suggest doing some holiday shopping while you\u2019re here for the collector or nostalgic individual in your family or friend group? You can\u2019t find these unique items at any old store in the area!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/HollywoodCandy.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1262 lazyload\" alt=\"Hollywood Candy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/HollywoodCandy.png\" width=\"945\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/HollywoodCandy.png 945w, https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/HollywoodCandy-300x95.png 300w, https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/HollywoodCandy-768x244.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 945px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 945\/300;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.npdodge.com\/blog\/2015\/09\/the-best-coffee-shops-in-omaha\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">An Omaha Coffee Shop<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>If your taste buds flared up while reading about Hollywood Candy, you might consider a visit to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.npdodge.com\/blog\/2015\/09\/the-best-coffee-shops-in-omaha\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">one of our favorite coffee shops<\/a> this winter. We particularly love <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aromasbliss.com\/#eat-together\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Aromas<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beansmith.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Beansmith Coffee Roasters<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.culpritcafe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Culprit Cafe &amp; Bakery<\/a>, and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.omahabicycleco.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Omaha Bicycle Co.<\/a> Which of these have you yet to visit? Add that shop to your rainy or snowy day refuge list.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Beansmith.gif\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1263 lazyload\" alt=\"Omaha Coffee Shops\" data-src=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Beansmith.gif\" width=\"945\" height=\"400\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 945px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 945\/400;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>What is your favorite thing to do in Omaha during the winter? Let us know and maybe we\u2019ll add it to our list!<\/p>\n<p>PHOTOS COURTESY OF: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.omahazoo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.joslyn.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Joslyn Art Museum<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/outdoornebraska.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nebraska Game and Parks<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skicrescent.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mt. Crescent Ski Area<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hollywoodcandy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hollywood Candy<\/a>\u00a0and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.beansmith.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Beansmith Coffee Roasters<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The weatherman told us to expect 2-4 inches of snow in the Omaha area this Monday, November 30. So we anxiously awaited its arrival, got our measuring sticks ready, but were very disappointed to find out the light snowfall did not exceed one inch. Why were we so concerned about [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":1266,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[16,32,69,128,154,206,364,378,417,508,540,544,550,617,694,700,701,703,704,774,836,849],"class_list":["post-1251","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-events","tag-activities","tag-aromas-coffeehouse","tag-beansmith-coffee-roasters","tag-candy","tag-coffee-shops","tag-culprit-cafe","tag-henry-doorly-zoo","tag-hollywood-candy","tag-joslyn-art-museum","tag-mt-crescent-ski-area","tag-omaha-activities","tag-omaha-bicycle-co","tag-omaha-henry-doorly-zoo-aquarium","tag-ponca-state-park","tag-skiing","tag-snow","tag-snowboarding","tag-snowfall-contest","tag-snowman-building-contest","tag-things-to-do","tag-winter","tag-zoo"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v25.0 (Yoast SEO v25.0) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Activities to Help You Survive Winter in Omaha - The Dodge Voice - Omaha<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/2015\/12\/activities-to-help-you-survive-winter-in-omaha\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Activities to Help You Survive Winter in Omaha\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"The weatherman told us to expect 2-4 inches of snow in the Omaha area this Monday, November 30. 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