{"id":74352,"date":"2021-02-12T00:00:21","date_gmt":"2021-02-12T00:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.npdodge.com\/blog\/?p=74352"},"modified":"2021-02-12T00:00:21","modified_gmt":"2021-02-12T00:00:21","slug":"outdoor-winter-adventures-embark-omaha-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/2021\/02\/outdoor-winter-adventures-embark-omaha-season\/","title":{"rendered":"11 Outdoor Winter Adventures to Embark on in Omaha This Season"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><span lang=\"en-US\">Winter is here! Snow is falling, water is crystalizing, and hot chocolate is once again an acceptable accompaniment to any meal. Pretty soon, Omaha will be a magical winter wonderland\u2014offering plenty of opportunities for skating, sledding, skiing and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"en-US\">To help you maximize the season, we\u2019re sharing several outdoor winter adventures worth embarking on in the area, from igloo dining to ice fishing. As always, we encourage you to wear a mask during every activity and to social distance as much as possible. Have a great winter!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<div>\n<h2><span lang=\"en-US\">Dine in an igloo\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-74412 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/54.218.64.113\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Tiny-House-1.png\" alt=\"Tiny-House\" width=\"945\" height=\"945\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 945px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 945\/945;\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Photo courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tinyhousebar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tiny House Bar<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"en-US\">Have you ever wanted to dine in an igloo? Even if it was never on your mind before, it should be now! Several local businesses along with\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/capitoldistrictomaha.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\"><span lang=\"en-US\">The Capitol District<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0have set up several socially distanced orbs that look a little like igloos, snow globes and other wintery\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">scenes<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">. The Capitol District&#8217;s igloos cost $100 for\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">2.5\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">hours and can fit up to six people from your own household.\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tinyhousebar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Tiny House Bar<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0has also set up a few adorable igloos on their patio, which you can rent for $150 for 1.5 hours\u2014with $100 of that going towards your final tab.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2><span lang=\"en-US\">Go sledding in\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitomaha.com\/listings\/memorial-park\/57060\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Memorial Park<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"en-US\">We love snow and all the winter activities that come with it\u2014snowshoeing, snowball fights, skiing, oh my! But while we love throwing a snowball as much as anyone, our favorite activity by far is sledding. Conveniently located in the heart of Omaha, Memorial Park is one of the most popular sledding destinations in the region. The large hill attracts sledders both young and old to join in the fun, and you\u2019ll likely see everything from tubes and saucers to old-fashioned wooden rigs. It truly is a winter paradise! If you&#8217;re looking for other places to sled in the Omaha area this season, check out our guide<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">,<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.npdodge.com\/blog\/2018\/01\/best-sledding-hills-omaha-area-mapped\/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog%20Post&amp;utm_campaign=Internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\"><span lang=\"en-US\">The Best Sledding Hills in the Omaha Area, Mapped<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2><span lang=\"en-US\">Visit a beach<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 100%px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CKDRZ0gBPs5\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"13\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\"><a style=\"background: #FFFFFF; line-height: 0; padding: 0 0; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CKDRZ0gBPs5\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CKDRZ0gBPs5\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A post shared by Melanie Moree (@melaniemoree)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\" async=\"\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"en-US\">We know, the word &#8220;beach&#8221; isn&#8217;t normally associated with winter<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0\u2014<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0or Nebraska<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">,<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0for that matter. But it should be! Eastern Nebraska is\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">actually full<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0of large waterways like lakes, ponds and rivers that offer soft sandy beaches ripe for exploring. And in the winter, these gorgeous beaches become icy paradises, offering views of frozen waves, snowy banks, interesting wildlife and more.\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.npdodge.com\/blog\/2020\/07\/beaches-within-short-drive-omaha\/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog%20Post&amp;utm_campaign=Internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Click here<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0for our guide to beaches within a short drive from Omaha!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<h2><span lang=\"en-US\">Play a round of disc golf<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div><span lang=\"en-US\">Who says golf is only for the warmer months? While traditional golf may not be feasible right now, disc golf is just as fun as ever! There are several courses\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">all across<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0the Omaha area for every skill level. The course at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pdga.com\/course-directory\/course\/seymour-smith-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Seymour Smith Park<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0will help you get started. Afterward, head to the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pdga.com\/course-directory\/course\/links-lake-cunningham\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Links at Lake Cunningham<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">, which offers challenging obstacles and wooded areas. Then, for a final round, don&#8217;t miss\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pdga.com\/course-directory\/course\/treasure-cove-disc-golf-course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Treasure Cove Disc Golf Course<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0in\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.npdodge.com\/councilbluffsiowa-real-estate?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog%20Post&amp;utm_campaign=Internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Council Bluffs<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">,\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">which features an 18-hole course with exciting, technical shots.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<h2><span lang=\"en-US\">Snowshoe in\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fontenelleforest.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Fontenelle Forest<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 100%px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CJbKl-vgD4s\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"13\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\"><a style=\"background: #FFFFFF; line-height: 0; padding: 0 0; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CJbKl-vgD4s\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\n <\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CJbKl-vgD4s\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A post shared by Fontenelle Forest (@fontenelleforest)<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\" async=\"\"><\/script><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"en-US\">Next to sledding and cross-country skiing, snowshoeing is one of our favorite local outdoor winter activities. There\u2019s just something special about seeing our favorite Omaha destinations covered in snow<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">. But\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">you\u2019ll need some special shoes to capture the magic! A favorite local snowshoeing spot is Fontenelle Forest in\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.npdodge.com\/bellevue-real-estate?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog%20Post&amp;utm_campaign=Internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Bellevue<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">, a gorgeous park that features 24 miles for you to traverse. If you don&#8217;t own your own snowshoes, you can rent some for just $5 depending on availability. We recommend calling ahead to reserve your pair and to make sure the conditions are good for snowshoeing the day you&#8217;d like to go.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2><span lang=\"en-US\">Go stargazing<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"en-US\">While Nebraska might not have the Northern Lights, our many large, open flat areas are perfect for stargazing! Just head out to an open space, park your car, and spend a few hours looking up at the stars. A few local places we love to go include\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitomaha.com\/listings\/zorinsky-lake-park\/63952\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Zorinsky Lake Park<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0or\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/outdoornebraska.gov\/mahoney\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Eugene T. Mahoney State Park<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0in Ashland.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2><span lang=\"en-US\">Try your hand at ice fishing<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-74382 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/54.218.64.113\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/jacob-campbell-oxQEqsUAO2s-unsplash-1.png\" alt=\"jacob-campbell-oxQEqsUAO2s-unsplash\" width=\"945\" height=\"630\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 945px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 945\/630;\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"en-US\">If you love fishing in the summer, we&#8217;re prepared to bet you&#8217;ll love it in the winter<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">,\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">too. While the process\u2014and the temperature\u2014are going to be a bit different, both activities offer excitement and serenity in equal measure.\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.papionrd.org\/recreation-wildlife\/parks-and-trails\/chalco-hills-at-wehrspann-lake\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Chalco Hills at Wehrspann<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0in\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.npdodge.com\/papillion-real-estate?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog%20Post&amp;utm_campaign=Internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Papillion<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0is a local favorite, regularly stocked with bass, catfish, crappie, walleye and\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">sunfish.<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitomaha.com\/listings\/standing-bear-lake\/57380\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Standing Bear<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0is also a great spot for ice fishing,\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">as it is\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">regularly stocked with trout and other common Nebraska fish. If you&#8217;re new to the sport,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dabfishing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\"><span lang=\"en-US\">DAB Fishing Guide Service<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0is a great way to learn! They offer ice fishing tutorials for $250 for two people and kids are always free.\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dabfishing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Click here<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0for all the information.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2><span lang=\"en-US\">Go bird watching<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"en-US\">Sandhill cranes and bald eagles have made Nebraska one of the best places in the country to go birdwatching! In fact, more than 400 species of birds have been found in Nebraska, and winter is a great time to see many of them\u2014including the elusive bald eagle. A few of the best places to spot amazing birds in the Omaha area include\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/digital.outdoornebraska.gov\/i\/671764-fishing-the-metro-guide\/3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Towl Park<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/parks.cityofomaha.org\/park-details?pid=192\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Walnut Grove<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.heronhaven.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Heron Haven<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.papionrd.org\/recreation-wildlife\/parks-and-trails\/chalco-hills-at-wehrspann-lake\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Chalco Hills Recreation Area<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">, and\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fontenelleforest.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Fontenelle Forest<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">. If you&#8217;re interested in turning\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">bird-watching<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0into your new hobby, check out\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/omaha.com\/inspiredliving\/discover-a-new-world-while-bird-watching-in-nebraska-heres-how-to-get-started\/article_7c22c552-ee1b-5939-8dab-f9aae1b93103.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\"><span lang=\"en-US\">this amazing article<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0from the Omaha World-Herald that features\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/audubon-omaha.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Audubon Society of Omaha<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0president<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">Bob Wells&#8217; beginner&#8217;s guide to birding.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2><span lang=\"en-US\">Go on a bundled-up bike ride<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-74392 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/jaime-dantas-WWl4UVXaV8I-unsplash-2.png\" alt=\"jaime-dantas-WWl4UVXaV8I-unsplash\" width=\"945\" height=\"708\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 945px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 945\/708;\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"en-US\">Cycling isn&#8217;t just a warm-weather sport anymore! While winter biking requires different skills and techniques than other times of year, it offers a world of exploration opportunities. You will need a bike for winter cycling, like a mountain bike or tricycle<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">,\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">or you can invest in some studded tires for traction. Warm winter clothing is also very important\u2014base layers, wind-blocking, thick clothing and good boots are all essential when riding when it&#8217;s cold outside. Once you&#8217;re prepared, you can head out to\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.npdodge.com\/blog\/2018\/05\/cyclists-guide-omaha-best-bike-shops-trails-rental-options\/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog%20Post&amp;utm_campaign=Internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\"><span lang=\"en-US\">one of Omaha&#8217;s many biking trails<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0and get started! For more helpful tips and tricks, check out the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/bikeomaha.blogspot.com\/p\/bike-commuting-101.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Bike Omaha Blog<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2><span lang=\"en-US\">Take a horse-drawn carriage ride<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"en-US\">Winter is the perfect time of year for a romantic horse-drawn carriage ride through\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.npdodge.com\/old-market-real-estate?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog%20Post&amp;utm_campaign=Internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Old Market<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">. For the full effect, bundle up and venture out on a snowy evening! You can make a\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mjcarriage.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\"><span lang=\"en-US\">reservation online<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">, but walk-ups are always welcome for when the mood strikes. Drivers will be wearing a mask for your protection and while face coverings aren\u2019t required to ride, they are heavily recommended.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2><span lang=\"en-US\">Get hot chocolate and take a walk around Dundee<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-74362 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/54.218.64.113\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Dundee-Double-Shot-1.png\" alt=\"Dundee-Double-Shot\" width=\"945\" height=\"947\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 945px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 945\/947;\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Photo courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/dundeedoubleshot.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dundee Double Shot<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"en-US\">One of our favorite (and arguably, most underrated) things to do in the Omaha area during winter is to grab a cup of hot chocolate from a local coffee shop, and spend the morning exploring one of Omaha&#8217;s many adorable neighborhoods.\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dundeedoubleshot.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Dundee Double Shot<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">, located in\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.npdodge.com\/dundee-memorial-real-estate?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog%20Post&amp;utm_campaign=Internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Dundee<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">, has been a staple in the community for over 10 years, with a menu boasting over 32 roasts and a variety of delicious food items\u2014including new hot cocoa bombs!\u00a0Stop in for a chocolatey treat and spend the morning perusing everything Dundee has to offer! 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