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Douglas County

As Nebraska's most populous county, Douglas County has plenty of resources to help you with the wedding planning process.

Major cities, towns, and precincts in Douglas County include Omaha, which is the state's largest city and the county seat, Bennington, Ralston, Valley, Boys Town, Waterloo, Douglas, Elkhorn, Jefferson, and McArdle.

When shopping for wedding supplies, the best place to go in Douglas County is Omaha, which has a great selection of shopping malls, specialty boutiques, and quaint shopping centers.

Popular shopping venues include Oak View Mall, Regency Court, Westroads Mall, Bel Air Plaza, Countryside Village Shopping Center, Montclair Shopping Center, Old Market in Downtown Omaha, One Pacific Place, Rockbrook Village Shopping Center, Village Pointe Shopping Center, and Westwood Plaza, just to name a few.

Wedding in Historic Omaha, Photo by jnedreskyphoto.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Much of Douglas County is suburban or rural, and there are some beautiful parks, trails, and outdoor recreation areas for you to enjoy during your free time, including Wehrspann Lake, Westin Hills, Sorenson Parkway, Standing Bear Lake, and OPPD Arboretum, which is a popular location for engagement and wedding photographs.

The county seat, Omaha, is located along the Missouri River and is home to one of the longest pedestrian bridges in the nation (and a popular wedding venue), Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge.

Other popular wedding venues in Douglas County include Lauritzen Gardens, Heartland of America Park, Gene Leahy Mall, and The Warehouse in Bennington.

Douglas County has several museums and attractions that are worth a visit, so make sure you save some time to explore the area. To start, you can visit Allwine Prairie Preserve in Bennington, The Durham Museum, Henry Doorly Zoo, El Museo Latino, The Lewis and Clark Landing, and Historic South 24th Street in Omaha.

You can also see the second largest rodeo in the world, Aksarben's River City Rodeo, bet on the races at Horsemen's Park, or go golfing at Indian Creek Public Golf Course in Elkhorn.


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