Granary Murals in Omaha

 Off of the 75 where it crosses the 80, (south of the 80) is a large interesting mural on the granary.  I am not sure what they mean but they are in a Latino neighborhood.

Council Bluffs Visitors Center

 Returning home from the Kanesville Visitor Center I noticed the Council Bluffs Visitor Center so decided to stop.  I loaded up on lots of pamphlets about places to see in Council Bluffs.  It is on the corner of S Exprressway St. and 23rd Ave., not far from the freeway entrance to the 80.  It is called Unleash Council Bluffs, Iowa--Convention and Visitors Bureau.  

Welcome to Omaha/Bellevue Parks; Gene Leahy Mall in Omaha

 Gene Leahy Mall is in the downtown Omaha area, 13th and 11th and between Farnam and Highway 6.  It has several amenities, the most significant being a band stand and grassy area for summer concerts.  It also has a very modern playground.  It is described as a pedestrian mall with lagoon and gardens.  Camberly and I crossed it a couple of times going from where he parked to the Hlland Center for an orchestra concert.  

band stand across green

Arches Playground

Omaha Riverfront Trail, Down Town

 There are some interesting things to seer form the Omaha Riverfront Trail, particularly bridges.  There are also several statues and memorials in the area.  There is a boat dock for smaller boats.  There is sand volleyball and pickleball.  There is a playground. 

dock

Bob Pedestrian Bridge

pier to Street Car Bridge

480 Bridge

Railroad Bridge

 

Discovery Playground

Lewis and Clark Site

Labor Statue

Lewis and Clark Visitor Center

Bob Bridge

Omar the Troll

Big Elk Statue

Sioux Warrior Statue

Firefighters Memorial, The Protector

Iowa Statues across the river

Martin Luther King Memorials I Have Seen this Year

 I have seen a couple Martin Luther King Memorials this year.  The first in in Omaha at Lake and 24th.  This is a fairly busy intersection so most people likely miss it.  

The second I saw while we were touring Springfield, Illinois.  It is across the street from the capitol building, which puts it across the street from the Abraham Lincoln statue.