Omaha's Lauritzen Gardens provide acres of beautiful flowers and plants, along with opportunities to reflect, learn, shop, eat, and play! I first visited Lauritzen Gardens in 2019 after winning passes from Omaha-based blogging duo The Walking Tourists and while I came into that visit without really any expectations, I was really impressed with what I found. Here's what families should know about visiting Lauritzen Gardens in Omaha, especially if you're visiting with kids: What is Lauritzen Gardens? Beautiful water features like this waterfall are everywhere! Lauritzen Gardens is Nebraska's largest arboretum and consists of 100 acres filled with thousands of plants, from tiny flowers to towering trees, arranged in a variety of themed gardens. Where is Lauritzen Gardens? Lauritzen Gardens is located at 100 Bancroft Street in Omaha, Nebraska. It's just south of downtown Omaha, a few blocks from the Henry Doorly Zoo and you may recognize its large gl...