First National's Spirit of Nebraska's Wilderness and Pioneer Courage Park

First National's Spirit of Nebraska's Wilderness and Pioneer Courage Park

First National's Spirit of Nebraska's Wilderness and Pioneer Courage Park
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  • Clevlander
    Springfield, Illinois5,649 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A must in Omaha
    This is a beautiful brown sculpture that overtake several blocks of downtown Omaha, Nebraska. The work is really exquisite and reminds us of the frontier days in this part of the country. Most definitely a place to visit while tourist in town
    Visited November 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written November 5, 2023
  • RetiredTravelerTN
    Nashville, Tennessee3,994 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Stop By While In the Area
    The beautiful sculptures are nice to behold but difficult to visit since the "park" has no parking and is really only big enough for the sculptures. Those staying in nearby hotels or visiting nearby places can walk to see the sculptures; otherwise, the trouble to find a parking spot and figure out the pay meter takes as much time as walking around the exhibits. A few free, short-term parking spots would help more visitors to spend a few minutes here.
    Visited August 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written September 14, 2024
  • NemoTraveler
    Aarhus, Denmark907 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A must-see in Omaha
    The First National Parks are located around several blocks in downtown Omaha. The Pioneer Courage Park with a wagon train heading west is situated at Capitol and 14th – 15th Streets and is linked to The Spirit of Nebraska’s Wilderness at Dodge and 16th Street. The latter actually continues inside the First National Bank Tower Winter Garden Atrium. The parks are linked by some great bison sculptures along 15th Street and the entire area forms a very impressive sculpture park with several impressive bronze and stainless steel sculptures. It is possible to walk around and enjoy the beautiful artwork for free and this is definitely a must-see in Omaha.
    Visited September 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written September 30, 2024
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TravellingRings
Brodheadsville, PA177 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021 • Couples
The statues are built to 125% scale and look extremely realistic. The statues help you imagine what it must have been like for the pioneers. Make sure to follow the buffaloes to see the geese taking flight.
Written August 6, 2021
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Sandra M
Minneapolis, MN57 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2021 • Friends
Set in the downtown core, this installation winds through three different square blocks. Lifelike images of settlers traveling west. Honors the challenge of the settlers and hints at the disruption to the natural ecosystem they encountered.
Written May 21, 2021
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Travel Teacher
Lakewood, CO392 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2021 • Friends
Free. Simple. The sculptures are larger than life... literally. There is a grass are to take a break. Parking around the block the park is on. Buffalo sculptures are on the block next to this. Another block of sculptures is past that.
Written June 5, 2021
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RetiredTravelerTN
Nashville, TN3,994 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 • Couples
The beautiful sculptures are nice to behold but difficult to visit since the "park" has no parking and is really only big enough for the sculptures. Those staying in nearby hotels or visiting nearby places can walk to see the sculptures; otherwise, the trouble to find a parking spot and figure out the pay meter takes as much time as walking around the exhibits. A few free, short-term parking spots would help more visitors to spend a few minutes here.
Written September 14, 2024
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Sue W
Saint Louis, MO10 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2023 • Couples
We stopped here while on a road trip out west. An amazing park to walk around in .... we stopped for about 30 minutes and totally immersed ourselves in the statues. They were so lifelike and each time we looked at them we noticed something different. A most worthwhile stop to stretch our lets and learn some history.
Written September 15, 2023
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Alicia_JA
Chicago360 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022
I was driving by when I saw these fabulous works of art! I immediately pulled over, parked and began taking photographs. I could not believe how life-like each sculpture was, from the wagons, to the pioneers, to the bison. Put this on your list. It must be seen in person...Just beautiful work.
Written May 22, 2022
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Beverly D
Morris Plains, NJ268 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023
These amazing sculptures depicting pioneers on their journey through unknown territory show us courage and the determination of those who settled the West. The people, wagons horses and oxen have exquisite detail. These parks take up several city blocks and are definitely worth seeing.
Written August 4, 2023
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Frances C
Hayden, ID116 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2023 • Couples
The stop here to check out the sculptures, was well worth the time! The statues in the park itself are amazing and depict the migration of pioneers to the west. Beautiful!! We also walked a couple of blocks southwest to see other related sculptures in the area.
Written September 16, 2023
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Gaynor h
Grafton, ND1,319 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2023 • Couples
We have traveled a lot and seen a great many statues and sculptures, this was truly amazing. The sculptures look as if they had been plucked from life and cast in bronze. Should NOT be missed. It’s free, it’s not too far too walk and it’s terrific. Well done!
Written September 10, 2023
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Clevlander
Springfield, IL5,649 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Couples
This is a beautiful brown sculpture that overtake several blocks of downtown Omaha, Nebraska. The work is really exquisite and reminds us of the frontier days in this part of the country. Most definitely a place to visit while tourist in town
Written November 5, 2023
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