Nebraska isn’t just landlocked; it’s actually the only triple-landlocked state in the country. That means that you have to travel through at least three states (or two states and a Canadian province) to reach an ocean. Knowing this, it might seem a little unusual that there’s an impressive naval museum here, including a warship and a submarine.
Freedom Park, on Omaha’s riverfront, is so underrated that many people don’t even know it exists.
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This outdoor park and Naval museum has two one-of-a-kind displays. The USS Hazard, the last Admirable Class Minesweeper left in the world…
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…and the USS Marlin, the last target and training US Navy submarine left in the world.
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Free guided tours are offered on Saturdays from 10 am to 3 pm, so you can go inside these historic structures…
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…and imagine how the crews used to perform their very important jobs here.
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If you’ve never toured the inside of a Naval craft, you’re in for a surprising experience.
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The quarters are even closer than you might imagine; claustrophobes beware!
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The park also has an impressive collection of other displays, including helicopters, military vehicles…
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…rocket launchers, missiles, and anchors, among others.
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The park was closed for several years due (somewhat ironically) to flooding.
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But the tireless efforts of Naval volunteers have resulted in a revamped, improved park.
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Everything has been cleaned, polished, and painted to restore it to shipshape condition.
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If you have family members who served in the Navy, and particularly if they served on the Marlin or Hazard, this is an especially fascinating place to visit.
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But these historic objects could wow anyone, even visitors with no connection to the Navy.
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Visit Freedom Park at 2497 Freedom Park Road, just down the street from Eppley Airfield along the Missouri River. The park is only open Saturdays from 10 am to 3 pm, and admission is free. Check out the Freedom Park Facebook page for special tour information, events, and news.
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While you’re in the area, look upstream for the unique and fascinating abandoned East Omaha Bridge.
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Address: 2497 Freedom Park Rd, Omaha, NE 68110, USA
