Omaha has plenty of perfect places for a spooky selfie or a fall photo adventure. Eerie locations show off the city’s mysterious side.
At Elmwood Park Grotto, the stone arches and stairways look like something from a haunted fairytale, especially at sunset. Prospect Hill Cemetery, one of Omaha’s oldest burial grounds, invites quiet reflection and maybe a glimpse of the ghostly woman in white said to walk the grounds.
Across the river in Council Bluffs, visitors can wander through the labyrinth of Squirrel Cage Jail, one of the country’s last rotary jails. Back in Omaha, Joslyn Castle offers a moody backdrop that feels straight out of a Victorian ghost story. Brother Sebastian’s Steak House mixes candlelight and legend for a dining experience with a chill.
In October, Dundee’s Halloween displays turn neighborhood streets into a showcase of spooky creativity. For more family-friendly scares, visit Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, where the dimly lit Kingdoms of the Night exhibit features bats, alligators and swamp scenes.
Omaha’s spooky side is ready for its close-up. Are you?