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Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge

705 Riverfront Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68102 USA

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“The longest state spanning pedestrian bridge”

The longest pedestrian bridge to link two states, providing safe crossing from Omaha to Council Bluffs over the Missouri River for walking and biking enthusiasts, connecting to 150 miles of trails on each side. The Cable Stay bridge is 3,000 ft long, including the landings; the walkway is 15 ft wide, and allow visitors to stand about 60 ft above the river. Lights outline the deck, cables and pylons at night, a spectacular sight! On the Nebraska side, enjoy the 3-acre Omaha Plaza with an interactive water jet fountain, Fiber Wave Sculpture, River Critters Environmental Play Area and access to the National Park Service Visitors Center. 

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Reviewed by
mortwill

  • 6 Reviews
  • 8 Helpful
July 26, 2014
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Good stop to get out and walk to stretch your legs and take a photo in two states at once. State line for Iowa and Nebraska painted on the bridge!

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Reviewed by
rindalee

  • 1 Review
  • 5 Helpful
August 30, 2013
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Great photo op on the bridge with a labeled line separating Nebraska and Iowa. Take a picture standing in two states on a bridge over the Missouri River.

5 people found this review helpful

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Lesli Peterson

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April 11, 2023
Rated 5.0

Want to take a walk on over to Iowa? With a walk on the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge, you can!

When you visit Omaha, you just have to visit the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge. It is a footbridge north of I-480 that spans 3,000 feet to connect Omaha, Nebraska, to Council Bluffs, Iowa, over the Missouri River.

For spectacular views, take a walk during sunset — you won’t regret it!

We think a visit here is one of the best things to do in Omaha!

1 person found this review helpful

Reviewed by
amsule

  • 14 Reviews
  • 4 Helpful
August 27, 2015
Rated 4.0

Great for a photo op and to stretch your legs! When it is windy you can feel the bridge sway a little. Very surreal feeling!

1 person found this review helpful

Reviewed by
Jenn Whitson

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  • 0 Helpful
November 09, 2023
Rated 4.0

fun to walk and take pics - very very windy - but I love the wind - portapotties available.

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Reviewed by
karicyhaniuk

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  • 3 Helpful
July 31, 2022
Rated 5.0

We walked all the way from Nebraska to Iowa!! It was a hike!! On the Iowa side of the bridge theres a little playground for kids to play and a beautiful view of the Omaha skyline. On the Nebraska side, you can see great views of the river. The walk wasn’t very long but a great way to stretch those legs.

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Reviewed by
Kevin Raines

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  • 1 Helpful
September 14, 2020
Rated 5.0

Cool place to stop and walk around. Awesome view off the bridge and walking across state lines is pretty cool. Also on the Iowa side is a firefighters memorial statue that’s really neat. Building was closed due to COVID but bridge and garden are accessible.

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Reviewed by
melissamc23

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March 13, 2019
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March 2019: Enter from the Nebraska side. Parking for the Iowa side is closed due to flooding. Or if you don’t mind a 40 min round trip stroll, it’s not a bad walk. Fortunately it stopped raining just in time for me to stretch my legs. :)

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Reviewed by
NiniBakh

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  • 1 Helpful
November 27, 2018
Rated 5.0

I had fun being in 2 states at the same time

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Reviewed by
zibbit

  • 5 Reviews
  • 1 Helpful
July 25, 2017
Rated 5.0

We planned this stop mainly to say we had been to Iowa and take the "standing in two states" pic, but the walk along the bridge was beautiful and peaceful. The bridge did sway a bit but it wasn't too noticeable until we stopped to take pictures. The splash pad was a hit with the kids, too.

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Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge

705 Riverfront Drive
Omaha, Nebraska
68102 USA
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