We asked our readers … Where is your favorite location for Fall family photos and the best places to take pictures in Omaha?
What we heard ranged from a variety of locations that offer a more traditional Fall experience like pumpkin patches and apple orchards, to beautiful parks.
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(Please Note: Be sure to check ahead of time with a business if you wish to take professional family photos there to see if it is allowed, if there is a charge, etc.)
Choose from a variety of locations in the Omaha area for your Fall family pictures!
Best Places for Fall Family Photos in the Omaha Area
1. Pumpkin Patches
Choose from a variety of pumpkin patches in the Omaha Area which often have beautiful settings full of pumpkins, decorative scenes, and outdoor settings.
(Please Note: Be sure to check ahead of time with a business if you wish to take professional family photos there to see if it is allowed, if there is a charge, etc.)
2. Apple Orchards
Apple Orchards provide the natural setting of beautiful trees. Action shots of picking apples are perfect!
(Please Note: Be sure to check ahead of time with a business if you wish to take professional family photos there to see if it is allowed, if there is a charge, etc.)
3. Joslyn Art Museum
2200 Dodge St., Omaha
The museum’s sculpture gardens would make any family photo a work of art.
(Please Note: Be sure to check ahead of time with a business if you wish to take professional family photos there to see if it is allowed, if there is a charge, etc.)
4. Elmwood Park Grotto
58th and Happy Hollow Blvd., Omaha
The grotto, located on the southeast corner of the Elmwood Pavilion’s parking lot, features a beautiful setting for photos.
5. OPPD Arboretum
108th and Blondo Streets, Omaha
This picturesque outdoor area features trees and shrubs, and is open to the public from dawn to dusk. Pathways and bridges meander through plant collections providing the perfect family photo backdrop.
6. Heartland of America Park & Fountain
800 Douglas St., Omaha
The spectacular Heartland of America Fountain with its 320-ft water jet and light show will make any family photo special. The park also features a pedestrian bridge connecting to the Lewis & Clark Landing.
7. Lake Zorinsky
3808 S 154th St, Omaha
With the lake, beautiful trees, and a path encircling the lake, choose from a variety of options for a perfect backdrop for a family photo.
8. Chalco Hills Recreation Area
8901 S. 154th St., Omaha
Chalco Hills Recreation Area includes more than 7 miles of trails for biking, hiking, or jogging, providing the perfect backdrop for a family photo.
9. Memorial Park
6005 Underwood Ave, Omaha
Beautiful trees, hills, and wide open green space are perfect for a posed family photo or playing in the park.
10. Lake Manawa State Park
1100 S. Shore Dr., Council Bluffs, IA
The park, which features Lake Manawa and surrounding trails offers families a variety of picturesque photo backdrops. Bring a picnic, plan a fall family day at the lake, and while you’re there, capture that perfect family photo!
Family Fun this Fall:
- Omaha Area Pumpkin Patches
- Omaha Area Apple Orchards
- 30+ Things to Do this Fall with Kids in Omaha
- Omaha Fall Fun Guide
