We could have spent many hours at Boys Town; it was humbling to see what one man did. The video made me cry. I think everyone visiting Omaha should make a visit to Boys Town top on their list

The history of Fr. Flanigan and the way it is depicted.

Interesting to drive around and great to see what can be done to help children in need. It is cool to see the family homes and tour the museum.

This whole enterprise owes its notoriety to a 1930's film with MIckey Rooney. What's most impressive is the manicured acres and homes showing that there is BIG money behind it. The legend of "He's not heavy...he's my brother!" feels like a "myth" when you tour the grounds. Today, there are few young men and women who are residents for "free".

Informative tours. A great place to visit when in Omaha,

A self guided CD tour takes you on an informative excursion through a beautiful park setting. The history of Boys Town is displayed in various buildings including Father Flanagan's house and his entombment in the church. It is so much more than I expected. You can spend as much time as you wish. We took about two hours to leisurely... More

Boys Town is a US National Historic Landmark. (Boys Town was the original name- it is now known as Girls and Boys Town). But it is more than that. There is an excellent museum which tells the story of Boys Town and Father Flanagan, its founder. Also, it is a living organisation, with a campus where boys and girls are... More