The Joslyn Castle: 3902 Davenport Street:  Don’t miss seeing the Joslyn Castle.  Development of the Joslyn land began in 1893 making it one of the oldest estates in the historic district.  The Castle is open for public tours.  It is also available for private parties, weddings, corporate meetings, and any other event requiring a beautiful and unique surrounding.  For tour or rental information, go to www.joslyncastle.com

Saint Cecilia Cathedral:  Dominating the Omaha skyline are the towers of the Saint Cecilia Cathedral, the most photographed historic building in Omaha, located at 701 North 40^th Street.  Besides being an architectural gem, the cathedral houses an excellent collection of Spanish Colonial art.  Schedule a tour of the beautiful cathedral and its art gallery by contacting Kathy at kawhite@archomaha.org  or call Kathy at 402-551-4888.

Tours of the Historic District:  The Gold Coast Historic District is a residential area known for its beautiful turn of the century architecture. Many of the large homes and mansions were built by the early entrepreneurial families of Omaha. For information on a guided walking tour or a guided coach tour of the Gold Coast, contact Joan Fogarty at 402-553-4449 or email info@omahahistoricdistrict.org  If you are scheduling a visit to the cathedral, you may schedule the Gold Coast architectural tour at the same time. Make your reservation with Kathy White.  kawhite@archomaha.org.

Renaissance Mansion:  Planning an event?  Consider the Renaissance Mansion located at 401 So. 39^th Street. The mansion, built in 1913, is the historic home of Minnie Storz Higgins. The Jacobethan Revival architecture of the home provides a unique surrounding for business luncheons, corporate meetings, weddings, and special events.   For more information go to the website at www.renaissancemansion.com or call them at 402-346-2990.

Cathedral Cultural Center:  The Cultural Center is an arm of the Cathedral Arts Project, a non-profit cultural organization that sponsors an annual venue of visual and performance art programs. The Cultural Center is located to the immediate east of St. Cecilia Cathedral.  It contains an art gallery, gift shop, and museum. No admission charge. For more information, contact Kathy White, kawhite@archomaha.org to schedule your tour of the Cultural Center when you visit the cathedral.

Cornerstone Mansion Inn:  140 No. 39^th Street: While visiting the historic sites within the Gold Coast National Historic District, consider staying at the Cornerstone Mansion Inn.  Built in 1894, this Gothic Revival mansion is one of the premier homes within the Gold Coast and has an exceptional history as the private resident of one of Omaha’s great family’s. For further information, go to the website: www.cornerstonemansion.com