Tiny Town Village - Gretna, Nebraska - Miniature Village for Children

Tiny Town Village is located at Nebraska Crossing Outlet Center just minutes west of Omaha - off I-80 at Exit 432 in Gretna, Nebraska. It is generally open from May to early October each year with opening hours generally 10am to 7pm except Sundays when it opens 12noon to 6pm. However weekday opening is limited mainly to June, July and August and not at all on Mondays.

Tiny Town Village was created and developed by the McKee family, who also own and operate this venture. It is a miniature village for children to recreate the roles of adults, whilst having fun through activities and recreation. The attraction promises something for every age group including the adults, and can provide a welcome break after a busy morning of shopping at the Outlet Center.

For the younger children there are little wooden houses, stores and a dance barn in the village for them to try out some role play, as well as play with the various toys and games. Older children may prefer to play on the vehicles such as a school bus and a fire truck or they can scramble through tunnels, whilst there is also a sand pile and a basketball court. There are several opportunities to get wet too, even for the adults, as there is a splash pad, water fights and the children can run through the water arches.

Perhaps one of the main attractions at the site is the Tiny Town Village train, which gives children a gentle ride in its carriages for a small additional fee. Youngsters can also bounce around on a huge inflatable train or find their way around the kiddie's maze. Visitors can enjoy lunch on site as there are picnic tables in the concession building here, whilst the village is also located right next to McDonalds at the outlet center.

Parties and other events can be arranged here too with a party area inside the concession building reserved for two hours from the time listed on the invitation, and party members are allowed to arrive early and stay later at no extra charge. The two party packages offered are a Train Package, which includes admission, train ride, a reserved party area for 10 or more kids with drinks and ice cream available in the concession building. The other is a Picnic Package, which includes the train ride, a reserved party area for 10 or more kids and a meal with hot dogs or chicken nuggets, chips, drinks and a cup of ice cream.

Previous visitors to this attraction have left reviews of their trip and generally agree that this was a fun place for their young children. The village is maintained very well by the owners and the staff is warm, trustworthy and helpful. People have recommended taking swimsuits to the attraction because of the water fun involved, although the water in no more than an inch deep, whilst there is an outdoor shower and restrooms to clean up in.