Guidebook for Omaha
Arts & Culture
Catching a game at TD Ameritrade Park is a treat. You don't want to miss the CWS - so many great people to meet and mingle with, good drinks and a great way to enjoy the summer!
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TD Ameritrade Park
1200 Mike Fahey StCatching a game at TD Ameritrade Park is a treat. You don't want to miss the CWS - so many great people to meet and mingle with, good drinks and a great way to enjoy the summer!
Home to Jazz on the Green. Thursday's in July grab a blanket, wine, and picnic gear and head down for an evening in the park with free Jazz music. It is one of my favorite summer events.
Midtown Crossing Apartments
Home to Jazz on the Green. Thursday's in July grab a blanket, wine, and picnic gear and head down for an evening in the park with free Jazz music. It is one of my favorite summer events.
This music venue hosts an eclectic variety of music. www.waitingroomlounge.com
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The Waiting Room Lounge
6212 Maple StThis music venue hosts an eclectic variety of music. www.waitingroomlounge.com
Omaha Performing Arts
1200 Douglas StHosts several top performing arts events.
Slowdown
729 N 14th StGreat bar with an excellent line-up of live music.
www.theslowdown.com
A pleasant way to spend an afternoon and the admission is free! The property is beautiful and I love the Chihuly glass sculpture.
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Joslyn Listasafn
2200 Dodge StA pleasant way to spend an afternoon and the admission is free! The property is beautiful and I love the Chihuly glass sculpture.
Everything Else
This venue showcases events like NCAA basketball, USA Olympic Swim Trials, Creighton Basketball, the Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting, and great concerts.
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CHI Heilbrigðisstöð
455 N 10th StThis venue showcases events like NCAA basketball, USA Olympic Swim Trials, Creighton Basketball, the Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting, and great concerts.
Lot 2
6207 Maple StreetA new restaurant that has quickly become a local favorite.
Winner of the Cupcake Wars, this is a great place for an afternoon treat. Located in the Aksarben area, there are also a few delicious restaurants, sports bars, and my favorite movie theater in town.
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Jones Bros Cupcakes
2121 S 67th StWinner of the Cupcake Wars, this is a great place for an afternoon treat. Located in the Aksarben area, there are also a few delicious restaurants, sports bars, and my favorite movie theater in town.
A beautiful theater that carries several top Broadway productions, ballet, and orchestra events.
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Orpheum Leikhús
409 S 16th StA beautiful theater that carries several top Broadway productions, ballet, and orchestra events.
University of Nebraska Omaha
6001 Dodge StClose to the Med Center
A very nice park located across from UNO. There are free fireworks here a couple times a year and also some free concerts.
Elmwood Park Road
Elmwood Park RoadA very nice park located across from UNO. There are free fireworks here a couple times a year and also some free concerts.
Located in Aksarben Village, there are several free events hosted here including a Thursday night bike ride & farmer's market on Sundays. http://www.aksarbenvillage.com/calendar/default.aspx
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Stinson Park
2285 S 67th StLocated in Aksarben Village, there are several free events hosted here including a Thursday night bike ride & farmer's market on Sundays. http://www.aksarbenvillage.com/calendar/default.aspx
Here for a college visit? Creighton's beautiful campus is a short drive from my home.
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Creighton University
2500 California StHere for a college visit? Creighton's beautiful campus is a short drive from my home.
The Nation's largest community playhouse. There are some good productions and it is reasonably priced.
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Omaha Community Playhouse
6915 Cass StThe Nation's largest community playhouse. There are some good productions and it is reasonably priced.
Downtown Benson is a short walk from my home. The Farmers Market that starts in May and the First Friday event has become very popular. http://www.downtownbenson.com/
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Benson
Downtown Benson is a short walk from my home. The Farmers Market that starts in May and the First Friday event has become very popular. http://www.downtownbenson.com/
Food Scene
Krug Park
6205 Maple StDelicious.
Delicious tapas and I love that much of the wait staff are foreign which really provides a unique atmosphere.
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Little Espana Tapas Restaurant
6064 Maple StDelicious tapas and I love that much of the wait staff are foreign which really provides a unique atmosphere.
Great pizza and a place with a cool vibe. Located in the historic Dundee area.
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Pitch Pizzeria
5021 Underwood AveGreat pizza and a place with a cool vibe. Located in the historic Dundee area.
A quaint spot to get a cup of coffee. A quick walk from my home. They also have scrumptious scones.
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Omaha Bicycle Company
A quaint spot to get a cup of coffee. A quick walk from my home. They also have scrumptious scones.
Mai Thai Omaha
2279 S 67th StExcellent Thai and Vietnamese cuisine
Drinks & Nightlife
ZIN Room
316 South 15th StreetMy favorite restaurant in town. Cool vibe and delicious and reasonably priced food.
Nosh Restaurant and Wine Lounge
1006 Dodge StA bit swanky and very cool. Good food and cocktails.
Marks Food, Wine, and Spirit
4916 Underwood AveAn excellent restaurant that has a cool rooftop patio.
If you are going to the CWS, you can't miss this place. It has a cool rooftop bar. Plus, Zestos is connected and their ice cream and burgers are to die for!
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Blatt Beer & Table
610 N 12th StIf you are going to the CWS, you can't miss this place. It has a cool rooftop bar. Plus, Zestos is connected and their ice cream and burgers are to die for!
Jake's Cigars & Spirits
6206 Maple StFun, low-key hangout. I'd say it's a "hipsters" joint
Beercade
6104 Maple StTons of beers on tap AND cheap arcade games. This place is always busy.
The Homy Inn
1510 N Saddle Creek RdThis neighborhood bar is popular for its champagne on tap.
Dundee Cork & Bottle
614 N 50th StA quaint little spot to have some glasses of wine.
Sightseeing
One of the best zoos in the Nation. Known for the aquarium and the rain forest exhibits.
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Henry Doorly dýragarður og sjávarheimili í Omaha
3701 S 10th StOne of the best zoos in the Nation. Known for the aquarium and the rain forest exhibits.
Entertainment & Activities
eCreamery Ice Cream & Gelato
5001 Underwood AveDelicious Ice cream!!