Escape to Omaha
Restaurants unique to our area
Maria's
7630 Burlington StFantastic Mexican food. Best Margaritas EVER!!!!
Big Fred's Pizza Garden & Lounge
1101 South 119th StreetBest Pizza in Omaha!
Johnny's Italian Steakhouse
305 N 170th StFantastic food, drinks and service! Local favorite
The Drover
2121 S 73rd StAuthentic Omaha steakhouse. Favorite of CWS travelers.
Best Hamburger in Town! This small dive bar is a local favorite for burgers, fries and a drink. Bring cash only
23 locals recommend
Dinkers Bar and Grill
2368 S 29th StBest Hamburger in Town! This small dive bar is a local favorite for burgers, fries and a drink. Bring cash only
801 Chophouse at the Paxton
1403 Farnam StBest dining experience in Nebraska
Genji
14505 West Center RoadFun, casual Hibachi Grill
Unique to Omaha, try a Runza & fries. One of Omaha's favorite fast food restaurants.
11 locals recommend
Runza® Restaurant
16836 Audrey StUnique to Omaha, try a Runza & fries. One of Omaha's favorite fast food restaurants.
Don & Millie's Restaurant
14321 Harrison St50's & 60's Style fast food burger joint
Activities & Entertainment
Looking for something to do (unique to our area)? Check out this section!
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
3701 S 10th StOne of the best Zoos in America
Home of the NCAA Men's College World Series and Creighton Baseball regular season.
130 locals recommend
TD Ameritrade Park
1200 Mike Fahey StHome of the NCAA Men's College World Series and Creighton Baseball regular season.
Must see attraction for kiddos. One of the most incredible pumpkin patches ever! Young and old will forever remember your trip to Vala's
26 locals recommend
Vala's Pumpkin Patch
12102 S 180th StMust see attraction for kiddos. One of the most incredible pumpkin patches ever! Young and old will forever remember your trip to Vala's
Holy Family Shrine
23132 Pflug RdQuite place to spend time reflecting.
Memorial Stadium
One Memorial Stadium DriveHome of the Nebraska Cornhusker's Football team
Take a shot! Head to 88 Tactical and hit the range. Many guns available for rent and sale. Try them out here before you buy. One of the best ranges around
88 Tactical Group
15350 Shepard StTake a shot! Head to 88 Tactical and hit the range. Many guns available for rent and sale. Try them out here before you buy. One of the best ranges around
Wildlife Safari Park
16406 292nd StTake a drive and see the wildlife and safari!
Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum
28210 W Park HwyCheck out all of the cool aircraft!
Eugene T. Mahoney State Park
28500 W Park HwyFun activities for everyone!
Omaha Children's Museum
500 S 20th StExhibits for the kiddos!
CHI Health Center
455 N 10th StCheck out a the events calendar!
Desert Dome & Kingdoms of the Night
3701 South 10th StreetCheck out the Desert in Omaha Nebraska!
Zorinsky Lake Park
3808 S 154th StFishing, boating & miles of walking, running and bike trails.
Enjoy fishing, boating and miles of walking, running or bicycle trails
18 locals recommend
Chalco Hills Recreation Area
8901 S 154th StEnjoy fishing, boating and miles of walking, running or bicycle trails
Werner Park
12356 Ballpark WayHome of the Omaha Storm Chasers baseball
Union Pacific Railroad Museum
200 Pearl StGreat for families.
Baxter Arena
Home of UNO Hockey. Check out the events page on their website!
Ralston Arena
7300 Q StCheck out their website for updated event information
The Amazing Pizza Machine
13955 S PlazaFun indoor family entertainment
Kiewit Luminarium
Family fun STEM
Shopping
Nebraska Crossing Outlets
21209 Nebraska Crossing DrFantastic outlet mall with a great selection of stores!
Nebraska Furniture Mart
700 S 72nd StOne of the largest home furnishing stores in America!
Village Pointe
17305 Davenport StFantastic shopping with delicious food options
Shadow Lake Towne Center
7775 Olson DrShopping and restaurants.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Omaha is easy to navigate by car or ride share.
Omaha is easy to navigate by car or ride share. Our town has been referred to as the "20 Minute City." You can get almost anywhere you would like to go in 20 minutes by car.
Don't miss
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo is truly world class !
You could spend a day or more at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo. Incredible exhibits create a unforgettable experience.
What to pack
Bring a variety of clothes.
The running joke in Omaha is "If you don't like the weather here, stick around 10 minutes, it will change."
Our weather is very unpredictable!
Spring, summer or fall: could be shorts, could be a sweater.
Winter you will definitely want a coat!
Summer time, prepare for humidity.
Traveling with kids
Omaha is very "Kid Friendly"
Omaha is very kid friendly. You will find many activities for children of all ages including Henry Doorly Zoo, Vala's Pumpkin Patch, SAC Museum & so much more!
Useful phrases
Go Big Red!
Want to make a new friend with a local? If you see someone wearing a red "N", just say "Go Big Red!" Almost everyone in Nebraska is a Cornhusker fan and it's not uncommon for people do greet each other with this phrase :)