Guidebook for Omaha
Food Scene
Killer lunch special and they offer lots of happy hour deals!
84 locals recommend
Blue Sushi Sake Grill
416 S 12th StKiller lunch special and they offer lots of happy hour deals!
Unique eatery for lunch, but be aware doesn't have much seating. Featured on Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives.
53 locals recommend
Block 16
1611 Farnam StUnique eatery for lunch, but be aware doesn't have much seating. Featured on Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives.
Twisted Fork
1014 Howard St Comfort food with a twist! Patio seating too.
A must-have ice cream stop. They have different flavors daily but if they have the pistachio, you've got to at least taste test it!
54 locals recommend
Ted & Wally's Ultra-Premium Ice Cream
1120 Jackson St A must-have ice cream stop. They have different flavors daily but if they have the pistachio, you've got to at least taste test it!
Downtown micro-brewery with some occasional entertainment like magicians and balloons for the kids.
38 locals recommend
Upstream Brewing Company
514 S 11th StDowntown micro-brewery with some occasional entertainment like magicians and balloons for the kids.
Thee spot for a big brunch with cinnamon rolls the size of your head.
16 locals recommend
Wheatfields Express
1202 Howard StThee spot for a big brunch with cinnamon rolls the size of your head.
Another great diner brunch spot with family service. Awesome burgers for lunch too!
6 locals recommend
Louie M's Burgerlust
1718 Vinton St Another great diner brunch spot with family service. Awesome burgers for lunch too!
Casual and tasty Asian cuisine in the Midtown area. The most wallet conscious option there and we think the tastiest.
Pana 88
Casual and tasty Asian cuisine in the Midtown area. The most wallet conscious option there and we think the tastiest.
The best and maybe only real tequileria in town. Their handcrafted tacos are superb!
70 locals recommend
Mula
3932 Farnam St The best and maybe only real tequileria in town. Their handcrafted tacos are superb!
A hot spot during the CWS and a great burger and beer stop any time down around the ballpark.
33 locals recommend
Blatt Beer & Table
610 N 12th StA hot spot during the CWS and a great burger and beer stop any time down around the ballpark.
Our favorite diner breakfast in town! You will not have a greasier, tastier breakfast scramble than at Lisa's. Cash only and seating can be tight.
40 locals recommend
Lisa's Radial Cafe
817 N 40th StOur favorite diner breakfast in town! You will not have a greasier, tastier breakfast scramble than at Lisa's. Cash only and seating can be tight.
Roja Mexican Grill
1212 Harney StTex-Mex style grill with a large margarita menu!
Drinks & Nightlife
Billy Frogg's Grill & Bar
1120 Howard St Famous "pond scum" buckets sold here!
The Hive
1207 Harney St Popular younger club with music and dancing.
T. Henery's Pub
318 S 11th StGood taste of the Omaha night life party scene here.
Neat spot with a huge brew menu. The staff knows their stuff and can help you choose something.
36 locals recommend
Wilson & Washburn
1407 Harney St Neat spot with a huge brew menu. The staff knows their stuff and can help you choose something.
HARNEY STREET TAVERN
1215 Harney St Relaxed atmosphere with frequent live music.
The Hive
1207 Harney StKiller Moscow mules served here!
Sightseeing
Stretching over the Missouri River from Omaha to Council Bluffs, get your picture standing in two places at once and enjoy the views of downtown.
106 locals recommend
Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge
705 Riverfront DrStretching over the Missouri River from Omaha to Council Bluffs, get your picture standing in two places at once and enjoy the views of downtown.
Home of the CWS and my alma mater, Creighton University, this ballpark holds a lot of fun ballpark memories that I hope you can experience too.
130 locals recommend
TD Ameritrade Park
1200 Mike Fahey St Home of the CWS and my alma mater, Creighton University, this ballpark holds a lot of fun ballpark memories that I hope you can experience too.
The venue for all major concerts and events coming to Nebraska!
29 locals recommend
CenturyLink Center Omaha
455 North 10th StreetThe venue for all major concerts and events coming to Nebraska!
Entertainment & Activities
The Henry Doorly Zoo is #1 in the country and will not disappoint for a full-day animal adventure!
34 locals recommend
Lozier Giant Screen Theater®
3701 S 10th St The Henry Doorly Zoo is #1 in the country and will not disappoint for a full-day animal adventure!
Big screen bistro auditoriums so you can watch your movie and dine at the same time.
37 locals recommend
Marcus Midtown Cinema
3201 Farnam St Big screen bistro auditoriums so you can watch your movie and dine at the same time.
The nearest and most popular Saturday morning farmer's market so you can get your hands on some local Nebraska produce and products! Another farmer's market also offered in Aksarben on Sundays.
11 locals recommend
Old Market Farmers Market
519 S 11th St The nearest and most popular Saturday morning farmer's market so you can get your hands on some local Nebraska produce and products! Another farmer's market also offered in Aksarben on Sundays.
A board game cafe serving both coffee and beer for late night competitions!
24 locals recommend
Spielbound Board Game Cafe
3229 Harney StA board game cafe serving both coffee and beer for late night competitions!
A non-profit theater focusing on independent films and art education.
37 locals recommend
Film Streams' Ruth Sokolof Theater
1340 Mike Fahey StA non-profit theater focusing on independent films and art education.
Parks & Nature
Good for a relaxing short walk around the ConAgra pond. You can even take a gondola ride!
37 locals recommend
Heartland of America Park
800 Douglas StGood for a relaxing short walk around the ConAgra pond. You can even take a gondola ride!
Arts & Culture
Eclectic museum of art from all time periods. Special exhibits rotate through frequently!
247 locals recommend
Joslyn Art Museum
2200 Dodge St Eclectic museum of art from all time periods. Special exhibits rotate through frequently!
Housed in the former Union station, this museum features western history and development.
157 locals recommend
The Durham Museum
801 S 10th StHoused in the former Union station, this museum features western history and development.
Omaha Children's Museum
500 S 20th St Playful exhibits for the kids!
Orpheum Theater
409 S 16th StOmaha's main performing arts center! Check out a show listing.
Shopping
For your typical mall shopping scene, Westroads is the closest place! It's new food court is good for lunch as well.
66 locals recommend
Westroads Mall
10000 California StFor your typical mall shopping scene, Westroads is the closest place! It's new food court is good for lunch as well.
Nebraska spelled backwards is Aksarben... this is a newer area with some cute little shops and good restaurants popping up.
13 locals recommend
Aksarben Village
Nebraska spelled backwards is Aksarben... this is a newer area with some cute little shops and good restaurants popping up.
A few boutiques, funky shops, and my go-to nail salon located in this fun, new area.
109 locals recommend
Midtown Crossing
A few boutiques, funky shops, and my go-to nail salon located in this fun, new area.