Guidebook for Omaha
Food Scene
Good pastries, good coffee, and an easy 5 minute walk out the front door.
52 locals recommend
Hardy Coffee Co.
1031 Jones StGood pastries, good coffee, and an easy 5 minute walk out the front door.
Hiro 88
1308 Jackson StGreat seafood and fun atmosphere.
Great happy-hour special on Oysters and other fantastic dining options.
17 locals recommend
Shucks Fish House & Oyster Bar
1218 S 119th StGreat happy-hour special on Oysters and other fantastic dining options.
Might not look like much, but some of the best Thai food you'll find this side of the Pacific.
Laos | Thai Restaurant
4520 S 24th StMight not look like much, but some of the best Thai food you'll find this side of the Pacific.
Just a couple blocks up the street. Excellent out-door seating section and always a fantastic menu. They also sell fresh-baked bread, wine, and other grocery items.
57 locals recommend
La Buvette Wine & Grocery
511 S 11th StJust a couple blocks up the street. Excellent out-door seating section and always a fantastic menu. They also sell fresh-baked bread, wine, and other grocery items.
Good burgers (Buy one, get-one on Tuesdays) and lots of great beer on tap.
10 locals recommend
Omaha Tap House - Downtown
1401 Farnam StGood burgers (Buy one, get-one on Tuesdays) and lots of great beer on tap.
If you are hungry - like, really hungry - try the Country Casserole. Wear stretchy-pants.
13 locals recommend
11-Worth Cafe
If you are hungry - like, really hungry - try the Country Casserole. Wear stretchy-pants.
Best. Donuts. Ever.
Try the chocolate-covered cinnamon roll for something truly extravagant.
Pettit's Pastry
502 N 16th StBest. Donuts. Ever.
Try the chocolate-covered cinnamon roll for something truly extravagant.
Best Indian Food in town! Very small dining facility, so order take-out and enjoy it out on the patio.
24 locals recommend
Mother India
3572 Leavenworth StBest Indian Food in town! Very small dining facility, so order take-out and enjoy it out on the patio.
Fantastic food, great out-door seating area. The tiramisu is to die for, but there is a secret dessert item not shown on the menu. Ask about it.
17 locals recommend
Nicola's Italian Wine & Fare
521 S 13th StFantastic food, great out-door seating area. The tiramisu is to die for, but there is a secret dessert item not shown on the menu. Ask about it.
Everything Else
Great venue. Home of Creighton baseball, the NCAA College World Series, and lots of other great events.
130 locals recommend
TD Ameritrade Park
1200 Mike Fahey StGreat venue. Home of Creighton baseball, the NCAA College World Series, and lots of other great events.
Home of the US Olympic Swim Trials, UNO Maverick Hockey, and other great events, including the Berkshire Hathaway shareholder's meeting.
98 locals recommend
CHI Health Center
455 N 10th StHome of the US Olympic Swim Trials, UNO Maverick Hockey, and other great events, including the Berkshire Hathaway shareholder's meeting.
Airport Terminal station
Easy access to all Omaha has to offer, a 10 minute drive from our condo.
St John's Catholic Parish Church
2500 California PlazaBeautiful chapel in the heart of Creighton's campus.
Sightseeing
The Durham Museum
801 S 10th StLots of great exhibits, kid and family friendly.
The classic walk along downtown Omaha. Beautiful in the fall and winter when the lights are on, and lots of chances to feed ducks, geese and other birds the rest of the year.
34 locals recommend
Gene Leahy Mall
1001 Farnam StThe classic walk along downtown Omaha. Beautiful in the fall and winter when the lights are on, and lots of chances to feed ducks, geese and other birds the rest of the year.
Beautiful stroll around the Lake and park on ConAgra's campus. Lots of birds (baby ducks and geese in the spring-time!) and a great way to appreciate our fine Nebraska weather, or to get a good run in
Conagra Lake
Beautiful stroll around the Lake and park on ConAgra's campus. Lots of birds (baby ducks and geese in the spring-time!) and a great way to appreciate our fine Nebraska weather, or to get a good run in
Gorgeous vistas of the Missouri river and the Iowa/Nebraska riverfronts.
106 locals recommend
Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge
705 Riverfront DrGorgeous vistas of the Missouri river and the Iowa/Nebraska riverfronts.
Occasional live entertainment, and a great place to enjoy the scenery of the Missouri River.
7 locals recommend
Lewis & Clark Landing
345 Riverfront DrOccasional live entertainment, and a great place to enjoy the scenery of the Missouri River.
Lauritzen Gardens
100 Bancroft StBeautiful gardens and a lovely place to spend the day.
Family-friendly trails, including a boardwalk, as well as education center and aviary. Go early or late (dawn/dusk) for better chances to see deer and other wildlife.
97 locals recommend
Fontenelle Forest Nature Center
1111 Bellevue Blvd NFamily-friendly trails, including a boardwalk, as well as education center and aviary. Go early or late (dawn/dusk) for better chances to see deer and other wildlife.
Arts & Culture
Joslyn Art Museum
2200 Dodge StAn eclectic mix of artists and exhibits.
Broadway musicals and other top-notch live entertainment throughout the year
57 locals recommend
Orpheum Theater
409 S 16th StBroadway musicals and other top-notch live entertainment throughout the year
Omaha Performing Arts
1200 Douglas StLots of great shows and events here.
A fine collection of art from local and national artists. Check out the bird paintings from our friend, Joe!
6 locals recommend
Anderson O'Brien Fine Art
3220 Farnam StA fine collection of art from local and national artists. Check out the bird paintings from our friend, Joe!
Entertainment & Activities
Omaha Children's Museum
500 S 20th StLots of fun!
Essentials
Buy their chips and salsa. Yes, you will wait in line, and yes, it is totally worth it. Cash only.
Jacobo's Grocery
4621 S 24th StBuy their chips and salsa. Yes, you will wait in line, and yes, it is totally worth it. Cash only.
Eclectic doesn't begin to describe the people and things you find in here. Great selection of wine.
27 locals recommend
Cubby's
601 S 13th StEclectic doesn't begin to describe the people and things you find in here. Great selection of wine.
Drinks & Nightlife
Champagne. On Tap.
Pro tip: order pizza from Sgt. Peffers across the street and bring it back to the bar (or have it delivered).
36 locals recommend
The Homy Inn
1510 N Saddle Creek RdChampagne. On Tap.
Pro tip: order pizza from Sgt. Peffers across the street and bring it back to the bar (or have it delivered).
Great atmosphere, great beer & cocktails, and they will let you bring food in from one of the many excellent restaurants in the area.
30 locals recommend
Scriptown Brewing Company
3922 Farnam StGreat atmosphere, great beer & cocktails, and they will let you bring food in from one of the many excellent restaurants in the area.
Block 16
1611 Farnam StFantastic food. Gangster Fries anyone?
The Berry & Rye
1105 Howard StCool atmosphere and hip cocktails.
Chicken & Waffles, delicious snacks and great local beers on tap.
33 locals recommend
Blatt Beer & Table
610 N 12th StChicken & Waffles, delicious snacks and great local beers on tap.
Brickway Brewery & Distillery
1116 Jackson StBringing a proud tradition back to Omaha.