Omaha has a botanical garden that rivals anything in the Midwest, riverfront parks that cost $300 million to build and an ice cream shop that churns ice cream with 20% butterfat. You can experience all of it — plus coffee, lunch and a sunset — for about $50. 8 a.m.
USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards has nominated four Omaha institutions. Voting is open through March 9. You can vote once per day in each category. Awards like this do two things. They validate what locals already know. They persuade new visitors to put Omaha on the list. Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo
Omaha’s future streetcar route is already packed with incredible local spots — and the Future Riders Passport Program rewards you for exploring them now. Grab a passport, collect stickers at participating businesses and enter to win prizes ranging from coffee dates to full staycations. Think of it as a treasure hunt through Omaha’s most
Don’t slip on these opportunities to hit the ice. Omaha’s got rinks for every style — many free or at prices that won’t give you cold feet. Cruise scenic outdoor rinks or take the fun indoors. UNMC Ice Rink Bundle up and head to UNMC’s outdoor rink for classic winter
Dolomiti Pizzeria & Enoteca co-owner Tim Maides dishes on why Millwork Commons is Omaha’s small-but-mighty foodie hub and shares his favorite way to experience the city, from biking gravel roads to bar-hopping in Benson. Q: How would you describe Omaha to someone who’s never been? Unassuming and surprising.
Prepare to be charmed by one of Omaha’s most distinctive neighborhoods. Omaha’s Old Market offers cobblestone streets, brick warehouses turned into boutiques and restaurants, and quirky surprises around every corner. Here are 10 Old Market experiences you won’t want to miss. 1. Snap a Selfie in the Old Market Passageway
What Type of Omaha Restaurant Week Diner Are You? Omaha Restaurant Week Week runs Sept. 12–21, bringing back 10 delicious days of prix fixe, three- course dinners across the city. In 2025, 58 restaurants will offer special menus at set price points — $20, $30, $40 and $50 per person — making it
Omaha is full of atmospheric places that make perfect spooky photo locations — whether you’re visiting in October or chasing eerie vibes year-round. From a historic cemetery to a shadowy swamp, these Omaha selfie spots are a mix of history, mystery and goosebump-worthy backdrops. Elmwood Park Grotto Tucked inside one
Ready to beat the heat or just treat yourself? Omaha is packed with amazing ice cream parlors, from old-school classics to creative new favorites. Here’s your guide to some of the best ice cream spots in Omaha. Warning: reading this might cause serious cravings! Centi Omaha Centi is all about
Omaha’s playgrounds offer exciting places for kids to climb, splash and explore. Some are built into nature. Others are indoors with soft play areas and relaxing spots for parents. Each spot gives families a chance to spend quality time together and try something new. Read on for highlights of some of our favorite spots.