Guidebook for Omaha
Food Scene
Lo Sole Mio Ristorante
3001 S 32nd AveBeloved family run Italian bistro
Quirky but very authentic family-run Greek restaurant in the neighborhood. Great for groups. Obviously, get the flaming cheese!
19 locals recommend
Greek Islands
3821 Center StQuirky but very authentic family-run Greek restaurant in the neighborhood. Great for groups. Obviously, get the flaming cheese!
Award winning 3rd-wave coffee in a trendy shopping and dining area
70 locals recommend
Archetype Coffee
3926 Farnam StAward winning 3rd-wave coffee in a trendy shopping and dining area
Walk-up version of Big Mama's award-winning soul-food restaurant (as seen on Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives).
Big Mama's Sandwich Shop
2416 Lake StWalk-up version of Big Mama's award-winning soul-food restaurant (as seen on Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives).
The most authentic French bistro I've seen outside of France. Menu changes daily, house wines at $6 a glass, and staff don't bat an eye if you linger on the vine-covered patio for three hours. I often "work" there in the afternoons, just nursing a bottle of rosé and watching folks stroll the Old Market.
57 locals recommend
La Buvette Wine & Grocery
511 S 11th StThe most authentic French bistro I've seen outside of France. Menu changes daily, house wines at $6 a glass, and staff don't bat an eye if you linger on the vine-covered patio for three hours. I often "work" there in the afternoons, just nursing a bottle of rosé and watching folks stroll the Old Market.
Mark's is definitely the stomping ground of the suit jacket and sensible heels set, but the 2nd floor patio is like eating in a treehouse, so who can blame them? Happy hour offers 1/2 price bottles of wine, so come early, grab a bottle, and then stick around to drink it during dinner!
Set in the fun, walkable neighborhood of Dundee, where you can find tons of other great shops and restaurants. While you're in the 'hood, check out: Pitch Pizza, Avoli Osteria, Le Quartier Bakery, New Amsterdam Falafel, Dario's, eCreamery, Cork & Bottle, Hello Holiday, and Scout Dry Goods & Trade.
40 locals recommend
Marks Food, Wine, and Spirit
4916 Underwood AveMark's is definitely the stomping ground of the suit jacket and sensible heels set, but the 2nd floor patio is like eating in a treehouse, so who can blame them? Happy hour offers 1/2 price bottles of wine, so come early, grab a bottle, and then stick around to drink it during dinner!
Set in the fun, walkable neighborhood of Dundee, where you can find tons of other great shops and restaurants. While you're in the 'hood, check out: Pitch Pizza, Avoli Osteria, Le Quartier Bakery, New Amsterdam Falafel, Dario's, eCreamery, Cork & Bottle, Hello Holiday, and Scout Dry Goods & Trade.
Pitch Pizzeria
5021 Underwood AveAvoli Osteria
5013 Underwood AveLe Quartier Bakery & Café - Dundee
5026 Underwood AveAmsterdam Falafel & Kabob
620 N 50th StDario's Brasserie
4920 Underwood AveeCreamery Ice Cream & Gelato
5001 Underwood AveHardy Coffee Co.
1031 Jones StLittle Espana Tapas Restaurant
6064 Maple StTaita
6109 Maple StStar Deli
6114 Military AveLot 2
6207 Maple StreetSalween Thai
1102 NW Radial HwyBig Mama's Kitchen and Catering
2112 North 30th StreetBlatt Beer & Table
610 N 12th StLocal Beer, Patio and Kitchen
4909 S 135th StRally Coffee Co.
749 N 14th StDrinks & Nightlife
Great drinks, burgers, and tots in a fun dive-bar atmosphere, with a lovely patio. Always showing super weird old school movies on the projector above the bar.
58 locals recommend
Nite Owl
3902 Farnam StGreat drinks, burgers, and tots in a fun dive-bar atmosphere, with a lovely patio. Always showing super weird old school movies on the projector above the bar.
Dundee Cork & Bottle
614 N 50th St1912 Benson
6201 Maple StreetKrug Park
6205 Maple StHouse of Loom
1012 S 10th StWicked Rabbit
1508 Harney StShhh... secrets!
Parks & Nature
Field Club Trail
Field Club TrailShady, tree-lined trails perfect for walking, running, and biking
Walking trails through rolling hills of oak trees; lovely lagoon; dog park; playground; $3 splash park for water play
Hanscom Park Drive
Hanscom Park DriveWalking trails through rolling hills of oak trees; lovely lagoon; dog park; playground; $3 splash park for water play
Heartland of America Park
800 Douglas StGene Leahy Mall
1001 Farnam StBoyer Chute National Wildlife Refuge
3720 Rivers WayCouncil Bluffs Levee Road
Council Bluffs Levee RoadHitchcock Nature Center
27792 Ski Hill LoopNeale Woods Nature Center
14323 Edith Marie AveIndian Cave State Park
65296 720 RdSightseeing
Presidential birthplace with museum and gardens
10 locals recommend
Gerald R. Ford Birthsite and Gardens
3202 Woolworth AvePresidential birthplace with museum and gardens
Grassy park for concerts, movies-in-the-park and other events, surrounded by great restaurants, movie theatre, shops, and more
109 locals recommend
Midtown Crossing
Grassy park for concerts, movies-in-the-park and other events, surrounded by great restaurants, movie theatre, shops, and more
Joslyn Castle
Historic mansion home open for tours and events
Joslyn Art Museum
2200 Dodge StFree, family-friendly art museum with sculpture garden
Meandering trails through a variety of gorgeous themed gardens, enclosed 4-story tropical gardens, art exhibits, and handmade wooden model train.
183 locals recommend
Lauritzen Gardens
100 Bancroft StMeandering trails through a variety of gorgeous themed gardens, enclosed 4-story tropical gardens, art exhibits, and handmade wooden model train.
Omaha's historic center features restaurants, shops, breweries, and lots more along cobblestone streets
320 locals recommend
The Old Market
Omaha's historic center features restaurants, shops, breweries, and lots more along cobblestone streets
Kenefick Park
100 Bancroft StDundee-Happy Hollow Historic District
Benson
Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge
705 Riverfront DrEntertainment & Activities
THE Omaha attraction. World-class zoo and wild animal park with something for everyone. Indoor 3 story jungle and desert dome make it great all year round.
438 locals recommend
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
3701 S 10th StTHE Omaha attraction. World-class zoo and wild animal park with something for everyone. Indoor 3 story jungle and desert dome make it great all year round.
Latino neighborhood with restaurants, shops, cultural museum, and street art.
La Veinticuatro - the South 24th Street Omaha Walking Tour
2402 N StLatino neighborhood with restaurants, shops, cultural museum, and street art.
Film Streams' Ruth Sokolof Theater
1340 Mike Fahey StTurner Park
3110 Farnam StO'Leaver's Pub
1322 Saddle Creek RdOutdoor volleyball!
Beercade
6104 Maple StArts & Culture
Center of art and culture in Omaha's historically black community, featuring a wide variety of events and performances
Love's Jazz & Arts Center
2510 N 24th StCenter of art and culture in Omaha's historically black community, featuring a wide variety of events and performances
Family-friendly museum in the old city train depot features a full sized train to walk through and interactive exhibits on regional history and culture.
157 locals recommend
The Durham Museum
801 S 10th StFamily-friendly museum in the old city train depot features a full sized train to walk through and interactive exhibits on regional history and culture.
Holland Center
1200 Douglas StOrpheum Theater
409 S 16th StShopping
Hello Holiday
5008 Underwood AveScout Dry Goods & Trade
1404 South 13th StreetOmaha Bicycle Company