I’ve lived in Omaha for about ten years and these places are my frequents!
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General Admin is free, and it’s a great place to get in steps on a rainy day and take in some art and culture! They get new exhibits all the time.
Joslyn Art Museum
Benson is a great little neighborhood that has restaurants, venues, and bars. Lots to do to hang out with friends!
Things to Do in Benson | Omaha Neighborhoods
Warner park is a really fun way to take in a game. Omaha is known for their minor league baseball.
Werner Park
Took my mom here for Mother’s Day and the food is fantastic, the service is great and the drinks are incredible. Do yourself a favor and get a reservation.
Taxi's Grille & Bar
It’s a famous zoo for a reason! I’ve been coming here since I was a kid and they are always improving it. A very good way to spend a day and definitely check out the after dark events!
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
This taco place is a hidden gem about a couple miles from the ballpark and it’s soo good! The tacos are so good and very affordable.
California Tacos & More
An Omaha staple, they run different exhibits throughout the year and even have days to bring your dog.
Lauritzen Gardens
In the heart of Downtown, the Gene Leahy
Mall is always busy now that it’s been redone, a nice place to take a little stroll.
Gene Leahy Mall at The RiverFront
In the summer Turner Park hosts movie nights and Jazz nights. There’s even a bunch of great little restaurants at Midtown Crossing.
Turner Park
The Durham always has fun exhibits on. Definitely reccomend checking them out!
The Durham Museum
Village pointe has some shopping that you can’t do anywhere else in Omaha, but they also have a couple great restaurants!
Village Pointe
This is a really cool space to see a performance. I’ve seen a couple live shows here and it’s always a good time. There are no bad seats!
Holland Center
Whether it’s concerts or plays/musical The Orpheum will scratch the itch!
Orpheum Theater
This cute little cafe has options for everyone and it’s always changing themes! They do movie nights and other events and is generally just a very chill place to hang!
