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Omaha - Somewhere in Middle America
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items I attended Creighton University in Omaha, NE, and lived there for a few years after graduation. I moved away a while ago but I still love going back there to visit.
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Restaurants
Bars
Hair, Nails, Skin
Shopping
Art, Entertainment, Sports, and Culture
Annual Events
Restaurants
Some of my old favorites going back to the college days, and some new favorites from my visits.
Tucked away in a working class neighborhood is one of the gems of the city that serves up some of the best tacos in the upper Midwest. Guy Fieri agrees.
California Tacos & More
An old fashioned steakhouse with a cult following, thanks to the loyalty of billionaire Warren Buffett. Excellent food, and if you listen closely, you might still hear remnants of business dealings beween Warren and some of his besties - Bill Gates, ...
Gorat's Steak House | Omaha Nebraska Restaurant | Home
The Lithuanian Torte from this little bakery in South Omaha is so good I sometimes dream about it. You can find it on the menu around town, and sometimes in the Hy-Vee freezer section, but why not just go to the source?
Lithuanian Bakery
This place has a great brunch vibe but is also a great choice for family dinner.
Farmhouse Cafe and Bakery - Omaha Restaurant
Bars
There are bars, and there are destinations. You pick.
Upstream Brewery in the Old Market has great beer but also a unique menu. Try the pork ribeye. Also has a great happy hour.
Premier Brewpub - Upstream Brewing Company
Billy Frogg's in the Old Market was a college hangout but I still love it even now. Do they still offer the fish bowl drink? Ask for it next time you visit.
Billy Froggs Grill Bar: Your Go-To Spot for Burgers and Breakfast in Omaha
Creighton hangout with a great beer selection, karaoke on the weekend, and a great neighborhood space on a Friday night.
Crescent Moon
One of the best places to close down the bar. Sing along with the Irish folk songs and make a wish on the Blarney Stone on your way home.
Dubliner Pub Omaha
Hair, Nails, Skin
Omaha's got you covered. Get a mani/pedi, haircut, massage, or facial from some of the best.
This is my favorite salon in Omaha right in the heart of the Old Market.
Hair Market
Garbo's is THE salon spa with locations across the metro.
Garbo's Salon and Spa
Shopping
There's more to life than shopping online! Omaha has some unique shops across the metro. Support area businesses while you get your steps in.
The Old Market is a downtown Omaha gem, complete with cobblestone streets, secret passageways, horse drawn carriage rides, and unique shops and restaurants.
The Old Market in Omaha NE - Omaha's Arts & Entertainment District
This is a newer redeveloped area of midtown Omaha that is thriving with great shops, incredible food options, and lots of fun events.
Aksarben Village
Village Pointe has all the best trendy brands.
Village Pointe Shopping Center
City Limits has been a favorite space to find a unique gift since my college days.
CITY LIMITS
An upscale shop in the popular Old Market that's been dressing the fashion-conscious for decades. They know good clothes.
Nouvelle Eve
Art, Entertainment, Sports, and Culture
There is always so much happening in Omaha. Great attractions to check out!
This zoo is one of the top five in the country. Where else can you walk through a desert, rainforest, aquarium, and jungle all in one complex? Prepare to spend the day.
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
The Joslyn is just south of downtown and next door to Creighton University. Its recent expansion has solidified its membership as a world class museum. And it's free!
The Joslyn Home | The Joslyn
Annual Events
There are special events throughout the year that bring people to Omaha in droves. Here are some worth bragging about.
Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger made their annual shareholders meeting for Berkshire Hathaway an event not to be missed. Held the 1st weekend of May each year, it's been called Woodstock for Capitalists. A great weekend-long event to see and be see...
Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting - Yahoo Finance
Bring a picnic and hang out in the park for some amazing jazz throughout the summer.
jazz on the green – Omaha Performing Arts
Omaha is home to NCAA college baseball's championship tournament. I love visiting during this time to cheer on my favorite teams and spend time in the sunshine.
College World Series - Official Athletics Website
Vala's is more than a pumpkin patch and apple orchard. It's a destination with a corn maze, haunted houses, incredible food, entertainment. . . you have to see it to believe it. We spent an entire day and could have gone back for more. Fun for everyo...
Vala's - Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard | Gretna, NE
Business and Industry
Omaha is home to some very successful businesses; here are a few that you might recognize.
Mutual of Omaha is an institution here, with a history of investments in conservation (Remember watching Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom on TV?) and commitment to making a social impact.
Mutual of Omaha
The Oracle of Omaha's investment company, Berkshire Hathaway, has proudly been based in Omaha for decades.
Berkshire Hathaway