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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
Annual Events
Art, Entertainment, Sports, and Culture
Shopping Districts
Business and Industry
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
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
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
Shopping Districts
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
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