Family of 7 visitors guide to all the fun things to do and see in Omaha! Be sure to check out little Bohemia and Blackstone! There are so many wonderful neighborhoods all with a different feel.
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Outdoor Activities
Restaurants
Other Food & Drinks
Arts & Entertainment
Local Favorites
Outdoor Activities
Amazing state of the art park! Amazing equipment for playing. I'd say this park is better suited for kiddos 5-18. The equipment can be quite large and high for little ones! My big kids love it and play like they are little again.
Lewis & Clark Landing at The RiverFront
We love getting our big boxes of off sale tomatoes and fresh bread! I personally love getting a weekly custom flower bouquet.
Omaha Farmers Market: Aksarben Village
Favorite spot for camps and playing! They have an excellent tree adventure course!
Fontenelle Forest
We love taking our littles 3 & 5 to this park! It's huge and all of the equipment is little kiddo friendly. Lots of pretend play stages and castles to be a princess or a dragon!
Lake Manawa Dream Land Park
Our favorite beach in the world! It is a group of private man made lakes so you do need to know an owner to swim but so much fun in the summer.
Village of Cedar Creek, Nebraska
The gardens are so lovely all year long. They often run specials on entry especially for little children. We love it when the Lego exhibit comes!
Lauritzen Gardens
Restaurants
Forever in my heart is valentinos pizza! We love their meat sauce and their blue cheese! Delivery or to go are all awesome!
Valentino's
The filet is my favorite! We often order just to get the green beans. We order 3 orders of green beans because our people love them so much! Delivery is also amazing shows up hot and fresh.
Saltgrass Steak House
We love blue for sushi and drinks! They have amazing miso soup and edamame!
Blue Sushi Sake Grill
Hands down the best Chinese in Omaha. Their crab Rangoon is awesome. Be sure to try the peanut butter chicken!
Three Happiness Express
Our favorite place for pho! Family owned and made right. Makes me hungry just writing this. Their ingredients are always fresh and on point!
Pho Viet - 7923 Blondo St, Omaha, Nebraska
JST is an Omaha staple. They have a great Rueben! Be sure to try the steak sandwich.
Jackson Street Tavern
They have awesome queso dip! We often order the family style tacos. Their beef is seasoned perfectly add some salsa and guacamole! Yum!
La Mesa Mexican Restaurant
We love their spaghetti and meatballs! We also love all of their pizza options!
Order Giorgio's Gourmet Pasta & Pizza - Omaha, NE Menu Delivery ...
Chicken tiki masala can't be beat! We order garlic naan and are stuff by the end.
Flavors
Great spot to sit outside and enjoy a bottle of wine. Located in the heart of the old market is great people watching.
La Buvette Wine & Grocery
We love so many things here! Flaming cheese, Greek potatoes and the lamb! Greek salads are amazing!
Greek Islands Restaurant
Other Food & Drinks
Coffee and atmosphere. Really great spot to study or enjoy a convo in a cute coffee shop!
The Mill on Leavenworth
These guys are our work neighbors! Swing by and pick up a growler Togo!
Lumen Beer
Our favorite spot for bread and baked treats! Be sure to try the garlic cheese bread loaves!
Le Quartier Bakery & Café: Order Weekly Online Specials
Try the tart sour cherry! Or the vegan pear is to DIE FOR! Be sure to plan to wait in line! They also have excellent ice cream pies for holidays like thanksgiving!
Coneflower Creamery - Blackstone District
The age old favorite in town. The kids love choosing their candy off the shelf. So many options to pick from. They have both new and throw back brands!
Hollywood Candy
Raw oysters are amazing here! Also the friend clams are awesome!
Shucks Fish House & Oyster Bar
Arts & Entertainment
They have rotating exhibits that are always interesting. We love going to see the Christmas tree at Christmas time!
The Durham Museum
Great spot to see new and old films. Really unique theatre we are so lucky to have in Omaha!
Film Streams' Ruth Sokolof Theater
Steel house is such a great venue. We took our older kids to see a Fleetwood Mac cover and here. The space is so clean and well mapped out. Not a bad seat in the house.
Steelhouse Omaha
We are at chi all the time! Supernovas volleyball, creighton games and all sorts of great shows!
CHI Health Center
Such a cute little bowling alley. We had a great private party for our junior high kids. They had a blast and it was the perfect size for about 60 kids.
ICC Bowlatorium and Gymnasium
Such a great addition to Omaha. Best zoo in the country maybe even the world! We love the rainforest exhibit and the elephants!
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
Our annual fall tradition! Don't forget to get in line right away for your apple doughnuts!
2024 AppleJack Festival | Kimmel Orchard & Vineyard - Nebraska City, NE
Local Favorites
Get yourself some gel toes! They last forever! The best option for summer.
Top Nails
All 3 of my boys get their hair cuts here! I love that I can schedule them all at once. Finally they like their hair cuts.
Dundee Barber
Vintage and modern fine jewelry! Preowned luxury and jewelry as far as the eye can see. You can spend the entire day lounging and shopping.
Pretty In Patina
Codger is my favorite person and he runs antique annex! He is so knowledgeable and caring.
Antique Annex | Omaha NE
I go to lotus for spin classes but their primary focus is yoga! They are a great spiritual and relaxing studio.
