PETS WELCOME
BECAUSE YOUR FOUR-LEGGED FRIEND NEEDS A GETAWAY TOO.
Travel and pets go hand-in-hand for millions of travelers, and Omaha makes visiting with your trusty companion easy. Here’s inspiration on making your trip with your pet smoother – and maybe even more memorable.
OMAHA VISITORS CENTER
306 South 10th Street (in the Old Market District) 402-444-7762
Stop in the Omaha Visitors Center in the heart of downtown and speak with friendly Omaha experts who will help customize your Omaha experience. Learn about OMAR the Troll, find out how you can receive a free souvenir beer tasting glass, and win a “Bob the Bridge” T-shirt. The Visitors Center ambassadors will even train you on how to become a marathoner – sticker and all. (Trust us, this is one marathon anyone can do.) Whether you’re looking for maps, something unique to do, or trying to figure out where to eat, the Omaha Visitors Center is the place to start. Complimentary Wi-Fi available. Flying in? You will also find helpful information at the two Visitor Information kiosks located at the airport.
AAA Four-Diamond Hotel Deco welcomes furry friends, where they are greeted at the front desk with a sign and water bowl. Other hotels where pets receive exceptional service include Magnolia Hotel, EVEN Hotel and more. For a full list of pet-friendly hotels, go to VisitOmaha.com/hotels/pet-friendly-hotels. PET-CENTRIC EVENTS Woofstock at Midtown Crossing and Turner Park brings pets and their humans together for an energetic day including a pup-up dog park, live DJ, pop-up shops, outdoor games and more. Treat your pup to a pleasant walk through the gardens during Leashes at Lauritzen select evenings at Lauritzen Gardens. Junkstock is a triannual event over one or two weekends in spring, fall and summer that welcomes well behaved, leashed dogs with open arms. FIDO FUN The Paw Spa Pet Resort offers a full list of treatments, from a Full Pawdicure to Oxy Fresh Dental scrub. Drop your pooch off for pampering and choose to have them wait while you do a pet-free activity. The centrally-located Dewey Dog Park, open all year, features an agility course, running water and a splash pad (in warmer weather), a self-cleaning synthetic turf, chairs, benches and canopies. Wag offers typical grooming services for dogs and cats, with indulgent experiences including a Blueberry Facial Scrub and Calming Aromatherapy. The Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge, or Bob, welcomes humans and pets alike. Friendly reminder: pick up after your four-legged friend. FOOD & DRINK Omaha’s dog bar Barks and Brews offers socializing fun for both human and canine. Humans can order from a bar while their four-legged friends can enjoy a dog beer and DogGurt before heading off to play. Your pooch is welcome at Benson Brewery’s biergarten complete with a water station for dogs and batches of dog treats made in-house from grain left over from brewing. Dogs are welcome at restaurant patios all over the city, including at Nite Owl, Finicky Frank’s and J. Coco. Tip: Don’t have a pet to bring but want some pet cuddles? Pet cats and enjoy coffee at Felius, Omaha’s cat café. 5
