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Omaha’s former Union Station is now the region’s premier hands-on history museum!

Climb aboard passenger trains from the 1940’s and 50’s and enjoy vibrant exhibits and beautiful art deco architecture.

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Omaha’s premier dining and entertainment destinatiOn Enjoy a vibrant mix of exclusive, four-star restaurants; unsurpassed local bakeries and grocers; a five-screen cinema with in-seat dining and more. Immerse yourself in all that Midtown Crossing has to offer.

From Mid-morning to Mid-night and all the time in between, Midtown Crossing is Omaha’s dining and entertainment destination; a fresh addition to the “things to do in Omaha” list. Welcome to urban living redefined in Omaha. Welcome to Midtown Crossing.

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1001 Farnam St • Omaha, NE 68102 (402) 444-4660 • 1 (866) 937-6824 • FAX (402) 444-4511 OMAHA CVB ORGANIZATION Dana Markel Executive Director Judi Jarecki Administrative Assistant Cathy Keller Director of Sales Mark Rath Assistant Director of Sales Nichole Beran National Sales Manager Vanessa Denney National Sales Manager Bill Slovinski Group Tour Coordinator Terri Cassel Research Specialist Sherry Sorensen

Holland Center

Orpheum Theater

Convention Sales Assistant Erin Brungardt Convention Services Assistant Kerri Straub

You’re steps away from outstanding performing arts.

To enjoy world-class entertainment at an Omaha price, head to one of Omaha Performing Arts’ two extraordinary venues. With state-of-the-art acoustics and performance halls that range from grand to intimate, your experience is sure to be outstanding.

For the best of Broadway, jazz, blues, dance, comedy, family and popular entertainment, we’re your ticket.

Technology Services Manager Amy Brayman Visitor Center Manager Deborah Ward Director of Marketing /Communications Jasmyn LeFlore Social Media Manager Lynn Mace Marketing Specialist Cover Design by Swanson Russell OMAHA PUBLICATIONS David Williams Editor

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Chris Wolfgang Assistant Editor

Vicki Voet Account Executives

John Gawley Creative Director Katie Anderson Senior Graphic Designer

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Alicia Smith-Hollins Sydney Stander Jessica Linhart Sales Associates Tyler Lemke Technical Advisor Jim Heitz Accounting

Bill Sitzmann Director of Photography

Greg Bruns Vice President

Mike Brewer Distribution Manager

Todd Lemke Publisher

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About Omaha Office theMayor Mayor Office ofofthe 1819 Farnam Street, Suite 300 1819 Farnam Street, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68183-0300 Omaha, Nebraska 68183-0300 (402) 444-5000 (402) 444-5000 (402) 444-6059 (Fax) 444-6059 cityofomaha.org/mayor

Cityof of Omaha Omaha City Jean Stothert, Mayor Jim Suttle, Mayor Dear Visitors, Dear Friends: A couple travelling across thewelcome United States recently told me they in love with Omahaof onthis theirguide first visit On behalf of our citizens, to Omaha.

As you lookfellthrough the pages weand invite you City’s incredible diversity of cultural offerings, entertainment venues, and dining hopetotodiscover come backour soon.

We want you to feel the same way. establishments. No matter what your interests are, Omaha has something for everyone!

On behalf of our residents, we invite you to discover all the city has to offer, from the top-rated Henry Doorly Enjoy your stay and be sure to come back and visit us again soon.

Zoo and Aquarium, to Omaha-owned restaurants, exquisite museums, shoppes, beautiful parks and unique entertainment venues.

Kind regards.

Omaha is a great city, now let’s make it extraordinary!

Warmly,

Jean Stothert, Mayor City of Omaha

The Basics About Omaha • Metro Population: 925,858 • Largest City in Nebraska • Located in Douglas County • Smoke Free Bars & Restaurants • Bars close at 2am • Sales Tax is 7%

The Four Seasons Omaha enjoys all four seasons – pack accordingly Spring – Highs in mid 60°s, Lows in the 40°s Summer – Highs in the 80°s, Lows in the mid 60°s Fall – Highs in the 70°s, Lows in the 50°s Winter – Highs in the mid 30°s, Lows in the mid-teens

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Lewis and Clark Slept Here The famous exploring duo helped put Omaha on the map before there were maps. Fifty years later, in 1854, land speculators thought this beautiful Missouri River valley would be a perfect place to settle down and the rest is history.

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Welcome

Traveling To & Around Omaha Flying To Omaha

Seattle Minneapolis Salt Lake City Denver Las Vegas

Phoenix

Dallas

Omaha’s Eppley Airfield serves more than 4 million passengers a year and is conveniently located Chicago Detroit New York close to the downtown Omaha area.

Washington D.C. If you’re renting a car or hopping in a cab it will take you less than 10 minutes.

St. Louis Eppley offers non-stop service to top destinations throughout the United States, and has more than 200 arrivals Atlanta and departures daily.

Orlando

Houston

Getting Around Omaha Rental cars, taxis, limousine and shuttle bus services are available at the airport. The majority of Omaha hotels offer complimentary direct transportation to and from the airport, as well as shuttle service within a specific mile radius.

Trip Tip

E-Hail a cab by just downloading the NexTaxi app. The app allows you to request a cab, track it until it arrives, and even pay the tab, all with your smartphone.

Driving To Omaha Omaha is conveniently located in the center of the county and in the heart of the Midwest at the junction of I-29 and I-80. Once you arrive you’ll find the city is easy to navigate. The city streets are set up on a grid system, Dodge Street divides the city north and south, and numbered streets start at the Missouri River and increase as you drive west.

Distance from other cities (in miles) Cheyenne, WY Chicago, IL Dallas, TX Denver, CO Des Moines, IA Kansas City, MO

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Indianapolis, IN Minneapolis, MN Oklahoma City, OK Rapid City, SD St. Louis, MO Wichita, KS

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OMAHA VISITORS CENTER Omaha Visitors Center One of the most unique Visitors Centers in the country, you’ll find friendly Omaha experts who will help customize your Omaha experience. Rent bikes, find unique Omaha souvenirs and enjoy the full-service coffee shop, which includes a great $5 lunch special.

The Omaha Visitors Center is located in downtown Omaha near the Old Market Entertainment District. 1001 Farnam Street. (402) 444-7762

Visitors Center Bike Rental Trek cruise bikes are available for rent in both adult and youth sizes at the Omaha Visitors Center. They are equipped with automatic gear shifts which make them very easy to ride. Rental is by the hour or day and includes a bike helmet and bike lock.

Rentals available year-round, weather permiting.

Adult Bike Rental: $10 per hour $20 per 3 hours $30 all day

Youth Bike Rental: $5 per hour $10 per 3 hours $15 all day

Credit card required for rental. Call to reserve: (402) 444-7762

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local photographer captured these two brothers taking a ‘selfie’ in front of the Heartland of America Park fountain. Located between the river and downtown Omaha, it’s considered one of the tallest shooting fountains in the world. More than ten thousand gallons of water per minute shoot through 31 nozzles to create a 400 ft. high water and light show beaming with more than 130,000 watts of colorful illumination.

Computer controlled and remotely programmable, Omaha’s fountain guru can actually change the dance of the waters and the fountain’s colors by mobile phone – so each day may bring a different experience all dependent on the guru’s colorful mood.

#OmahaWeekend A blogger from VisitFlyOverCountry.com shared this photo about his visit to the world’s largest indoor desert in Omaha.

See what others are saying about their Omaha visit and share your experiences at #OmahaWeekend.

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Welcome • About Omaha TOURIST INFORMATION CENTERS Omaha Convention & Visitors Bureau Toll Free_____________________________ (866) 937-6624 Local________________________________ (402) 444-4660 Omaha Visitors Center___________________ (402) 444-7762 1001 Farnam St, 68102 Southwest corner of 10th & Farnam

NE State Office of Tourism Toll Free_____________________________ (800) 228-4307 Local________________________________ (402) 471-3796 301 Centennial Mall South, Lincoln, 68509

Helpful Phone Numbers AAA (24-Hour Road Service)______________ (402) 390-1010 Better Business Bureau__________________ (402) 391-7612 City of Omaha Operator__________________ (402) 444-7000 City of Omaha Park Maintenance___________ (402) 444-5955 City of Omaha Recreation________________ (402) 444-5930 Emergency____________________________________ 911 Chamber of Commerce___________________ (402) 346-5000 United Way Call for Help__________________________ 211 NE Game & Parks______________________ (402) 471-0641 Omaha Library (Main Branch)______________ (402) 444-4800 Poison Control Center___________________ (402) 390-5555 Road Conditions____________________511/ (800) 906-9069 Weather (24 hours)_____________________ (402) 392-1111

Colleges & Universities Bellevue University_____________________ Clarkson College_______________________ College of St Mary______________________ Creighton University____________________ Grace University_______________________ Nebraska Methodist College______________ Metropolitan Community College___________ University of Nebraska - Omaha____________ University of Nebraska Medical Center_______

(800) 756-7920 (800) 647-5500 (800) 926-5534 (800) 282-5835 (402) 449-2800 (402) 354-7000 (402) 457-2400 (800) 858-8648 (402) 559-4000

MEDICAL Hospitals Alegent Creighton Health Bergan Mercy Medical Center___________ Alegent Creighton Health Immanuel Medical Center______________ Alegent Creighton Health Creighton University Medical Center______ Alegent Creighton Health Lakeside Hospital___ Alegent Creighton Health Midlands Hospital___ Methodist Hospital (Main)________________ Methodist Women’s Hospital (West)________ Nebraska Medical Center (Oakview Location)__ Nebraska Medical Center & University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC)________

(402) 717-2222 (402) 572-2121 (402) 449-4000 (402) 717-8000 (402) 593-3000 (402) 354-4000 (402) 815-4000 (402) 596-4444 (402) 559-4000

Other Area Hospitals Boys Town National Research Hospital_______ (402) 498-6511 Children’s Hospital & Medical Center________ (402) 955-5400 VA Hospital___________________________ (402) 346-8800

TRANSPORTATION Airlines Alaska______________________________ (800) 654-5669

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(800) 433-7300 (800) 221-1212 (800) 432-1359 (800) 435-9792 (800) 864-8331 (800) 428-4322

Airport Eppley Airfield_________________________ (402) 661-8017 4501 Abbott Dr, Omaha, NE 68011

Airport Parking Abbott Airport Parking___________________ Ampco System Parking__________________ Budget Airport Parking___________________ Park’N Go-Airport Parking________________

(402) 341-2822 (402) 346-2466 (402) 348-0102 (402) 453-1630

Airport Transportation A&B Shuttle__________________________ (877) 359-6624 Navigator Airport Express________________ (800) 888-9793 OMALiNK____________________________ (402) 475-5465

Bus Transportation/Charter Arrow Stage Lines______________________ (800) 356-0727 Ollie the Trolley________________________ (402) 597-3596 OMALiNK____________________________ (402) 475-5465

Bus Transportation/Public Local/Metro Area Transit_________________ (402) 341-0800 Long Distance Greyhound Lines 16th & Jackson sts___________________ (800) 231-2222

Car Rental Agencies Advantage Rent A Car___________________ Alamo_______________________________ Avis________________________________ Budget______________________________ Dollar_______________________________ Enterprise____________________________ Hertz_______________________________ National_____________________________ Thrifty______________________________

(800) 777-5500 (888) 826-6893 (800) 633-3469 (800) 218-7992 (800) 800-4000 (800) 261-7331 (800) 654-3131 (877) 222-9058 (800) 541 7044

City Tours Accent Limousine______________________ (402) 592-5003 Old Market Limousine___________________ (402) 593-7886 Ollie the Trolley________________________ (402) 597-3596

Limo/Taxi/Bike Rental/Carriage Rides Accent Limousine______________________ Old Market Limousine___________________ VIP Limousine_________________________ Omaha Taxi Service City Taxi___________________________ Checker Cab________________________ Cornhusker Cab______________________ Happy Cab_________________________ Magical Journey Carriage Service__________ Omaha Visitors Center Bike Rental__________ Omaha B-Cycle________________________ Bike Rack____________________________

(402) 592-5003 (402) 593-7886 (402) 934-5466 (402) 933-8700 (402) 339-0110 (402) 218-4150 (402) 292-2222 (402) 453-6745 (402) 444-7762 (402) 882-2221 (402) 333-1031

Rail Service Amtrak Omaha, 9th & Pacific sts____________(402) 342-1501 Reservations__________________________ (800) 872-7245

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2014 Festivals and Performances

Greek God, a green witch, an ape man, Andy Warhol and the best in college baseball, all make Omaha a fun place to visit this year.

In addition, go into the Design Zone to see how video games are made, hop on board Things that Go, and take part in The Big Dig, as prehistoric superstars inhabit the earth once again. Giddy up at one of the world’s largest rodeos or sit back and enjoy one of the country’s largest fashion weeks. With food, music, art, beer and wine festivals always in season, you’ll find plenty to do year-round. Take a look at what’s happening and plan to visit Omaha more than once this year.

WAR HORSE April 8-13, 2014 Orpheum Theater Slosburg Hall A story of young Albert and his beloved horse, Joey. At its heart are astonishing life-sized puppets that bring this Tony Award winning story to life.

2014 Productions

SISTER ACT March 18-23, 2014 Orpheum Theater Broadway’s feel-amazing musical comedy smash tells the story of Deloris Van Cartier, a wannabe diva whose life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a crime and winds up in a convent!

Cinderella - Opera April 25-27, 2014 Orpheum Theater This larger-than-life opera performance takes this cherished fairy tale to a whole new level.

A great family experience.

WICKED May 7-25, 2014 Orpheum Theater Called Broadway’s biggest blockbuster, this amazing musical tells the story of how the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good came to be.

Young Frankenstein May 30-June 29, 2014 Omaha Community Playhouse Packed with delightfully nutty songs and flashy dance numbers, Young Frankenstein is monstrously clever and fun.

33 Variations May 8 – June 8, 2014 Blue Barn Theatre A Tony-award winning American play about passion, parenthood and the moments of beauty that can transform a life. Featuring Acclaimed Pianist Hal France.

Tarzan® June 6-22, 2014 The Rose Theater After a storm leaves Tarzan orphaned in the jungle, he is adopted by a caring family of apes. When humans arrive, Tarzan is suddenly caught between two worlds in this beautiful adaptation of the Disney film.

For more 2013 Productions & Live Performances go to page 40.

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2014 Festivals Summer Arts Festival • June 6 - 8, 2014 More than 100 of the nation’s finest artists showcase their work surrounded by live music and great food.

MAHA Music Festival August, 2014 Enjoy Omaha’s indie rock music festival featuring some of the industry’s hottest names.

Omaha Film Festival March 5 – 9, 2014 Explore innovative new films and past masterworks of cinema.

Voted by MovieMaker magazine as one of the “Top 25 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee.”

Omaha Crush Festival August 2014 Celebrate the crushing of the grapes. This festival is all about great wine, beautiful art and delicious food.

Taste of Omaha May 30 – June 1, 2014 A food festival featuring Omaha’s favorite restaurant dishes set in the beautiful Heartland of America Park.

Oktoberfest September 2014 Celebrate the German way with authentic food, folk dancing, music and the traditional “Tapping of the Keg”. Various locations

Omaha Beer Fest June 6 – 7 , 2014 Sample over 150 beers, put Brewmasters to the test, and attend ‘Beer Academy’ classes.

Nebraska Balloon & Wine Festival August 8 – 9, 2014 Toast with award winning Nebraska wines and enjoy the spectacular hot air balloon launch and glow.

Sweet Corn Festival August 9-10, 2014 Nothing says summer like freshpicked sweet corn! A celebration of this backyard favorite and Nebraska’s agricultural jewel.

Holiday Lights Festival November 27, 2014 – January 4, 2015 Be dazzled as more than a million holiday lights twinkle throughout downtown. Enjoy festivities throughout the city.

For more details and a complete list of 2013 Festivals & Live Performances go to VisitOmaha.com.

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TAO: Phoenix Rising March 7, 2014 Orpheum Theater Athletic movements and vibrant costumes meet explosive Taiko drumming and innovative choreography. From the first beat, you’ll be captivated!

ERTH’s Dinosaur Zoo™ March 21 & 22, 2014 Holland Performing Arts Center Ancient life-like dinosaurs come to life through the use of giant puppetry, stilt-walkers, inflatable environments and more. Feed, water and care for these prehistoric marvels in a petting zoo like no other!

Swan Lake featuring Moscow Festival Ballet April 30, 2014 Orpheum Theater Witness a dramatic tale of love lost and found in Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake, performed by the Moscow Festival Ballet.

NEIL SEDAKA May 31 and Jun. 1, 2014 Holland Performing Arts Center From ‘Calendar Girl’ to ‘Breaking Up is Hard to Do’, Neil Sedaka has topped the charts and entertained generations of music lovers.

A quick and easy way to find tickets to Omaha performances is by visiting TicketOmaha.com.

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President’s Day Volleyball CenturyLink Center Omaha February 13 – 16, 2014 It’s your chance to experience one of the largest volleyball events in the country. More than 300 of the best Junior Olympic Volleyball teams from around the nation will be competing for three days in Omaha.

2014 USA High School Hockey Championship Ralston Arena March 26 – 30, 2014 Watch future superstars on ice as the best of the best in high school hockey battle it out in this National Championship. Athletes from Florida, New York, California, Texas and 30 other high school hockey teams from across the country will compete.

The International CenturyLink Center Omaha April 11 – 12, 2014 A suspenseful and exciting equestrian experience, this premier indoor horse jumping competition is all about speed, execution and the competitive spirit of both rider and horse. Watch the excitement, interact with these amazing animals, and learn more about the sport. A free expo at the event offers fun and entertainment for the whole family.

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What’s Happening • 2014 Events 2014 Big Ten Baseball Tournament TD Ameritrade Park Omaha May 20 – 25, 2014 It’s baseball palooza, enjoy the legendary Big Ten and its historic rivalries as teams compete to come back to Omaha for the NCAA College World Series. It’s a prequel to the CWS and for fans it means even more time to enjoy a city that knows how to play ball.

NCAA College World Series TD Ameritrade Park Omaha Opening Celebration Day - June 13, 2014 Games begin June 14 and continue through June 24/25, 2014 The CWS is a definite bucket-list event – 8 million fans and counting have experienced it, and for many it’s a life-time tradition. Enjoy tailgating with fans from across the country, watching the best in college baseball and creating lasting memories with your friends and family. 2014 marks the 64th year for the CWS in Omaha, where eight teams vie for the championship title. Hundreds of youth baseball teams travel to watch, play and dream. The boys of summer are back and the fun surrounding the “Greatest Show on Dirt” just keeps getting better.

Aksarben River City Rodeo and Stock Show CenturyLink Center Omaha September 25-28, 2014 Giddy up, it’s cowboy time. This fourday western festival features the 2nd largest rodeo in the world. And this is not your typical rodeo; it’s a two-hour fast paced production featuring rock music, laser lights, pyro and lots of thrills and spills! In addition, enjoy great BBQ, live music, a trail ride, magic shows, dance groups, the list goes on and on.

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What’s Happening • Annual Events

What’s Happening Omaha Beer Week Various Locations February Ten beer-packed days celebrating Omaha’s craft beer scene. Bars and breweries all over the city create a variety of unique events centered on their own special brews. A craft beer bus shuttles between venues. Buy a special Omaha Beer Week pint glass at participating locations and let the tasting begin.

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Omaha Fashion Week Various Locations February & August This premier fashion event is too fabulous for just one week, so it’s two. The August event is considered to be the 5th largest fashion week in the entire country with more than 40 designers and hundreds of creations featuring Spring/Summer collections. The February event includes 3 nights of Fall/Winter collections walking the runway. Mingle with designers, watch spectacular creations and enjoy a fashion event like no other.

Cinco de Mayo Historic South 24th Street May A vibrant fiesta on Omaha’s historic South 24th Street. Enjoy authentic food, live entertainment, rides, games and a special stage set up just for the kids. The highlight is the Cinco de Mayo parade filled with colorful dancers, floats, marching bands, and culture.

Shakespeare on the Green Elmwood Park 60th and Dodge June – July Nationally recognized productions of Shakespeare performed in a tree-embraced, family-picnic environment. It’s a great way to experience the power and beauty of classical theater in a relaxing outdoor setting. This year’s productions are The Tempest and King John. Admission is free.

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Tempo of Twilight Laurtizen Gardens 100 Bancroft Street June – September Music among nature, the Tempo of Twilight concert series at Lauritzen Gardens provides a unique outdoor atmosphere to enjoy a variety of music. Held on select Tuesdays during the summer, visitors are encouraged to bring chairs, food, and beverages.

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What’s Happening • Annual Events Railroad Days Various locations July All aboard for a fun-filled weekend that’s all about trains and Omaha’s railroad heritage. Five area railroadthemed attractions celebrate trains, each in a distinctive way. Activities are held at Lauritzen Gardens, The Durham Museum, Union Pacific Railroad Museum, RailsWest Railroad Museum, and the Historic General Dodge House. Special discount admission available to all five attractions during this event.

Jazz on the Green Turner Park at Midtown Crossing ∙ 31st & Dodge Thursdays, July – August A summer tradition for more than 20 years, it’s the ultimate outdoor jam session featuring national, regional and local jazz musicians playing on the beautiful Turner Park lawn at Midtown Crossing. Bring your own picnic or take advantage of Midtown Crossing’s array of restaurants.

Omaha Restaurant Week Various locations September A 10-day celebration of Omaha’s unique culinary scene. More than 50 restaurants participate, offering an exclusive menu that features a multi-course dinner at a fixed price.

Restaurant week offers a wide variety of food and prices, making it a delicious way to get a taste of Omaha.

Holiday Lights Festival Various Locations Thanksgiving through the 1st week of January Omaha turns into a holiday wonderland beginning Thanksgiving night when the switch is officially flipped and more than one million holiday lights begin to twinkle throughout downtown Omaha. The month-long festival includes live music, old-fashioned carolers, ice skating in the Old Market, Dancing Santas at the Symphony, the lighting of the official Christmas tree, and the traditional performance of A Christmas Carol. To top off a great year and ring in a new one, watch as the sky over Heartland of America park lights up with a beautiful New Year’s Eve firework display.

Fort Omaha Intertribal Powwow Fort Omaha Campus September A celebration of Native American cultures, this outdoor Powwow honors the traditional dance, music, artistry, and foods of Native Americans from Nebraska and surrounding regions. The event is free and open to the public.

For specific dates and times go to VisitOmaha.com

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What’s Happening • 2014 Exhibits

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Things That Go Omaha Children’s Museum Through April 14, 2014 Explore all the things that make the world go round. Little engineers can build a pinewood derby car and race it down a winding track, create a pinball rollercoaster with lights, ramps and jumps, and shoot balls and bottles with air powered cannons inside the launch cage. Kids will learn how they can be in two places at once as they use the internet to send themselves across the room, or even across the globe with giant video chat screens. Get both body and mind moving in this fast-paced exhibit that is full of energy!

No Strangers: Ancient Wisdom in a Modern World Kaneko January – May 2014 Explore rare and indigenous cultures through more than 100 photographs from The Annenberg Space for Photography, curated by esteemed anthropologist Wade Davis. The exhibit highlights cultures threatened with extinction due to industrialization and modernization.

1968 The Durham Museum February 8 – May 4, 2014 Travel back to 1968 and the non-stop barrage of events that happened that year.

This major multi-media exhibit includes three interactive “lounges” that focus on music, design, movies and television. Objects from ‘Star Trek,’ ‘Mission: Impossible,’ ‘Laugh-In’ and ‘The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour’ provide another personal connection to this fascinating year.

Poseidon and the Sea: Myth, Cult, and Daily Life Joslyn Art Museum February 8 – May 11, 2014 Take an artistic journey into Greek mythology with Poseidon, the God of the Sea. This remarkable Roman statue from the first century AD sets the stage for more than 100 additional works of Greek, Etruscan, and Roman art.

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Design Zone The Durham Museum May 24 – September 14, 2014 Go behind the scenes and see how video game developers, music producers, roller coaster designers and other creative problem solvers use math and science to do the amazing things they do. Step into a DJ recording studio and discover how many beats per second it takes to get bodies moving on the dance floor.

Enter a video game design studio, figure out the formulas needed to create the on-screen action, then leap through to the next level of your game challenge.

It’s an engaging way to discover how math and science are essential to the creative process.

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What’s Happening • 2014 Exhibits Dinos: The Big Dig Omaha Children’s Museum May 24 – September 27, 2014 It’s an adventure of prehistoric proportion. Come face-to-jaw with giant robotic dinosaurs. Grab a shovel and learn what it’s like to be a paleontologist. Unearth fossils and gemstones inside massive dig pits, and pan for treasure in the Golden Nugget River.

Stingrays Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium Spring/Summer 2014 New in 2014, Omaha’s zoo opens a stingray bay. Touch and feed these kite-shaped creatures of the sea.

Watch as the rays effortlessly fly through the water and under your fingertips.

Marjorie K. Daugherty Conservatory Lauritzen Gardens Opening in late 2014 Be one of the first to explore the new 20,000 square foot conservatory filled with a fantastic collection of unusual and rare plant life. The new $31.5 million conservatory is expected to open in November and include a tropical house, temperate house and gallery filled with amazing flowers and plants, making the garden a four-season must-see urban oasis.

Andy Warhol in Living Color Joslyn Art Museum October 4, 2014 – January 11, 2015 Explore the world of art with the volume and color palette turned up. This contemporary print collection examines how color impacts both subject and viewer, creating a dialogue between Warhol and nineteen contemporary artists who all use color to shape how we understand images.

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Explore Your Inner Animal One step inside and you realize Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is a whole different kind of animal. It’s home to the world’s largest indoor desert which sits over the world’s largest nocturnal exhibit under the world’s largest geodesic dome next to America’s largest indoor rainforest and zoo aquarium. Discover rare and endangered animals as you travel through exotic locations—it’s the ultimate interactive zoo experience.

Omaha Children’s Museum is imagination central, especially designed with kids in mind, featuring hands-on exhibits the whole family will enjoy. There’s the Charlie Campbell Science and Technology Center with an inventor’s workshop, science shows, and the enormous Super Gravitron ball machine which gets even bigger and better this year.

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Witness cutting edge art at Hot Shops Art Center, a unique warehouse where more than 80 artists entertain as they create, mold, and burn ordinary objects into works of art. Innovation is at the heart of the Bemis Center for Contemporary Art, where artists live and work in this ever-changing art gallery/studio. Right across the street is Kaneko, a unique space dedicated to innovative performances and exhibitions

Film Streams at Ruth Sokolof Theater is an intimate art house cinema experience. Watch first-run independent and foreign films, documentaries making their theatrical premier, or listen to directors give their perspectives on the classics. Located in the emerging North Downtown entertainment district known for its indie vibe.

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Follow the Cobblestone Road

Time Travel Without a Flux Capacitor

Cobblestone streets lined with unique boutiques, art galleries, antique emporiums, and tasty sweet shops pack the historic Old Market Entertainment District. Belly up to the bar at one of the eclectic pubs, enjoy street artists, musicians, and carriage rides. With more than 30 distinctive Omaha restaurants, you’ll find plenty of flavor in the Old Market.

Climb onboard a steam train, take a look at one of the world’s rarest coin collections, and enjoy an old-fashioned phosphate at an authentic 1930s soda fountain. The Durham Museum, Omaha’s original art deco train station, has been transformed into a vibrant museum where you can experience the region’s rich history in a fun hands-on way.

Tour the expansive campus of Boys Town. The national landmark, museum, historic chapels, gardens, and Father Flanagan’s home, are all preserved in time inside this world-renowned village. New this year a QR code tour – scan the special codes located throughout the Boys Town campus and explore using your smart phone.

Catch the heritage of jazz in a part of the city where Duke Ellington and Count Basie once played. Love’s Jazz and Arts Center is committed to the preservation and advancement of African American arts; the Center features guided tours, gallery talks, and interactive storytelling.

At the Mormon Trail Center, you can take a personal trip to the 1800s by experiencing firsthand the struggles and triumphs of the great Mormon Migration.

Pull a handcart like pioneers did all those years ago and see what it was like to live in a make-shift cabin and travel by covered wagon.

The first Latino art and history museum in the Midwest, El Museo Latino is a cozy, culturally-intense center that is as authentic as the Latino restaurants and shops surrounding it.

Meeting Monet Thirty-eight different marbles from seven countries combine to make this pink marble museum a masterpiece— and that’s just the outside of the Joslyn Art Museum. Inside, it’s filled with more than 11,000 works of art from antiquity to the present featuring work from artists such as Claude Monet, Auguste Renoir, and Jackson Pollock. Free Admission.

Romancing the River Enjoy a romantic gondola ride and watch the spectacular fountain at Heartland of America Park with its 400-foot high water and light show, considered one of the tallest shooting fountains in the world, or take a stroll through the park’s 31-acres, located near the Old Market Entertainment District and the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge. Walking on ‘Bob’ is like walking on art suspended over the Missouri River. This one-of-a-kind 3,000 foot-long suspension bridge provides an almost air-borne experience. Stand in the middle, and you’ll be standing in both Nebraska and Iowa at the same time. Bob connects nearly 150 miles of walking and biking trails. On select Fridays during the summer enjoy Bridge Beats, live music performances on the bridge plaza. Nearby, Lauritzen Gardens is an urban oasis with more than 100 acres of botanical beauty including a Victorian Garden, a rose garden, and a four-acre arboretum. Lauritzen is also home to two of the most powerful locomotives ever built.

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What to See & Do • Attractions EXPLORATION Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge 705 Riverfront Dr ci.omaha.ne.us/parks (402) 444-5900 The longest pedestrian bridge to link two states, providing safe crossing from Omaha to Council Bluffs over the Missouri River for walking and biking enthusiasts, connecting to 150 miles of trails on each side. The Cable Stay bridge is 3,000 ft long, including the landings; the walkway is 15 ft wide, and allow visitors to stand about 60 ft above the river. Lights outline the deck, cables and pylons at night, a spectacular sight! On the Nebraska side, enjoy the 3-acre Omaha Plaza with an interactive water jet fountain, Fiber Wave Sculpture, River Critters Environmental Play Area and access to the National Park Service Visitors Center. Accessible.

Free First National’s Spirit of Nebraska’s Wilderness and Pioneer Courage Park 1400 Capitol 1601 Dodge St firstnational.com/site/ about-us/in-the-community/ sculpture-parks.fhtml (402) 602-3930 The Park of bronze sculptures begins with a wagon train heading west, causing a heard of bison to stampede. The bison emerge onto Dodge Street where they flush a flock of Canada geese. The geese take flight and conclude with their flying into the First National Tower. More than 100 individual bronze pieces integrated within an urban environment that covers more than six city blocks. Accessible.

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Fontenelle Forest/Neale Woods Fontenelle Forest: 1111 N Bellevue Blvd Neale Woods: 14323 Edith Marie Ave fontenelleforest.org (402) 731-3140 Imagine a haven of the natural world just minutes from downtown Omaha. All of this is right in our backyard at Fontenelle Forest and Neale Woods, the region’s premier nature centers that encompass nearly 2,000 acres of forest, prairie, and wetlands along the Missouri River. With year-round programming, there’s always a reason to drop in.

8am-5pm $7 adults; $6 seniors (ages 62+); $5 ages 2-11 Gene Leahy Pedestrian Mall 1302 Farnam on the Mall cityofomaha.org/parks (402) 444-5955 Ten-acre park against historic and modern architecture in the heart of downtown.

Lagoon and waterfalls, walking paths, gardens, playground, amphitheater and sculpture garden; connects to Heartland of America Park. Also the centerpiece for the Annual Holiday Lights Festival.

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Daily 5am-11pm Free Heartland Gondolas, Inc Heartland of America Park & Fountain 8th & Farnam Sts heartlandgondolas.com (402) 498-1826 Enjoy a relaxing, romantic cruise at Heartland of America Park. Gondola seats two to six passengers. Larger groups up to 40 passengers can sail on the Italian “Caorlina” tour boat.

Gondola: May-Sept, Thurs-Sun/7-10pm and by appt; Caorlina: Memorial-Labor Day, Mon-Fri/7-10pm; Sat&Sun/5-10pm $15 per couple & $10 individuals on Gondola; $3 on Caorlina

Heartland of America Park & Fountain 8th & Douglas Sts cityofomaha.org/parks (402) 444-5955 Catch the spectacular Heartland of America Fountain with its 300-ft water jet and light show. Lewis & Clark Interpretive exhibits, WWII and Airborne Memorial Sculptures and a pedestrian bridge connecting to the Lewis & Clark Landing. Gondola rides by Heartland Gondola. Located across the street from the historic Old Market area. Accessible.

Fountain: May 1 to Oct 31, Mon-Fri 11am1pm & 5-11pm, Sat&Sun 10:30am-11pm.

Free Kenefick Park 100 Bancroft St lauritzengardens.org/ about/kenefick_park (402) 346-4002 Two of the greatest locomotives ever to power Union Pacific Railroad - Centennial No. 6900 and Big Boy No. 4023 - are on grand display with interpretive signage and surrounded by native plants and grasses. Accessible.

Daily/9am-5pm Free Lauritzen Gardens - Omaha’s Botanical Center 100 Bancroft St lauritzengardens.org (402) 346-4002 Explore 100 acres of beauty and tranquility. Twenty display gardens, including the rose garden, Victorian garden, children’s garden, model railroad garden and Kenefick Park create a visually stunning environment. Additional amenities include: tram tours, gift shop, cafe, meeting space and an indoor floral display hall. Open every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Accessible.

May-Sept: Mon & Tues/9am-8pm; WedSun/9am-5pm. Oct-April: Daily/9am-5pm; Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. $7 adults ($6 Nov-Mar); $3 ages 6-12; free ages 5 & under

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What to See & Do • Attractions Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Visitor Center 601 Riverfront Dr nps.gov/lecl (402) 661-1804 Located at Lewis & Clark Landing, the National Park Service provides opportunities to learn about the Lewis & Clark Expedition and all 390 National Parks across the country through Ranger programs, exhibits, free brochures, a native plants garden and bookstore.

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Memorial Day-Oct: MonWed&Fri/8am-5pm; Thurs/8am-7pm; Sat&Sun/9am-5pm; Nov-Memorial Day: Mon-Fri/8am-4:30pm Free Lewis and Clark Landing 515 N Riverfront Dr cityofomaha.org/parks (402) 444-4653 The 23-acre landing provides a variety of options to relax and enjoy the Missouri River, outdoor concerts and festivals. See Lewis & Clark Interpretive exhibits, the Firefighter’s Monument and the second largest labor monument in the US. River-level plaza with umbrella tables and chairs, and marina; riverfront walk connects National Park Service Regional Headquarters and Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge. Accessible.

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Memorial Park 6005 Underwood Ave cityofomaha.org/parks (402) 444-5920 Monuments honor men and women of the armed forces who were killed or missing during service in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. A park favorite is the AllAmerican Rose Society Garden. This park can be reserved for weddings. Accessible.

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What to See & Do • Attractions Omaha Children’s Museum 500 South 20th ocm.org (402) 342-6164 Get ready to learn through play!

Omaha Children’s Museum is the most visited museum in Nebraska featuring outstanding interactive permanent exhibits focused on art, science and early childhood education. Exhibits include ball machines, kid-sized grocery store, science lab, maker-space, art studio and more! Traveling exhibits, educational programs, special events, food and gift shop also featured.

Tues-Fri 10am-4pm; Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 1-5pm; Closed Mondays & major holidays; Extended summer hours offered Memorial Day through Labor Day - check OCM.org for details $9 ages 2-59; $8 ages 60+; FREE under 24 months and Members. Special exhibit admission may also apply.

Omaha Creative Institute 1516 Cuming St omahacreativeinstitute.org (402) 917-8452 Omaha Creative Institute provides rich, memorable experiences for anyone through its “Come Create It” workshop series. These two-hour sessions focus on introductory time with professional artists in media ranging from watercolor painting to glassblowing, ukulele, origami, blacksmithing, and more. All visual arts workshop participants will also take home a self-created memento of their time. $35-$65 per workshop Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium 3701 S 10th St omahazoo.com 402-733-8401 Visit the world’s largest indoor desert and nocturnal exhibits along with one of the world’s largest indoor rainforests.

Other world-class exhibits included the Scott Aquarium, Hubbard Orangutan Forest and Gorilla Valley, Lozier IMAX® Theater, Durham’s Bear Canyon, Berniece Grewcock Butterfly and Insect Pavilion and more. Experience Skyfari, the aerial tram. Open year-round. Accessible.

Open daily except Christmas Day; November 1 through February 28: 10am-4pm; March 1 through October 31: 9am-5pm $13.50 Adults; $12.50 Seniors (ages 65 and over); $9 Children (ages 3-11)

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River City Star Riverboat 151 Freedom Park Road rivercitystar.com (402) 342-7827 Omaha’s own River City Star Riverboat presents an unforgettable experience that truly captures the personality of our great river city! Join us on one of our Public Cruises and see sights such as Freedom Park Naval Yard, the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge, the Omaha Riverfront and Council Bluffs Rivers Edge Park.

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Call for times or check website $12 adults; $10 seniors; $8 ages 12 & under March-December Wildlife Safari Park (Operated

by Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium) I-80, Exit #426 omahazoo.com (402) 733-8401 A drive-through wildlife adventure!

Explore miles of scenic prairies, wetlands and North American wildlife as Lewis and Clark saw. Stretch your legs on a hiking trail and spot wolves, bears, birds and more! Accessible.

Apr-Oct, Daily 9:30am-5pm $6.50 adults; $5.50 seniors 65+; $4.50 children ages 3-11; Omaha’s Zoo members receive $1 off admission per person.

Historic Sites Boys Town 137th & W Dodge Rd boystown.org/discover (402) 498-1140 National Historic Landmark District.

Founded by Father Edward J. Flanagan in 1917. The 900-acre site is now the national headquarters for Boys Town programs. Over 100,000 visitors are welcomed to the Village of Boys Town each year. We offer free admission and are open year-round! Visit the Hall of History museum, the founder’s restored home, Father Flanagan’s tomb, chapels, statues and gardens. Audio and guided tours are available, including an interactive campus tour using your phone.

Mon-Fri 8am-5pm; Sat 9am-4pm; Sun 11am-4pm Free

Florence Mill 9102 N 30th St historicflorence.org (402) 551-1233 On national register. Under renovation, the original Winter Quarters Mill timbers date from 1846 and the Mormon Trail. The mill was re-established in 1857 during the Gold Rush passing through Nebraska Territory. The Florence Mill embodies the evolution of the grain industry with many technological changes from pioneer times.

On the first floor is a museum, with an art gallery in the loft.

Wed-Sun/1-5pm May 1-Oct 1 $2 adults; $1 children General Crook House Museum 5730 N 30th St, Bldg 11B On the Campus of Metropolitan Community College douglascohistory.org (402) 455-9990 Award-winning, authentically restored home of General George Crook at Fort Omaha. The Italianate house built in 1879 and on National Register of Historic Places, shows how a Commanding Officer lived on the Frontier in the 1880s. The heirloom garden has more than 110 varieties of flowers and plants. Nov/ Dec holiday decorations. Book/gift shop, exhibits, Library/Archives facility.

Accessible Mon-Fri/10am-4pm; Sat&Sun/1-4pm $5 adults ($6 holiday season); $4 students; $3 ages 6-11 Gerald R. Ford Birth Site & Gardens 32nd & Woolworth Ave (402) 444-5920 Memorial to the 38th President of the United States, born in Omaha. A Kiosk modeled after the original house’s turret contains birth site information and presidential mementos. A colonnade and Rose Garden modeled after the White House’s complete the site. Accessible.

This facility can also be reserved for weddings.

Daily 7:30am-9pm Free

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Historic Fort Omaha - 30th & Fort Streets Open Weekdays 10 to 4 Weekends 1 to 4 (402) 455-9990 www.DouglasCoHistory.org

the Largest Community Theatre in the Nation!

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Historic Florence Bank and Depot Museums 8502 N 30th St (Bank) 29th & Dick Collins Rd (Depot) historicflorence.org (402) 453-4462 Oldest bank in Nebraska (1856).

Displays on early Florence history and bank manager’s living quarters upstairs.

Depot is from 1888 with 1890 caboose and railroad displays. Depot Accessible.

June 1-Aug 1 Fri&Sat/1-5pm; Sun/11am3pm; other times by appt $1 donation requested

Old Market Harney to Jackson Sts and 10th to 13th Sts oldmarket.com (402) 346-4445 Unique shops, boutiques, pubs, restaurants and entertainment in a historic neighborhood. Shop bookstores to bakeries, art galleries to antiques, clothing to collectibles, then dine in one of more than 30 area restaurants. Accessible.

Hours vary by store. Most open daily 11am-9pm; Dining: daily 11am-11pm, some closed Sun; Pubs: daily until 1am

Joslyn Castle 3902 Davenport St joslyncastle.com (402) 595-2199 On National Register of Historic Places, first historic landmark Arboretum of Nebraska. This 1903 Scottish four story, 35-room house designed by John McDonald on original platted 5.5 acre.

Tours available first and third Sun of month, or by appointment for groups.

Meals or Scottish performance may be added. Accessible.

1st & 3rd Sun each month 1, 2 & 3pm; other times by appointment. Tea and scones, lunch & dinner options available for an additional cost. $6 adults; $5 seniors/students; Children under 5 are free. Tea and Scones $6 person; Lunch or dinner $14- $20 person; Scottish performance $7 person.

Prospect Hill Cemetery 3202 Parker St prospecthill-omaha.org (402) 556-6057 Omaha’s pioneer cemetery (1858).

Here lie many who gave their names to Omaha streets, Nebraska towns and counties, etc. The famous and infamous. many interesting monuments. Special section for soldiers from Fort Omaha.

Walking tour pamphlets available with prearrangement.

Daily dawn to dusk Free

Malcolm X Birthsite 3448 Pinkney St malcolmxfoundation.org (800) 645-9287 The Malcolm X Memorial Foundation continues to remember Omaha native Malcolm X by creating a beautiful plaza and educational memorial site at the place of his birth. The state of Nebraska has also honored Malcolm X by erecting an official marker on this historical site.

The 12-acre developing memorial is open to the public; Please call before visiting. We also encourage visits to our interim headquarters at 3226 Lake St (Aframerican Bookstore) Call to arrange visit Free

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Mormon Trail Center at Historic Winter Quarters 3215 State St (402) 453-9372 Visitor’s Center and Museum depicts the 1846-1860 migration of 90,000 pioneers to the Rocky Mountains. Displays include full sized log cabin, covered wagon, oxen and handcart. Optional guided tours.

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What to See & Do • Attractions Museums/Galleries Apollon 1801 Vinton St apollonomaha.com (402) 570-1619 The Apollon is Omaha’s multi-genre arts and entertainment hub. In Greek mythology, Apollo was the patron of art and music and was a revered and called upon source of artistic inspiration. This unique gallery seeks to embrace Apollo by combining elements of theater, cinema, music, literature, visual art, and digital media. Enjoy an eclectic assortment of visual arts unlike any other.

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Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts 724 S 12th St bemiscenter.org (402) 341-7130 International artist-in-residence program located in the historic Old Market area.

Artists from around the world live and work in the second floor studios. Bemis Center galleries feature contemporary visual art exhibitions. Accessible. Free and Open to the Public.

Tues - Sat / 11am - 5pm Free/Donations Creighton University Lied Art Gallery 2500 California Plz finearts.creighton.edu (402) 280-2509 The Creighton University Lied Art Gallery hosts exhibitions of fine art created by local, regional, national, and international artists each academic year. The Gallery also showcases student and faculty art.

Accessible.

Open daily from 1-4pm and during special events when exhibits are present.

Free Sept-April The Durham Museum 801 S 10th St durhammuseum.org (402) 444-5071 The Durham Museum, making its home in Omaha’s beautiful art deco Union Station, houses an array of permanent exhibits including train cars, 1940s store fronts, and artifacts showing the history of the region. There are also traveling exhibits through The Durham’s affiliation with the Smithsonian and close ties with the Library of Congress, National Archives and Chicago’s Field Museum.

Tues/10am-8pm; Mon, Wed-Sat/10am- 5pm; Sun/1-5pm Admission: $9 adults; $7 seniors; $6 ages 3-12

Joslyn Art Museum features works from antiquity to the present with an emphasis on 19th- and 20th-century European and American art. A fun, educational, relaxing, and artful destination for the whole family.

• Open Tuesday – Sunday • Located just west of downtown Omaha www.joslyn.org | (402) 342-3300 2200 Dodge St. | Omaha, NE 68102

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What to See & Do • Attractions El Museo Latino 4701 S 25th St elmuseolatino.org (402) 731-1137 First Latino art and history museum in the Midwest. View world class permanent and traveling exhibitions featuring local, national and international Latino art.

Bilingual educational programs offered year-round including workshops, lectures, and ongoing classes in art, dance and music. Special events, concerts and dance performances by “CHOMARI” Ballet Folklorico Mexicano. Accessible.

Mon,Wed&Fri/10am-5pm; Tues&Thur/1-5pm; Sat/10am-2pm $5 adults; $4 college students; $3.50 seniors/children Hillmer Art Gallery 1901 S 72nd St College of St Mary - Walsh Hall (402) 399-2621 Seven or eight invitational art exhibits annually by local and Midwest artists (student and professional). Located on the campus of the College of St Mary.

Accessible.

Sept-May: Mon-Thurs/9am-7:30pm; Fri/9am-5pm; Sat/8:30am-12:30pm; Closed Sundays and University holidays.

Hot Shops Art Center 1301 Nicholas St hotshopsartcenter.com (402) 342-6452 Over 80 artists invite you to explore this 92,000 sq. ft. art center. Over 50 individual studios and four art galleries. Come visit the studios, view the artwork, and see how it is created. Accessible Mon-Fri/9am-6pm;Sat-Sun/11am-5pm Free

Joslyn Art Museum 2200 Dodge joslyn.org (402) 342-3300 Joslyn features art from antiquity to the present with emphasis on 19th- and 20th-century European and American art.

World renowned for works of Karl Bodmer in Art of the American West collection.

Temporary exhibitions, concerts, educational programs, community events, and more. Nationally recognized for offerings for kids and families. Sculpture garden open daily.

Museum & Shop: Tues-Wed, FriSat/10am-4pm; Thurs/10am-8pm; Sun/12-4pm.Café: Tues-Sat/10:30am3pm (11am-2pm lunch service); Sun/12-3pm General admission is free (paid ticketed admission for some exhibitions).

Open year round (closed major holidays) KANEKO 1111 Jones St thekaneko.org (402) 341-3800 KANEKO is one of Omaha’s largest, most dramatic exhibition spaces, featuring programming that explores art, design, architecture, urban planning, and other topics in three restored warehouses in the Old Market.

Monday – Friday: 9am – 5pm, Saturdays 1pm-5pm, every second Monday 9am-8pm Free (paid ticketed admission for some exhibitions)

Love’s Jazz & Arts Center 2510 N 24th St lovesjazzartcenter.org (402) 502-5291 An 8000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility featuring the Preston Love gallery, a performing arts area, exhibition space and a with classrooms and administration space. Handicap Accessible. Instruments for playing and teaching.

Tues-Fri/11am-5pm; Sat/11am-3pm $5 adults; $3 seniors; $2 children; Free members Michael Phipps Gallery 215 S 15th St omahalibrary.org (402) 444-4800 Located on the main floor of the W. Dale Clark Main Library. Features the work of area artists each month.

Nebraska Jewish Historical Society & Riekes Museum Jewish Community Center 333 S 132nd St nebraskajhs.com 402-334-6441 History and culture of the Jewish people of Nebraska and Western Iowa, displayed in photographs and exhibits throughout the J.C.C. The Riekes Museum, a re-creation of a neighborhood “shul,” includes timeline and visual history of area synagogues - Open by reservations.

Accessible.

Mon-Thurs 10am-4pm Free by reservation

Jewish Community Center Art Gallery 333 S 132nd St jccomaha.org (402) 334-8200 From historical and educational exhibits to beautiful displays of local, national, and international art, the Jewish Community Center Gallery hosts a wide array of content. Located just next to the JCC Theater, the Gallery provides individuals an excellent opportunity to immerse themselves in culturally enriching exhibitions. Exhibits cycle through on a monthly basis.

Mon-Thur 8am-9pm; Fri 8am-5pm; Sun 11am-5pm

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What to See & Do • Attractions St. Cecilia Cathedral Cultural Center & Gallery 701 N 40th St cathedralartsproject.org (402) 558-3100 A cultural center housing a history museum, art gallery and gift shop. The Cathedral, a masterwork of architect Thomas Rogers Kimball built in the Spanish Renaissance style in 1905.

Major collections of work by sculptor Alvin Polasek and Spanish Colonial Art. Group tours available. Accessible.

Strategic Air and Space Museum I-80, Exit #426 SASMuseum.com (402) 944-3100 World-class museum houses a huge permanent collection of famous aircraft, missiles and spacecraft. High quality participatory learning experiences, value-added attractions and variety of special events in STEM with an emphasis in innovation and inventiveness.

Daily 10am-5pm $12 Adults; $11 Seniors; $11 Military Active/Retired; $6 Children; Free 3 and underMembers Free

UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD MUSEUM

Visit the Union Pacific Railroad Museum to experience “Building America,” an immersive exhibit featuring video-game technology; relive the height of passenger rail travel; and learn how Union Pacific and America’s progress have been inextricably linked for more than 150 years.

200 Pearl Street • Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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Free Admission

Union Pacific Railroad Museum 200 Pearl St, Council Bluffs uprrmuseum.org (712) 329-8307 Railroad artifacts and interactive exhibits chronicle the history of America - from construction of the first transcontinental railroad and reliving the height of passenger rail travel, to the present day high-tech rail transportation system; learn how Union Pacific and America’s progress have been inextricably linked for 150 years.Tues-Sat/10am-4pm Free

Located on the Lincoln/Omaha I-80 Corridor Ashland, NE EXIT 426 I-80

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What to See & Do • Attractions UNO Art Gallery Weber Fine Arts Building, First Floor 6001 Dodge St unomaha.edu/fineart/art/ unoartgallery/welcome.htm (402) 554-2796 Exhibition schedule includes bi-annual exhibitions of works by UNO art faculty, annual juried student shows, thesis exhibitions by graduating BFA students each semester, as well as exhibitions by contemporary artists. Receptions, which are held for every exhibition, are free and open to all visitors. In addition to our exhibitions, many arts-related events are scheduled in the gallery.

Mon-Thurs/10am-3pm. Closed on holidays and during academic breaks.

Appointments by arrangement.

Free

Unique Theaters Film Streams at the Ruth Sokolof Theater 1340 Mike Fahey St filmstreams.org (402) 933-0259 Omaha’s nonprofit arthouse cinema, featuring new American independents, foreign films, and documentaries, as well as a repertory program of classics, themed series, and director retrospectives. Open seven days a week. $9 General; $7 Students, Seniors, Teachers, Military & those arriving by bike; $4.50 Members

Lozier IMAX 3D Theater (Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium) 3701 S 10th St omahazoo.com (402) 733-8401 Experience IMAX, a screen as tall as four giraffes, as wide as seven rhinos with 12,000 watts of sound. It’s like being there!

Open daily except Christmas Day.Call (402) 330-IMAX for showtimes Free for Omaha’s Zoo members; $5.50 per person (age 3 and above)

Film Str eams at the ter Ru th Sokolof Thea

Valley Historical Society Museum 218 W Alexander St (402) 359-5544 Two buildings and a UP caboose house, Mastodon bones, Indian relics, railroad and pioneer memorabilia, dishes, dolls, clothing and more. Accessible.

May-Sept: Sun 2-4pm, other times by appt Free/Donations welcome

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What to See & Do • Attractions Marcus Midtown Cinema 3201 Farnam St marcustheatres.com (402) 346-6900 Omaha’s only entertainment destination featuring reserved seat CineDine SM in-theatre dining, the enticing Glo Lounge, Vue Lounge, VIP Preferred Seating and five digital cinema auditoriums. Enjoy dinner and drinks while you watch a movie, or meet up with friends in our lounges at the Midtown Cinema. Private rentals for meetings, large conferences, parties and other special events are available.

Amusement Amazing Pizza Machine 13955 S Plz AmazingPizzaMachine.com (402) 829-1777 Visit Omaha’s favorite family entertainment center today! Enjoy 60,000 square feet of all-indoor rides and attractions: NEW Amazing Quest Laser Tag plus Go Karts, Bumper Cars, Bowling, the Wild Ride Crazy Coaster; more than 150 arcade games. Dine at the Amazing Buffet’s pizza, pasta, salad, soups, breads, nachos, desserts and more! There’s something fun for everyone in the family.

Year-round Boulder Creek Amusement Park 14208 S St bouldercreekminigolf.net (402) 861-0575 CoCo Key Water Resort 3321 S 72nd St Cocokeyomaha.com (402) 393-3950 Over 60,000 square feet of Key West indoor water resort adventure! Three 40-foot body and raft slides, Key Quest Arcade, Adventure River, West Rooster Bar, Dip-in Theater, private cabanas, restaurants and more! Great for birthday parties, team building, family reunions, corporate retreats and group events.

Mon-Fri/4-9pm; Sat/10am-9pm; Sun & Holidays/10am-7pm*Hours subject to change without notice* $25 for adults; $15 under 48” Family Fun Center 10765 M St familyfuncenter.net (402) 554-1925 Mon-Thurs/11am-10:30pm; Fri & Sat/10am-1am; Sun/10am-11pm

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Fun Plex 7003 Q St fun-plex.com (402) 331-8436 Nebraska’s largest water and ridepark.

Featuring a 70 ft high roller coaster, fivestory waterslides, Motion Ocean, Lazy River, Go-karts, kiddie and family rides and a beautiful and challenging 18 hole mini golf course. Visit the website for park hours. Accessible.

Mem Day Weekend - Labor Day: Daily 12pm-8pm Sempeck’s Bowling and Entertainment 20902 Cumberland Dr sempecks.com (402) 289-4614 Voted “Best of Omaha™” and “Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O!” in 2012 and 2013 for Family Entertainment and Fun! This 40 lane bowling center also features a 26,000 square foot Indoor Go Kart Track, multi-story Laser Tag Arena, extensive video game arcade and more.

Mon-Thurs/10am-Midnight; Fri-Sat/10am-1am; Sun/11am-Midnight Pricing varies by group. Visit our website or call for more info.

Year-round SkateDaze 3616 S 132nd St skatedaze.com (402) 333-3555 SkateDaze offers Roller Skating, “Best of Omaha™” Laser Tag, Bumper Cars, Roller Coaster, Rock Wall, and 70 Arcade Games.

Plus, Playdazium (12 & under), bounce house, Private Party Rooms for your child’s birthday party or group events. Full concession & dining area serving great food & drinks.

Tues-Thurs/10am-8:30pm; Fri-Sat/10am-10pm; Sun/12-6pm Pricing varies The V 3375 Oak View Dr thevomaha.com (402) 255-3225 A state of the art entertainment center taking entertainment to the next level!

This multi-attraction entertainment experience consists of our V Lounge and Lanes, 150 seat Restaurant “SKRACH”, VIP Bowling Suite, 100 video & redemption games, amusements such as Clip and Climb, Atomic Rush, Casino Heist Laser Tag, and group spaces for any group or party event.

Sun-Thurs/11am-11pm; Fri & Sat/11am-1am

CARMEN by Georges Bizet November 1 & 3, 2013

AGRIPPINA by George Frideric Handel February 14 & 16, 2014

CINDERELLA by Gioachino Rossini April 25 & 27, 2014 Orpheum Theatre FOR TICKETS

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Wildlife Safari Park Open April–October from 9 a.m. –5 p.m.

Nebraska’s I-80, Exit 426.

For more information call (402) 944‑WILD or (402) 733‑8401, or visit WildlifeSafariPark.com.

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What’s to See & Do

Performing Arts

Standing Ovation Omaha offers a variety of unique places to enjoy a live performance. The magnificent Holland Performing Arts Center is an acoustical wonder, considered one of the best sounding concert halls in the country. In addition to national performers and comedians, the Omaha Symphony performs at the Holland from September through the first part of June.

Trip Tip

Enjoy a one-stop cultural and culinary experience at Zinc. Located inside the Holland Performing Arts Center, it’s a full service restaurant that is open two and a half hours before most evening performances.

Also enjoy Ovations cocktail lounge on the first floor, a perfect spot for wine, drinks and appetizers before and after the show.

The Cocktail Hour: Music of The Mad Men Era March 1 & 2, 2014 Holland Performing Arts Center New York Pops conductor Steven Reineke and a pair of Broadway veterans pour a few ounces of Burt Bacharach, a shot of Brenda Lee, and a splash of Ben E King into a Mad Men musical cocktail.

2014 Live Performances Sid the Science Kid Live!

January 30, 2014 Orpheum Theater Sid the Science Kid, the popular Emmy®-nominated PBS Kids television show produced by The Jim Henson Company, comes to life in this incredible live theatrical experience!

The Count Basie Orchestra featuring New York Voices February 14, 2014 Holland Performing Arts Center Reunited again to combine the best of the big band and vocal jazz idioms.

Holland Performing Arts Center

Ronald K.Brown\Evidence Dance Company March 1, 2014 Orpheum Theater A beautiful blend of traditional African dance mixed with contemporary choreography and the spoken word.

Itzhak Perlman in Recital May 3, 2014 Holland Performing Arts Center Beloved for his charm and humanity, as well as his talent, the violin virtuoso is treasured by audiences throughout the world.

Christmas Spectacular December Holland Performing Arts Center A delightfully interactive holiday performance, complete with dancing Santas and a singa-long that will fill you with the magic of the season.

For more details and a complete list of 2014 Live Performances go to VisitOmaha.com.

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Stage Right From the largest community theater in the country to national touring groups and intimate productions, the theatre scene in Omaha is diversely entertaining.

2014 Live Productions

A cultural gem celebrating its 90th season, the Omaha Community Playhouse offers two distinct theatre experiences. The Hawks Mainstage Theatre offers mainstream entertainment for everyone, while the Howard Drew Theatre offers a more contemporary, cutting-edge theatre experience.

Omaha’s historic and ornate Orpheum Theater is home to Omaha Performing Arts’ Broadway Across America series and Opera Omaha, which produces a season of original productions that combine great music, phenomenal singers and rich stories.

The Blue Barn Theatre, known for its daring, innovative productions and powerful acting ensemble, features four award-winning contemporary plays each season. This year marks the theatre’s 25th season of performing stories that challenge both the artists and audience.

Housed in a beautifully restored 1927 vaudeville palace, The Rose Theater is one of the top children’s theaters in the country. The troupe of professional actors creates performances geared toward children from 4 to 18 years of age.

The John Beasley Theater highlights live productions written by, or featuring African American characters. The theater was founded by actor John Beasley who is known for his role in the television series, Everwood, and in movies such as the Sum of All Fears with Ben Affleck.

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET February 18-23, 2014 Orpheum Theater A Tony Award®-winning Broadway musical, inspired by the electrifying true story of the famed recording session that brought together rock ‘n’ roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time.

GNIT February 20 – March 15, 2014 Blue Barn Theatre Making its Midwest premiere, this new contemporary American play focuses on Peter Gnit who makes a lifetime of bad decisions in his search for his true self. Both funny and thought provoking.

BOEING, BOEING April 18-May 11, 2014 Omaha Community Playhouse Bernard has the perfect life. He is handsome, successful and engaged to THREE beautiful air hostesses that have no suspicion of his cheating ways’. Enjoy the absolute hilarity of this door-slamming farce.

The Rose Theater

Ramona Quimby Apr. 25 – May 11, 2014 The Rose Theater Beverly Cleary’s irrepressible young heroine will capture your heart.

As Ramona and her family face challenges, Ramona quickly realizes keeping her family together may be the toughest thing she will ever do.

RACE May 9-June 8, 2014 Omaha Community Playhouse This fast-paced legal thriller tackles issues of sexual assault, gender discrimination and race. In a riveting, red-hot cross-examination, exhilarating discoveries are made as the attorneys search for the truth.

For a more details and a complete list of 2014 Productions go to VisitOmaha.com.

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What to See & Do • Performing Arts Theaters/Venues Blue Barn Theatre 614 S 11th St bluebarn.org (402) 345-1576 A professional theatre company known for its daring, progressive productions and powerful acting, now celebrating its landmark 25th anniversary season. Join us for our ‘13-’14 Season and late-night Witching Hour series. “God of Carnage” (9/26/13 - 10/18/13), “Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol” (11/29/13 - 12/22/13), “Gnit” (2/20/14 - 3/15/14), “33 Variations” (5/8/14 - 6/8/14). Accessible. $25 Adults; $20 Students, Seniors 65+ & Groups of 10 or more Sept-Jun CenturyLink Center Omaha 455 N 10th St centurylinkcenteromaha.com (402) 341-1500 See top touring acts in the arena, such as U2, Paul McCartney, and the Rolling Stones. Family shows include Sesame Street Live, Disney on Ice and the Harlem Globetrotters. Host of the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Swim Trials and 2013 U.S. Figure Skating Championships. The convention center hosts craft shows, home shows, dog shows, volleyball tournaments and cheerleading competitions. Accessible.

Circle Theatre 726 S 55th St Central Presbyterian Church circletheatreomaha.org (402) 553-4715 Omaha’s premiere little theatre. Features new plays, classic comedies, dramas and mysteries. Accessible. $10-$25 Aug-Jun Holland Performing Arts Center 13th & Douglas Sts omahaperformingarts.org (402) 345-0606 Owned and operated by Omaha Performing Arts, the acoustically acclaimed Holland Performing Arts Center hosts the world’s finest performing artists and ensembles, as well as a variety of educational and outreach activities. Performance spaces include a 2,000-seat concert hall, 350seat recital hall and a semi-enclosed courtyard. Accessible.

Tickets to many shows start as low as $19.

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John Beasley Theater and Workshop 3010 R St johnbeasleytheater.org (402) 502-5767 An intimate theater experience - 125 seat capacity. Quality productions and educational venues. President/Artistic Director, John Beasley. $25-$15 Omaha Community Playhouse 6915 Cass St omahaplayhouse.org (402) 553-0800 The Omaha Community Playhouse is the largest community theatre in the nation and features local talent both on stage and behind the scenes and achieves production values comparable to a professional theater. With two theaters, the Omaha Community Playhouse offers nine regular season productions accompanied with multiple special events during the season.

Wed-Sat/7:30pm; Sun/2pm $35-$40/adults depending on production Aug-July Orpheum Theater 409 S 16th St omahaperformingarts.org (402) 345-0606 Professionally managed by Omaha Performing Arts, Omaha’s celebrated Orpheum Theater has served as the home of the finest in local and national performing arts for nearly a century, including the best of Broadway’s national touring companies. A cornerstone of Omaha’s cultural history, this former vaudeville house was constructed in 1927. Features a refurbished 2,500-seat proscenium theater.

Tickets to many shows start as low as $19 Year round Ralston Arena 7300 Q St ralstonarena.com (402) 934-9966 Ralston Arena is a 3,400-seat arena located in the Ralston/Omaha, Nebraska metro area. The arena is home to the USHL Omaha Lancers hockey team, the University of Nebraska Omaha Division 1 men’s basketball team, the CPIFL Omaha Beef, and LFL Omaha Heart. The arena hosts a wide variety of concerts, family shows, banquets, trade and consumer shows.

Ralston Community Theatre 8969 Park Dr Ralston Performing Arts Centre ralstoncommunitytheatre.com (402) 898-3545 Hosts a summer musical in July.

Accessible. $15-$12 July Shelterbelt Theatre 3225 California St shelterbelt.org (402) 341-2757 Award-winning productions of all original new plays from local and international playwrights. Intimate setting, Accessible. $15-$10 Year-round Sokol Auditorium and Underground 2234 S 13th St sokolomaha.com (402) 346-9802 Strauss Performing Arts Center - UNO 6001 Dodge St unomaha.edu (402) 554-3427 Located on the campus of the University of Nebraska-Omaha, the complex boasts a tunable recital hall which seats 500.

The center serves as a nexus of musical activity not only for the university, but for the city of Omaha as well.

The Rose Theater 2001 Farnam rosetheater.org (402) 345-4849 The Rose Theater is one of the largest and most well respected children’s theaters in the nation. Dedicated to its mission of enriching the lives of young people and their families through live theater and arts education. $25-$18 Sept-Jun Performing Arts “CHOMARI” Ballet Folklorico Mexicano 4701 S 25th St El Museo Latino elmuseolatino.org (402) 731-1137 Omaha’s premier professional Latino dance company, “CHOMARI” performs throughout the year at El Museo Latino and a variety of venues in the Omaha area.

Accessible.

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What to See & Do • Performing Arts Ballet Nebraska balletnebraska.org (402) 541-6946 The region’s only professional ballet company. A full season of dance productions including the awardwinning Momentum, The Nutcracker and other classical and contemporary works. Provides educational programs and community outreach, both home and on tour. Ballet Nebraska’s professional dancers are expressive artists and powerful athletes who hail from around the United States and abroad.

Brigit Saint Brigit Theatre Company The Downtown Space 614 S 11th St bsbtheatre.com (402) 502-4910 The Brigit Saint Brigit Theatre Company (BSB) is the only company in the area that dedicates itself to professional-level production of the classics. From Greek tragedy to contemporary pieces, Brigit St. Brigit draws its name from one of three patron saints of Ireland. $22-$18 Sept-May Broadway Across America 409 S 16th St Orpheum Theater broadwayacrossamerica.com (402) 345-0606 National touring companies bring the best of Broadway to Omaha! Experience the dramas, comedies, and musicals that have packed theaters in New York at the Orpheum Theater. $95-$30 Year-round Crescendo Concert Series 5312 Underwood Ave Dundee Presbyterian Church (402) 558-2330 Free concert series. Began in September 2000 to celebrate Dundee Presbyterian Church’s 100th anniversary with the community. Accessible.

Free - call Nov-Apr Florentine Players 2864 State St florentineplayers.com (402) 871-8791 Season includes three murder mysteries and one melodrama. It’s a fun, inexpensive evening with a variety of slapstick comedy, antics and audience participation. You’ll keep coming back! Accessible. $15-$10 Mar-Aug

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Grace University Masterworks Chorus 1311 S 9th St Grace University, Suckau Chapel graceuniversity.edu (402) 449-2852 Performs major work with orchestra.

Accessible.

Free Lied Education Center for the Arts - Creighton University Creighton University 2500 California Plz finearts.creighton.edu (402) 280-2509 Offers lively performances of dance, music and theatre each academic year.

Performances feature CU students.

Accessible.

Daily/1-4pm and during special events when exhibits are present.

Lied Art Gallery is free. Prices for Dance and Musical Theatre Performances: $15 Seniors, $18General. Theatre Performances: $12 Seniors, $15 General Sept-April Nebraska Brass Multiple locations artsincorporated.org/nb (402) 477-7899 The Nebraska Brass presents a five concert season. Concerts are in Lincoln, Omaha and other communities, featuring classical, Dixieland, jazz, holiday and contemporary brass music. $15-$12 Oct-May Nebraska Shakespeare Elmwood Park 60th & Dodge Sts nebraskashakespeare.com (402) 280-2391 A free festival of Shakespeare’s plays, presented by a professional theater company in a beautiful outdoor setting during June and July. Each evening includes pre-show seminars and a “Greenshow” of strolling musicians and entertainment. Accessible.

Free Jun-Jul

Nebraska Wind Symphony Multiple Locations nebraskawindsymphony.com (402) 216-0325 The Nebraska Wind Symphony is Omaha’s premier community band. It is comprised of approximately 85 adult brass, woodwind & percussion players from all walks of life. The Nebraska Wind Symphony Swingtones is an 18-piece big band. The NWS Swingtones perform music made popular by the bands of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Stan Kenton, Les Brown, Woody Herman and others. $10-$5 Omaha Area Youth Orchestras Various locations oayo.org (402) 238-2044 Come listen to the future! Season includes concerts from four audition-based orchestras and small ensembles with students from elementary through high school age. $13-$9 Omaha Chamber Singers Multiple Locations omahachambersingersonline.org (402) 697-0942 A highly select 24-voice choral ensemble that presents exceptional classical choral literature of all historical eras appropriate for the chamber ensemble. $15-$6 Omaha Modern Dance Collective Multiple Locations omdcdance.org (402) 551-7473 Provides educational and performance opportunities for local modern dancers and choreographers. $15-$10 Oct-Jun Omaha Performing Arts 1200 Douglas St omahaperformingarts.org (402) 345-0606 Omaha Performing Arts is dedicated to enriching the Omaha community by presenting the best of Broadway, jazz, dance, comedy, family and popular entertainment in its two venues: the Orpheum Theater and Holland Performing Arts Center. The organization also offers a range of educational programs and free community events that expand appreciation for the arts.

Tickets for most performances start at $19 Year-round

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What to See & Do • Performing Arts Omaha Symphonic Chorus Various Locations omahasymphonicchorus.org (402) 398-1766 For more than 65 years the Omaha Symphonic Chorus has delighted audiences with the best in live choral performance. The Chorus sings music of all genres and periods - classical to contemporary, towering masterpieces to international folk traditions. Noted for its rich sound, the 100 voice ensemble performs 3 to 5 concerts in a year, including its signature “Christmas at the Cathedral.”

River City Mixed Chorus Multiple Locations rcmc.org (402) 341-7464 River City Mixed Chorus is Omaha’s Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Allied (GLBTA) Chorus! RCMC’s Mission: Building community and enriching the lives of our members and audiences through our passion for music. RCMC’s concerts are ASL-interpreted and held in handicap accessible performance spaces.

Go to www.RCMC.org $10-$25 December & June Concerts

Omaha Symphony Holland Performing Arts Center 13th & Douglas Streets omahasymphony.org (402) 342-3560 The finest in classical and contemporary music awaits you at the Omaha Symphony! From timeless masterpieces to high-energy rock and roll, our talented musicians and guest artists present more than 60 concert experiences from September through June. Join us at the Holland Center, known for its incredible acoustics and architecture. View concert listings and buy tickets at www. omahasymphony.org. $12- $85 (depending on concert) Sept-Jun

SNAP! Productions 3225 California St Shelterbelt Theatre snapproductions.com (402) 341-2757 For the past eight years, SNAP! Productions has presented Omaha with high quality, ground-breaking theatre promoting AIDS awareness and diversity tolerance. Accessible. $20-$12 Aug-May

Omaha Theater Company 2001 Farnam St rosetheater.org (402) 345-4849 One of the largest children’s theaters in the nation, serving more than 300,000 people each year at home and on national tour. The company features eight to ten performances, including a holiday show and summer musical, as part of The Rose Theater’s season of performing arts for children and families. Classes in acting, drama and musical theater are offered year-round. Accessible. $25-$18 Sept-Jun Opera Omaha Various locations 1850 Farnam Street operaomaha.org (402) 346-7372 Opera Omaha, a professional opera company, presents each season main stage productions at the historic Orpheum Theater, and smaller productions and musical events throughout the community, featuring nationally and internationally known artists. Accessible.

Various $19-$79 Sept - May

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Soli Deo Gloria Cantorum Various Locations berkey.com (402) 341-4111 Professional Chorale, director Almeda Berkey. Offers music by the area’s finest voices. The Cantorum presents concerts of diverse repertoire, from Gregorian Chant to contemporary classic and folk music. $50-$12 The MasterSingers Multiple locations mastersingersomaha.com (402) 937-1764 Since its inception in 1969, the MasterSingers have nurtured the choral arts in the region. With a tradition of presenting a wide range of musical styles, the “New” MasterSingers have recently dedicated themselves to the art of jazz and pop ensemble singing, often performed a cappella. View our 2013-14 Concert season on our website.

Accessible.

2011-2012

The Writer’s Workshop Reading Series Multiple Locations (402) 554-2406 Award-winning authors read from original works. Accessible.

Free Aug-Dec Tuesday Musical Concert Series 2200 Dodge St Witherspoon Concert Hall, Joslyn Art Museum tuesdaymusicalomaha.org (402) 551-2234 For four evenings a year, visitors are treated to classical performances by internationally known artists. 116 years of classical music concerts. Accessible. $32-$5 Oct-Mar UNOmaha Department of Music 6001 Dodge St Strauss Performing Arts Center UNO unomaha.edu/music (402) 554-3427 Concerts by the UNOmaha Concert Choir, University Choir, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble and Heartland Philharmonic Orchestra. Accessible.

UNOmaha Theater Weber Fine Arts Bldg UNO 6001 Dodge St unotheatre.com (402) 554-3167 KC/ACTF Award-winning theatre presents mainstage plays. To reserve tickets call 402.554.PLAY. $15-$5 Sept-May UNO’s The Moving Company Dance Lab at the UNO School of Health 6001 Dodge St unomaha.edu/themovingcompany (402) 554-2670 Intergenerational, multi-cultural modern dance company that sponsors master classes, showcases, concerts and collaborative community dance projects.

Accessible. $10-Free Sept-May

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Sports & Recreation

The Call of the Wild For birders, walkers, and bikers, the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge connects nearly 150 miles of nature trails and provides picturesque views of the Missouri River Valley. In addition to having a top nationally ranked park system, Omaha features five lakes which offer fishing, boating, and recreational activities all year long.

These lakes include Cunningham, Zorinsky, Standing Bear, Lawrence Youngman, and Bennington.

Located along the wooded Missouri River valley and along a main migratory path, it only makes sense that the Omaha area is a birding hotspot. Spring and fall are peak seasons but because the area offers diverse bird habitat – lakes, prairies, woodlands, and riverbanks – you will find a wide variety of bird species most any time of year.

Tubing and Tanking Forget the boat - try tubing and tanking down the scenic Elkhorn River. Which should you choose? It depends on how wet you want to get. With tanking, you float down the river in an 8- foot diameter stock tank fitted with custom made picnic tables. With tubing, you are a little more intimate with the water, sitting in commercial-grade inner tubes with your feet and other body parts dangling in the river. Both offer a fun way to float and enjoy the outdoors.

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Par Fore the Course With 17 public and semi-public courses, Omaha offers something for golfers of all levels. Rolling hills and tree lined fairways, water hazards and sand traps, each course has its own character filled with competitive challenges. From executive style to championship courses, enjoy playing Omaha’s unique golf landscape.

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Buy a ForePlay Pass and play four great 18-hole city courses, with cart rental, all for just $120.00. Check it out on the special offers page at VisitOmaha.com.

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Watch, Cheer and Wager Omaha’s sporting landscape offers an interesting variety of spectator sports including NCAA baseball, USHL Hockey, arena football, horse racing, even roller derby.

Every June, Omaha is the place to be for the best in college baseball.

The NCAA College World Series at TD Ameritrade Park Omaha is a tradition worth experiencing.

Watch and wager on horse racing seven days a week at one of the finest simulcast facilities in the country. Horsemen’s Park seats 3,000 and broadcasts races from coast to coast on more than 700 televisions.

In July, Horseman’s hosts four days of live racing at the track.

The Ralston Arena is the place to take in Omaha Lancers hockey, Omaha Beef arena football, women’s roller derby and the women’s lingerie football league - quite an entertaining mix.

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What to See & Do • Sports & Recreation Parks/Walking/Birding Trails Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge 705 Riverfront Dr cityofomaha.org/parks (402) 444-5900

Miller’s Landing 151 Freedom Park Rd cityofomaha.org/parks (402) 444-5920

Cancer Survivor’s Park 105th & Pacific Sts (402) 444-5955

NP Dodge Park 11001 J J Pershing Dr cityofomaha.org/parks (402) 444-5955

Eugene T. Mahoney State Park 28500 W Park Hwy I-80, Exit #426 outdoornebraska.org (402) 944-2523

Roberts Skate Park 78th & Webster St 1 block north of Cass cityofomaha.org/parks (402) 444-5955

Field Club Biking/Walking Trail 38th Ave & Leavenworth Sts to 36th & Gold Sts cityofomaha.org/parks (402) 444-5900

South Metro Area Ramp Skate Park Seymour Smith Park 6802 Harrison St cityofomaha.org/parks (402) 444-5037

Glenn Cunningham Lake 96th & State St cityofomaha.org/parks (402) 444-4628

Standing Bear Lake 6404 N 132nd St (402) 444-4676

Heartland of America Park & Fountain 8th & Douglas Sts cityofomaha.org/parks (402) 444-5955

West Papio/Zorinsky Trail 168th & W Maple Rd to 156th & W Center Rd cityofomaha.org/parks (402) 444-5900

Hefflinger Dog Park 112th & W Maple Rd cityofomaha.org/parks (402) 444-5955

Zorinsky Lake 168th South of West Center Rd cityofomaha.org/parks (402) 444-5900

Heritage Park 7000 Mercy Rd College of St Mary csm.edu (402) 399-2400 Hummel Park 3033 Hummel Rd cityofomaha.org/parks (402) 444-5900

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Keystone Biking/Walking Trail to Bellevue Loop Trail 88th & Fort to Hwy 370 & Payne Dr (27 mi) cityofomaha.org/parks (402) 444-5900

Bryson’s Airboat Tours brysonsairboattours.com (402) 968-8534 Fly over the Platte River with Bryson’s Airboat Tours in Fremont. See Bald Eagles, Blue Herons, White Tail Deer in serene surroundings.

Lawrence Youngman Lake 192nd & W Dodge Rd cityofomaha.org/parks (402) 444-5955

DiVentures 4303 S. 121st Plz DiVentures.net (402) 933-6251

Memorial Park 6005 Underwood Ave cityofomaha.org/parks (402) 444-5920

Tank Down the Elkhorn Elkhorn River near Waterloo tankdown.com (402) 709-8693

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Tubing and Adventures Elkhorn River near Waterloo tubingandadventures.com Spectator Sports Ak-Sar-Ben’s River City Rodeo & Stock Show CenturyLink Center Omaha 455 N 10th St rivercityrodeo.com (402) 554-9600 Horsemen’s Park 6303 Q Street horsemenspark.com (402) 731-2900 NCAA College World Series TD AMERITRADE Park Omaha 1200 Mike Fahey St cwsomaha.com (402) 554-4404 Omaha Beef Professional Indoor Football Ralston Arena 7300 Q St, Ralston beeffootball.com (402) 346-2333 Omaha Lancers Ralston Arena 7300 Q Street lancers.com (402) 344-7825 Omaha Storm Chasers Baseball 12356 Ballpark Way Werner Park omahastormchasers.com (402) 738-5100 2013 Triple-A National Champions and Pacific Coast League Champions. Minor League Baseball affiliate of the Kansas City Royals and Omaha’s most-attended sporting event since 1969. “Chase the FUN” to Werner Park to see tomorrow’s Major League Baseball All-Stars play today!

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What to See & Do • Sports & Recreation Public Golf Course Benson Park Public Golf Course 5333 N 72nd St cityofomaha.org/parks (402) 444-4626 18 hole/Par 72, Clubhouse, Carts, New Online Reservations

Johnny Goodman Public Golf Course 6111 S 99th St cityofomaha.org/parks (402) 444-4656 18 hole/Par 72, Clubhouse, Driving Range, Carts, Online Reservations.

Eagle Run Public Golf Course 3435 N 132nd St eaglerungolf.com (402) 498-9900 9 Holes / 32 Par, Clubhouse, Carts. Online reservations available.

Milt’s Golf Center 6402 Q St (402) 731-2001 9 hole/par 27, Clubhouse, Driving Range, Carts.

Steve Hogan Golf Course at Miller Park 6315 N 30th St cityofomaha.org/parks (402) 444-5396 9 hole/par 27, Clubhouse, Carts.

Miracle Hill Golf and Tennis Center 1401 N 120th St miraclehillgolf.com (402) 498-0220 18 hole/par 70, Clubhouse, Driving Range, Carts.

Stone Creek Public Golf Course 6220 N 160th Ave golfstonecreek.com (402) 965-9000 27 Holes/72 Par, Driving Range, Carts, Online reservations.

Pacific Springs Public Golf Course 16810 Harney St pacificsprings.com (402) 330-4300 18 hole/par 70, Clubhouse, Driving Range, Carts.

Warren Swigart Public Golf Course 3865 Parkview Dr cityofomaha.org/parks (402) 444-4623 9 hole/Par 27, Clubhouse, Carts, Online Reservations

Pines Country Club (semi-private) 7516 N 286th St pinescountryclub.com (402) 359-4311 18 hole/par 72, Clubhouse, Driving Range, Carts.

Westwood Heights Public Golf Course 12929 W Center Rd cityofomaha.org/parks (402) 444-4658 9 hole/Par 27, Clubhouse, Online Reservations.

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What’s to See & Do Wine Country

Day Trips

A wonderful way to savor the day is with wine. Just a short drive from Omaha, find some of the Midwest’s finest wineries, known for their distinctive and award-winning flavors. Enjoy wine tours, tastings and entertainment, as well as beautiful views of the countryside just follow the Southeast Nebraska Wine Trail and make a day of it, or several. The eight vineyards along the Wine Trail offer everything from spectacular views of the Platte River Valley to tasting rooms inside turnof-the century brick caves. One of the wineries even sits on land once owned by Ulysses S. Grant. It’s a great way to soak up the beautiful scenery and experience Nebraska’s unique brand of wine-making.

Saunders County A short drive west of Omaha on Hwy 92 will take you to picturesque Saunders County. Rural in nature peppered with Main Street appeal, history and surprises that seem to pop out of nowhere - like the home office of David Letterman, it’s located in the small town of Wahoo, which is also home to the only submarine memorial in the country.

Or follow an impulse, turn off the highway and discover Our Corner Cottage, an amazingly eclectic gift shop sprouting among the corn.

In Ashland, find an authentic small town main street lined with gift shops, galleries, unique shops and an old fashioned ice cream parlor.

Ashland is located on historic U.S. Route 6, considered the longest highway in the U.S. Hidden away in the beautiful vistas of Saunders County is Iron Horse Golf Club, an award winning course that Golf Digest considers one of the best.

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Adventure at Exit 426 Exit 426 is just a short drive west of Omaha and offers a variety of different adventures. Go on safari Nebraska style - at the Lee Simmons Wildlife Safari and Conservation Park, a four mile, drive-through wildlife experience. Stretch your legs with a walk to wolf and bear canyon, and hike the nature trails surrounding the park’s lake. New this year, the Crane Meadows Viewing Tower, climb up 28 feet to get a bird’s eye view of nature.

Cool fact – the tower is actually a piece of baseball history, it was saved when historic Rosenblatt Stadium was torn down.

Drive across the road and off to space. The Strategic Air & Space Museum is a 300,000 square foot museum dedicated to the nation’s most prized and rarely displayed military aircraft. Experience the future of aviation and space travel, walk through two aircraft display hangers and see Looking Glass, VooDoo, the Delta Dagger and more amazing flying machines.

Nearby, Mahoney State Park offers a nature escape year-round. With a total of 700 acres nestled along the picturesque Platte River, it’s a great place to hike, bike, and ride horses, go paddle boating, fish and sled (in the winter). The Peter Kiewit Lodge at Mahoney includes a full service restaurant; the Mahoney Grill is open every day, except Christmas. Sunday Brunch is one of the specialties.

On the drive back to Omaha, notice a stunning glass chapel on a hilltop just off I-80. The Holy Family Shrine was created for travelers as an oasis for peace and tranquility. Two streams cut through the limestone that forms the floor and foundation of the chapel.

Its unique glass architecture, with its curved wooden arches, makes it a perfect place to stop and enjoy the beauty of the area.

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Where to Eat & Play World Tour of Taste

Dining

In Omaha, a whole world of flavor awaits —no passport required. Take a trip to the Czech Republic with a visit to the Bohemian Cafe, listed as one of Bon Appetite Magazine’s top 10 family-owned restaurants.

Dine in Spanish style at España Restaurant Tapas Bar Paella Sangria, Omaha’s premier tapas bar, also known for its phenomenal array of sangrias. The Jaipur Brewing Company offers authentic East Indian cuisine complete with Chicken Tikki Naan with Mulligatawny soup. The brie and pear crepes, as well as the Croque-Monsieur are just two of the many tasty French specialties at Dario’s Brasserie.

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Classic Cuisines There is no denying that Omaha is known for mouthwatering steaks. The fun (and delicious) ‘Great Omaha Steak Debate’ continues to spark friendly discussions on where to get the best Omaha steak. Anthony’s Steakhouse built a strong reputation by using a dry aging process on Premium Black Angus Beef guaranteeing a tender and flavorful cut of meat. The Drover is known for whisky marinated steaks, featuring the best Certified Angus Beef around. The Travel Channel’s Food Wars stopped in Omaha to find the best strip steak, and pitted Italian steakhouses Caniglia’s Venice Inn against Piccolo Pete’s. Out of the two history-rich steakhouses, Caniglia’s won, but ask Omaha billionaire Warren Buffett and he’ll likely point you to Piccolo Pete’s and Gorat’s. So who does make the best Omaha steak? You be the judge.

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The origins of the Reuben sandwich has been a long standing debate throughout the years – but the theory that rings most true is the sandwich’s creation at Omaha’s Blackstone Hotel in the early 1900s. A few steps away from the Reuben’s original stomping ground is the Crescent Moon, a current hotspot for the culinary favorite.

Stop by and sink your teeth into two pieces of grilled marble rye stuffed with slow cooked corned beef topped with sauerkraut, bubbly Swiss cheese and creamy Thousand Island dressing—aptly named the Blackstone Reuben. The Reuben has been a menu staple at the Dundee Dell since 1934. Choose from corned beef or turkey and taste test their super secret sauce. Just don’t be surprised if you see international rock icon and Dell regular, Bono sitting in the next booth. Along with the Crescent Moon and Dundee Dell, Visit Omaha’s Facebook fans named Brazen Head Irish Pub, Razzy’s Deli and Goldberg’s Bar & Grill as the best spots to enjoy the famed sandwich.

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Here Fishy, Fishy…

Omaha’s eclectic menu features the best of both land and sea. Blue Sushi has developed a reputation among locals because of its Asian-influenced entrees and masterfully crafted sushi plates. Right across the street is Plank, Omaha’s new coastally-inspired oyster bar and seafood grill. Sakura Bana takes pride in its authentic Japanese roots and creative sushi menu perfect for sushi lovers and novices. Visitors are welcome to take a seat at the sushi bar and watch the chefs create one-of-a-kind rolls. Both Hiro 88 and Ponzu Sushi craft food nearly too beautiful to eat but too hard to resist, with menu items that include Cilantro Ponzu Hamachi, Chilean Sea Bass and a host of creatively displayed sushi.

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Pitch Pizza

Grab a Slice of Za Neapolitan, coal-fire, grilled, Chicago, Sicilian, hand tossed – no matter your style preference Omaha’s got a slice for you! An Omaha pizza institution, La Casa has been serving up historic Neapolitan-style za for three generations. Try an order of Melanzana Fritta (Eggplant Fries) or Carciofi as a side to one of La Casa’s specialty pizzas. Pitch Pizzeria brings new meaning to the phrase pitch perfect. Enjoy coal-fire pizza, creamy flame-broiled pastas and their famous roasted brussels sprouts – yes, you will want to eat your vegetables! Just driving by Orsi’s Bakery & Pizzeria, you’re immediately drawn to the aroma of fresh baked bread and melting Italian cheeses. The hearty Sicilian style pizza has been satisfying the cravings of locals for nearly 100 years.

In Omaha, dessert takes the cake, the pie, the pastry, and the ice cream.

The heavenly desserts at Delicé, German cakes at Gerda’s, and the Neapolitan tortes at the Lithuanian Bakery are mouth-watering layers of European goodness. Ted and Wally’s is a sweet Omaha institution churning up fresh homemade ice cream flavors daily, such as Caramel Pecan Pie and Cosmo Coffee Crunch.

Omaha’s ice cream craze hit the national stage with eCreamery and its customizable flavors, featured on ABC’s The Shark Tank, The View, Today Show, and Rachael Ray. Pastry palate pleasers are also an Omaha specialty. Wheatfield’s Eatery and Bakery, known for old-home recipes, offers everything from pecan rolls to cheesecake by the foot. Fans of the Food Network’s Cupcake Wars have seen several Omaha originals battle for sweet glory, Jones Bros. Cupcakes, Bliss Bakery and Mockingbird Cupcakes. All specialize in unique treats such as the Car Bomb, a combination of Guinness, chocolate, Irish whisky ganache topped with Bailey’s butter cream frosting. Get stranded on Cupcake Island with cupcake sizes ranging from mini to jumbo and flavors from turtle fudge to Devil’s Food Among Us. At the Cordial Cherry, dessert is a little fruit and a whole lot of chocolate. Enjoy more than 50 types of chocolate covered cherries and learn that a sweet sugar high is only a chocolate drip away.

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Where to Eat & Play • Dining American 9th Street Tavern Bar & Grill 902 Dodge St 402-315-4301 Billy Frogg’s 1120 Howard St Multiple Locations billyfroggsomaha.com (402) 341-4427 Black Oak Grill 220 S 31st Ave blackoakgrill.com (402) 341-0622 Block 16 1611 Farnam St block16omaha.com (402) 342-1220 Brewburgers 4629 S 108th St Multiple Locations brewburgersomaha.com (402) 614-7644 Cafe 110 1299 Farnam St cafe110omaha.com (402) 932-4040 Capitol Lounge and Supper Club 1011 Capitol Ave capitolomaha.com (402) 708-9988 Cedar Street Grille Doubletree Guest Suites 7270 Cedar St (402) 397-5141 Cheeseburger in Paradise 17304 Davenport St cheeseburgerinparadise.com (402) 289-4210

Church Street Cafe 105 W Church St (402) 359-5486 Claim House Restaurant 3321 S 72nd St ramadaplazaomaha.com (402) 547-5656 Located in the Ramada Plaza Omaha, the Claim House offers homemade comfort foods and specialty spirits. Open breakfast, lunch and dinner, see website for restaurant hours.

Clancy’s Pub - N 114th 777 N 114th St Multiple locations (402) 498-6400

Dave & Busters 2502 S 133rd Plaza daveandbusters.com (402) 778-3921 Dundee Dell 5007 Underwood St dundeedell.com (402) 553-9501 Falling Water Grille Embassy Suites Downtown 555 S 10th St (402) 346-9000 FarmHouse Cafe and Bakery 3461 S 84th St farmhousecafe.com (402) 393-0640

CRAVE 200 S 31st Ave craveamerica.com (402) 345-9999 Cunningham’s Pub and Grille 2101 N 120th St cunninghamspubandgrill.com (402) 934-4385

First Watch 1222 S 71st St burgerstarusa.com (402) 333-7827 Fuddruckers 7059 Dodge St fuddruckers.com (402) 556-0504 Garden Café 11040 Oak St gardencaferockbrook.com (402) 393-0252

Danny’s Bar and Grill 2007 N 72nd St dannysbaromaha.com (402) 554-5821 Midtown’s original neighborhood bar & grill for over 30 years. From fresh made daily burgers to Omaha’s best Jack Daniel’s rib eye steak. Philly’s to seafood, we have it all. Catch your favorite game while having a super meal. See ya there. www.dannysbaromaha.com

Goldbergs 2936 S 132nd St Multiple Locations (402) 333-1086 Goodnights Pizza Bar & Patio 1302 Mike Fahey St goodnightsomaha.com (402) 502-2151 Granite City Food and Brewery Westroads Mall 1001 N 102nd St gcfb.net (402) 393-5000 Harvest Cafe and Wine Bar 16909 Lakeside Hills Plz Suite 118 harvestcafeomaha.com (402) 933-2535 Heartland Cafe & Catering 113 N Main St heartlandcafe.net (402) 289-4844

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Where to Eat & Play • Dining Heartwood Restaurant (Omaha Marriott Hotel) 10220 Regency Cir (402) 399-9000

Legends Patio Grill and Bar 6910 N 102nd Cir (402) 884-1006

Omaha Tap House 1403 Farnam St Suite 123 omahataphouse.com (402) 932-5131

IceHouse Sports Bar 10920 Emmet St icehouseomaha.com (402) 934-2337 Ingredient Restaurant 3201 Farnam St Multiple locations ingredientrestaurant.com (402) 715-4444 J.Coco 5203 Leavenworth St jcocoomaha.com (402) 884-2626 Jack & Mary’s Restaurant 655 N 114th St jackandmarysrestaurant.com (402) 496-2090 Jackson Street Tavern 1125 Jackson St, Suite 3 jacksonstreettavern.com (402) 991-5637 Jams Bar & Grill 7814 Dodge Street jamseats.com (402) 399-8300 Welcome to the home of independent food. Jams is a popular, locally owned restaurant for a wonderful dinner or even just a glass of wine and appetizers. An American grill, Jams has a menu that offers refined twists on old classics. From the Jumbo Crab Cake Burger to Midtown Meatloaf, Jams can please any palate. www.jamseats.com

Liberty Tavern 1001 Cass St libertytavern.com (402) 998-4321 Located inside the Hilton Omaha, Liberty Tavern offers regional specialties with flair. Open breakfast, lunch and dinner with seasonal patio.

Kona Grill Village Pointe 295 N 170th St konagrill.com (402) 779-2900 Le Peep Restaurant 559 N 155th Plz Multiple locations lepeep.com (402) 408-1728

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Pepperjax Grill 1221 Howard St Multiple Locations pepperjaxgrill.com (402) 905-2702 Petrow’s 5914 Center St petrows.com (402) 551-0552

Lot 2 Restaurant and Wine Bar 6207 Maple St lot2benson.com (402) 452-4230 Marks 4916 Underwood Ave marksindundee.com (402) 502-2203 Millard Roadhouse 13325 Millard Ave millardroadhouse.com (402) 891-9292 Mimi’s Cafe 301 N 175th Plz mimiscafe.com (402) 289-9610

Pig & Finch Gastropub 10381 Pacific St 801restaurantgroup.com Pig & Finch Gastropub features local fresh ingredients paired with fine cookery in a pub-friendly atmosphere.

Railcar Modern American Kitchen 1814 N 144th St railcaromaha.com (402) 493-4743 Red’s Savoy Pizza 3510 N 167th Cir savoypizzaomaha.com (402) 289-2929

Joe Bananas 1022 S 10th St (402) 346-7227 Kitchen Table 1415 Farnam St kitchentableomaha.com (402) 933-2810

Old Market Tavern 514 S 10th St (402) 341-0191

M’s Pub 422 S 11th St mspubomaha.com (402) 342-2550 M’s Pub has been serving Omaha’s discriminating diners for over 40 years.

Our timeless décor, award winning wine list and cutting edge cuisine provide a unique and pleasurable dining experience.

Nosh Restaurant and Wine Lounge 1006 Dodge St noshwine.com (402) 614-2121

Rock Bottom 1101 Harney St rockbottom.com (402) 614-9333 Ryan’s Bistro 17607 Gold Plaza, #107 restaurantsinc.net (402) 614-2202 Sakura Bana 7425 Dodge Street sushiomaha.com (402) 391-5047

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Where to Eat & Play • Dining Salt 88 3623 N 129th St salt88.com (402) 991-9088

TreeTops Restaurant Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo 3701 S 10 St (402) 733-8401

Zin Room 316 S 15th St zinomaha.com (402) 991-0660

Shirley’s Diner 5325 S 139th St shirleysdineromaha.com (402) 896-6515

Asian Bangkok Cuisine 1905 Farnam St (402) 346-5874

Signature’s (Doubletree Hotel Downtown) 1616 Dodge St (402) 346-7600

Blue Sushi Sake and Grill 14450 Eagle Run Dr Multiple locations bluesushisakegrill.com (402) 445-2583

Summer Kitchen Cafe and Bakery 3685 N 129 St summerkitchen.net (402) 498-2800 Taste 11036 Elm St tastedining.com (402) 884-3175

Twisted Fork Grill and Saloon 1014 Howard St twistedforkomaha.com (402) 932-9600 The Twisted Fork blends southern hospitality with cowboy bravado and features a menu which can be described as American gourmet comfort food.

Union Pizzeria & Sports Bar 1420 Cuming St unionsportsbar.com (402) 932-2929

Taxi’s Grille & Bar 1822 N 120th St taxisgrilleandbar.com (402) 898-1882 The Boiler Room Restaurant 1110 Jones St theboilerroomrestaurant.com (402) 916-9274

China Bistro 13748 P St omahaemenu.com/ChinaBistro (402) 895-5888 Crystal Jade 7255 Cedar St jadedinners.com (402) 398-1688 Genji Japanese 14505 W Center Rd (402) 333-8338 Great Wall 3033 S 84th St (402) 393-5377

Upstream Brewing Company 514 South 11th St (402) 344-0200 17070 Wright Plz (402) 778-0100 upstreambrewing.com Upstream features new American pub fare—thin crust pizzas, Omaha Steaks, sandwiches and more—and delicious, handcrafted beers on tap.

Hiro Sushi 3655 N 129th St Multiple locations hirosushiomaha.com (402) 933-0091

Urban Wine Company 1037 Jones St urbanwinecompany.com (402) 934-0005

HuHot Mongolian Grill 990 S 72nd St Multiple locations huhot.com (402) 498-8890

The Grey Plume 220 S 31st Ave thegreyplume.com (402) 763-4447

V. Mertz 11th & Howard Sts In the Passageway vmertz.com (402) 345-8980

Hunan Garden 5916 Center St (402) 553-4511

The Loose Moose Bar and Grill 4915 N 120th St theloosemooseomaha.com (402) 933-2040

Wheatfields 1224 S 103rd St wheatfieldscatering.com (402) 955-1485

The Cheesecake Factory Westroads Mall 10120 California St cheesecakefactory.com (402) 393-1166 The Diner 409 S. 12th St. (402) 341-9870 The Flatiron Café 1722 St Mary’s Ave theflatironcafe.com (402) 344-3040

The Old Mattress Factory Bar and Grill 501 N 13th St themattomaha.com (402) 346-9116

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House of Hunan 2405 S 132nd St houseofhunanomaha.com (402) 334-5382

JC Mandarin 843 N 98th St jc-mandarin.com (402) 393-7988 King Fong Cafe 315 1/2 S 16th St (402) 341-3437

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Where to Eat & Play • Dining Kobe Steakhouse of Japan 16801 Burke St kobesteakhouse.us (402) 391-1755

Saigon Surface 324 S 14th St saigonsurface.com (402) 614-4496

Wasabi Sushi 14513 W Maple Rd thewasabisushi.com (402) 991-6878

Mai Thai 14618 W Center Rd maithaiomaha.com (402) 333-0506

Sushi Japan/Yakiniku Boy 14134 W Center Rd sushijapanomaha.com (402) 778-0840

Wave Bistro 4002 N 144th St wavebistrorestaurant.com (402) 496-8812

Mandarin Express 210 S 16th St (402) 346-3083

Tas’s Thai Pepper 12775 Q St tassthaipepper.com (402) 895-7788

Wong’s Hunan Garden 5050 S 108th St (402) 331-1615

Mandarin Fusion 4412 S 42nd St (402) 884-1144 Matsu Sushi 1009 Farnam matsusushi.wordpress.com (402) 346-3988 Mt. Fuji Inn 7215 Blondo St mtfujiinn.com (402) 397-5049 O Casual Dining 1015 Farnam St odining.com (402) 502-7888 Panda House 301 S 16th St Multiple locations pandahouseomaha.com (402) 348-1818 PF Changs 10150 California pfchangs.com (402) 390-6021 Ponzu Sushi and Grill 2110 S 67th St Suite 102 ponzusushiandgrill.com (402) 614-7757

Taste of Thailand 15712 W Center totomaha.com (402) 691-9991

Bakeries & Sweets Bliss Old Market Bakery 1031 Jones St blissbakery.com (402) 934-7450

Thai Kitchen 4520 S 24th St thaispiceomaha.com (402) 733-0579

Cupcake Island 1314 S 119th St cupcakeisland.com (402) 334-6800

Thai Pepper 631 N 114th St Multiple locations thaipepperomaha.com (402) 445-9490

Cuppycakes Couture Cupcakes 14242 Fort St cuppycakes.net (402) 618-7874

Thai Spice 2933 N 108th St Multiple locations thaispiceomaha.com (402) 492-8808

Delice European Bakery & Cafe 3201 Farnam St deliceeuropeanbakery.com (402) 505-9500

Tokyo Sushi 1215 Howard St tokyoomaha.com (402) 394-8188 Vietnamese Asian 7212 Jones St (402) 397-9125

eCreamery Ice Cream & Gelato 5001 Underwood Ave ecreamery.com (402) 934-3888 Try our 16 ever-changing daily flavors.

Design your own flavor at eCreamery. com. As seen in Oprah, Martha Stewart & Shark Tank.

Twisted Fork

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Where to Eat & Play • Dining Eileen’s Colossal Cookies 1110 S 71st St Multiple locations eileenscookies.com (402) 932-3262 International Bakery 5106 S 24th St (402) 731-0988

Jones Bros. Cupcakes 2121 S 67th St 180th & West Center Rd jonesbroscupcakes.com (402) 884-2253 Omaha’s premier cupcake cafe featuring delightful bistro fare, fancy coffee drinks, delectable desserts, and, of course, Food Network Cupcake Wars-winning cupcakes.

Le Quartier Baking Co 8706 Countryside Plz (402) 932-1207

Omaha’s Only Authentic German Restaurant Locally Owned Since 1976

Lithuanian Bakery and Kafe 7427 Pacific St lithuanianbakery.biz (402) 391-3503 Market Basket (Countryside Village) 911 S 87th Ave marketbasketomaha.com (402) 397-1100

including SCHNITZEL, DUMPLINGS AND GERMAN BEER

Pan Fried Chicken every Wednesday

The Cordial Cherry 1223 S 180th St thecordialcherry.com (402) 679-3011

Old Market Candy Shop 1003 Howard St oldmarketcandy.com (402) 344-8846

Barbecue Big Horn Mountain Barbecue 2524 S 13th St bighornbbqomaha.com (402) 934-7427

Olsen Bake Shop 1708 S 10th St (402) 341-1145 Paradise Bakery and Cafe 120 Regency Pkwy Multiple locations paradisebakery.com (402) 991-3000 Pettit’s Pastry 502 N 16th St pettitspastry.com (402) 345-1111 Siedlik Bakery & Cupcake Alli 4524 S 84th St siedlikbakery.com (402) 932-9028

Ted and Wally’s Premium Ice Cream 1120 Jackson St tedandwallys.com (402) 341-5827

Stop by our full bakery after dinner or for donuts in the morning

Full service resetaurant with nightly drink specials.

5180 Leavenworth 402-553-6774 10 minutes from downtown Omaha www.gerdasgermanrestaurant.com

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The Cakery 10817 Prairie Brook Rd cakeryomaha.com (402) 691-0770

Nothing Bundt Cakes 10307 Pacific St nothingbundtcakes.com (402) 933-9305

Sweet Magnolias 813 N 40th St (402) 934-6427

Traditional German Dining

The Cake Gallery 8427 Hascall St omahacakegallery.com (402) 397-2253

Boyd and Charlies BBQ 202 Main St boydandcharlies.com (402) 289-4772 Famous Dave’s BarB-Que - S 120th St Multiple locations 12020 Anne St famousdaves.com (402) 829-1616 Hartland Bar-B-Que 5402 NW Radial Hwy hartlandbar-b-que.com (402) 397-5765 McKenna’s Blues Booze & BBQ 7425 Pacific St mckennasbbb.com (402) 393-7427 Smoke Pit BBQ & Lounge 230 S 25th St (402) 345-8681 Buffet Old Country Buffet 14525 W Center Rd restaurantsinc.net (402) 333-7517 Coffeehouse 13th Street Coffee Company 519 S 13th St 13thstreetcoffeeandtea.com (402) 345-2883

Recently remodeled.

Located in Comfort Inn 7007 Grover St. 402.452.3473 www.firewatergrille.com

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Where to Eat & Play • Dining A Hill of Beans 14512 W Center Rd (402) 333-6048 Aromas Coffeehouse Multiple locations 1033 Jones blissbakery.com (402) 614-7009 Blue Line Coffee 749 N 14th St bluelinecoffee.com (402) 932-3917

Village Grinder (Countryside Village) 8706 Pacific St (402) 397-0918 Continental 7M Grill 15805 W Maple Rd 7mgrill.com (402) 614-4100 Bistro 121 12129 W Center Rd (402) 697-5107

Caffeine Dreams 4524 Farnam St caffeinedreams.com (402) 932-2803

Bohemian Cafe 1406 S 13th St bohemiancafe.net (402) 342-9838

Cazual Cup 5138 N 156th St (402) 614-9400

Corner Creperie 343 N 24th St (402) 955-9577

Crane Coffee 7772 Cass St cranecoffeeomaha.com

Espana Tapas Bar 6064 Maple Street espanaomaha.com (402) 505-9917

Scooters 12th & Howard Sts Multiple locations scooterscoffeehouse.com (402) 991-9868

Ethiopian Restaurant 2555 Leavenworth St (402) 345-0265 Gerda’s Bakery 5188 Leavenworth St gerdasgermanrestaurant.com (402) 553-6774 La Buvette 511 S 11th St labuvetteomaha.com (402) 344-8627 Maria Sangria 302 S 11th St (402) 504-4901 Creole Cajun Kitchen 2819 N 30th St (402) 453-2658 Jazz - a Louisiana Kitchen 1421 Farnam St jazzkitchen.com (402) 342-3662 Gusto Cuban Cafe 7910 Harrison St gustocubancafe.com (402) 614-7800

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Where to Eat & Play • Dining Deli Pickleman’s 1503 Farnam St (402) 505-9775 East Indian

Indian Oven 1010 Howard St indianovenomaha.com (402) 342-4856 Turn Happy Hour into an experience with one of a kind cocktails, stellar wines, and an eclectic menu of modern Indian Cusine.

Jaipur Brewhouse 10922 Elm St jaipurbrewhouse.com (402) 392-7331 Mother India 3572 Leavenworth St (402) 763-2880 French Dario’s Brasserie 4920 Underwood Ave dariosbrasserie.com (402) 933-0799 Le Voltaire 569 N 155th Plaza levoltaireomaha.com (402) 934-9374 German Gerda’s Restaurant & Bakery 5188 Leavenworth St gerdasgermanrestaurant.com (402) 553-6774 Omaha’s only authentic German restaurant. A little piece of Germany in Omaha. Gerda herself makes homemade spaetzle, schnitzels and rouladen. Fresh– made soups, red cabbage, sauerkraut and dumplings are a few other treats.

Stay for black forest cake for dessert or grab fresh bakery for breakfast on your way out.

Greek Athenian Gyros 210 S 16th St (402) 346-6749

Stay. Play. Be Inspired.

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Where to Eat & Play • Dining Feta’s Multiple locations 743 N 114th St fetasgyros.com (402) 504-4976

Frank’s Pizzeria 711 N. 132nd St. franksnewyorkpizza.com (402) 493-0404 Grisanti’s Italian Restaurant 10875 W Dodge Rd grisantis.net (402) 330-0440

Greek Islands 3821 Center St greekislandsomaha.com (402) 346-1528 Jim & Jennie’s Greek Village 3026 N 90th St jimandjennies.com (402) 571-2857

La Casa - Leavenworth 4432 Leavenworth St Multiple locations lacasapizzaria.net (402) 556-6464

Katie’s Greek Restaurant 119 S 40th St katiesgreek.com (402) 558-5623

Lansky’s 4601 S 50th St lanskys.biz (402) 731-1919

Victor’s Gyros 4007 Farnam St victorsgyros.com (402) 341-7347

Lo Sole Mio Ristorante Italiano 3020 S 32nd Ave losolemio.com (402) 345-5656

Irish Brazen Head Irish Pub 319 N 78th St brazenheadpub.com (402) 393-3731

Malara’s 2123 Pierce St (402) 346-8001

Italian Amato’s Cafe 6405 Center St (402) 558-5010 Bella Vita Ristorante 2620 N Main St bellavitane.com (402) 289-1804 Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano 13655 California biaggis.com (402) 965-9800 Big Fred’s Pizza Garden 1101 S 119th St bigfredsinc.com (402) 333-4414 Carrabbas 14520 W Maple Rd carrabbas.com (402) 492-9500 Ethnic Sandwich Shop 1436 S 13th St ethnicsandwich.com (402) 422-1040

Mama’s Pizza 15615 Pacific St Multiple locations mamaspizzaomaha.com (402) 933-5090

Sgt. Peffer’s Cafe 1501 N Saddle Creek Rd Multiple locations sgtpeffers.com (402) 558-7717 Spaghetti Works 502 S 11th St Old Market omaha.spagworks.com (402) 422-0770 Spezia 3125 S 72nd St speziarestaurant.com (402) 391-2950 Valentino’s 5022 S 108th St Multiple locations valentinos.com (402) 331-0300 Villagio Pizzeria 6922 N 102nd Cir villagiopizzaomaha.com (402) 502-4400 Vincenzo’s Italian Ristorante - Pacific St 15701 Pacific St vincenzos-ne.com (402) 498-3889

Nicola’s 521 S 13th St nicolasintheoldmarket.com (402) 345-8466 Noodle Zoo 4950 Dodge St noodlezoo.com (402) 932-9971 Pasta Amore E Fantasia 11027 Prairie Brook Rd pastaamore.net (402) 391-2585 Pitch Pizzeria 5021 Underwood Ave pitchpizzeria.com (402) 590-2625 Red Savoy Pizza 3510 N 167th Cir savoypizzaomaha.com (402) 502-4400

Vivace, Old Market 1108 Howard St vivaceomaha.com (402) 342-2050 For over twenty years Vivace has served contemporary Italian fare with an award winning wine list and Omaha’s most creative desserts to create an truly exceptional dining experience!

Zio’s Pizzeria 1213 Howard St, 68102 Various locations ziospizzeria.com (402) 344-2222

We asked Visit Omaha’s Facebook community what breakfast spots slings the best morning grub. Picks include Shirley’s Diner, The Farmhouse and Leo’s Diner.

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Where to Eat & Play • Dining Zurlo’s Bistro Italiano 13110 Birch Dr zurlos.com (402) 884-9500 Mexican California Tacos and More 3235 California St californiatacosandmore.com (402) 342-0212 Cantina Laredo 120 S 31st Ave cantinalaredo.com (402) 345-6000 Carlos O’Kelly’s Mexican Café 12930 W Maple Road carlosokellys.com (402) 445-2301 El Aguila 1837 Vinton St elaguilaomaha.com (402) 346-7667 El Bees 3200 N 240th St (402) 779-2725 El Dorado 5134 S 24th St eldoradomex.com (402) 734-4947 Fernando’s Cafe & Cantina 7555 Pacific St Multiple locations fernandosomaha.com (402) 399-8006 Guaca Maya 5002 S 33rd St guaca-maya.com (402) 733-3440 Hector’s 3007 S 83rd Plz hectorsomaha.com (402) 391-2923 Howard’s Charro Cafe 4443 S 13th St (402) 731-3776 Julio’s 510 S 13th St Multiple locations julios.com (402) 345-6921

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La Mesa Mexican Restaurant 11002 Emmet St Multiple locations la-mesa.com (402) 496-1101

Charlie’s On The Lake 4150 S 144th St charliesonthelake.net (402) 894-9411

La Purisimo 5204 S 28th St (402) 734-6041

Joe Tess Place 5424 S 24th St joetessplace.com (402) 731-7278

Michael’s at the Market 1102 Harney St michaelscantina.com (402) 346-1205

Plank 1205 Howard St plankseafood.com (402) 507-4480

OJ’s Cafe 9201 N 30th St (402) 451-3266

Shuck’s Fish and Oyster Bar 12818 S 119th St Multiple locations absolutelyfresh.com (402) 763-1860

Rivera’s Mexican Food 12047 Blondo St riverasmf.com (402) 932-1381 Roja Mexican Grill 17010 Wright Plz Multiple Locations rojagrill.com (402) 333-7652

Soul Food Big Mama’s Kitchen 3223 N 45th St Turning Point Campus Bldg A bigmamaskitchen.com (402) 455-6262 Southwestern

Romeo’s Mexican & Pizza 14630 W Center Road romeosomaha.com (402) 330-4160 Trini’s Mexican Restaurant 1020 Howard St trinisoldmarket.com (402) 346-8400 Middle Eastern Ahmad’s Persian Cuisine 1096 Howard St (402) 341-9616 Mediterranean Bistro 1712 N 120th St medbistro.com (402) 493-3080

Stokes Grill and Bar Multiple locaitons 13615 California St stokesomaha.com (402) 498-0804 Stokes is a unique southwestern concept featuring a national award winning wine lists, hand rolled enchiladas and wood grilled Nebraska steaks.

Steakhouse

Natural McFoster’s Natural Kind Cafe 302 S 38th St mcfosters.com (402) 345-7477 Seafood Bonefish Grill 120 Regency Pkwy (402) 391-3474

801 Chophouse at the Paxton 1403 Farnam St 801chophouse.com (402) 341-1222 Features aged, ONLY USDA Prime beef, jet-fresh seafood, live Maine lobsters, and oysters on the half-shell, as well as an award-winning wine list.

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Where to Eat & Play • Dining Anthony’s Steakhouse 7220 F St anthonyssteakhouse.com (402) 331-7575

LongHorn Steakhouse 7425 Dodge St longhornsteakhouse.com

Brother Sebastian’s 1350 S 119th St brosebs.com (402) 330-0300 Caniglia’s Venice Inn 6920 Pacific St canigliasveniceinn.com (402) 556-3111 Cascio’s Steak House 1620 S 10th St casciossteakhouse.com (402) 345-8313 Charleston’s 13851 First National Bank Pkwy charlestons.ehsrg.com (402) 431-0023 Farmer Brown’s Steak House 2620 River Rd farmerbrowns.com (402) 779-2353 Firebirds Village Pointe 17415 Chicago St firebirdsrestaurants.com (402) 359-1340 Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse 140 Regency Parkway flemingssteakhouse.com/ locations/ne/omaha (402) 393-0811 Gorat’s Steak House 4917 Center St goratsomaha.com (402) 551-3733 Jerico’s Restaurant 11732 W Dodge Rd jericosomaha.com (402) 496-0222

Mahogany Prime Steakhouse 13665 California St mahogany.ehsrg.com (402) 445-4380 This is a restaurant where steak is the star, using custom aged U.S. Prime Midwestern steak. Featuring wine list, and amazing service in a less intimidating fine dining atmosphere.

Omaha Prime, Old Market 415 S 11th St omaha-prime.com (402) 341-7040 Omaha Prime is celebrating the 20th anniversary in 2014 and is still the only locally owned and operated Chop house located in heart of the Old Market over looking the historic Passageway and in walking distance to TD Ameritrade Park Omaha and CenturyLink Center Omaha.

Open 7 days a week.

Piccolo Pete’s 2202 South 20th Street piccolopetesrestaurant.net (402) 342-9038 Shevy’s Sports and Steaks 2607 N Main shevyssportsandsteaks.com (402) 315-9951 Spencer’s for Steaks and Chops 102 S 10th St spencersforsteaksandchops.com 402-280-8888

Sullivan’s Steakhouse 222 S 15th St sullivansteakhouse.com (402) 342-0077 Sullivan’s is a vibrant neighborhood steakhouse featuring hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood and an award-winning wine list—all served up with unparalleled hospitality. Sullivan’s is located just blocks from Omaha’s Old Market District.

The restaurant features a lively bar, intimate dining room, and open patio where guests can enjoy live music nightly. The beautiful wine cellar is the perfect setting for private dinners and business presentations.

The Drover 2121 S 73rd St droverrestaurant.com (402) 391-7440 Famous for the original Whiskey Steak.

Truly a one of a kind Midwestern experience. Excellent food, wine, service and value. Rare...and very well done.

Reservations accepted. Lunch: Mon–Fri 11am – 2pm. Cocktail Hour 3-6pm Dinner nightly at 5pm. Reservations accepted.

Tea Rooms The Tea Smith - S 78th 345 N 78th St Multiple locations theteasmith.com (402) 330-7070

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Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse 305 N 170th St johnnysitaliansteakhouse.com (402) 289-9210 Johnny’s Cafe 4702 S 27th St johnnyscafe.com (402) 731-4774 J’s on Jackson 1101 Jackson St (402) 991-1188

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Steak Houses

801 CHOPHOUSE

Downtown 14th & Farnam • 402.341.1222 Des Moines| Omaha | Kansas City | Leawood

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The Original Whiskey Steak 2121 S. 73 St. (402) 391-7440 www.droverrestaurant.com

www.OmahaSteaks.com 1-800-228-9055 96th & “J” Street 402-593-4223

Eppley Airfield 402-346-9151

Lakeside Plaza 402-330-2260 17390 W. Center

Tower Plaza 402-392-1290 78th & Dodge ©2013 OCG Omaha Steaks, Inc. 16098

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he aroma and sizzle of a succulent Omaha steak are unlike anything, anywhere else in the world. The fork-tenderness and delectable flavors of Omaha’s steaks need no additional seasoning but a little salt. The sublime experience is enough for many vegetarians to forego their diet for one meal.

The #1 question hotel concierges are asked: “Where do I go to get a good Omaha steak?” The locals all have their favorites and several are featured here.

Locally Owned for 45 years DRY AGED PREMIUM BLACK ANGUS BEEF 402.331.7575 • anthonyssteakhouse.com 7220 F Street, Omaha, NE

Prime Steak Fine Wine Premium Service

“You would be hard -pressed to find a more impressive restaurant.”

—John Kennan Omaha World-Herald

Reservations Recommended Open 5pm Monday-Saturday 4pm Sunday Party Room Available

www.omaha-prime.com

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Nightlife

maha’s nightlife ranges from ultra sophisticated to warm and friendly. So grab a seat and raise your glass because it’s going to be a good night.

Sophisticated…

Wine serves as the perfect accessory to a fine French meal, the main attraction, or anything in between.

A wine aficionado’s heaven, brix is best described as a total wine experience. The brix Wine Bistro serves 64 wines by the ounce or by the glass from the Enomatic Wine Serving System, an innovative wine dispenser from Italy. Walking into La Buvette is similar to walking into a petite French café. Located in Omaha’s Old Market Entertainment District, La Buvette offers more than 100 different bottles of wine and appetizers such as smoked salmon and foie gras. Urban Wine Company invites both wine connoisseur and novice to come and enjoy the cool atmosphere and eclectic food options including a complete sushi menu. Also enjoy Corkscrew Wine & Cheese, Lot 2’s Wine Bar and Nosh Wine Lounge…the wine list could go on and on…

Huber Haus

La Buvette

…and Friendly

Beer Corner USA

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Whether it’s the light zest of cold ale, the mild flavor of a frosty lager, or the heavy malt taste of a dark stout, Omaha is your beer country.

Beer Corner USA is a friendly oasis offering four different experiences all in one spot; Huber Haus is an authentic German beer hall with bier, brats and Das boots; Max and Joe’s is the cozy neighborhood tavern; Crescent Moon is consistently ranked as one of the top beer bars in the country by Draft Magazine; and Beertopia, Omaha’s premier beer emporium offers nearly 600 international specialty beers. An Omaha original, Upstream Brewery is known for creating innovative flavors, the award-winning, hand-crafted beers are brewed fresh on-site.

Nestled against Omaha’s riverfront you’ll find the brand new Storz Trophy Room Grill & Brewery filled with memorabilia from the historic Omaha brewing company and serving steak (a beer’s best friend). Jaipur Brewing Company is a two barrel brewery serving fresh brews to compliment the Indian-fused cuisine. Pull up a seat and find more Omaha watering holes at VisitOmaha.com/nightlife.

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CenturyLink Center Omaha

Hot Spots for Cool Music Recently named the #2 city in the world for up-and-coming music by MTV Iggy, Omaha’s music scene is on fire. Omaha ranked with cities such as Santiago, Chile; Athens, Greece; and Barcelona, Spain. The birthplace of nationally known artists such as Conor Oberst, The Faint and Cursive, Omaha’s indie music scene continues to grow. Sokol Underground is the original Omaha indie concert hall, and The Slowdown, one of the best indie-music venues in the nation, lives up to its name, giving music lovers a place to chill and be entertained. The award-winning arena, CenturyLink Center Omaha, attracts top touring acts from across the country. The 18,300-seat arena hosts everything from blockbuster performances to intimate shows. For a twist, the audience provides the live music at DJ’s Dugout. Stop by for a night of laughing and singing along with the dueling pianos. Omaha’s live music scene lights up all week long in bars, clubs and pubs throughout the city including, Downtown Blues, Barley St. Tavern and PS Collective. Find more live music options at VisitOmaha.com/ livemusic.

Benson

The Benson Bar Crawl The historic Benson area is a trendy neighborhood famous for its diverse crowd, hip atmosphere and vibrant music scene. A little-known Benson treasure is Sam, the beloved party dog of Burke’s Pub. This friendly Great Dane entertains patrons and enhances the care free vibe of this neighborhood bar, which is also home to the world-famous apple pie shot and complimentary fresh popcorn. Sam is not the only four-legged friend who enjoys Benson’s nightlife. Shooter, the Benson Bar Cat, can be seen strolling through local favorites and greeting visitors during his nightly bar crawl. After making new friends, spice up the night with one of Krug Park’s 11 unique Bloody Mary mixtures or choose from 50 brews on tap. Head over to Beercade for a craft beer and challenge your friends to classic arcade games such as Skeeball, Pacman, and Joust. For more indie rock music, catch a live performance at The Waiting Room. The club captures Benson’s cool vibe and hosts national, regional and local artists. The cool atmosphere, cold beer and hot music, along with a couple of party animals, make every night out in Benson one to remember. For more entertaining neighborhoods go to page 72.

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Where to Eat & Play • Nightlife Bar Beer City 4147 L St beercitybar.com (402) 733-4782 Blind Dave’s Bar 5082 S 136th St blinddavesbar.com (402) 895-9990 Boondocker’s 5222 N 120th St (402) 492-8000

Kurt and Clyde’s (13th Street Brickhouse) 2202 S 13th St Nifty Bar 4721 NW Radial Hwy (402) 933-9300 theniftybar.com The Nifty Bar is one of Omaha’s legendary neighborhood watering holes. This iconic bar has endured for over 6 decades satisfying the thirst of bricklayers to judges. All walks of life have graced the Nifty threshold to share a smile, conversation and an adult beverage. Stop in and say hello, you might find what you are looking for.

Infusion Brewing Company 6115 Maple St infusionbrewing.com (402) 916-9998 Jaipur Brewhouse 10922 Elm St jaipurbrewhouse.com (402) 392-7331 Scriptown (Opening Feb 2014) 3922 Farnam St Storz Trophy Room Grill and Brewery 345 Riverfront Dr storzbrewing.com

Mojo Steakhouse & Ales 2110 S 67th St mojosmokehouse.com Danny’s Bar and Grill 2007 N 72nd St dannysbaromaha.com (402) 554-5821 Midtown’s original neighborhood bar & grill for over 30 years. From fresh made daily burgers to Omaha’s best Jack Daniel’s rib eye steak. Philly’s to seafood, we have it all. Catch your favorite game while having a super meal. See ya there.

Dinker’s Bar 2368 S 29th St dinkersbar.com (402) 342-9742

Firewater Grille 7007 Grover St firewatergrille.com (402) 452-3473 Omaha’s hottest Happy Hour, nightly specials, live music, awesome service, great food and drinks. Outdoor patio for Summer relaxing after a long day. Make Firewater Grille your Omaha favorite.

I Don’t Care Bar and Grill 3346 N 108th St (402) 932-6111 Krug Park 6205 Maple St krugpark.com (402) 932-0038

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Pipeline Tavern 1300 S 72nd St (402) 399-8774 The Berry and Rye 1105 Howard St theberryandrye.com (402) 613-1331 Wilson and Washburn 1407 Harney St wilsonandwashburn.com (402) 991-6950 Brewery Benson Brewery 6059 Maple St bensonbrewery.com (402) 934-8668

Borgata Brewery & Distillery 1116 Jackson St (402) 933-2613 borgatabeerandspirits.com Omaha’s newest Craft Brewery & first Distillery since Prohibition. Enjoy locally made Craft Beer, Spirits & Cocktails. Tours Thursday-Saturday.

Goldenrod (Opening early 2014) 3562 Farnam St goldenrodbrewing.com Granite City Food and Brewery Westroads Mall 1001 N 102nd St gcfb.net (402) 393-5000

Upstream Brewing Company 514 South 11th St (402) 344-0200 17070 Wright Plz (402) 778-0100 upstreambrewing.com Upstream features new American pub fare—thin crust pizzas, Omaha Steaks, sandwiches and more—and delicious, handcrafted beers on tap.

Comedy Club/Mystery Theater Dinner Detective Murder Mystery 1616 Dodge St (inside The DoubleTree Hotel) TheDinnerDetective.com (866) 496-0535 Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant 17305 Davenport St, Ste 201 funnyboneomaha.com (402) 493-8036 Dance Club Alter Ego Ultra Lounge 15244 W Maple Rd alteregolounge.com (402) 933-3462 Aruma Lounge 1919 Missouri Ave (402) 614-5643 Bushwacker’s Saloon 7401 Main St jmmbushwackers.com (402) 593-9037

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Where to Eat & Play • Nightlife Capitol Lounge and Supper Club 1011 Capitol Ave capitolomaha.com (402) 708-9988

Whiskey Tango 311 S 15th St (402) 813-6944

Connections 1901 Leavenworth St connectionsomaha.com (402) 933-3033

Live Music P.S. Collective 6056 Maple St pscollective.com (402) 884-8680

DC’s Saloon 610 S 14th St dcssaloonomaha.com (402) 344-3103

Slowdown 729 N 14th St theslowdown.com (402) 345-7569

Espana Tapas Bar 6064 Maple Street espanaomaha.com (402) 505-9917

Lounge 21st Saloon 4727 S 96th St (402) 339-7170

House of Loom 1012 S 10th St houseofloom.com (402) 505-5494

Anchor Inn 5413 S 72nd St (402) 341-1313

Omaha Mining Company (The Run) 1715 Leavenworth St (402) 449-8703 Rednecks 3421 S 84th St (402) 733-6365 Rehab 2615 S 120th St rehabomaha.com (402) 934-7411 Room 13 713 N 114th St (402) 609-8535 Shark Club (Inside Quality Inn) 2908 S 72nd St (402) 397-4275 Omaha’s Finest in Music, Food, Cocktails, Billiards and Dancing! Or just relax and enjoy our exclusive 1,500 gallon saltwater aquarium filled with sharks and exotic fish.

Great food, lunch or dinner with specials available from one of the largest beverage selections available anywhere! Located on 72nd and Center.

Brothers Lounge 3812 Farnam St (402) 553-9744 Candlelight Lounge 5031 Grover St (402) 554-5822

Glo Lounge 3201 Farnam St glomidtown.com (402) 342-4505 Green Onion 11414 Davenport St (402) 333-2236 Halo 17525 Gold Plz (402) 990-2109 Holiday Cocktail Lounge 7846 Dodge St (402) 391-4442 Impulse 14477 W Center Rd impulseomaha.com (402) 517-5711 Interlude Cocktail 7643 Pacific St (402) 391-3060 LIV Lounge 2285 S 67th St livlounge.com (402) 884-5410

Chrome Lounge 8552 Park Dr (402) 339-8660

Musette Bar 6020 Maple St musettebar.com (402) 554-5830

Club O Dining & Lounge 1015 Farnam St odining.com (402) 502-7888

Ozone Lounge 7220 F St ozoneclubomaha.com (402) 331-7575

Cohen and Kelly’s 13075 W Center Rd cksloungeomaha.com (402) 333-3123

Pageturners Lounge 5004 Dodge St pageturnerslounge.com (402) 551-7971

Deja Vu Lounge 1021 S 178th St (402) 502-9995 The Slowdo

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The Max 1417 Jackson St (402) 246-4110 Tquila Nightclub 3050 L St tquilaomaha.com (402) 731-1446

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Where to Eat & Play • Nightlife Pat & Mike’s 9136 Bedford Ave (402) 571-3182 Red Lounge 14450 Eagle Run Dr (402) 496-7733 Stoli’s Lounge 715 N 120th St (402) 614-2662 The Cove Lounge and Grille 3525 N 147th St thecoveomaha.com (402) 932-3135 The Den 711 N 114th St (402) 932-5064 The Hangout Lounge 14901 Industrial Rd (402) 333-8185 The Hive Lounge 1207 Harney St (402) 889-8595 The Observatory 2810 S 148th Ave (402) 932-0002 The Waiting Room 6212 Maple St waitingroomlounge.com (402) 884-5353 VooDoo Lounge 304 N 168th Cir (402) 884-4248 Bens on

Pub/Tavern 2 Fine Irishmen 18101 R Plz Suite 108 (402) 933-3990 Barley Street Tavern 2735 N 62nd St barleystreet.com (402) 408-0028 Barrett’s Barleycorn Pub and Grill 4322 Leavenworth St barrettsomaha.com (402) 554-5805 Billy Frogg’s - Old Market 1120 Howard St Multiple Locations billyfroggsomaha.com (402) 341-4427 Brazen Head Irish Pub 319 N 78th St brazenheadpub.com (402) 393-3731 City Center Pub 1616 Dodge St (402) 346-4127 Crescent Moon 3578 Farnam St (402) 345-1708 Cunningham’s Pub and Grille 10904 W Dodge Rd cunninghamspubandgrill.com (402) 934-4385

Dubliner Pub 1205 Harney St (402) 342-5887 Gator O’Malley’s 12143 W Center Rd gatoromalleys.com (402) 916-5201 Homy Inn 1510 N Saddle Creek Rd (402) 554-5815 Jackson Street Tavern 1125 Jackson St, Suite 3 jacksonstreettavern.com (402) 991-5637 Mr Toad’s (Old Market) 1002 Howard St (402) 345-4488 O’Leavers 1322 S Saddle Creek Rd oleavers.com (402) 556-1238 O’Connor’s Irish Pub 1217 Howard St oconnorsomaha.com (402) 934-9790 Omaha Tap House 1403 Farnam St Suite 123 omahataphouse.com (402) 932-5131 Parliament Pub 1212 Harney St Multiple locations parliamentpubomaha.com (402) 934-3301 Shamrocks 5338 N 103rd St (402) 933-0277 The Tavern 514 S 10th St (402) 341-0191 Tin Lizzy Tavern 1682 E 23rd St tinlizzytavern.com (402) 727-7677

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Where to Eat & Play • Nightlife Specialty Bar Beercade 6102 Maple St thebeercade.com (402) 932-3392 Beertopia 3578 Farnam St beercornerusa.com (402) 905-2603 Havana Garage 1008 Howard St thehavanagarage.com (402) 614-3800 Havana Garage is Omaha’s original cigar lounge located in the historic Old Market District. Enjoy the pleasures of a premium cocktail and cigar. We have live music every Saturday at 9pm. Whether you are in town on business or pleasure, Havana Garage IS the place to be.

Huber-Haus 3578 Farnam St beercornerusa.com (402) 905-2603

Brewsky’s Food & Spirits 15350 Weir St (402) 614-2739 Choo Choo’s Bar and Grill 14240 U St choochoosomaha.com (402) 895-6617

The Loose Moose Bar and Grill 4915 N 120th St theloosemooseomaha.com (402) 933-2040

IceHouse Sports Bar 10920 Emmet St icehouseomaha.com (402) 934-2337

The Old Mattress Factory Bar and Grill 501 N 13th St themattomaha.com (402) 346-9116

Legends Patio Grill and Bar 6910 N 102nd Cir (402) 884-1006 On the Rocks 16919 Audrey St (402) 884-0244 Oscar’s Pizza and Sports Grille 17330 Lakeside Hills Plz oscarspizzaandsportsgrille.com (402) 758-1910

Oasis Hookah Bar 1507 Farnam St oasishookahbar.com (402) 502-9893

Phoenix Food and Spirits 12015 Blondo St phoenixfoodandspiritsomaha.com (402) 493-7607

Rock Bottom 1101 Harney St rockbottom.com (402) 614-9333

Sparetime Sports Theatre and Restaurant 20902 Cumberland Dr sempecks.com/sparetimes (402) 289-4614

Vegalou Ultra Bar 15475 Ruggles St (402) 504-4644 Sports Bar Addy’s Sports Grill 14110 S St (402) 991-2663

The Draft House 1201 S 180 Street (402) 884-2845

DJ’s Dugout 636 N 114th St djsdugout.com (402) 496-7373

Max and Joe’s 3578 Farnam St beercornerusa.com

Safari Cigars and Lounge 13110 Birch St Suite 108 (402) 496-9595

The Digz 4428 S 140th St thedigz.com (402) 896-2775

The Blue Jay Bar and Grill 2416 Davenport St thebluejaybar.com (402) 449-9128 The Caddy Shack Bar and Grill 2076 N 117th Ave caddyshackomaha.com (402) 932-3704

Union Pizzeria & Sports Bar 1420 Cuming St unionsportsbar.com (402) 932-2929 Varsity Sports Cafe 9735 Q St (402) 339-7003 Winchester Bar and Grill 7002 Q St winchesteromaha.com (402) 331-9933 Wine Bar brix 225 N 170th St brixomaha.com (420) 991-9463 La Buvette 511 S 11th St labuvetteomaha.com (402) 344-8627 Nosh Restaurant and Wine Lounge 1006 Dodge St noshwine.com (402) 614-2121

Arena Sports Bar 3809 N 90th St (402) 571-2310 Bogie’s Bar and Grill 3305 Old Maple Rd Brass Monkey Sports Bar 5611 S 36th St (402) 991-4920

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rom historic and urban chic to scrumptious and ultra hip, Omaha is peppered with entertaining neighborhoods each offering a distinct experience.

Omaha’s Old Market This historic warehouse district has been transformed into a bustling nightlife, shopping and dining destination. Wander in and out of the many shops and galleries that line the old cobblestone streets. Eat from chef-inspired menus at Omaha originals and enjoy finding the perfect little pub where people watching is part of the appeal. The Old Market is a stay and play destination for the whole family.

North Downtown Omaha (NoDo)

Old Market

Urban hip fills each corner of the North Downtown (NoDo) Entertainment District. See top indie rock bands at The Slowdown, one of the nation’s hottest venues. Catch a first-run independent film or documentary at the intimate cinema art house, Film Streams at Ruth Sokolof Theater. Shop the latest trends at Urban Outfitters.

Or relax with friends at Goodnights Pizza, Blue Line Coffee or atop Blatt Beer & Table overlooking NoDo. Live sporting events create an electrifying atmosphere at TD Ameritrade Park Omaha, home of the NCAA Men’s College World Series, and national performers light up the stage in the award-winning CenturyLink Center Omaha arena. The party continues at the many surrounding bars and lounges.

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Midtown Crossing This urban chic neighborhood is home to a collection of restaurants ranging from upscale Mexican food at Cantina Laredo and contemporary cuisine at Crave to fastcasual at Ingredient. Check out brix, a unique wine bar/retail shop with more than 1,200 wines from across the world. Enjoy dinner and a show at the Marcus CineDine Theater, offering a full in-theater dining and cocktail menu. During the summer, Jazz on the Green fills Midtown and offers a relaxing way to spend a Thursday evening. Even four-legged family members can find souvenirs and customized treats at Three Dog Bakery.

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Aksarben Village A mixed-use development combining urban living with entertainment and dining, Aksarben Village is home to several restaurants including Ponzu Sushi & Grill and Mai Thai Restaurant.

Attracting young college adults, Aksarben’s Stinson Park hosts an array of outdoor events including the Riverfront Wine Festival, Omaha Beer Fest and Artsarben, a festival showcasing art by 80 artists from across the country.

Dundee Centrally located, Dundee’s historic streets are lined with cozy restaurants, one-of-a-kind shops and friendly bars frequented by the neighborhood’s residents. Included on the National Register of Historic Places, Dundee has stayed true to its classic roots while mixing in the hip vibe of a burgeoning neighborhood.

One of the most interesting facts about Dundee occurred in 1945 during World War II. Very few Japanese balloon bombs made it as far inland as the single incendiary balloon that exploded over the Omaha Dundee neighborhood. Today, a plaque now commemorates the spot where the bomb exploded.

South Omaha Explore the sights, flavors and aroma in the South Omaha district. With historic ties to cultures from across the globe, South Omaha continues to celebrate its Polish, Czech, German and Mexican heritage through food and art. Enjoy carne asada tacos at Taqueria Tijuana, a customary Polish meal at the Bohemian Café, or grab a Yo-Yo (a traditional Latino pastry) at the International Bakery. Finding just one souvenir can be a challenge with dozens of one-of-a-kind neighborhood shops including the World of Mexican Pottery. Throughout the year, South Omaha shines with an array of festivals. The Czech-Slovak Festival, Cinco de Mayo and the Vinton Street Creativity Festival help round out a diverse calendar. Be sure to snag a photo of the iconic Tree of Life, a public art piece that symbolizes the varied cultures of the area. Find your complete passport to South Omaha at VisitOmaha.com.

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t the end of the 19th century, Omaha was in its prime as a great railroad center, connecting the settled East with the wideopen West. The Old Market area was at the height of its splendor—bustling with produce dealers, buyers and transporters.

The bustle continued until the 1950s when Omaha’s westward expansion and radical changes in grocery marketing abruptly brought the activity to a halt. That’s when Sam Mercer, threatened with building condemnation notices, proposed to rescue his family’s red brick warehouses by renovating them for new uses. Most people thought him imprudent. Today, they call him a visionary.

Mercer’s role has been a delicate balance of making things happen and allowing things to evolve. Nonetheless, he is the first to admit that there never was a master plan for developing the Old Market. “We knew these warehouses had possibilities, and to tear them down to construct contemporary buildings would have been like painting over the Mona Lisa.” Change happens all the time, but it has to be the right kind of change. Preservation and maintenance of the architectural integrity of the buildings remains a guiding principle.

Sam Mercer 1920-2013 that will satisfy the palate, all unique, some very upscale.

How about eating outside when the weather is beautiful?

There are more than a dozen locations to pick from. Want something more casual? Less expensive? Family oriented?

Ethnic? You never need to leave the Old Market to find great food!

BARS & PUBS The Old Market has great bars and pubs that offer many different types of atmospheres—everything from sports bars to bars with entertainment. There are over 20 different locations within the Old Market that offer something for everyone.

THE OLD MARKET Whether you’re a first-time tourist, a downtown worker or an Omaha resident, there is always something to see and do in the Old Market.

The Old Market—with its brick streets, unique shops and restaurants, constantly changing art, and carriage rides—gives you the opportunity to experience the history and heart of Omaha. It is located in the oldest part of town so a lot of the original flavor of the old buildings has been preserved, making it a pleasure to see as well as walk around.

DINING The Old Market features some of the city’s best restaurants.

No matter what you are interested in, there is a restaurant

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• Exclusive Omaha Souvenirs and Clothing • Locally Produced Art and Music • Coffee Shop • Free WiFi • Conveniently located downtown at 10th & Farnam

OMAHA VISITORS CENTER 1001 FARNAM STREET 402-444-7762

Where to Shop • Omaha

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Shop-Worthy Little pieces of shopping heaven are sprinkled throughout the city. Omaha’s historic Old Market Entertainment District features cobblestone streets lined with unique boutiques, antique emporiums and art galleries, along with pubs, great restaurants and sweet shops (just in case you need to re-energize for more shopping). Nouvelle Eve is an Old Market favorite with right-off-the-runway fashion and jewelry. Other Old Market shops include Nebraska the Market, Overland Sheepskin, and City Limits filled wall-to-wall with funky gifts, unique greeting cards and even a corner dedicated to bacon-inspired products (think car fresheners, action figures and candy). Find one-of-a-kind home décor at Old Market Niche, and shop for the holidays year-round at Tannenbaum Christmas Shop.

Snag your Omaha souvenirs and gifts at the Omaha Visitors Center including the ever popular ‘I Omaha’ and ‘I Walked on Bob’ t-shirts. The Shops of Legacy is another boutique shopping hot spot dedicated to non-chain establishments.

Find the latest fashion trends at Mesh, Katina’s Couture, The Garment District, Sublime Couture, Togs, The Giving Tree, beyourself and Skyz Boutique. Other great shopping spots include Countryside Village and Rockbrook Village—an extra suitcase might be in order.

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Make a Masterpiece Omaha’s creative spirit shines in the distinctive artwork found in local galleries around the city. Images of Nature Gallery in the Old Market is filled with exquisite limited edition photographs that capture nature in a whole new way. More than a dozen artists sell their work at the Old Market Artists Gallery, which holds “First Friday” receptions each month from 6 to 9pm, and “Gallery Walks” on the 2nd Wednesday of the month (May-December) from 5 to 8pm.

The Omaha Creative Institute invites visitors to “Come Create It” workshops ranging from African drumming and glassblowing to ceramics. Sip on a glass of your favorite vino and paint a work of art at Village Canvas & Cabernet, The Corky Canvas, Uncorked or Pinot’s Palette. Other DIY art spots include That Pottery Place, The ArtRoom and It’s Your Pottery.

Check out more of Omaha’s artsy side in this section of the guide or by going to VisitOmaha.com.

Village Pointe Shopping Center Borsheims at Regency Court

Mall-o-rama The flower-lined streets of Village Pointe Shopping Center are reminiscent of the nostalgic “Main Street” while offering upscale shopping and national favorites.

Enjoy more than 60 specialty shops such as Ann Taylor, J Crew, Apple, Banana Republic, Sephora, DSW and Coach, just to name a few. After a whirl on the Scheels Ferris Wheel, catch a comedy show or a free outdoor concert on Saturday nights during the summer.

Omaha’s indoor shopping offers many of your favorite national brand names.

Westroads, Nebraska’s largest shopping mall, offers more than 135 specialty stores, including popular department store Von Maur, Younkers, JCPenney and Dick’s Sporting Goods. Spend the day shopping and wind down with a movie or grab a meal at The Cheesecake Factory, P.F. Chang’s or Granite City Brewery.

Not too far away, royalty-worthy shopping waits at Regency Court. The king of the court is Borsheims, the nation’s largest independent jewelry store owned by billionaire investor Warren Buffett. Head west to Oak View Mall to find two levels of shopping filled with name brand retailers.

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For over 100 years, the Omaha community has made a tradition of giving the silver box with the burgundy ribbon.

Let us help you with your celebration today.

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Where to Shop • Omaha Art Galleries Anderson O’Brien Fine Art Gallery 1108 Jackson St aobfineart.com (402) 390-0717 Artists’ Cooperative Gallery Ltd 405 S 11th St artistsco-opgallery.com (402) 342-9617 Dundee Gallery 4916 Underwood Ave dundeegallery.com (402) 505-8333 Gallery 72 1806 Vinton St gallery72.com (402) 496-4797 Lewis Art Gallery 8600 Cass St lewisartgallery.com (402) 391-7733 MANGELSEN‑Images of Nature Gallery 1115 Harney St Omaha, NE 68102 (888) 238-7272 (402) 341-8460 mangelsen.com Legendary nature photographer Thomas D. Mangelsen has traveled throughout the natural world for 40 years photographing the Earth’s last great wild places. Come visit the Mangelsen Images of Nature Gallery located in Omaha’s Old Market.

The gallery features over 150 limited edition and artist proof prints. Open daily.

Old Market Artists Gallery 1034 Howard St oldmarketartists.com (402) 346-6569 Omaha Clayworks 1114 Jones St omahaclayworks.com (402) 346-0560 Passageway Gallery 417 S 11th St passagewaygallery.com (402) 341-1910 Rick Anderson Gallery 15418 W Center Rd rickanderson.com (402) 778-9829 White Crane Gallery 1032 Howard St whitecraneomaha.com (402) 345-1066

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Clothing Boutiques A Girl’s Best Friend 4665 Leavenworth St agirlsbestfriendonline.com (402) 991-4958 All About Me Boutique 1030 Howard St allaboutmeomaha.com (402) 505-6000 beyourself Boutique 307 N 78th St beyourselfonline.com (402) 933-9584 Bliss Boutique 12100 W Center Rd shopblissboutique.net (402) 991-3595 Chique Boutique, LLC 16919 Audrey St chiqueboutiqueomaha.com (402) 933-5902 Curbside Clothing 505 S 11th St curbsideclothing.com Flying Worm Vintage 1125 Jackson St (402) 932-3299 Francesca’s Collections 120 Regency Pkwy Suite 152 francescascollections.com (402) 397-0740 Gramercy 8711 Countryside Plz Countryside Village gramercyomaha.com (402) 934-2111 Lotus Old Market 1207 Howard (402) 346-8080 Luvbird Boutique 2110 S 67th St (402) 502-9924 Maud Boutique 521 N 33rd St maudboutiqueomaha.com (402) 798-3927 McLovin 1012 Howard St mclovinstore.com (402) 915-4002

Nouvelle Eve 1102 Howard nouvelleeve.com (402) 345-4811 Nouvelle Eve is a women’s boutique known for its high quality fashions, unique jewelry, and original gifts. Located in the heart of the historical Old Market since 1973.

Overland Sheepskin Co. - Outdoor Clothing 1011 Howard St (402) 345-2900 paperdoll 6107 Maple St (402) 616-6715 Posh Princess Children’s Boutique 16901 Wright Plz #168 poshprincessomaha.com (402) 991-0991 Roots & Wings 8712 Pacific St rootsandwingsomaha.com (402) 504-4700 Runway Boutique 7474 Towne Center Pkwy runwayomaha.com (402) 334-6956 Souq, Ltd 1018 Howard souqltd.com (402) 342-2972 Statement 3612 N 165th St statementomaha.com (402) 932-5922 Sublime Couture 16950 Wright Plz #109 sublimecouture.com (402) 330-5500 The Other Woman 16902 Wright Plz #101 theotherwomanomaha.com (402) 884-8848 White House Black Market 120 Regency Pkwy Multiple Locations whbm.com (402) 391-2353

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Where to Shop • Omaha Do-It-Yourself Arts It’s Yours Pottery 2518 S 132nd St itsyourspottery.com That Pottery Place 7828 Dodge St thatpotteryplaceomaha.com (402) 392-1166

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The ArtRoom 10818 Elm St theartroomomaha.com (402) 502-4262

he Dundee-Happy Hollow Historic District is located west of Midtown Omaha, Nebraska. It covers the area between Leavenworth Street on

the south, Hamilton Street on the north, Happy Hollow Boulevard on the west, and 46th Street on the east. The “heart” of Dundee is located at 50th and Underwood Avenue in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. Founded in 1880 and annexed into the city in 1915.

Dundee is home to Warren Buffett and nationally syndicated editorial cartoonist Jeff Koterba and birthplace of Academy Award winning filmmaker Alexander Payne.

The Corky Canvas 3517 Farnam St (402) 421-6731 Village Canvas and Cabernet 6457 Frances St, Suite 180 canvasandcab.com (402) 991-4278 Indoor Shopping Centers Oak View Mall 3001 S 144th St oakviewmall.com (402) 330-3332 Regency Court 120 Regency Pkwy regencycourtomaha.com (402) 393-8474 Westroads Mall 10000 California St westroadsmall.com (402) 397-2398 Outdoor Shopping Centers Bel Air Plaza 120th & W Center Rd belairplaza.com (402) 333-3200 Countryside Village Shopping Center 87th & Pacific Sts countryside-village.com (402) 391-2200 Midtown Crossing 31st Ave. & Farnam St midtowncrossing.com Award-winning and communityfocused, Midtown Crossing is leading the revival of historic Midtown Omaha with an unsurpassed blend of dining and diversion, retail and residential offerings.

Experience Omaha’s premier happy hour and patio scene; the iconic new Pavilion at Turner Park, home of Jazz on the Green; and the return of Midtown Crossing’s Miracle on Farnam, Greater Omaha’s newest holiday tradition.

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Where to Shop • Omaha Montclair Shopping Center 132nd & W Center Rd shoppingoncenter.com (402) 697-8899

David M. Mangelsen’s 3457 S 84th St mangelsens.com (402) 391-6225

Old Market Harney to Jackson Sts and 10th to 13th Sts oldmarket.com (402) 346-4445

Drastic Plastic 1209 Howard St drasticplasticrecords.com (402) 346-8443

One Pacific Place 103rd & Pacific Sts 11506 Nicholas St, Suite 100 onepacificplace.com (402) 399-8049 Rockbrook Village Shopping Center 108th & W Center Rd rockbrookvillage.com (402) 390-0890 The Shops of Legacy 168th & W Center Rd 14450 Eagle Run Dr theshopsoflegacy.com (402) 498-9660

Garment District 16939 Wright Plz Suite 123 garmentdistrictomaha.com (402) 557-6100

Hollywood Candy and Fairmont Mercantile 1209 Jackson St hollywoodcandy.com (402) 346-9746 Homer’s Music 1210 Howard St homersmusic.com (402) 346-0264 Jackson Street Booksellers 1119 Jackson St jacksonstreetbooksellers.com (402) 341-2664

Experience Regency Court Shopping and Dining

Village Pointe 168th & West Dodge Rd Suite 203 villagepointeshopping.com (402) 505-9773 Westwood Plaza 120th & W Center Rd shoppingoncenter.com (402) 697-8899 Specialty Stores Ashley’s Collectibles 1212 Howard St (402) 934-3100 Borsheims Fine Jewelry and Gifts 120 Regency Pkwy Regency Court borsheims.com (402) 391-0400 Chef 2 3157 Farnam St, Ste 7104 (402) 991-5656 Cibola of Omaha 509 S 11th St (402) 342-1200 City Limits 1114 Howard St Old Market shopcitylimits.com (402) 345-3570

APPAREL, ACCESSORIES & SPECIALTY Ann Taylor . Anthropologie . Borsheims Christian Nobel Furs . Francesca’s Collections Garbo’s Salon & Spa . Hot Mama . Learning Express Toys LOFT . Parsow’s Fashions . Pottery Barn Pottery Barn Kids . Rhylan Lang . The Linen Gallery Tilly . White House|Black Market . Williams-Sonoma DINING Bonefish Grill Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Paradise Bakery & Cafe MALL HOURS M-F 10 am - 9 pm . Sat 10 am - 6 pm . Sun 12 pm - 5 pm 120 Regency Parkway . regencycourtomaha.com

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Where to Shop • Omaha Jay Welter’s Cigars 563 S 18th St (402) 345-1965 Katina’s Couture 17010 Wright St (402) 334-0211 Mesh 16950 Wright Plz Suite 147 meshomaha.com (402) 359-1199 Nebraska at the Market 1215 Leavenworth St (SE Corner of 13th & Leavenworth) nebraskaatthemarket.com (402) 346-6975 Nebraska Furniture Mart 700 S 72nd St nfm.com (402) 255-6327 Old Market Sundries 1003 Howard St oldmarket.com (402) 345-8198

Omaha Steaks 331 N 78th St Multiple Locations omahasteaks.com (402) 392-1290 For nearly a century, Omaha Steaks has been in the business of delivering exceptional experiences that bring people together to, enjoy a delicious meal. Omaha Steaks expansive product line includes premium beef, pork, poultry, seafood, complete meals, side dishes, appetizers and desserts. Stop by an Omaha Steaks store or visit us online at OmahaSteaks.com.

Omaha Visitors Center and Coffee Shop 1001 Farnam St visitomaha.com visitorcenter (402) 444-7762 On a Whim 16950 Wright Plz Suite 119 onawhimgiftsomaha.com (402) 934-8994 Red Square 423 S 11th St (402) 342-8878

Russell Stover Store 721 S 72nd St russellstover.com (402) 399-9398

S.G. Roi Tobacconist 503 S 11th St sgroitobacconist.com (402) 341-9264 S.G. Roi Tobacconist has a great selection of premium cigars, pipe tobacco, and accessories to fit any smokers’ needs.

Silver of Oz 13013 W Center Rd silverofoz.com (402) 558-1307 SKYZ Boutique 16939 Wright Plz Suite #114 skyzboutique.com (402) 502-5026 Soul Desires 1026 Jackson St soul-desires.com (402) 898-7600 Tannenbaum Christmas Store 1007 Howard St otannenbaum.com (402) 345-9627 The Afternoon 3157 Farnam St Multiple Locations theafternoon.com (402) 933-3809 The Giving Tree 168th & W Center Rd Suite 195 shopsoflegacy.com (402) 884-1110 Togs 168th & W Center Rd Suite 155 shoptogs.com (402) 391-8335 Urban Outfitters 745 N 14th St urbanoutfitters.com (402) 280-1936

More than 70 stores, services and restaurants Highway 370 & 72nd Street, Papillion 402.537.0046 Mon-Sat 10 - 9, Sun 12 - 6 ShadowLakeShopping.com

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Wake N Skate 16939 Wright Plz #163 wnsboardhouse.com

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Where to Stay • Omaha

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ith more than 13,000 hotel rooms in the Omaha area, there are a variety of different options available for your stay in the city. From boutique hotels and Four Diamond properties to water parks and suite-style lodging. Omaha offers comfort and class, with a heavy dose of hospitality. Wherever you stay you’ll find restaurants, shopping and interesting things to do conveniently located nearby.

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HOTELS

Hampton Inn & Suites Omaha Downtown 1212 Cuming St. omahadowntownsuites. hamptoninn.com (402) 345-5500 (800) 426-7866

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Courtyard by Marriott Omaha Downtown

101 S 10th St courtyard.com/omacy (402) 346-2200 (866) 204-9388

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Find the perfect place to work, rest or connect at the newly renovated Courtyard Omaha Downtown. Located near CenturyLink Center, Henry Doorly Zoo and an easy stroll in the Old Market area, this historic hotel has everything your heart desires. You’ll be treated with style when staying with us.

DoubleTree by Hilton Omaha Downtown

1616 Dodge St doubletreeomahadowntown.com (402) 346-7600 (800) 222-8733

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A great way to find the right hotel at the right price is to book it directly on visitomaha.com.

Search a variety of hotel options all at once and then book directly with the hotel of your choice. View availability two months at a time and compare rates surrounding your selected dates.

DoubleTree will make you feel welcome and appreciated. Conveniently located in the heart of downtown’s business and entertainment district; Spacious guest rooms, 30,000 square feet of meeting space, wireless internet, Signatures restaurant & lounge, indoor pool, covered parking, complimentary shuttle service to surrounding areas and a warm DoubleTree cookie at check-in.

Econo Lodge Downtown 2211 Douglas St econolodge.com (402) 345-9565 (877) 424-6423

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Embassy Suites Downtown/ Old Market 555 S 10th St omaha.embassysuites.com (402) 346-9000 (800) 362-2779

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Fairfield Inn and Suites Omaha Downtown 1501 Nicholas St marriott.com/omafd (402) 280-1516 (888) 236-2427

Hilton Garden Inn Omaha Downtown/Old Market Area 1005 Dodge St omahadowntown.stayhgi.com (402) 341-4400 (877) 782-9444

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Hilton Omaha

1001 Cass St omaha.hilton.com (402) 998-3400 (800) 445-8667

Hilton Omaha, Nebraska’s premiere Four Diamond hotel, is newly renovated and offers 600 rooms and over 39,000 square feet of comfortable and flexible meeting space. Connected via skybridge to CenturyLink Center Omaha. Liberty Tavern Restaurant and Lounge. Coffee and Gift Shop proudly serving Starbucks.

Only hotel in Omaha with a full service health club/spa. Complimentary internet on first floor.

Holiday Inn Downtown Omaha 1420 Cuming St holidayinn.com/ omahadowntown (402) 341-0124 (888) 465-4329

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Conveniently located to the airport, downtown and historic Old Market; this full service hotel features a 10,000sq ft water park, state-of-theart fitness center, restaurant and Scooter’s Coffeehouse. Guestrooms offer complimentary internet, 1 or 2 kings, microwaves and mini refrigerators in every room we’re the easy choice. Only Sleep with the Best!

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Located in the heart of Downtown/Old Market area Walking Distance to CenturyLink & TD Ameritrade Park

Beautiful Historic Building Free High Speed Internet Access Newly Designed Lobby

101 S. 10th Street • Omaha, NE 68102 • (402) 346-2200 • Fax: (402) 346-7720

• Conveniently located just off of 72nd & I-80 • 172 Guest Rooms • 6000 square feet of event or meeting space • Full service banquet and catering available • Complimentary Shuttle Service Available • Designated Pet Floor • Firewater Grille and Bar • Fitness room / heated indoor pool • Complimentary Guest Parking including tour buses • Designated Smoking Floor • Complimentary Full Hot Breakfast

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Where to Stay • Omaha Homewood Suites by Hilton Omaha Downtown 1314 Cuming St. omahadowntown. homewoodsuites.com (402) 345-5100 (800) 225-5466

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Courtyard by Marriott

Aksarben Village 1625 S 67th St marriott.com/omawt (402) 951-4300 (866) 236-2427

Midtown Comfort Inn at the Zoo 2920 S 13th Ct choicehotels.com/hotel/ne049 (402) 342-8000 (800) 424-6423

The Courtyard by Marriott is nestled in the heart of Omaha’s new urban destination, Aksarben Village. This cosmopolitan neighborhood is home to educational and corporate campuses. The hotel is adjacent to the Scott Conference Center, Omaha’s premiere banquet & meeting facility and the University of Nebraska Omaha.

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Cornerstone Mansion Inn 140 N 39th St cornerstonemansion.com (402) 558-7600 (888) 883-7745

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Element Omaha Midtown Crossing 3253 Dodge St elementomahamidtowncrossing.com (402) 614-8080 (866) 961-2998

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Residence Inn by Marriott Downtown 106 S 15th St residenceinnomahahotel.com (402) 342-4770

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University Plaza Comfort Inn 330 North 30th Street choicehotels.com/hotels/ne137 (402) 345-2222 (877) 424-6423

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Named into the National Register of Historic places, the Magnolia Hotel Omaha resides near many of downtown’s finest attractions and corporate headquarters.

Mormon Trail Motel 8419 N 30th St mormontrailmotel.com (402) 455-4500

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton-Omaha

7270 Cedar St omahasuites.doubletree.com (402) 397-5141 (800) 222-8733

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Magnolia Hotel Omaha

1615 Howard St magnoliahotelomaha.com (402) 341-2500 (888) 915-1110

Northeast / Airport Candlewood Suites Airport 2601 Abbott Plz candlewoodsuites.com/ omahaairport (402) 342-2500 (877) 226-3539

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Hotel Deco XV 1504 Harney St hoteldecoomaha.com (402) 991-4981 (866) 475-3326 Hyatt Place Omaha Downtown Old Market 540 S 12th St hyattplace.com (402) 513-5500

Sleep Inn & Suites at the Airport 2525 Abbott Dr sleepinn.com/hotel/ne019 (402) 342-2525 (800) 688-2525

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Central Baymont Inn and Suites Central 3301 S 72nd St baymontinns.com (402) 391-8129 (800) 377-0550

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Located off I-80 in the heart of the Medical district and near University of Nebraska Omaha and Aksarben Village, this Full Service all suites hotel is minutes from all of Omaha’s most popular destinations. Featuring a full service restaurant and lounge, indoor pool/whirlpool, fitness center and complimentary airport and local transportation.

Econo Lodge West Dodge 7833 W Dodge Rd econolodge.com (402) 391-7100 (877) 424-6423

Comfort Inn & Suites - Grover

7007 Grover St choicehotels.com/hotel/ne090 (402) 934-4900 (877) 424-6423

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Conveniently located just off of 72nd and I-80. A full-service hotel including Firewater Grille on property.

Complimentary “Full Hot” breakfast every morning. Complimentary airport shuttle service available upon request.

Oversized parking lot accessible for all large vehicles. Free internet, indoor pool, fitness room and laundry room.

Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Omaha 7010 Hascall St hawthorn.com (402) 397-7500 (800) 885-5466

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We've got the warmest welcome.

DoubleTree by Hilton Omaha Downtown We take our warm welcome literally, that's why we give you a fresh-from-the-oven chocolate chip cookie at check-in. And that's just the beginning of all the personal touches we make before you arrive, so you can just relax and enjoy.

DoubleTree by Hilton. Where the little things mean everything.™

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1616 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE 68102 T (402) 346 7600 F (402) 346 5722

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Where to Stay • Omaha Holiday Inn Express Omaha West - 90th St 8736 W Dodge Rd holidayinnexpress.com (402) 343-1000 (800) 465-4329

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Motel 6 - S 84th 3511 S 84th St motel6.com (402) 391-4321 (800) 424-4777

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Residence Inn by Marriott Omaha Central 6990 Dodge St marriott.com/omanb (402) 553-8898 (888) 236-2427

Comfort Suites 10503 Bedford Ave choicehotels.com/hotel/ne074 (402) 445-0400 (877) 424-6423

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Country Inn & Suites West 11818 Miami St countryinns.com/ omahane_west (402) 445-4445 (800) 456-4000

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Satellite Motel 6006 L St satellitemotelomaha.com (402) 733-7373

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Quality Inn Central

2808 S 72nd St choicehotels.com/hotel/ne067 (402) 397-7137 855-782-5423

Conveniently located off Interstate 80.

Minutes from attractions like Nebraska Furniture Mart, Historic Old Market and Entertainment District. Full American breakfast with waffle bar. Free WI-FI and business center, large indoor pool, 2 spas, in-room refrigerators. Exercise room and USA Today delivered to your room. See ad on page 94.

Ramada Plaza Omaha Hotel & Convention Center CoCo Key Water Resort

3321 S 72nd St ramadaplazaomaha.com (402) 393-3950 (800) 272-6232

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In addition to 365 guest rooms, on-site dining, fitness centers and an in-door CoCo Key Water Resort, the hotel also has 75,000 square feet of flexible banquet space to accommodate weddings, meetings and corporate events. The water resort features three 4-story raft and body slides, an adventure river and hosts great birthday parties, family reunions and group events.

Relax Inn Motel & Suites 4578 S 60th St relaxinnomaha.com (402) 731-7300

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Staybridge Suites 7825 Davenport St staybridge.com/omahane (402) 933-8901 (877) 238-8889 Super 8 Hotel Aksarben 7111 Spring St super8.com (402) 390-0700 (800) 800-8000

Days Inn and Suites Omaha 11515 Miracle Hills Dr daysinn.com (402) 496-7500 (800) 225-3297

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Extended Stay America 9006 Burt St extendedstay.com (402) 343-9000 (800) 398-7829

Travelodge Cornhusker Inn and Suites 7101 Grover St travelodge.com (402) 391-5757 (800) 525-4055

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AmericInn Hotel and Suites 9720 W Dodge Rd americinn.com/ hotels/NE/Omaha (402) 391-5300 (800) 634-3444

The AmericInn Hotel & Suites is your home away from home to relax, renew & recharge. In addition to 120 rooms/ suites, indoor pool/spa and fitness center, it’s conveniently located across from Westroads Mall but accessible to TD Ameritrade Park Omaha, CenturyLink Center Omaha, Old Market, downtown venues and major corporate headquarters.

La Quinta Inn Northwest 3330 N 104th Ave 811.lq.com (402) 493-1900 (800) 531-5900

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Residence Inn Omaha West (Opening February 2014) 18202 Cuming Street marriott.com/hotels/ travel/omarw-residenceinn-omaha-west/ (402) 289-9500

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Holiday Inn Express and Suites Cherry Hills 6939 N 102nd Cir hiexpress.com (402) 505-8181 (888) 465-4329

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Best Western Settle Inn 650 N 109th Ct bestwestern.com (402) 431-1246 (800) 889-0261

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Regency Lodge...

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• 10,000 square feet of meeting and event space • Large, comfortable rooms • Indoor pool, WIFI, business & fitness center •Regency Lodge should be your choice for:

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-Corporate meetings

- Family Reunions

909 S. 107th Ave. • Omaha, NE 68114 402.397.8000 • 800.617.8310 www.regencylodge.com

• Largest Standard Guestrooms in Omaha •• All Rooms Offer King Size Beds Largest Standard Guestrooms in Omaha Either 1 King with Pullout or 2 King Beds • All Rooms Offer King Size Beds • Microwaves and with MiniPullout Refrigerators in Every - Either 1 King or 2 King Beds Room •• Complimentary High-Speed Internet Microwaves and Mini Refrigerators in Every Room • Complimentary High-Speed Internet

• 10,000sqft Indoor Water Park •• State-of-the-Art 10,000sqft IndoorFitness Water Center Park •• 24-Hour Business Center State-of-the-Art Fitness Center •• Full Service On-Site Restaurant 24-Hour Business Center •• On-Site Scooter’s Coffeehouse Full Service On-Site Restaurant •• 3,500sqft of Meeting Space On-Site Scooter’s Coffeehouse •• Complimentary Shuttle Service 3,500sqft of Meeting Space • Complimentary Shuttle Service

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Where to Stay • Omaha Sheraton Omaha Hotel 655 N 108th Ave sheratonomaha.com (402) 496-0850 (800) 325-3535

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Super 8 Motel West Dodge/Boys Town 11610 W Dodge Rd super8.com (402) 492-8845 (800) 800-8000

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From our innovative corporate travel solutions, to our expertise in planning unforgettable vacations, Travel and Transport is “Going Places” and we are excited to take you along for the ride.

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The Best Western Kelly Inn is a great location for meetings, family gatherings or a central place for visitors. Our desire to deliver a pleasant stay for our guests is often reflected in our return visitors.

We welcome the opportunity to help you relax. Call us for your reservations.

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Carlisle Hotel 10909 M St carlislehotelomaha.com (402) 331-8220 (800) 526-6242 Carol Hotel Omaha 4888 S 118th St omahahotel.org (402) 895-1000 (800) 662-4280

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Comfort Inn Southwest (New Victorian Inn & Suites) 10728 L St choicehotels.com/hotel/ne082 (402) 593-2380 (877) 424-6423

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AmericInn.com 800.634.3444 Free hot, homestyle breakfast Hotel-wide, high-speed internet Indoor pool and whirlpool Easy Rewards loyalty program

AMERICINN HOTEL & SUITES OMAHA 9720 W Dodge Rd | Omaha, NE 68114 402.391.5300

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Best Western PLUS

Kelly Inn Omaha 4706 S 108th St bestwesternkellyinnomaha.com (402) 339-7400 (800) 635-3559

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Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Old Mill 360 S 108th Ave (402) 758-2848 (800) 337-0202

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Hilton Garden Inn Omaha West 17879 Chicago St. omahawest.stayhgi.com (402) 289-9696 (877) 782-9444

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• Near Medical District & Aksarben Village • Every Room is a 2 Room Suite • Refrigerators & Microwaves in Every Room • Complimentary Airport Transportation • Complimentary Parking • Complimentary High Speed Wireless Internet • Private Meeting/Event Space • Indoor Pool, Whirlpool & Fitness Center

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Southwest 10729 J St hiexpress.com/omaha-sw (402) 339-8111 (888) 465-4329

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites - Omaha West 17677 Wright St hiexpress.com/omahawest (402) 333-5566 (800) 465-4983

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800.315.1054 • 402.397.5141 7270 Cedar Street Omaha, NE 68124

Omaha Marriott 10220 Regency Circle, Omaha, NE 68114

HOME2 SUITES by Hilton (Opening May 2014) 17889 Chicago St explorehome2suites.com (402) 289-9886

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La Quinta Inn Omaha Southwest 10760 M St lq.com (402) 592-5200 (800) 531-5900 Motel 6 Omaha 10919 J St motel6.com (402) 592-2882 (800) 466-8356

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www.marriott.com/omawe • Omaha’s only indoor/outdoor pool & courtyard • FREE guest parking • FREE internet throughout the hotel

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• Enjoy our recently renovated lounge • Recently renovated fitness center • 12,00 square feet of flexible meeting space

Omaha’s only Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Westroads Mall, and Regency Court Mall

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Where to Stay • Omaha

EntEr into your oasis www.qualityomahahotel.com

Special Amenities: Free WiFi Free Hot Breakfast & Waffle Bar Indoor Heated Pool, Spa & Sauna In-Room Refrigerators Room Delivered Newspapers Vacation Program Leather Recliners Evening Refreshments 12 Course Golf Simulator Shark Club Restaurant & Lounge limited Room Discount with direct reservation upon presenting current, valid, tickets from all omaha attractions and events 2808 South 72nd Street, Omaha, NE 402.397.7137 Toll Free 855.782.5423 Owned and Operated by Oak Creek Inns

Omaha Marriott Hotel 10220 Regency Cir omahamarriott.com (402) 399-9000 (800) 228-9290

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Central location by I-680 and W Dodge.

Full-service hotel, concierge, health club, Heartwood Restaurant, lounge, business center, and complimentary high speed Internet. 12,000 sq ft. of meeting space, and complimentary parking. Close to area attractions & Shopping (Westroads Mall).

Lobby, Restaurant, Front Desk, Business Center, and newly renovated Fitness Center & Lounge.

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Regency Lodge 909 S 107th Ave RegencyLodge.com (402) 397-8000 (800) 617-8310

Full-service hotel surrounded by beautiful landscaping and walking path. Located off I-680 & Pacific Street. Amenities include 310 thread-count sheets, pillow-top mattresses, refrigerator and microwave.

Complimentary WIFI, business center and hot breakfast buffet. 10,000 sq ft of flexible space for meetings, weddings, and social events.

Super 8 Motel West L 10829 M St super8.com (402) 339-2250 (800) 800-8000

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Townhouse Inn & Suites 13929 Gold Cir townhouseinnandsuites.com (402) 333-3777

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Trip Tip

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COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT AKSARBEN VILLAGE 1625 S 67TH STREET • OMAHA, NE 68106

402.951.4300

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Riverwest Park 233rd and W Maple Rd riverwestpark.net (402) 953-4731 West of Metro Two Rivers I-80, Exit #444/Q St W 15 mi (402) 359-5165

4706 s. 108th St. Omaha, NE 68137 (402) 339-7400 (800) 528-1234

Kelly Inn

www.bestwesternkellyinnomaha.com

PROPERTY FEATURES • Indoor Water Playland • Whirlpool • Free High Speed Internet • 100% Smoke Free • 37” Flat Screen TVs • Whirpool Suites • Exercise Facility • Pets Welcome • Microwave & Refrigerator • Manager’s Reception 5-7 (M-Th) • Guest Computer & Printer Access • Meeting Space 1,593 sq. ft (3 rooms)

Located off I-80, Exit 445

Each Best Western® branded hotel is independently owned and operated. ©2013 Best Western International, Inc. All rights reserved.

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FIND YOUR INSPIRATION AT OMAHA’S URBAN OASIS Discover a hidden sanctuary in the heart of the city, where acres of beauty and tranquility await.

The Marjorie Daugherty Conservatory • Opening late 2014 OPEN YEAR-ROUND • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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