Guidebook for Omaha
Food Scene
wood fire pizza with a weekly unique special and other awesome food. We recommend any of the pizzas, as well as the truffle fries, Brussel sprouts, roasted beet salad…really we’ve never had anything we haven’t liked here! Happy hour M-F 3-6, brunch on Sundays. Reservations recommended
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Pitch Pizzeria
5021 Underwood Avewood fire pizza with a weekly unique special and other awesome food. We recommend any of the pizzas, as well as the truffle fries, Brussel sprouts, roasted beet salad…really we’ve never had anything we haven’t liked here! Happy hour M-F 3-6, brunch on Sundays. Reservations recommended
Assortment of comfort dishes with global influences and a large wine selection. Half priced wine on Mondays and Tuesdays, and happy hour daily from 2-5. The most beautiful patio in Omaha. Reservations recommended
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Marks Food, Wine, and Spirit
4916 Underwood AveAssortment of comfort dishes with global influences and a large wine selection. Half priced wine on Mondays and Tuesdays, and happy hour daily from 2-5. The most beautiful patio in Omaha. Reservations recommended
A dog friendly coffee shop and patio with house roasted beans. Try the espresso, Blue Line special, and vegan muffins.
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Blue Line Coffee
4924 Underwood AveA dog friendly coffee shop and patio with house roasted beans. Try the espresso, Blue Line special, and vegan muffins.
French and Belgian style café serving classics like moules frites. Has a great brunch menu on the weekends. Wide selection of Belgian beers and French wines.
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Dario's Brasserie
4920 Underwood AveFrench and Belgian style café serving classics like moules frites. Has a great brunch menu on the weekends. Wide selection of Belgian beers and French wines.
local bakery with free samples of fresh baked bread and homemade butter. Soups and sandwiches served during lunch hours.
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Great Harvest Bread Co.
4910 Underwood Avelocal bakery with free samples of fresh baked bread and homemade butter. Soups and sandwiches served during lunch hours.
Drinks & Nightlife
Dive bar with cheap frosty mugs of domestic beer and pool tables. Karaoke on Sundays. Cash only. Happy hour specials 4:30-6:30
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Underwood Bar
4918 Underwood AveDive bar with cheap frosty mugs of domestic beer and pool tables. Karaoke on Sundays. Cash only. Happy hour specials 4:30-6:30
serves scotch, beer and spirits with classical American diner food. Has party rooms available for reservations, pool tables and lots of seating available
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Dundee Dell
5007 Underwood Aveserves scotch, beer and spirits with classical American diner food. Has party rooms available for reservations, pool tables and lots of seating available
directly underneath Mark’s Bistro, this is a jazz club with craft cocktails and snacks. Live music Tuesday-Saturday with a $5 cover.
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Jambo Cat
4916 Underwood Avenuedirectly underneath Mark’s Bistro, this is a jazz club with craft cocktails and snacks. Live music Tuesday-Saturday with a $5 cover.
Parks & Nature
Memorial Park is a green space with running path around large memorial - very dog friendly! Great views of Omaha
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Dundee-Happy Hollow Historic District
Memorial Park is a green space with running path around large memorial - very dog friendly! Great views of Omaha
Take a walk to Iowa! Bridge crosses the river and offers great views of downtown Omaha. You can be in two places at once!
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Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge
705 Riverfront DrTake a walk to Iowa! Bridge crosses the river and offers great views of downtown Omaha. You can be in two places at once!
Arts & Culture
free, with late hours on Thursday. Has a collection that begins with Greek pottery, moving through Europe and Western American art, finishing with a modern collection. They have a rotating special exhibit that is not included in the free ticket (check website for details). Outside is a large sculpture and discovery garden. Downstairs there’s a kid’s creative space and educational technology, and they will host music and other performances in their large concert hall.
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Joslyn Art Museum
2200 Dodge Stfree, with late hours on Thursday. Has a collection that begins with Greek pottery, moving through Europe and Western American art, finishing with a modern collection. They have a rotating special exhibit that is not included in the free ticket (check website for details). Outside is a large sculpture and discovery garden. Downstairs there’s a kid’s creative space and educational technology, and they will host music and other performances in their large concert hall.
set up in the old Union Station, this museum features local history, including lots of trains. Their annual holiday display includes Omaha’s largest Christmas tree.
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The Durham Museum
801 S 10th Stset up in the old Union Station, this museum features local history, including lots of trains. Their annual holiday display includes Omaha’s largest Christmas tree.
Entertainment & Activities
voted best zoo in the world!! Over 160 acres of plants, animals, and unique habitats around the world. Too many awesome things in here to name them all – the rainforest, underneath the desert dome, the butterfly exhibits, and aquarium are all fantastic features in the zoo! A must-see when it comes to Omaha attractions! Free parking available on a first come, first serve basis. The zoo also does fun after-hours events such as Brew at the Zoo, comedy nights, penguins and pancakes, and holiday activities. Check the website for a calendar and description of upcoming events.
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Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo og Aquarium
3701 S 10th Stvoted best zoo in the world!! Over 160 acres of plants, animals, and unique habitats around the world. Too many awesome things in here to name them all – the rainforest, underneath the desert dome, the butterfly exhibits, and aquarium are all fantastic features in the zoo! A must-see when it comes to Omaha attractions! Free parking available on a first come, first serve basis. The zoo also does fun after-hours events such as Brew at the Zoo, comedy nights, penguins and pancakes, and holiday activities. Check the website for a calendar and description of upcoming events.
board game café where you pay for a wrist band and then can rent out as many board games as you want to play. The staff is familiar with all of the games and can help if you have any questions. They also have a bar with coffee, tea, and local beers.
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Spielbound Board Game Cafe
3229 Harney Stboard game café where you pay for a wrist band and then can rent out as many board games as you want to play. The staff is familiar with all of the games and can help if you have any questions. They also have a bar with coffee, tea, and local beers.
Shopping
Local thrift store with upcycled fashionable items. Lots of locally made things for sale as well. You can find such a great deal!
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Scout Dry Goods & Trade
1404 South 13th StreetLocal thrift store with upcycled fashionable items. Lots of locally made things for sale as well. You can find such a great deal!
This giant store has a bit of everything: an arcade, free “movie theater” that plays short movies, furniture, collectibles, old fashioned malt and soda machine, and a candy store. You could probably spend all day in here and not see everything.
Antique Annex
1125 Jackson StThis giant store has a bit of everything: an arcade, free “movie theater” that plays short movies, furniture, collectibles, old fashioned malt and soda machine, and a candy store. You could probably spend all day in here and not see everything.
Sightseeing
Old cobblestone streets, sidewalk performers, unique shops, bustling bars and amazing restaurants make the Old Market the most popular tourist destination in Omaha.
There are so many different places and attractions that we couldn’t possibly list them all. These are just our personal recommendations organized by category. We are sure that no matter what time of the day, if you just head down there and walk around you will find something to do/buy/eat/drink!!
Parking information: parking meters run from 9 AM to 9 PM Monday through Saturday and have hour limits depending on the location. Parking at the meters is free on Sundays and holidays. Parking lots and garages are available for $
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The Old Market
Old cobblestone streets, sidewalk performers, unique shops, bustling bars and amazing restaurants make the Old Market the most popular tourist destination in Omaha.
There are so many different places and attractions that we couldn’t possibly list them all. These are just our personal recommendations organized by category. We are sure that no matter what time of the day, if you just head down there and walk around you will find something to do/buy/eat/drink!!
Parking information: parking meters run from 9 AM to 9 PM Monday through Saturday and have hour limits depending on the location. Parking at the meters is free on Sundays and holidays. Parking lots and garages are available for $
he Benson neighborhood is right off of 60th and Maple Streets. It was originally founded by Omaha entrepreneur Erastus Benson in 1887, and features historic buildings, large parks, local businesses, and a thriving entertainment district. Benson is known for its creativity, and hosts a monthly First Friday organized through the neighborhood’s art galleries. Check out the colorful murals painted on business walls. You won’t find many tourists here, but you will find breweries, arcades, thrift shops, restaurants, concert venues, and more!
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Benson
he Benson neighborhood is right off of 60th and Maple Streets. It was originally founded by Omaha entrepreneur Erastus Benson in 1887, and features historic buildings, large parks, local businesses, and a thriving entertainment district. Benson is known for its creativity, and hosts a monthly First Friday organized through the neighborhood’s art galleries. Check out the colorful murals painted on business walls. You won’t find many tourists here, but you will find breweries, arcades, thrift shops, restaurants, concert venues, and more!