Downtown Omaha Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Pioneer Courage Park showing a high-rise building, a city and a garden
Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge which includes a bridge and a sunset
Pioneer Courage Park featuring a city and a statue or sculpture
Pioneer Courage Park showing a city and a statue or sculpture
Omaha’s compact downtown district offers fine dining, fantastic museums and a dynamic nightlife alongside tree-lined parks.

Downtown Omaha is the heart of the city, its historic, social, business and government center. Find diverse attractions, from heritage buildings to Missouri riverfront boardwalks, sports arenas and sophisticated fine dining. Walk around the city on scenic trails featuring lush green parks and historic sites.

Get involved in Downtown Omaha’s lively nightlife in the Old Market neighborhood. This old industrial district has been transformed into a cultural hub featuring boutique shopping, art galleries, street performances and al fresco dining experiences on the original brick streets. A five-minute walk will bring you to the Heartland of America Park, a secluded oasis featuring lakeside walking and cycling paths, spectacular lighted fountains and gondola rides.

Wander north from the historic Lewis and Clark Landing site along the boardwalk paralleling the Missouri River to North Downtown, stopping at the city marina. Catch one of Omaha’s cheap and convenient city buses to reach Downtown Omaha’s historic birthplace, Miller’s Landing. See a College World Series baseball game at nearby TD Ameritrade Park during the annual June tournament.

Visit Downtown Omaha in late spring to catch the city’s biggest outdoor festival, the annual Taste of Omaha. Sample delicious local and international cuisine at this free three-day festival. Listen to live music, watch gourmet cooking demonstrations and visit the diverse restaurant stalls and vendors that line the waterfront.

Be prepared for cold and snowy Nebraska weather in winter. Extreme weather, including high winds and hail, can also occur between April and August.

Reach Downtown Omaha by Amtrak train or by car via Interstate 480 which runs through the city center. Eppley Airfield, with regular interstate flights to Omaha, is just a five-minute drive from downtown. Whether you’re seeking sports, history or cultural activities, find them in Downtown Omaha, the heartland of America’s Midwest.


Popular places to visit


Our pick of the best Downtown Omaha Hotel Deals

Holiday Inn Omaha Downtown - Waterpark, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Omaha Downtown - Waterpark, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
1420 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE
The price is AU$127 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$127
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Omaha. Enjoy free WiFi, water park access (surcharge), and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
7.6/10 Good! (859 reviews)
"Clean & affordable"

Reviewed on 14 Feb. 2025

Holiday Inn Omaha Downtown - Waterpark, an IHG Hotel
Hyatt Place Omaha Downtown Old Market
Hyatt Place Omaha Downtown Old Market
3 out of 5
540 S 12th St, Omaha, NE
The price is AU$191 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$191
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Omaha. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,093 reviews)
Great experience
"Great staff and room!"

Reviewed on 12 Feb. 2025

Hyatt Place Omaha Downtown Old Market
Magnolia Hotel Omaha
Magnolia Hotel Omaha
4.5 out of 5
1615 Howard St, Omaha, NE
The price is AU$197 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
AU$197
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Omaha. Enjoy free WiFi, a free airport shuttle, and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,166 reviews)
Lovely hotel downtown
"Love this hotel. 2-minute walk from the Orpheum Theatre and about an 8-minute walk from all downtown has to offer. Great service, comfy beds."

Reviewed on 12 Feb. 2025

Magnolia Hotel Omaha
Moxy Omaha Downtown
Moxy Omaha Downtown
3.5 out of 5
409 South 12th Street, Omaha, NE
The price is AU$156 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$156
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Omaha. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (451 reviews)
"Great place"

Reviewed on 11 Feb. 2025

Moxy Omaha Downtown
Hampton Inn & Suites Omaha-Downtown
Hampton Inn & Suites Omaha-Downtown
2.5 out of 5
1212 Cuming St, Omaha, NE
The price is AU$156 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$156
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Omaha. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,108 reviews)
"Very nice room Worth it"

Reviewed on 13 Feb. 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites Omaha-Downtown
Hilton Garden Inn Omaha Downtown/Old Market Area
Hilton Garden Inn Omaha Downtown/Old Market Area
3 out of 5
1005 Dodge St, Omaha, NE
The price is AU$171 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$171
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Omaha. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Check in staff-very efficient-very friendly and accommodated us for an early check in. Room very comfortable, clean-good selection of k cups for the coffee maker. Very convenient to attend event at CHI Health Arena-2 block walk to the front door!!"

Reviewed on 12 Feb. 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Omaha Downtown/Old Market Area
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Omaha

Old Market featuring signage as well as an individual female

Old Market

Old Market is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts, a top place to visit in the area.

Old Market
Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge which includes hiking or walking, a river or creek and a bridge

NoDo District

The ample dining options and great live music are top of the list for many visitors to NoDo District. A stop by Charles Schwab Field Omaha or CHI Health Center Omaha might round out your trip.

NoDo District
Downtown Omaha featuring a high-rise building, modern architecture and night scenes

Downtown Northeast

While visiting Downtown Northeast, you might make a stop by sights like Pioneer Courage Park and Back-to-the River Trail.

Downtown Northeast
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Dahlman

While Dahlman may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium and The Durham Museum.

Dahlman
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Midtown

While visiting Midtown, you might make a stop by sights like St. Cecilia Cathedral and Joselyn Castle.

Midtown
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Southeast Omaha

While visiting Southeast Omaha, you might make a stop by sights like Omaha Children's Museum and The Durham Museum.

Southeast Omaha

Downtown Omaha Travel Guide

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