Why go
- Largest city in Nebraska, US.
- 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including Joslyn Art Museum.
- 1 recommended spot to eat and drink.
- Served by Scribner State Airport (SCB).
History
Omaha is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nebraska. It is located in the Midwestern United States along the Missouri River, about 10 mi (15 km) north of the mouth of the Platte River. Omaha had a population of 486,051 at the 2020 census, and with a 2025 population estimate of 488,797, it is the 42nd-most populous U.S. city. The eight-county Omaha–Council Bluffs metropolitan area extending into Iowa has approximately 1 million residents, the 55th-largest metropolitan area in the U.S. It is the county seat of Douglas County.
Must-see attractions
Outdoor
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Where to stay
302 S 36th St, Omaha, NE 68131 · thecottonwoodhotel.com
1615 Howard St, Omaha, NE 68102 · magnoliahotels.com
2220 Farnam St, Omaha, NE 68102 · ihg.com
7825 Davenport St, Omaha, NE 68114 · ihg.com
8736 W Dodge Rd, Omaha, NE 68114 · ihg.com
7306 Q St, Ralston, NE 68127 · ihg.com
1504 Harney St, Omaha, NE 68102 · omahahoteldeco.com
One Harrah's Blvd, Council Bluffs, IA 51501 · caesars.com
2431 Farnam St, Omaha, NE 68131 · ihg.com
650 N 109th Ct, Omaha, NE 68154 · book.fairbridgeinns.com
Indoor
7011 Hascall St, Omaha, NE 68124 · hilton.com
1717 S 67th St, Omaha, NE 68106 · marriott.com
1401 S 72nd St, Omaha, NE 68124 · hilton.com
106 S 15th St, Omaha, NE 68102 · marriott.com
1625 S 67th St, Omaha, NE 68106 · marriott.com
2501 Bass Pro Dr, Council Bluffs, IA 51501 · marriott.com
12560 Westport Pkwy, La Vista, NE 68128 · marriott.com
555 S 10th St, Omaha, NE 68102 · hilton.com
12331 Southport Pkwy, La Vista, NE 68128 · hilton.com
6737 Frances St, Omaha, NE 68106 · hilton.com
1001 Cass St, Omaha, NE 68102 · hilton.com
4440 Douglas St, Omaha, NE 68131 · hilton.com
7011 Hascall St, Omaha, NE 68124 · hilton.com
6201 Center St, Omaha, NE 68106 · marriott.com
2500 S 192nd Ave, Omaha, NE 68130 · choicehotels.com
7002 Grover St, Omaha, NE 68124 · marriott.com
17879 Chicago St, Omaha, NE 68118 · hilton.com
540 S 12th St, Omaha, NE 68102 · hyatt.com
3216 Plaza View Dr, Council Bluffs, IA 51501 · marriott.com
10829 M St, Omaha, NE 68137 · wyndhamhotels.com
18202 Cuming St, Elkhorn, NE 68022 · marriott.com
3650 S 72nd St, Omaha, NE 68124 · hilton.com
3253 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68131 · marriott.com
17606 Arbor Plaza, Omaha, NE 68130 · hilton.com
1005 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68102 · hilton.com
1314 Cuming St, Omaha, NE 68102 · hilton.com
10760 M St, Omaha, NE 68127 · wyndhamhotels.com
10865 W Dodge Rd, Omaha, NE 68154 · marriott.com
520 30th Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51501 · marriott.com
4401 Douglas St, Omaha, NE 68131 · hilton.com
11201 Davenport St, Omaha, NE 68154 · hilton.com
655 N 108th Ave, Omaha, NE 68154 · marriott.com
9720 W Dodge Rd, Omaha, NE 68114 · wyndhamhotels.com
4706 S 108th St, Omaha, NE 68137 · bestwestern.com
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Eat & drink
Bar
Restaurants & places to go
The Old Mattress Factory Bar & Grill · The Matt is an ideal place to gather before the big concert, after a sporting event, or for an evening out with… · themattomaha.com
Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa,Su 11:00-22:00 · dundeedell.com
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Franchise offering varieties of milk tea with boba. Opening hours: opening_hours=Mo-Th 12:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 12:00-20:00… · kungfutea.com
Ice Cream, Fast Food · Ice cream treats and fast food meals. Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 345 South Washington Street, Papillion, 68046-2439 · dairyqueen.com
Asian, Restaurant · Asian fusion · 10150 California Street · pfchangs.com
Chinese, Restaurant · Tasty, authentic Chinese food. Please don't order from blueflyasiankitchen dot com, that one's a fake set up by BeyondMenu to steal… · omahablueandfly.com
Pasta, Restaurant · Restrooms work. · 203 South 72nd Street, 68114
Cafe · Dine In and Take Out Available Opening hours: Tu-Su 07:00-13:00 · 3528 Center Street, Omaha, 68105 · sunnysideomaha.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-01:00; Su 10:30-24:00 Features: takeaway · 721 South 72nd Street, Omaha, 68114 · pizza.dominos.com
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 11:00-22:00 · 1202 North Washington Street, Papillion, 68046 · restaurants.applebees.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 04:30-23:00, Sa-Su 05:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 7149 Dodge Street, Omaha, 68132 · scooterscoffee.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-24:00; Su 10:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 1303 Cornhusker Road, Bellevue, 68123 · arbys.com
Korean, Chicken, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00, Su 11:00-20:00 · 2521 South 132nd Street, Omaha, 68144 · bbqchicken.com
Bagel, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-14:00 Features: takeaway · 4015 Dodge Street, Omaha, 68131 · locations.brueggers.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 07:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 10706 Emmet Street, Omaha, 68134 · bk.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:30-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, vegetarian options, step-free access · 2016 Cornhusker… · chick-fil-a.com
Mexican, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegetarian options, step-free access · 10403 South 15th Street,… · locations.chipotle.com
Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Opening hours: 04:30-19:00 Features: takeaway · 10730 Q Street, Omaha, 68127 · locations.dunkindonuts.com
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 17:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 17:00-23:00; Su 17:00-21:00 · 140 Regency Parkway, Omaha, 68114 · flemingssteakhouse.com
Breakfast, Pancake, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · 1503 Cornhusker Road, Bellevue, 68123 · restaurants.ihop.com
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-02:00 Features: takeaway, vegetarian options, step-free access · 10110 South 15th Street, Bellevue, 68123 · locations.tacobell.com
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-22:00, Fr-Su 11:00-23:00 · 10190 Maple Street, Omaha, 68134 · nw.valentinos.com
Hot Dog, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 3401 South 72nd Street, Omaha, 68124 · wienerschnitzel.com
French, Cafe, Restaurant · Wine, spirits, and restraunt
Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 11:00-14:30,16:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-14:30,16:30-22:00, Su 11:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, vegan options, air… · yoshitomo.com
Japanese, Ramen, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr 11:00-22:30; Sa 12:00-22:30; Su 14:00-21:30 · 1190, suite 120 Capitol Avenue, 68102 · akaruiomaha.com
Middle Eastern, Restaurant · Opening hours: closed · 1006 Howard Street, Omaha, 68102 · ahmadspersiancuisine.com
Cupcake, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 07:00-17:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-19:00; Su 08:00-16:00 · 2121 South 67th Street, Omaha, 68106 · jonesbroscupcakes.com
Ramen, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su 12:00-21:00; Tu, Th 12:00-15:00, 17:00-21:00; We 12:00-15:00, 16:00-21:00; Fr 12:00-15:00, 16:30-21:30; Sa 12:00-21:30 ·… · misolado-usa.com
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 10:00-14:00 · 10730 Pacific Street, Omaha, 68114 · twistedcorkbistro.com
Wings, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · 12240 Suite 109 L Street, 68137 · wingsandrings.com
Mongolian Grill, Restaurant · Mongolian Grill restaurant · South 72nd Street, 68114 · huhot.com
Thai, Vietnamese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo, We-Th 16:00-23:00; Fr-Su 16:00-02:00 · 2701 23rd Avenue, Council Bluffs, 51501 · caesars.com
Dessert, Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 11:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-16:00 · browniebaromaha.com
Coffee, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-22:00; Su 08:00-22:00 · 1031 Jones Street, 68102 · hardycoffee.com
Fast Food · Opening hours: We-Sa 11:00-17:00; Su 11:00-15:00 Features: vegan options · 2740 North 61st Street, 68104 · eatvegedible.com
Barbecue, Fast Food · Barbecue fast food · 4950 South 108th Street, Omaha, 68137 · hogwildpitbbq.com
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant · 5010 South 108th Street, Omaha, 68137 · southernspicene.com
International, Restaurant · International restaurant · 200 South 31st Avcenue, Omaha, 68131 · midtowncrossing.com
Nepalese, Restaurant · Nepalese restaurant · 3924 1/2 Farnam Street, Omaha, 68131 · ktmmomostation.com
Pretzel, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Seafood, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 4440 Dodge Street, Omaha, 68132
Pita, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Juice, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 9820 South 71st Plaza, Papillion, 68133
German, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · 4524 Farnam Street · rathskellerbierhaus.com
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Airports
Omaha Eppley Airfield (OMA) 7.6 mi to the centre
Omaha, NE, US — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 11 airlines (Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, US Airways…) · direct flights to 19 destinations incl. Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, Phoenix, Washington… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 11 airlines, 19 direct destinations
- Delta Air Lines DL (Embraer 175, A319, MD-88, A320, M90, CRJ-700…) · 7 routes: Atlanta, Detroit, Minneapolis, New York*, Orlando*, Salt Lake City*, Washington*
- American Airlines AA (A319, CRJ-900, Embraer 175, ERJ-145, CRJ-700, MD-80…) · 5 routes: Charlotte*, Chicago*, Dallas-Fort Worth, Phoenix, Washington*
- Southwest Airlines WN (737-700, 737-300, 73C) · 5 routes: Chicago, Denver, Las Vegas, Phoenix, St. Louis
- US Airways US (A319, CRJ-900, CRJ-700, MD-80, M83, Embraer 170) · 5 routes: Charlotte*, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Phoenix, Washington*
- United Airlines UA (A319, 737-800, 737-700, ERJ) · 4 routes: Chicago, Denver, Houston*, Newark*
- AirTran Airways FL (737-700) · 3 routes: Chicago*, San Diego*, St. Louis*
- Air France AF (CRJ-700, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Alaska Airlines AS (CRJ-700) · 1 route: Seattle*
- Alitalia AZ (CRJ-700) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Frontier Airlines F9 (A319) · 1 route: Denver
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (CRJ-700, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Millard Airport (MIQ) 5.9 mi to the centre
Omaha, NE, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Council Bluffs Municipal Airport (CBF) 13 mi to the centre
Council Bluffs, IA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Browns Airport (EPG) 26 mi to the centre
Weeping Water, NE, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Fremont Municipal Airport (FET) 30 mi to the centre
Fremont, NE, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Scribner State Airport (SCB) 41 mi to the centre
Scribner, NE, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Where things are
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Scribner State Airport (SCB); 42 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: OMA has direct flights to 19 destinations on 11 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, Phoenix, Washington…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Omaha, Nebraska. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Metro · Omaha, Nebraska · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Trains & rail
Rail operator
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Jet card, management · Managed fleet across US bases · Locally based jet card and aircraft management with private terminals in ~20 US cities.
Helicopter, by-the-seat · Helicopters, seaplanes, jets via partners · By-the-seat helicopters Manhattan–JFK/Newark and the Hamptons; jet charter through partners.
Membership charter · King Air 350i, Citation, Hawker, Global · US membership and on-demand charter; Delta Air Lines is a major shareholder.
Semi-private scheduled · Embraer 135 (16 seats) · First-class-only scheduled flights from Van Nuys to Aspen, Sun Valley, Cabo and Europe in summer.
Charter, management, FBO · Managed fleet, light to ultra-long-range · Charter, management and FBOs at Van Nuys and Orange County; the original Hollywood jet operator.