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 centre. 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 neighbourhood. 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 centre. 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.


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Our pick of the best Downtown Omaha Hotel Deals

Magnolia Hotel Omaha

Magnolia Hotel Omaha

4.5 out of 5
1615 Howard St, Omaha, NE
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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,570 reviews)
"Great!"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Magnolia Hotel Omaha
Embassy Suites by Hilton Omaha Downtown Old Market

Embassy Suites by Hilton Omaha Downtown Old Market

3.5 out of 5
555 S 10th St, Omaha, NE
The price is AU$176 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$176
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Omaha. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness center, and WiFi (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,131 reviews)
"Great in all aspects"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton Omaha Downtown Old Market
Holiday Inn Omaha Downtown - Waterpark by IHG

Holiday Inn Omaha Downtown - Waterpark by IHG

3 out of 5
1420 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE
The price is AU$145 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
AU$145
29 Oct - 30 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,376 reviews)
"Overall phenomenal experience, easy check-in, super friendly staff. Rooms were very clean- Swim park was awesome for the kids."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Holiday Inn Omaha Downtown - Waterpark by IHG
Hampton Inn & Suites Omaha-Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Omaha-Downtown

2.5 out of 5
1212 Cuming St, Omaha, NE
The price is AU$147 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$147
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,498 reviews)
"Great, newer, clean property with large rooms. Quiet and clean and newer."

Reviewed on 17 Oct 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$162 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$162
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,044 reviews)
"Close to CHI arena"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Omaha Downtown/Old Market Area
Hilton Omaha

Hilton Omaha

4 out of 5
1001 Cass St, Omaha, NE
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$215 per night from 14 Nov to 15 Nov
AU$215
14 Nov - 15 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Omaha. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
"Pool was great"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Hilton Omaha
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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 featuring cuddly or friendly animals, a bridge and a garden

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 which includes a high-rise building, night scenes and modern architecture

Downtown Northeast

While visiting Downtown Northeast, you might make a stop by sights like Joslyn Art Museum 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 Joselyn Castle and Shelterbelt Theatre.

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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