Downtown Omaha Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo provided by Courtesy of the Omaha Convention & Visitors Bureau
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
The price is AU$166 per night from 25 Sept to 26 Sept
AU$166
25 Sept - 26 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,424 reviews)
"The room was clean and comfortable. I appreciate the gated parking lot and friendly staff."

Reviewed on 24 Aug. 2025

Magnolia Hotel Omaha
Moxy Omaha Downtown

Moxy Omaha Downtown

3.5 out of 5
409 South 12th Street, Omaha, NE
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$157 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
AU$157
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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. ...
Moxy Omaha Downtown
Hotel Deco

Hotel Deco

4.5 out of 5
1504 Harney Street, Omaha, NE
The price is AU$194 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
AU$194
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Omaha. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews)
"Very cool historic hotel in walking distance to lots of restaurants, shopping and entertainment. Staff was very friendly and helpful during our stay. Visitors must check out the speakeasy next door."

Reviewed on 23 Aug. 2025

Hotel Deco
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$154 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
AU$154
2 Sept - 3 Sept
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! (1,307 reviews)
"Good overall"

Reviewed on 22 Aug. 2025

Holiday Inn Omaha Downtown - Waterpark by IHG
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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$198 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
AU$198
14 Sept - 15 Sept
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! (1,099 reviews)
"The hotel was remodeled, but not the rooms, chips on all wood work, bathrooms in need of updates, furniture was stained and chipped."

Reviewed on 21 Aug. 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton Omaha Downtown Old Market
Hampton Inn & Suites Omaha-Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Omaha-Downtown

2.5 out of 5
1212 Cuming St, Omaha, NE
The price is AU$168 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$168
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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 ...
Hampton Inn & Suites Omaha-Downtown
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 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 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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