Southeast Omaha Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

Lauritzen Gardens
Wander through the diverse woodland areas, admire the charming waterfall and inspect the model railway system in this botanical park.

Omaha Children's Museum
Bring the little ones to this exciting museum to role play as doctors, make art with light and run through a fountain.

The Durham Museum
Examine old railway carriages, inspect a coin collection and learn about the region’s indigenous history in this former train station.

Joslyn Art Museum
Make your way through the sculpture-laden pathways of the picturesque gardens and inspect works of art from across the ages.

Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
Journey through the world’s biggest indoor desert, spot magnificent creatures in the aquarium and explore indoor rainforests and swamps in Nebraska’s premier zoo.

Heartland of America Park
Gaze up at the stunning light and water show at the fountain and hold hands on a romantic stroll through this charming park.
Our pick of the best Southeast Omaha Hotel Deals

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Omaha Downtown - Old Market by IHG
"Nothing to complain about. As a suggestion, people use the recycling bin to dump their trash from breakfast. I recommend moving a dedicated recyling bin into a different area in the lobby"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026

BridgePointe Inn & Suites
"Lovely lovely place especially for the price. If you need an elevator, I would not recommend this place because they don’t have one. That was my only drawback. Otherwise it’s fabulous."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026

Magnolia Hotel Omaha
"This property is a 3 star hotel on its best day. This hotel does have a certain charm, but that is negated by an overall sense that the hotel is very lacking in a regular cleaning schedule. In fact, in the three days I was there I did not see one single person doing any cleaning anywhere, not on ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Omaha NE
"It was an okay experience. The room is small but updated. The breakfast is okay not great - reheated frozen eggs, waffle machine, old fruit and pastries. One big concern is the side door either did not open at all or did not lock at all, and it vacillated between those two conditions. Most of the ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Omaha Southwest
"Booked a suite with a king sized bed for 4 nights. Found a bed bug the next morning. Tried to get a new room and the only one they had was a room with smaller bed. Told us it was queen sized but seemed more like a full. There were 3 of us including my 4 year old and it was very uncomfortable. We've ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Central Omaha by IHG
"Very clean. Repairs we underway for two days hard to navigate suite cases. All good once it was over."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southeast Omaha

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.

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.

Downtown Northeast
While visiting Downtown Northeast, you might make a stop by sights like Joslyn Art Museum and Back-to-the River Trail.

Downtown Omaha
Downtown Omaha is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Holland Performing Arts Center and CHI Health Center Omaha, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Omaha.

Midtown
While visiting Midtown, you might make a stop by sights like Joselyn Castle and Shelterbelt Theatre.

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.
