Southeast Omaha Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Southeast Omaha
Popular places to visit
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.
Lauritzen Gardens
Wander through the diverse woodland areas, admire the charming waterfall and inspect the model railway system in this botanical park.
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.
Omaha VA Medical Center
If Omaha VA Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Omaha.
Our pick of the best Southeast Omaha Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Omaha Downtown - Old Market by IHG
Friendly staff! Lovely place to stay.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Magnolia Hotel Omaha
Great hotel with very friendly staff!!
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Hotel Deco
Beautiful location and hotel. Clean and spacious room looking into downtown Omaha. A great treat!
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place Omaha Downtown Old Market
Room
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Wyndham Omaha / West Dodge
Good customer service
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Omaha-Downtown
Staff was very nice! Very nice rooms (except for the comfortable, yet LOUD bed. Everytime you moved it sounded like it needed WD40.) Breakfast was really good for being complimentary!
Reviewed on 28 Feb 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 Spirit of Nebraska's Wilderness Park.
Downtown Omaha
Downtown Omaha is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Holland Performing Arts Center and First National Bank Tower, 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.
