Omaha Travel Guide
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When the first settlers set up camp on the western banks of the Missouri River, the city of Omaha was born. What was once the site of these early dirt roads and crude, makeshift buildings is now a bustling urban area. Downtown The Old Market , located just minutes from Eppley Airport, is a multi-block conglomeration of renovated brick warehouses occupied by … Read Omaha introduction
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Sheraton Hotel Omaha
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If it is luxury, charm and romance that you are after, then this is the hotel for you. Located in one of Omaha's oldest and grandest refurbished buildings, the Sheraton offers excellent service and upscale accommodations in an old-world …
Magnolia Hotel Omaha
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If it is luxury, charm and romance that you are after, then this is the hotel for you. Located in one of Omaha's oldest and grandest refurbished buildings, the …
Alamo (El)
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This restaurant located in the heart of Omaha's thriving Hispanic community offers friendly service, a full bar and some of the most authentic Mexican food north of the border. The traditional combination plate, which consists of an …
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I loved omaha.my kids and I really liked the zoo.Omaha is a very clean city.
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Introduction
Nebraska's largest city may not be its prettiest, but Omaha has a rich history as a prairie outpost and an even richer population - these days, intriguingly, Omaha is home to more millionaires per capita than any other city in the United States. Who knew?
Not to miss
Joslyn Art Museum The beautiful Art Deco Joslyn Art Museum is the largest of its kind in Nebraska. It houses a great collection of Renaissance and 19th- and 20th-century American and European art. Opened in 1931, it was designed as a cultural centre for the community, a function it continues to this …
Facts for the Traveller
Population : 404267 Area : 499km² Longitude / Latitude : -95.0408 / 41.1521 Currency : US Dollar (USD) Weights & Measures system : Imperial
Getting there & Getting around
Getting there Omaha's Eppley Airfield, located northeast of downtown, has flights to and from Chicago, Detroit, Minneapolis, Las Vegas and some other US cities. Cabs are available outside to get you to your hotel. The Greyhound Bus terminal is located at 1601 Jackson St and runs daily buses to …
History
Recent History Despite a subsequent decline in meat-packing, the food industry remains an integral part of the economy: Kellogg & Co is based here, and processes the equivalent of 40ha (100ac) of corn every day. These days Omaha is home to more millionaires per capita than any other US city. …
Weather
Omaha is located in the middle of a collection of states known as the Great Plains area, and thunderstorms, drought, blizzards and hailstorms all contribute to its reputation for brewing up some wild weather. The Great Plains are also smack dab in the heart of what is known as 'tornado alley', so use …
Where to eat & what to do
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Popular Attractions in Omaha
- 1.Sheraton Hotel Omaha
- 2.Commercial Federal Celebrates America Concert
- 3.Rockbrook Village Family Concerts
- 4.Joslyn Art Museum
- 5.Omaha Children's Museum
- 6.Heartland of America Park
- 7.Omaha Botanical / Lauritzen Gardens
- 8.Creighton University
- 9.Keystone Biking/Walking Trail
- 10.Champions Club
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