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1001 Farnam St • Omaha, NE 68102 (402) 444-4660 • 1 (866) 937-6824 • FAX (402) 444-4511 Omaha CVB Organization

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Omaha Publications Linda Persigehl Gil Cohen Editor Paige Edwards Bailey Hemphill Gwen Lemke Assistant Editor Vicki Voet Chris Wolfgang Account Executives Assistant Editor Alicia Smith-Hollins John Gawley Art Director Catharine Kruse Jessica Linhart Katie Anderson Sales Associates Senior Graphic Designer Paul Lukes Tyler Lemke Junior Graphic Designer Technical Advisor Bill Sitzmann Greg Bruns Director of Photography Vice President Mike Brewer Todd Lemke Distribution Manager Publisher

8 VisitOmaha.com 2013 Omaha Visitors Guide Welcome • About Omaha CONTENTS

10 About Omaha Map of Omaha 14

18 What’s Happening Attractions 26

38 Performing Arts Sports & Recreation 44

48 Day Trips Dining 50

Entertainment 66 Nightlife Neighborhoods 76

78 Where to Shop Where to Stay 86

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Welcome About Omaha

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The Basics The Four Seasons About Omaha Omaha enjoys all four seasons – pack accordingly • Metro Population: 877,110 Spring – Highs in mid 60°s, Lows in the 40°s • Largest City in Nebraska Summer – Highs in the 80°s, Lows in the mid 60°s • Located in Douglas County Fall – Highs in the 70°s, Lows in the 50°s • Smoke-Free Bars & Restaurants Winter – Highs in the mid 30°s, Lows in the mid-teens • Bars Close at 2am • Sales Tax is 7% William, Meriwether, Thomas & Abe Lewis and Clark put Omaha on the map before there were maps, making it a key stop on their excursion west. Omaha sits on a part of Thomas Jefferson’s Louisiana Purchase, and Abraham Lincoln decided Omaha was the perfect spot to start the transcontinental railroad. A noteworthy bunch who saw the potential of this river city.

A fun way to get a taste of Omaha’s history is by going on one of The Durham Museums’ River City History Tours. Hop on a trolley and learn about Omaha’s Millionaires and Mansions, Expositions and Jazz Musicians, the Magic City, Trip Tip and the Gritty City, a light-hearted look back on the city’s seamier side.

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Take Your Pic There are a lot of fun photo ops throughout the city—Omaha is Instagram heaven!

On the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge you can stand in two states at the same time—one foot in Nebraska and one foot in Iowa.

Unique public art throughout Downtown Omaha is just begging you to feed it. This is one of 13 unique park benches in the Gene Leahy Pedestrian Mall.

Stand next to a real ‘Fork in the Road’ @ 1115 S 7th St in Omaha’s Little Italy neighborhood.

If you’re wondering what the heck grain silos look like, these are some of the coolest around. The best way to see these giant works of art is to drive east on I-80 toward Downtown Omaha.

Touching Chef Boyardee’s Toque (chef hat) is said to bring good luck in the kitchen. This 6’ tall statue sits in front of ConAgra Foods’ World headquarters at 10th and Farnam.

Get into the act with the ornate and beautiful bronze street performers who juggle, mime and stilt-walk in front of CenturyLink Center Omaha.

See how big you are compared to one of the largest public murals in the country. Fertile Ground can be seen from almost anywhere in the North Downtown area.

Take part in a stampede through the city with a larger-than-life wagon train that startles a herd of buffalo and scares a flock of geese that fly into the high-rise First National Bank Tower. You’ll find it at 15th and Capitol Avenue and can follow it as it travels 7 city blocks.

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Welcome Traveling To & Around Omaha

Minneapolis Milwaukee New York Chicago Detroit Washington, D.C. Salt Lake City Denver Cincinnati St. Louis Flying To Omaha Las Vegas Omaha’s Eppley Airfield serves more than 4 Los Angeles million passengers a year and is conveniently Memphis Atlanta located close to the Downtown Omaha area—if Phoenix San Diego Dallas you’re renting or car or hopping in a cab it will Orlando take you less than 10 minutes. Eppley offers Houston Tampa Bay non-stop service to 20 top markets in the country and has more than 200 arrivals and departures daily.

Getting Around Omaha Rental cars, taxis, limos and shuttle bus services are available at the airport. The majority of Omaha hotels offer complimentary direct transportation to and from the airport, as well as shuttle service within a specific mile radius.

Distance from other cities (in miles) Cheyenne, WY 498 Indianapolis, IN 608 Chicago, IL 469 Minneapolis, MN 379 Dallas, TX 663 Oklahoma City, OK 461 Denver, CO 540 Rapid City, SD 525 Des Moines, IA 135 St. Louis, MO 436 Kansas City, MO 184 Wichita, KS 307

Driving To Omaha Omaha is conveniently located in the center of the county and in the heart of the Midwest at the junction of I-29 and I-80. Once you arrive you’ll find the city is easy to navigate. The city streets are set up on a grid system; Dodge Street divides the city north and south, and numbered streets start at the Missouri River and increase as you drive west.

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OMAHA VISITORS CENTER

Omaha Visitors Center One of the most unique Visitors Centers in the country, you’ll find friendly Omaha experts who will help customize your Omaha experience. Rent bikes, find unique Omaha souvenirs and enjoy the full-service coffee shop, which includes a great $5 lunch special.

Visitors Center Bike Rental Trek cruise bikes are available for rent in both adult and youth sizes at the Omaha Visitors Center. They The Omaha Visitors Center is located in are equipped with automatic gear shifts which make Downtown Omaha near the Old Market on them very easy to ride. Rental is by the hour or day and includes a bike helmet and bike lock. Bikes are the corner of 10th & Farnam streets. available for rent all year long—weather permitting.

Adult Bike Rental Prices: $10 per hour $20 per 3 hours $30 all day

Youth Bike Rental Prices: $5 per hour $10 per 3 hours $15 all day

Credit card required for rental. Call to reserve: (402) 444-7762

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Tourist Information Centers Omaha Convention & Visitors Bureau Airport Toll Free______(866) 937-6624 Eppley Airfield______(402) 661-8017 Local______(402) 444-4660 4501 Abbott Dr, Omaha, NE 68011 Omaha Visitors Center______(402) 444-7762 1001 Farnam St 68102 Southwest corner of 10th & Farnam Sts Airport Parking Abbott Airport Parking______(402) 341-2822 NE State Office of Tourism Ampco Parking______(402) 346-2466 Toll Free______(800) 228-4307 Local______(402) 595-3990 Budget Airport Parking______(402) 348-0102 Park’N Go-Airport Parking______(402) 453-1630 Helpful Phone Numbers AAA (24-hour Road Service)______(402) 390-1010 Airport Transportation Better Business Bureau______(402) 391-7612 OMALiNK______(402) 331-7558 City/City Government______(402) 444-7000 City of Omaha Parks______(402) 444-5955 Outside Nebraska______(877) 359-6624_ City of Omaha Recreation______(402) 444-5930 Ltd to NE/Eppley Express______(800) 888-9793 Emergency______911 Omaha Film Commission______(402) 444-7737 Bus Transportation/Charter Omaha Chamber______(402) 346-5000 United Way Call for Help______(402) 444-6666 OMALiNK______(402) 403-0727 NE Game & Parks______(402) 595-2144 Arrow Stage Lines______(800) 356-0727 Omaha Library (Main Branch)______(402) 444-4800 Ollie the Trolley______(402) 597-3596 Poison Control Center______(402) 390-5555 Road Conditions______511/ (800) 906-9069 Bus Transportation/Public Weather (24 hours)______(402) 392-1111 Local/Metro Area Transit______(402) 341-0800 Colleges & Universities Long Distance Greyhound Lines Bellevue University______(402) 293-2000 16th & Jackson sts______(800) 231-2222 Clarkson College______(800) 647-5500 College of St Mary______(402) 399-2400 Creighton University______(800) 282-5835 Car Rental Agencies Grace University______(402) 449-2800 Avis______(800) 831-2847 Nebraska Methodist College Budget______(800) 527-0700 of Nursing & Allied Health______(402) 354-7000 Dollar______(800) 800-4000 Metro Community College______(402) 457-2400 Enterprise______(800) 736-8222 University of Nebraska/Omaha______(800) 858-8648 University of Nebraska Hertz______(800) 654-3131 Medical Center______(402) 559-4000 National______(800) 227-7368 Thrifty______(800) 367-2277 Medical Emergency Hospitals City Tours Alegent Health Bergan Mercy AAA Travel______(402) 390-1000 Medical Center______(402) 398-6060 Accent Limousine______(402) 592-5003 Alegent Health Immanuel Medical Center______(402) 572-2121 Old Market Limousine______(402) 593-7886 Creighton University Medical Center______(402) 449-4000 Ollie the Trolley______(402) 597-3596 Methodist Hospital______(402) 354-4000 Methodist Hospital (Healthwest)______(402) 354-0500 Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC)______(402) 559-2000 Limo/Taxi/Bike Rental/Carriage Rides Nebraska Medical Center (Clarkson West)______(402) 778-5400 Accent Limousine______(402) 592-5003 Other Area Hospitals Old Market Limousine______(402) 593-7886 Alegent Health Midlands Community Hospital____(402) 593-3000 VIP Limousine______(402) 934-5466 Alegent Lakeside______(402) 758-5000 OMALiNK______(402) 331-7558 Boys Town National Research Hospital______(402) 498-6511 Checker Cab______(402) 339-0110 Children’s Hospital______(402) 955-5400 Cornhusker Cab______(402) 331-5558 VA Hospital______(402) 346-8800 Happy Cab______(402) 339-8294 Safeway Cab______(402) 342-7474 Transportation Yellow Cab______(402) 292-2222 Airlines M-J Carriage Service______(402) 453-6745 Airtran (Via Skywest)______(800) 247-8726 American______(800) 433-7300 Omaha Visitors Center Bike Rental______(402) 444-7762 Continental______(800) 525-0280 River City Star Bike Rental______(402) 342-7827 Delta______(800) 221-1212 Bike Rack______(402) 333-1031 Frontier______(800) 432-1359 Southwest______(800) 435-9792 Rail Service United______(800) 241-6522 U.S. Airways______(800) 428-4322 Amtrak, 9th & Pacific sts______(402) 342-1501 Reservations______(800) 872-7245 2013 Omaha Visitors Guide 17 VisitOmaha.com What’s Happening • 2013 Events & Productions

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rom US Figure Skaters to some of the best names in professional golf, 2013 is going to be a fun year to visit Omaha. Dinosaurs will again F inhabit the earth as the prehistoric superstars come to life. Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, The Addams Family, The Lion King, as well as Dorothy, Toto and the Wicked Witch are among the many that will perform on stage this year. Food, festivals and fashion are always in season, and get ready for some very big bugs that will entertain the living daylights out of you. Take a look at what’s happening and plan to visit Omaha more than once this year.

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2013 Productions

Disney’s The Lion King – Musical March 12 - April 7, 2013 Orpheum Theater Feel the rhythms of the African Pridelands as animals are brought to life on stage in this classic Disney favorite.

The Magic Flute - Opera The Magic Flute Joseph and the Amazing February 22 & 24, 2013 Technicolor Dreamcoat Orpheum Theater - Children’s Musical This delightful and adventurous May 31 – June 16, 2013 opera tests the limits of loyalty and The Rose Theater love. It will be sung in English and This timeless tale of family and is perfect for the entire family. faith is a moving musical event Photo Cory Weaver that brings the irresistible music The 39 Steps – Mystery of Andrew Lloyd Webber to life. May 9 – June 15, 2013 The Addams Blue Barn Theatre Family – Musical The Wizard of Oz – Musical Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a May 14 -19, 2013 May 31 – June 30, 2013 juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Orpheum Theater Omaha Community Playhouse Python and you have The 39 Steps, This smash-hit musical comedy Rediscover this enchanting classic a fast-paced mystery for anyone brings the darkly delirious world as Dorothy and Toto journey who loves the magic of theatre! of Gomez, Morticia, Uncle Fester, to the magical Land of Oz and Pugsley and Lurch to life. take you along for the ride.

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2013 Festivals 2013 Live Performances Nebraska Balloon & Wine Festival Potted Potter: The August 9 – 10, 2013 Unauthorized Harry Toast with award-winning wine Experience and enjoy the spectacular hot February 7 – 10, 2013 air balloon launch and glow. Holland Center All seven Harry Potter books packed into 70 hilarious Omaha Film Festival MAHA Music Festival minutes, including an audience March 6 – 10, 2013 August 2013 participation game of Quidditch. Explore innovative new films and Enjoy Omaha’s indie rock music past masterworks of cinema. festival featuring some of the The Rite Returns Voted by MovieMaker magazine industry’s hottest names. February 25 – March 3, 2013 as one of the “Top 25 Film Holland Center & Festivals Worth the Entry Fee.” Riverfront Wine Festival Orpheum Theater August 9 – 10, 2013 This weeklong celebration of Igor Taste of Omaha Take a world tour of wine—40 Stravinsky’s score and Vaslav winery tents, food sampling May 31 – June 2, 2013 Nijinsky choreography for The Rite and learn the perfect pairings Get a taste of Omaha’s eclectic of Spring will feature performances in Wine Academy classes. dining options with a wide selection by the Joffrey Ballet, a remix of the of Omaha’s favorite restaurant music performed by The Bad Plus dishes surrounded by the beautiful Oktoberfest trio, a live podcast from Comedian Heartland of America Park. September 20 – 21, 2013 Greg Proops, plus free events Celebrate the German way with and pre-performance chats. Omaha Beer Fest authentic food, folk dancing, June 7 – 8, 2013 music and the traditional Distant Worlds: music Sample over 150 beers, put “Tapping of the Keg.” from FINAL FANTASY Brewmasters to the test, attend March 21, 2013 Beer Academy classes and more. Japanese Ambience Festival Holland Center October 2013 Video gamers are going to love this. Summer Arts Festival A celebration of the history, people Be there for this unique multimedia June 7 - 9, 2013 and culture in Japan featuring sushi experience celebrating 25 years More than 100 of the nation’s making, taiko drumming, bonsai of the popular Final Fantasy video finest artists showcase their demonstrations, origami and more. game. Composer Nobuo Uematsu’s work surrounded by live birthday is the same day and he music and great food. Holiday Lights Festival plans to be in Omaha to celebrate. November 22, 2013 – January 5, 2014 Al Jarreau & Condoleezza Be dazzled as more than a million Rice Gala Concert holiday lights twinkle above. May 10, 2013 Festivities throughout the city. Holland Center He’s a Grammy award-winner jazz For more details and a complete list of vocalist and she’s not only a diplomat 2013 Festivals & Live Performances but an accomplished pianist, and the go to VisitOmaha.com. two together create an amazing duo.

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US Figure Skating Championships CenturyLink Center Omaha January 20 - 27, 2013 Artistry meets athleticism when the best figure skaters in the country compete to ‘ice’ their place in history. Watch as pop-star-on-ice, Johnny Weir creates his own brand of theatre with every performance. Feel the explosive power of pair skaters Caydee Denney and John Coughlin. And see Ashley Wagner, the new ‘golden girl,’ as she tries to hold on to her mojo. What makes this competition even more exciting is the fact that it’s the last opportunity for skaters to qualify for the U.S. World Figure Skating Team.

Mutual of Omaha Battles on Ice TD Ameritrade Park Omaha February 9, 2013 The love of ice continues, as this first-of-its kind hockey event brings hockey and its fans outdoors. TD Ameritrade Park, normally the site of college baseball’s best athletes, will transform into an outdoor hockey arena. Mutual of Omaha Battles on Ice will feature the Omaha Lancers vs. United States Hockey League opponent the Lincoln Stars followed by the UNO Mavericks facing off against Western Collegiate Hockey Association foe the North Dakota Fighting Sioux.

NCAA College World Series TD Ameritrade Park Omaha Opening Celebration Day - June 14, 2013 Games begin June 15th and continue through June 25/26th, 2013 The CWS is a definite bucket-list event—8 million fans and counting have experienced it, and for many it’s a lifetime tradition. Enjoy tailgating with fans from across the country, watching the best in college baseball and creating lasting memories with your friends and family. 2013 marks the 63rd year for the CWS in Omaha, where 8 teams vie for the championship title. Hundreds of youth baseball teams travel to watch, play and dream. The boys of summer are back and the fun surrounding the “Greatest Show on Dirt” just keeps getting better.

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US Senior Open Omaha Country Club July 8 – 14, 2013 It’s an experience of a lifetime and it’s happening in Omaha. See some of the greatest golfers of all time compete at the 2013 US Senior Open. Big names such as Tom Watson, Fred Funk, Fred Couples, and Vijay Singh are among more than 150 of the world’s best senior golfers participating. The Omaha Country Club and its 190 acres of rolling hills make this event a breathtaking experience.

The International CenturyLink Center Omaha April 12 - 13, 2013 A suspenseful and exciting equestrian experience, this premier indoor horse jumping competition is all about speed, execution and the competitive spirit of both rider and horse. Watch the excitement, interact with these amazing animals, and learn more about the sport. A free expo at the event offers fun and entertainment for the whole family. Cox Classic Champions Run Golf Club August 19 - 25, 2013 Soak up panoramic views and watch top golfers from across the country compete in this PGA event. A premier stop on the Web.com Tour, adding to the excitement this year is the fact that the Cox Classic will be the last tournament before the tour’s new playoff series. Enjoy live entertainment, youth clinics, autographs, fireworks, and the infamous 19th hole, where the party is legendary. Aksarben River City Rodeo and Stock Show CenturyLink Center Omaha September 26 – 29, 2013 Giddy up, it’s cowboy time. This four- day western festival features the 2nd largest rodeo in the world. And this is not your typical rodeo; it’s a two- hour fast-paced production featuring rock music, laser lights, pyro and lots of thrills and spills! In addition, enjoy great BBQ, live music, a trail ride, magic shows, dance groups, and the list goes on and on.

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Omaha Fashion Week Kaneko Spring: February 25 - March 2, 2013 Fall: August 19-24, 2013 The Midwest’s premier fashion event is so hip that celebrity designers from Lifetime’s Project Runway have been seen in the audience. The August show includes more than 40 designers and hundreds of creations featuring Spring/ Summer collections set outdoors with the downtown skyline as a backdrop. The March show features Fall/Winter collections and is held indoors at Kaneko, a unique artistic warehouse space. Mingle with designers, watch spectacular creations and enjoy a fashion event like no other.

Cinco de Mayo Historic South 24th Street May 5, 2013 A vibrant fiesta on Omaha’s historic South 24th Street. Live entertainment featuring dancers and musicians, authentic food, rides, games and a special stage set up just for the kids. The highlight is the Cinco de Mayo parade filled with colorful dancers, floats, marching bands, and culture. Shakespeare on the Green Elmwood Park Tempo of Twilight June - July Laurtizen Gardens Nationally recognized productions June - September of Shakespeare performed in a tree- Music among nature, the Tempo of embraced, family-picnic environment. Twilight concert series at Lauritzen It’s a great way to experience the power Gardens provides a unique outdoor and beauty of classical theater in a atmosphere to enjoy a variety of relaxing outdoor setting. This year’s music. Held on select Tuesdays during productions are Titus Andronicus, a the summer, visitors are encouraged tragedy, and Twelfth Night, a comedy. to bring chairs, food, and beverages. Admission is free. Railroad Days Various locations July 13 & 14, 2013 All aboard for a fun-filled weekend celebration of Omaha’s railroad heritage. Five area railroad-themed attractions celebrate trains, each in a distinctive way. Activities are held at Lauritzen Gardens, The Durham Museum, Union Pacific Railroad Museum, RailsWest Railroad Museum, and the Historic General Dodge House. Special discount admission available to all five attractions during this event.

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Jazz on the Green Turner Park at Midtown Crossing Thursdays, July - August A summer tradition for more than 20 years, it’s the ultimate outdoor jam session featuring national and local jazz musicians playing on the beautiful Turner Park lawn at Midtown Crossing. Bring your own picnic or take advantage of Midtown Crossing’s array of restaurants.

Native Omaha Days Various Locations July 31 - August 5, 2013 This bi-annual event celebrates the North Omaha community’s historic and cultural heritage. The week-long homecoming celebration invites native Omahans from across the country to reunite in a place they once called home. The celebration includes a parade, dance, mixer, a gospel night and community cookout. Fort Omaha Intertribal Powwow Fort Omaha Campus September A celebration of Native American cultures, this outdoor celebration honors the traditional dance, music, artistry, storytelling and foods of Nebraska’s Native Americans. The event is free and open to the public.

Holiday Lights Festival Various Locations November 22, 2012 - January 6, 2013 Omaha turns into a holiday wonderland beginning Thanksgiving night with the flip of a switch as more than one million holiday lights twinkle throughout Downtown Omaha. The festival includes live music, old-fashioned carolers, ice skating in the Old Market, Dancing Santas at the Symphony, the lighting of the official Christmas Tree, the traditional performance of A Christmas Carol, topped off with a beautiful fireworks display on New Year’s Eve that lights up the sky over the Heartland of America park.

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Nature Connects Lauritzen Gardens February 16 - May 17, 2013 Watch what happens when you combine 500,000 LEGO® bricks with Omaha’s beautiful botanical gardens. Twenty-seven amazing garden- inspired sculptures will grow from basic rectangular and flat LEGO® bricks. Ranging in size from 6 inches to nearly 8 feet, find a variety of creatures connected throughout the gardens. The artist, Sean Kenney, was the first of now only 11 LEGO® certified professionals in the world to receive the stamp of approval from the toy maker.

Itty Bitty City Omaha Children’s Museum Through April 14, 2013 This is a city specially designed just for kids. A completely unique place where kids of any age can drive down the streets, go to the grocery store, and cook an imaginary meal all by themselves. Children can be the mayor, the fire chief, a police officer, or pretend they are a high-powered billionaire like Warren Buffett. This is a place where imagination rules and kids are in control.

Dinosaurs Alive! The Lost Valley Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium April – October 2013 The magic and wonder of the prehistoric age comes alive as 15 life-like animatronic dinosaurs join the other fascinating animals at the zoo. Intermingled with nature, these dinosaurs will move and roar on their own to transport visitors back more than 65 million years in time. From the towering 18-foot Omeisaurus and 9 ½-foot tall, three-horned Triceratops, to the mighty 21-foot-tall T-rex, this captivating, interactive and multi-sensory experience will take the whole family on an unforgettable journey.

Women Who Rock The Durham Museum February 9 - May 5, 2013 Meet Lady Gaga’s infamous meat dress as you experience this ground- breaking and provocative exhibit. Created by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, it highlights the flashpoints, the firsts, the best, the celebrated and sometimes lesser-known women who pushed rock and roll music and the American culture forward. Honoring 70 years of women in popular music, this interactive exhibition spotlights a vast array of artists through artifacts and video. See how women changed popular music.

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It’s A Bug’s World Omaha Children’s Museum May 25 - September 8, 2013 Get ready to shrink and experience a world where bugs are big—really big. Giant robotic bugs come to life and allow visitors to see these amazingly hardworking and friendly creatures in a whole new way. Meet a 20 ft.-long praying mantis, crawl inside a giant caterpillar and then up onto a larger-than-life spider’s web (great photo op). Peer through an enormous magnifying glass and see what bugs look like when they are 600 times larger than normal. Getting bugged has never been this fun.

Renoir To Chagall: Paris A T-Rex Named Sue And The Allure Of Color The Durham Museum Joslyn Art Museum May 25 - September 8, 2013 June 8 - September 1, 2013 Meet Sue, the largest, most complete, Paris comes to Omaha with this best preserved Tyrannosaurus rex in the major exhibition featuring important world. One of the largest flesh-eaters to works by some of the most renowned have ever inhabited the Earth, Sue was Impressionists and Post-Impressionists a Tyrannosaurus rex that roamed North in the world. Gaze at remarkable works America about 67 million years ago. of art from Edgar Degas, Claude Monet, She is named after Sue Hendrickson, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Camille Pissarro, who discovered the dinosaur near Faith, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Georges South Dakota, in the summer of 1990. Braque, Marc Chagall and many others. Experience Sue’s extraordinary size and Exquisite, memorable and inspiring are get a rare chance to see this fascinating prehistoric creature up close. just a few of the words used to describe Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (French, this incredible collection. 1864–1901), Dancer Seated on a Pink Divan, ca. 1883, pastel on paper, Collection of Dixon Gallery and Gardens, Memphis

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What to See & Do Attractions

ooking for fun while visiting Omaha—it’s all mapped out for you. Just look for the giant blue push pins Lmarking 15 top Omaha attractions. As you’ll read here, all locations offer something that is uniquely Omaha and appeal to a wide range of interests. Specially designed maps to help point you in the right direction are available at the Omaha Visitors Center, area attractions, and Omaha hotels. Hot Shops Marble Masterpiece Cutting-Edge Art Thirty-eight different marbles from 7 countries combine to make Located in an artsy urban area, this pink marble museum a masterpiece—and that’s just the experience art exhibitions that are outside of the Joslyn Art Museum. Inside, it’s filled with more out of the ordinary at the Bemis than 11,000 works of art from antiquity to the present featuring Center for Contemporary work from artists such as Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Arts. Innovation is at the heart of and Jackson Pollock, not to mention the highly regarded collection this ever-changing, always impressive of Greek pottery. Free admission on Saturdays until noon. art museum/gallery/studio. It’s as unique as the artists who live and work there. Right across the street is the Kaneko. It’s not a museum, not a gallery, not a library or a research center, but an open space for open minds. Kaneko hosts innovative performances and includes exhibit space to explore the creative process and experimental studios for artists of many disciplines. At the Hot Shops Art Center, witness cutting-edge art in a unique warehouse atmosphere where more than 80 artists entertain as they create, mold, and burn ordinary objects into works of art. Hot Shops also offers ‘Come Create It’ classes where visitors can get in on the fun and create their own artwork to take Joslyn Art Museum home with them. Film Fans An intimate art house cinema experience, Film Streams at Ruth Sokolof Theater is committed to screening films based on their creative, artistic, and social merits. Watch first- run independent and foreign films, documentaries making their theatrical premiere, or listen to directors give their perspectives on the classics. In addition to traditional theater treats, the snack bar offers baked goods, Nebraska wine, and brewed craft beer. Located in the emerging North Downtown entertainment district known for its indie vibe. 26 VisitOmaha.com 2013 Omaha Visitors Guide What to See & Do • Attractions

Shop, Dine, Repeat Step into History Cobblestone streets lined with Climb aboard a steam train, take a look at one of the world’s rarest coin collections, unique boutiques, art galleries, and enjoy an old-fashioned phosphate at an authentic soda fountain at The antique emporiums, and tasty Durham Museum. sweet shops pack the historic Old Market entertainment district. Tour the expansive campus of Boys Town. The national landmark, museum, historic Belly up to the bar at one of its chapels, gardens, and Father Flanagan’s home are all preserved in time inside this many eclectic pubs, or enjoy street world-renowned village. artists, musicians, and carriage rides. With more than 30 distinctive Catch the heritage of jazz in a part of the city where Duke Ellington and Count Basie Omaha restaurants, you’ll find once played. Love’s Jazz and Arts Center is committed to the preservation plenty of flavor in the Old Market. and advancement of African-American arts.

Pull a handcart like pioneers did all those years ago and see what it was like to live in a make-shift cabin and travel by covered wagon at the Mormon Trail Center.

The first Latino art and history museum in the Midwest, El Museo Latino is a cozy, culturally intense center that is as authentic as the Latino restaurants and Natural High shops surrounding it. Historic South 24th Street is filled with Mexican tradition from A walk on the Bob Kerrey murals on the buildings, and folk art and pottery, to authentic cuisine and some of Pedestrian Bridge is like walking the most unique pastries you’ll ever taste. on art suspended over the Missouri Omaha’s Henry Doorly River. This one-of-a-kind 3,000-foot- Zoo & Aquarium long suspension bridge provides an almost air-borne experience. Stand in the middle and you’ll be standing in both Nebraska and Iowa at the same time. The Bob connects nearly 150 miles of walking and biking trails. Nearby, watch the spectacular fountain at Heartland of America Park with its 300-foot water and light show, hop in a gondola and enjoy a romantic ride, or take a stroll through this 31-acre park. Lauritzen Gardens is an urban oasis with more than 100 acres of botanical beauty including a Victorian Garden, a rose garden, and a four-acre arboretum. You can even watch as model trains travel twiggy trestles in the model railroad garden.

Explore and Imagine One step inside and you realize Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium is a whole different kind of animal. It’s home to the world’s largest indoor desert over the world’s largest nocturnal exhibit under the world’s largest geodesic dome next to America’s largest indoor rainforest and zoo aquarium. Whew! Discover rare and endangered animals as you travel through exotic locations—it’s the ultimate interactive zoo experience.

Omaha Children’s Museum is imagination central, specially designed with kids in mind, featuring hands-on exhibits the whole family will enjoy. There’s the Charlie Campbell Science and Technology Center with an inventor’s workshop, science shows, and the enormous Super Gravitron ball machine. Sandy’s Splish Splash Garden, a kid-sized neighborhood, and a bubbleologist performing amazing Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge bubble shows will entertain your family for hours and hours. 2013 Omaha Visitors Guide 27 VisitOmaha.com WhatBellevue to See & •Do Papillion • Attractions • La Vista • Gretna • Springfield • Offutt AFB

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EXPLORATION Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge Gene Leahy Pedestrian Mall Kenefick Park 705 Riverfront Dr 1302 Farnam on the Mall 100 Bancroft St ci.omaha.ne.us/parks ci.omaha.ne.us/parks lauritzengardens.org (402) 444-5955 (402) 444-5955 (402) 346-4002 Daily/24 hours Daily/5am-11pm Daily/9am-5pm Free Free Free The longest pedestrian bridge to link Ten-acre park against historic and Two of the greatest locomotives two states, providing safe crossing modern architecture in the heart of ever to power Union Pacific Railroad from Omaha to Council Bluffs over the downtown. Lagoon and waterfalls, - Centennial No. 6900 and Big Boy Missouri River for walking and biking walking paths, gardens, playground, No. 4023 - are on grand display with enthusiasts, connecting to 150 miles amphitheater, and sculpture garden; interpretive signage and surrounded by of trails on each side. The Cable Stay connects to Heartland of America Park. native plants and grasses. Accessible. bridge is 3,000 ft long, walkways are Also the centerpiece for the Annual 15 ft wide, and allow visitors to stand Holiday Lights Festival. Accessible. Lauritzen Gardens - Omaha’s about 60 ft above the river. Lights Botanical Center outline the bridge at night, creating a Heartland Gondolas, Inc 100 Bancroft St spectacular sight! Heartland of America Park & lauritzengardens.org Fountain (402) 346-4002 Daily/9am-5pm; May-Sept: First National’s Spirit of 6th & Farnam sts Mon-Tues/9am-8pm and Nebraska’s Wilderness and heartlandgondolas.com Wed-Sun/9am-8pm; Closed Pioneer Courage Park (402) 498-1826 1400 Capitol St Gondola, May-Sept: Thurs-Sun/ Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, 1601 Dodge St 7–10pm and by appt. and New Year’s Day. firstnational.com Caorlina, May-Sept: Mon-Fri/ $7 adults ($6 Nov-Mar); $3 ages (402) 602-3930 7-10pm and Sat-Sun/5-10pm 6-12; free ages 5 and under Free $15 per couple; $10 individuals Explore 100 acres of beauty and The combined parks recreate the on Gondola; $3 on Caorlina tranquility. Twenty display gardens, pioneer experience. A wagon train Enjoy a relaxing, romantic cruise at including the rose garden, Victorian heading west causes a herd of bison Heartland of America Park. Gondola garden, children’s garden, model to stampede onto Dodge Street where seats two to six passengers. Larger railroad garden and Kenefick Park they flush a flock of Canadian geese groups up to 40 passengers can sail on create a visually stunning environment. that take flight into the First National the Italian “Caorlina” tour boat. Additional amenities include: tram Tower. More than 100 individual bronze tours, gift shop, cafe, meeting space and pieces are integrated within an urban Heartland of America Park & an indoor floral display hall. Open every environment covering 7 city blocks. Fountain day except Thanksgiving, Christmas and Accessible. 8th & Douglas sts New Year’s Day. Accessible. ci.omaha.ne.us/parks (402) 444-5955 Lewis & Clark Landing Fontenelle Forest/Neale Woods Fountain, May 1-Oct 31: Mon- 515 N Riverfront Dr Fontenelle Forest: Fri/11am-1pm & 5-11pm, ci.omaha.ne.us/parks 1111 N Bellevue Blvd Sat-Sun 10:30am-11pm. (402) 444-4653 Neale Woods: Catch the spectacular Heartland of The 23-acre landing provides a variety of 14323 Edith Marie Ave America Fountain with its 300-ft fontenelleforest.org options to relax and enjoy the Missouri water jet and light show. Lewis & (402) 731-3140 River, outdoor concerts, and festivals. Clark Interpretive exhibits, WWII and 8am-5pm See Lewis & Clark Interpretive exhibits, Airborne Memorial sculptures, and a $7 adults; $6 seniors (ages the Firefighter’s Monument and the pedestrian bridge connecting to the 62+); $5 ages 2-11 second largest labor monument in the Lewis & Clark Landing. Gondola rides by Enjoy all four seasons with 26 miles of US. River-level plaza with umbrella Heartland Gondola. Located across the trails, Missouri River viewing, and 2,000 tables and chairs and marina; riverfront street from the historic Old Market area. acres of forest, prairies, and wetlands. walk connects National Park Service Abundant wildlife. The nature center Regional Headquarters and Bob Kerrey features children’s exploration exhibits, Pedestrian Bridge. live animal displays, and a gift shop. Just 5 minutes from Downtown Omaha! Accessible.

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Lewis & Clark National Historic Mount Vernon Gardens Omaha Children’s Museum Trail Visitor Center 6011 S 13th St 500 S 20th St 601 Riverfront Dr ci.omaha.ne.us/parks ocm.org nps.gov/lecl (402) 444-5920 (402) 342-6164 (402) 661-1804 Daily/5am-11pm Tues-Fri/10am-4pm; Sat/9am- Memorial Day-Oct: Mon-Wed Free 5pm; Sun/1-5pm; Closed Mon & Fri/8am-5pm; Thurs/8am- A site atop a Missouri River bluff was & major holidays; Extended 7pm; Sat-Sun/9am-5pm; Nov- chosen for its panoramic view, similar summer hours offered Memorial Memorial Day: Mon-Fri/8am- Day through Labor Day to George Washington’s Mount Vernon 4:30pm $8 ages 2-59; $7 ages 60+; Free view of the Potomac. The gardens are free under 2. Special exhibit Located at Lewis & Clark Landing, half the size of the Mount Vernon estate admission may also apply. and a popular location for weddings. the National Park Service provides Get ready for the whole family to Accessible. opportunities to learn about the learn through play! Omaha Children’s Lewis & Clark Expedition and all 390 Museum features outstanding National Parks across the country interactive permanent exhibits focused through Ranger programs, exhibits, free on art, science, and early childhood brochures, a native plants garden, and with a giant ball machine, kid-sized bookstore. Accessible. grocery store, fire rescue area, science and technology lab, artist-in-residence Memorial Park studio, and much more. Traveling 6005 Underwood Ave exhibits, daily educational programs, ci.omaha.ne.us/parks special events, and gift shop are also (402) 444-5920 featured. Voted Best Museum in Omaha Daily/5am-11pm through Nickelodeon’s Parents Picks. Free Open year-round. Accessible. Honor the armed forces who were killed or missing during service in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. A park favorite is the All-American Rose Society Garden. Mount Vernon Gardens Accessible.

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Omaha Creative Institute Historical Sites Florence Mill 1516 Cuming St 9102 N 30th St omahacreativeinstitute.org historicflorence.org (402) 917-8452 (402) 551-1233 $35 per workshop May 1-Oct 1: Wed-Sun/1-5pm Creat memorable experiences through $2 adults; $1 children the “Come Create It” workshops. Two- On national register. Under renovation, hour sessions in media ranging from the original Winter Quarters Mill timbers watercolor painting to glassblowing. date from 1846 and the Mormon Trail. All participants will take home a self- Boys Town The mill was re-established in 1857 created memento of their time. 14100 Crawford St during the Gold Rush passing through boystown.org/discover Nebraska Territory. The Florence Mill Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & (402) 498-1140 embodies the evolution of the grain Aquarium Mon-Fri/8am-5pm; Sat/9am- industry with many technological 4pm; Sun/11am-4pm 3701 S 10th St changes from pioneer times. On the first Free omahazoo.com floor is a museum, with an art gallery National Historic Landmark District. 402-733-8401Open daily, except in the loft. Christmas; Nov 1-Feb 28: Visit the Hall of History, Visitors Center, Daily/10am-4pm; Mar 1-Oct 31: and the Father Flanagan House to get Daily/9am-5pm Freedom Park Navy Museum a first-hand look at the world-famous (Closed for Season) Visit the world’s largest indoor desert Boys Town Village established by 2497 Freedom Park Rd and nocturnal exhibits along with one of Father Flanagan. See where our children (402) 444-5955 the world’s largest indoor rainforests. live, work, play and pray while building Free Other world-class exhibits include the successful futures. Accessible. Home of the USS Hazard (Minesweeper) Scott Aquarium, Hubbard Orangutan and the USS Marlin (training Forest and Gorilla Valley, Lozier IMAX® submarine), along with other artifacts. Theater, Durham’s Bear Canyon, Berniece Grewcock Butterfly and Insect Pavilion and more. Experience Skyfari, the aerial tram. Open year- round. Accessible.

River City Star Riverboat 151 Freedom Park Rd rivercitystar.com (402) 342-7827 Call for times or check website $12 adults; $10 seniors; $8 ages 12&under Omaha’s only premier riverboat presents an unforgettable experience that truly captures the personality of our great river city – Omaha. Our magnificent vessel sails day and night, offering a wide variety of cruises. Accessible.

Wildlife Safari Park (Operated by Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium) I-80, Exit #426 omahazoo.com (402) 733-8401 Apr-Oct: Daily/9:30am-5pm A drive-through wildlife adventure! Explore miles of scenic prairies, wetlands and North American wildlife as Lewis and Clark saw. Stretch your legs on a hiking trail and spot wolves, bears, birds, and more! Accessible.

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General Crook House Museum Joslyn Castle 5730 N 30th St, Bldg 11B 3902 Davenport St General On the Campus of Metropolitan joslyncastle.com Community College (402) 595-2199 Crook douglascohistory.org 1st & 3rd Sun each month 1, (402) 455-9990 2pm & 3pm; other times by House Mon-Fri/10am-4pm; Sat&Sun/ appointment. Tea and scones, 1-4pm lunch & dinner options available Museum $5 adults ($6 holiday season); for an additional cost. $4 students; $3 ages 6-11 $6 adults; $5 seniors/students; Award-winning, authentically restored Free ages under 5. Tea and home of General George Crook at Fort Scones $6 person; Lunch or Omaha. The Italianate house, built dinner $14-$20 person; Scottish performance $7 person. in 1879 and on National Register On National Register of Historic Places, of Historic Places, shows how a first historic landmark Arboretum of commanding officer lived on the frontier Nebraska. This 1903 Scottish 4-story, in the 1880s. The heirloom garden has 35-room house designed by John more than 110 varieties of flowers and McDonald on original plated 5.5 acres. plants. Nov/Dec holiday decorations. Tours available first and third Sunday of Book/gift shop, exhibits, Library/ month, or by appointment for groups. Archives facility. Accessible. Sights & Sounds Meals or Scottish performance may be added. Accessible. Gerald R. Ford Birth Site & of Yesterday Gardens Douglas County Historical Society 32nd & Woolworth Ave Malcolm X Birthsite Historic Fort Omaha - 30th & Fort Streets (402) 444-5920 3448 Pinkney St Open Weekdays 10 to 4 Daily/7:30am-9pm malcolmxfoundation.org Weekends 1 to 4 Free (800) 645-9287 Call to arrange visit Memorial to the 38th President of (402) 455-9990 Free www.DouglasCoHistory.org the United States, born in Omaha. A kiosk modeled after the original The Malcolm X Memorial Foundation house’s turret contains birth site continues to remember Omaha native information and presidential mementos. Malcolm X by creating a beautiful A colonnade and rose garden modeled plaza and educational memorial site after the White House’s complete the at the place of his birth. The state of site. Accessible. This facility can also Nebraska has also honored Malcolm X be reserved for weddings. by erecting an official marker on this historical site. The 12-acre developing memorial is open to the public; Please Historic Florence Bank and Depot Museums call before visiting. Also visit tthe 8502 N 30th St (Bank) interim headquarters at 3226 Lake St 29th & Dick Collins Rd (Depot) (Aframerican Bookstore). historicflorence.org (402) 453-4462 Mormon Trail Center at Historic the Largest June 1-Aug 1: Fri-Sat/1-5pm; Winter Quarters Sun/11am-3pm: other times by 3215 State St Community Theatre appt (402) 453-9372 in the Nation! $1 donation requested Daily/9am-9pm Oldest bank in Nebraska (1856). Free Displays on early Florence history and Visitors center and museum depicts bank manager’s living quarters upstairs. the 1846-1860 migration of 90,000 Depot is from 1888 with 1890 caboose pioneers to the Rocky Mountains. and railroad displays. Depot Accessible. Displays include full-sized log cabin, covered wagon, oxen, and handcart. Optional guided tours. Accessible.

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Old Market Durham Museum El Museo Latino Harney to Jackson sts and 10th to 801 S 10th St 4701 S 25th St 13th sts durhammuseum.org elmuseolatino.org oldmarket.com (402) 444-5071 (402) 731-1137 (402) 346-4445 Tues/10am-8pm; Wed- Mon,Wed&Fri/10am-5pm; Hours vary by store. Sat/10am-5pm; Sun/1-5pm Tues&Thur/1-5pm; Sat/10am- Unique shops, boutiques, pubs, The Durham Museum, making its home in 2pm restaurants, and entertainment in a Omaha’s beautiful art deco Union Station, $5 adults; $4 college students; $3.50 seniors/children historic neighborhood. Shop bookstores houses an array of permanent exhibits to bakeries, art galleries to antiques, including train cars, 1940s store fronts, First Latino art and history museum clothing to collectibles, then dine in and artifacts showing the history of the in the Midwest. View world-class one of more than 30 arearestaurants. region. There are also traveling exhibits permanent and traveling exhibitions Accessible. through The Durham’s affiliation with featuring local, national, and the Smithsonian and close ties with the international Latino art. Bilingual Prospect Hill Cemetery Library of Congress, National Archives, educational programs offered year- 3202 Parker St and Chicago’s Field Museum. round including workshops, lectures, prospecthill-omaha.org and ongoing classes in art, dance, and (402) 556-6057 music. Special events, concerts, and Daily dawn to dusk dance performances by “CHOMARI” Free Ballet Folklorico Mexicano. Accessible. Omaha’s pioneer cemetery (1858). Here lie many who gave their names to Omaha streets, Nebraska towns and counties, etc. The famous and infamous. many interesting monuments. Special section for soldiers from Fort Omaha. Walking tour pamphlets available with prearrangement.

MUSEUMS/GALLERIES El Museo Latino Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts 724 S 12th St bemiscenter.org (402) 341-7130 Tues-Sat: 11am-5pm Free/Donations International artist-in-residence program located in the historic Old Market area. Artists from around the world live and work in the second- and third-floor studios. The first-floor galleries feature contemporary art exhibitions. Accessible. Pioneer Courage Sculpture Park

Creighton University Lied Art Proudly born and raised here, we’ve been the bank Omaha trusts Gallery for more than 150 years. In that time we’ve built relationships with 2500 California Plz people and businesses passionate about making Omaha a better finearts.creighton.edu place to live, and we will always put our customers and community (402) 280-2509 first. If you’re ready for a better banking experience, stop into one Sept-Apri: Daily/1-4pm and during special events when of our 37 convenient branch locations today. exhibits are present. Free The Creighton University Lied Art Gallery hosts exhibitions of fine art created by local, regional, national, and international artists each academic year. The Gallery also showcases student and faculty art. Accessible. 402.346.3626 | firstnational.com | Member FDIC

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Hillmer Art Gallery 1901 S 72nd St College of St Mary - Wash Hall (402) 399-2621 Sept-May: Mon-Thurs/9am- 7:30pm; Fri/9am-5pm; Sat/8:30am-12:30pm; Closed Sundays and University holidays. Seven or eight invitational art exhibits annually by local and Midwest artists (student and professional). Located on the campus of the College of St Mary. Accessible.

Hot Shops Art Center 1301 Nicholas St hotshopsartcenter.com (402) 342-6452 Mon-Fri/9am-6pm; Sat- Sun/11am-5pm Free Over 80 artists invite you to explore this 92,000 square foot art center. Over 50 individual studios and four art galleries. Come visit the studios, view the artwork, and see how it is created.

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Dale Chihuly’s Dale Chihuly’s Gallery 333 S 132nd St Joslyn Art Museum features art from jccomaha.org (402) 334-8200 antiquity to the present with an emphasis Mon-Thur 8am-9pm; Fri on 19th- and 20th-century European and 8am-5pm; Sun 11am-5pm American art. A fun, educational, relaxing, From historical and educational exhibits to beautiful displays of local, national, and artful destination for the whole family. and international art, the Jewish Community Center Gallery hosts a wide • Open Tuesday – Sunday array of content. Located just next to • Free Admission every Saturday morning the JCC Theater, the Gallery provides • Located just west of downtown Omaha individuals an excellent opportunity to immerse themselves in culturally www.joslyn.org | (402) 342-3300 enriching exhibitions. Exhibits cycle 2200 Dodge St. | Omaha, NE 68102 through on a monthly basis.

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Joslyn Art Museum Nebraska Jewish Historical Strategic Air and Space Museum 2200 Dodge Society & Riekes Museum I-80, Exit #426 joslyn.org Jewish Community Center SASMuseum.com (402) 342-3300 333 S 132nd St (402) 944-3100 Museum and Shop: Tues-Wed & nebraskajhs.com Daily 10am-5pm Fri-Sat/10am-4pm; Thurs/10am- 402-334-6441 $12 adults; $11 seniors 8pm; Sun/12-4pm Mon-Thurs/10am-4pm and military active/ Café: Tues-Sat/10:30am-3pm Free by reservation retired; $6 children; free (11am-2pm lunch service); History and culture of the Jewish 3 & under and members Sun/12-2pm people of Nebraska and Western One of the nation’s premier aviation and $8 adults; $6 seniors/college Iowa, displayed in photographs and space museums, located 15 minutes students; $5 ages 5-17; Free exhibits throughout the J.C.C. The from Omaha on Interstate-80, features ages 4 & under and Joslyn Riekes Museum, a re-creation of a members; Free general over 40 military aircraft and spacecraft. admission on Sat/10am-12pm; neighborhood “shul,” includes timeline Artifacts from the Cold War celebrate $5 general admission on and visual history of area synagogues. the contributions of the Strategic Air Thurs/4-8pm. Extended hours Accessible. Command to our nation’s security and increased admission for and prosperity. Traveling exhibits, some special exhibitions. permanent exhibits, and a variety Nebraska’s largest art museum, of special events provide additional Joslyn features art from antiquity to unique experiences for the museum’s the present with emphasis on 19th- members and guests. and 20th-century European and American art. World renowned for works of Karl Bodmer in Art of the American West collection. Temporary exhibitions, concerts, educational programs, community events, and more. Nationally recognized for offerings for kids and families. Sculpture garden Joslyn Art Museum open daily.

Loves Jazz & Arts Center 2510 N 24th St lovesjazzartcenter.org (402) 502-5291 Tues-Fri/11am-5pm; Sat/11am- 3pm $5 adults; $3 seniors; $2 children; free for members WHERE IT ALL COMES TOGET HER An 8000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility featuring the Preston Love gallery, a performing arts area, exhibition space and a with classrooms and administration space. Accessible.

Michael Phipps Gallery PAST 215 S 15th St omahalibrary.org (402) 444-4800 Located on the main floor of the W. Dale Clark Main Library. Features the work of area artists each month. PRESENT FUTURE www.sasmuseum.com 28210 West Park Hwy, Ashland, NE 68003 I-80 Exit 426 • 402-944-3100 2013 Omaha Visitors Guide 35 VisitOmaha.com What to See & Do • Attractions

St. Cecilia Cathedral Cultural Union Pacific Railroad Museum UNO Art Gallery Center & Gallery 200 Pearl St Weber Fine Arts Building, First 701 N 40th St Council Bluffs, IA Floor cathedralartsproject.org uprrmuseum.org 6001 Dodge St. (402) 558-3100 (712) 329-8307 unomaha.edu/fineart A cultural center housing a history Tues-Sat/10am-4pm (402) 554-2796 museum, art gallery and gift shop. The Free Mon-Thurs/10am-3pm. Closed St. Cecilia Cathedral is a masterwork Railroad artifacts and interactive on holidays and during academic of architect Thomas Rogers Kimball exhibits chronicle the history of breaks. Free built in the Spanish Renaissance style America - from construction of the first in 1905. Major collections of work by transcontinental railroad to the present Exhibition schedule includes bi-annual sculptor Alvin Polasek and Spanish day high-tech rail transportation exhibitions of works by UNO art faculty, Colonial Art are on exhibit. Group tours system. Our newest exhibit, “Building annual juried student shows, thesis available. Accessible. America” is an immersive exhibit exhibitions by graduating BFA students, featuring video-game technology that as well as exhibitions by contemporary recounts Union Pacific’s beginning 150 artists. Opening receptions, which are years ago. held for every exhibition, are free and open to all visitors. In addition to our exhibitions, many arts-related events are scheduled in the gallery.

Valley Historical Society Museum 218 W Alexander St (402) 359-5544 May-Sept: Sun 2-4pm, other times by appt Free/Donations welcome Kenefick Park Two buildings and a UP caboose house, Mastodon bones, Indian relics, railroad and pioneer memorabilia, dishes, dolls, clothing, and more. Accessible.

UNIQUE THEATERS UNION PACIFIC Film Streams at the Ruth Sokolof Theater RAILROAD MUSEUM 1340 Mike Fahey St filmstreams.org (402) 933-0259 $9 general; $7 students, seniors, teachers, military & those arriving by bike; $4.50 members Omaha’s nonprofit arthouse cinema, featuring new American independents, foreign films, and documentaries, as well as a repertory program of classics, themed series, and director retrospectives. Open 7 days a week.

Visit the Union Paci c Railroad Museum to experience Lozier IMAX 3D Theater (Omaha’s “Building America,” an immersive exhibit featuring video-game Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium) technology; relive the height of passenger rail travel; and 3701 S 10th St learn how Union Paci c and America’s progress have been omahazoo.com (402) 733-8401 inextricably linked for 150 years. Open daily, except Thanksgiving and Christmas Free for Omaha’s Zoo members; $5.50 per person (age 3 and above) Experience IMAX, a screen as tall 200 Pearl Street • Council Blu s, IA 51503 as 4 giraffes, as wide as 7 rhinos Open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. • Free Admission with 12,000 watts of sound. It’s like (712) 329-8307 • www.uprrmuseum.org being there!

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Marcus Midtown Cinema Family Fun Center 3201 Farnam St 10765 M St marcustheatres.com familyfuncenter.net (402) 346-6900 (402) 554-1925 Omaha’s newest entertainment Mon-Thurs/11am-10:30pm; Fri- destination featuring reserved seat Sat/10am-1am; Sun/10am-11pm CineDine SM in-theatre dining, the enticing Glo Lounge, the Vue Lounge, Fun Plex VIP Preferred Seating and 5 digital 7003 Q St fun-plex.com cinema auditoriums. Enjoy dinner at a (402) 331-8436 movie, drinks and more at the Midtown Mem Day Weekend - Labor Cinema. Private rentals for meetings, Day: Daily 12pm-8pm parties and other special events are Nebraska’s largest water and ridepark. available. Featuring a 70 ft high roller coaster, five- story waterslides, Motion Ocean, Lazy AMUSEMENT River, Go-karts, kiddie and family rides Amazing Pizza Machine and a beautiful and challenging 18 hole 13955 S Plaza mini golf course. Visit the website for AmazingPizzaMachine.com park hours. Accessible. (402) 829-1777 Visit Omaha’s favorite family Sempeck’s Bowling and entertainment center today! Enjoy Entertainment 60,000 square feet of all-indoor rides and 20902 Cumberland Dr attractions: Amazing Quest Laser Tag sempecks.com plus Go Karts, Bumper Cars, Bowling, (402) 289-4614 the Wild Ride Crazy Coaster; and more 11am-11pm than 150 arcade games. Dine at the Amazing Buffet’s pizza, pasta, salad, SkateDaze soups, breads, nachos, desserts, 3616 S 132nd St and more! There’s something fun for skatedaze.com everyone in the family. (402) 333-3555 Open Skating Hours: Mon/1- 7pm; Tues/1-7pm, (18 and over) Boulder Creek Amusement Park 8-11pm; Wed/1-8pm; Thurs/1- 14208 S St Fontenelle 7pm, (18 and over) 9pm-12am; bouldercreekminigolf.net Fri/1-10:30pm; Sat/11am- Forest (402) 861-0575 10:30pm; Sun/1-5pm; Lazer Nature Runner & Playdaze Hours: Mon- CoCo Key Water Resort Thurs/10am-7pm; Fri-Sat/10am- 3321 S 72nd St Center 10pm; Sun/12-6pm ramadaplazaomaha.com Open Daily Pricing varies (402) 393-3950 8a - 5p Mon-Fri/4-9pm; Sat/10am-9pm; SkateDaze offers Roller Skating, Best of Omaha® Laser Tag, Bumper Cars, Sun & Holidays/10am-7pm 26 miles of trails $25 for adults; $15 Roller Coaster, Rock Wall, and 70 1 mile riverview children under 48” Arcade Games. Plus, Playdazium (12 boardwalk Over 60,000 square feet of Key West & under), bounce house, Private Party Indoor & outdoor indoor water resort adventure! Three Rooms for your child’s birthday party or play areas 40-foot body and raft slides, Key group events. Full concession & dining Just minutes from area serving great food & drinks. Midtown & Quest Arcade, Adventure River, Wet Downtown Omaha. Rooster Bar, Dip-in Theater, private Hwy 75, Chandler Road exit or cabanas, restaurants, and more. Great 13th Street South to for birthday parties, team building, North Bellevue Blvd. family reunions, corporate retreats, Free Parking! and group events. 1111 N. Bellevue Blvd. Bellevue, NE fontenelleforest.org

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What to See & Do Performing Arts Trip Tip Standing Ovation Enjoy a one-stop cultural and Omaha offers a variety of unique places to enjoy a live performance. The magnificent culinary experience at Zinc. Holland Performing Arts Center is an acoustical wonder, considered one Located inside the Holland of the best sounding concert halls in the country. In addition to national performers Performing Arts Center, and comedians, the Omaha Symphony performs at the Holland from September it’s a full service restaurant through the first part of June. that is open two and a half hours before most evening performances. New in 2013 a 1st floor cocktail lounge that will be perfect for before and after performance drinks.

Satisfactions’ Music of the Rolling Stones May 24-25, 2013 Holland Center The Omaha Symphony joins acclaimed Rolling Stones tribute band Satisfaction to bring you classic rock ‘n roll anthems.

2013 Live Performances Holland Performing Arts Center Irving Berlin: From World Famous Popovich Rags to Ritzes Comedy Pet Theater March 9-10, 2013 April 9, 2013 Holland Center Holland Center Symphony Spooktacular An all-star cast pays tribute to A European-style circus act filled October America’s most beloved songwriter with family-oriented comedy, dogs, Holland Center with songs including, “There’s No cats and extraordinary stunts. Celebrate Halloween with Business Like Show Business,” “Blue All the animals were rescued. lighthearted music, a costume Skies,” and “God Bless America”. contest, and trick or treating.

Sam Harris’ Don’t Stop Christmas with Believing Music of the ‘80s the Symphony March 22-23, 2013 December Holland Center Holland Center Revisit the era of power ballads A delightfully interactive holiday and synth pop with ‘Star Search show, complete with dancing Santas, grand champion Sam Harris and and a sing-along that will fill you ‘80s pop icon Debbie Gibson with the magic of the season.

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Schedule backstage tours at the Omaha Community Playhouse. Enjoy a behind-the-scenes experience that brings a new dimension to the production. Contact Lora Kaup at (402) 553-4890, ext. 147 or [email protected] Trip Tip

Stage Right 2013 Live From the largest community theatre Productions in the country to national touring groups and intimate productions, the theatre scene in Omaha is diversely entertaining.

A cultural gem in Omaha, the Omaha Community Playhouse offers two distinct theatre experiences. The Hawks Mainstage Theatre offers mainstream entertainment for everyone, while the Howard Drew Theatre offers a more contemporary, Lilly’s Purple Plastic cutting-edge theatre experience. Purse - Children’s Play March 29–April 14, 2013 Omaha’s historic and ornate Orpheum The Rose Theater Theater is home to Omaha Based on the award-winning, Performing Arts’ Broadway bestselling picture book, across America series and Opera Lilly the mouse creates quite Omaha, which produces a season of a stir when she has to learn original productions that combine how to share the spotlight great music, phenomenal singers and with her new baby brother. rich stories. The Rose Theater Evil Dead: the Musical A Night with the Family - Housed in a beautifully restored 1927 February 8-March 17, 2013 World Premier Comedy vaudeville palace, The Rose Theater Omaha Community Playhouse April 19-May 12, 2013 is one of the top children’s theaters in Flying body parts, buckets of Omaha Community Playhouse the country. The troupe of professional blood, and singing and dancing Every family is a little dysfunctional, actors creates performances geared zombies make this low-budget but this one tops them all. Hilarious toward children from 4 to 18 years horror film satire the perfect show one-liners, comedic and loveable of age. for people who love to have fun. characters and uproariously Just beware of the splatter zone. funny situations make this a The John Beasley Theater treat for the entire family highlights live productions written by, or The Behanding of featuring African American characters. Spokane – Dark Comedy Bluebeard’s Castle – Opera The theater was founded by actor John February 21–March 16, 2013 April 19 & 21, 2013 Beasley who is known for his role in the television series, Everwood, and Blue Barn Theatre Orpheum Theater in movies such as the Sum of All Fears In this darkly comical new work from A chilling psychodrama about the with Ben Affleck. the acclaimed playwright Martin complex relationship between the McDonagh, the mysterious gun-toting murderous Duke Bluebeard and Carmichael has been searching for his new wife. The title role will The Blue Barn Theatre, known for his missing left hand for decades. be performed by world-renowned its daring, innovative productions and opera singer Samuel Ramey. powerful acting ensemble, features 4 award-winning contemporary plays each season. For more details and a complete list of 2013 Productions go to VisitOmaha.com.

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Theaters/Venues Holland Performing Arts Center Omaha Community Playhouse Blue Barn Theatre 1200 Douglas St 6915 Cass St 614 S 11th St omahaperformingarts.org omahaplayhouse.org bluebarn.org (402) 345-0606 (402) 553-0800 (402) 345-1576 Year-round Aug-July: Wed-Sat/7:30pm; Sept-Jun Tickets to many shows start as Sun/2pm $25 Adults; $20 Students, low as $19. $35-$40/adults Seniors 65+ & Groups of 10+ Owned and operated by Omaha The Omaha Community Playhouse is the A professional theatre company Performing Arts, the acoustically largest community theatre in the nation known for its daring and progressive acclaimed Holland Performing Arts and features local talent both onstage productions and powerful acting Center hosts the world’s finest and behind the scenes, achieving ensemble, now celebrating its 24th performing artists and ensembles, production values comparable to season. Each season features four as well as a variety of educational a professional theater. With two award-winning contemporary plays. and outreach activities. Performance theaters, the Omaha Community Check out the 2012-2013 Season, spaces include a 2,000-seat concert Playhouse offers nine regular season plus Witching Hour’s late-night hall, 350-seat recital hall, and a semi- productions accompanied with multiple theatre series. A Behanding in enclosed courtyard. Accessible. special events during the season. Spokane 2/21-3/16; and The 39 Steps 5/19-6/15. Accessible. John Beasley Theater and Orpheum Theater Workshop 409 S 16th St CenturyLink Center Omaha 3010 Q St omahaperformingarts.org 455 N 10th St Suite 201 (402) 345-0606 centurylinkcenteromaha.com johnbeasleytheater.org Tickets to many shows start as (402) 341-1500 (402) 502-5767 low as $19 See top touring acts in the arena, $25-$15 Year-round such as U2, Paul McCartney, and The An intimate theatre experience with Professionally managed by Omaha Rolling Stones. Family shows include 125-seat capacity. Quality productions Performing Arts, Omaha’s celebrated Sesame Street Live, Disney on Ice, and educational venues. President/ Orpheum Theater has served as and the Harlem Globetrotters. Host Artistic Director, John Beasley. the home of the finest in local of the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Swim and national performing arts for Trials and 2013 U.S. Figure Skating Lied Education Center for the Arts nearly a century, including the best Championships. The convention center - Creighton University of Broadway’s national touring hosts craft shows, home shows, dog Creighton University companies. A cornerstone of Omaha’s shows, volleyball tournaments, and 2500 California Plz cultural history, this former vaudeville cheerleading competitions. Accessible. finearts.creighton.edu house was constructed in 1927. (402) 280-2509 Features a refurbished 2,600-seat Sept-Apr proscenium theater. Circle Theatre Daily 1-4pm and during special 726 S 55th St events when exhibits are present Central Presbyterian Church $12 Senior Citizens, $15 General Ralston Arena circletheatreomaha.org Offers lively performances of 7300 Q St (402) 553-4715 ralstonarena.com dance, music, and theatre each Aug-Jun (402) 934-9966 $10-$25 academic year. Performances feature CU students. Accessible. Omaha’s premier little theatre. Ralston Community Theatre Features new plays, classic comedies, 8969 Park Dr Omaha Civic Auditorium/Arena/ dramas and mysteries. Accessible. Ralston Performing Arts Centre Music Hall ralstoncommunitytheatre.com 1804 Capitol Ave (402) 898-3545 omahacivic.com $12-$15 (402) 444-3353 July Home to the Creighton University Hosts a summer musical in July. women’s basketball and volleyball. Accessible. Theatrical shows and concerts. Home base for marathons and charity runs. Dog shows. Accessible.

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Shelterbelt Theatre Broadway Across America - Grace University Masterworks 3225 California St Omaha Chorus shelterbelt.org 409 S 16th St 1311 S 9th St (402) 341-2757 Orpheum Theater Grace University $10-$15 omaha.broadway.com graceuniversity.edu Year-round (402) 345-0606 (402) 449-2800 Award-winning productions of all National touring companies bring Free original new plays from local and the best of Broadway to Omaha! Performs major work with orchestra. international playwrights. Intimate Experience the dramas, comedies, and Accessible. setting, Accessible. musicals that have packed theaters in New York at the Orpheum Theater. Sokol Auditorium Nebraska Brass 2234 S 13th St “CHOMARI” Ballet Folklorico Multiple Locations sokolomaha.com Mexicano artsincorporated.org/nb (402) 346-9802 4701 S 25th St (402) 477-7899 Hot spot for local and traveling indie El Museo Latino $12-$15 bands. elmuseolatino.org Oct-May (402) 731-1137 The Nebraska Brass presents a five Year-round Strauss Performing Arts Center concert season. Concerts are in - UNO Omaha’s premier professional Latino Lincoln, Omaha, and other communities, 6001 Dodge St dance company, “CHOMARI” performs featuring classical, Dixieland, jazz, unomaha.edu throughout the year at El Museo Latino holiday, and contemporary brass music. (402) 554-3427 and a variety of venues in the Omaha Located on the campus of the area. Accessible. Nebraska Shakespeare University of Nebraska-Omaha, the Elmwood Park complex boasts a tunable recital hall Crescendo Concert Series 60th & Dodge sts that seats 500. The center serves as 5312 Underwood Ave nebraskashakespeare.com a nexus of musical activity not only for Dundee Presbyterian Church (402) 280-2391 the university, but for the city of Omaha dpcomaha.org Free (402) 558-2330 as well. Jun-Jul Free A free festival of Shakespeare’s plays, Oct-Apr The Rose Theater presented by a professional theatre Free concert series. Began in company in a beautiful outdoor setting 2001 Farnam St September 2000 to celebrate the rosetheater.org during June and July. Each evening Dundee Presbyterian Church’s 100th (402) 345-4849 includes pre-show seminars and a $18-$25 anniversary with the community. “Greenshow” of strolling musicians Sept-Jun Accessible. and entertainment. Accessible. The Rose Theater is one of the largest Florentine Players and most well-respected children’s 2864 State St Nebraska Wind Symphony theaters in the nation. Dedicated to its florentineplayers.com Multiple Locations mission of enriching the lives of young (402) 871-8791 nebraskawindsymphony.com people and their families through live $10-$15 (402) 216-0325 theatre and arts education. Mar-Aug The Nebraska Wind Symphony is Season includes three murder mysteries Omaha’s premier community band. organizations and one melodrama. It’s a fun, It is comprised of approximately 85 Brigit Saint Brigit Theatre inexpensive evening with a variety of adult brass, woodwind, and percussion Company slapstick comedy, antics and audience players from all walks of life. The NWS 2854 Redick Ave participation. You’ll keep coming back! Swingtones is an 18-piece big band that bsbtheatre.com Accessible. performs music made popular by the (402) 502-4910 bands of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, $25 general admission Stan Kenton, Les Brown, Woody Sept-May Herman, and others. From Greek tragedy to contemporary pieces, Brigit St. Brigit draws its name from one of three patron saints of Ireland. Past productions include Medea, Hamlet, The Importance of Being Earnest, A Streetcar Named Desire, and Equus. One Irish classic is included in the schedule each year. Accessible.

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Omaha Area Youth Orchestras Omaha Symphony Opera Omaha Multiple Locations 1200 Douglas St Multiple Locations oayo.org Holland Performing Arts Center 1850 Farnam St (402) 234-2044 omahasymphony.org operaomaha.org Come listen to the future! Season (402) 342-3560 (402) 346-4398 includes concerts from four audition- $10-$98 Various based orchestras and small ensembles Sept-June $19-$79 Sept-May with students from elementary to high The finest in classical and Opera Omaha, a professional opera school age. contemporary music awaits you at the Omaha Symphony! From timeless company, presents each season main stage productions at the historic Omaha Chamber Singers masterpieces to high-energy rock and Multiple Locations roll, our talented musicians and guest Orpheum Theater, and smaller omahachambersingers.org artists present more than 60 concert productions and musical events (402) 697-0942 experiences from September through throughout the community, featuring $6-$15 June. Join us at the Holland Center, nationally and internationally known A select 24-voice choral ensemble known for its incredible acoustics and artists. Accessible. that presents exceptional classical architecture. Accessible. choral literature of all historical eras River City Mixed Chorus Multiple Locations appropriate for the chamber ensemble. Omaha Theater Company rcmc.org 2001 Farnam St (402) 341-7464 The Rose Theater Omaha Modern Dance Collective $10-$25 rosetheater.org Multiple Locations Dec & June omdcdance.org (402) 342-5119 (402) 551-7473 $18-$25 River City Mixed Chorus is Omaha’s $10-$15 Sept-Jun Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Oct-Jun One of the largest children’s theaters in and Allied (GLBTA) Chorus! RCMC’s Provides educational and performance the nation, serving more than 300,000 Mission: Building community and opportunities for local modern dancers people each year at home and on enriching the lives of our members and choreographers. national tour. The company features and audiences through our passion eight to ten performances, including for music. RCMC’s concerts are ASL- Omaha Performing Arts a holiday show and summer musical, interpreted and held in handicap 1200 Douglas St as part of The Rose Theater’s season accessible performance spaces. omahaperformingarts.org of performing arts for children and (402) 345-0202 families. Classes in acting, drama and SNAP! Productions Tickets to many shows start as musical theater are offered year-round. 3225 California St low as $19. Accessible. Shelterbelt Theatre Year-round snapproductions.com Managing the Holland Performing (402) 341-2757 Arts Center and Orpheum Theater, $20-$12 Omaha Performing Arts brings the Aug-May world’s finest performing artists and For the past eight years, SNAP! ensembles to Omaha through a diverse Productions has presented Omaha presenting series featuring jazz, with high quality, ground-breaking dance, popular entertainers, family theatre promoting AIDS awareness programming, and the best of touring and diversity tolerance. Accessible. Broadway productions.

Omaha Symphonic Chorus Multiple Locations omahasymphonicchorus.org (402) 398-1766 Noted for its rich sound, the 100 voice ensemble performs three to five concerts in a year, including its signature “Christmas at the Cathedral.”

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Soli Deo Gloria Cantorum UNOmaha Theatre UNO’s The Moving Company Multiple Locations 6001 Dodge St 6001 Dodge St berkey.com Weber Fine Arts Building-UNO Dance Lab at the UNO School of (402) 341-4111 unotheatre.com Health Professional Chorale directed by (402) 554-3167 unomaha.edu/themovingcompany Almeda Berkey. Offers music by the $5-$15 (402) 554-2670 area’s finest voices. The Cantorum Sept-May Free-$10 Sept-May presents concerts of diverse repertoire KC/ACTF Award-winning theatre Intergenerational, multi-cultural from Gregorian Chant to contemporary presents mainstage plays. modern dance company that sponsors classic to folk music. master classes, showcases, concerts, and collaborative community dance The MasterSingers projects. Accessible. Multiple Locations mastersingersomaha.com (402) 250-0875 Since its inception in 1969, the MasterSingers have strived to nurture the choral arts in the region by regularly commissioning new works, performing in various venues, recording CDS, and Happier welcoming guest artists. Accessible. HOURS. The Writer’s Workshop Reading Series Multiple Locations (402) 554-2406 Free Award-winning authors read from original works. Accessible.

Tuesday Musical Concert Series 2200 Dodge St Joslyn Art Museum tuesdaymusicalomaha.org (402) 551-2234 For four evenings a year, visitors are treated to classical performances by internationally known artists. Accessible. TAPAS SERVED WEEKENDS UNTIL 12 AM UNOmaha Department of Music 6001 Dodge St Strauss Performing Arts Center- UNO unomaha.edu/music (402) 554-3427 Concerts by the UNOmaha Concert Choir, University Choir, Symphonic Sophisticated American cuisine in a relaxed Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, and atmosphere. Classy, but unpretentious. Heartland Philharmonic Orchestra. Accessible. Creative, but approachable. Lunch, dinner, fresh daily specials, Sunday brunch and late night tapas. Live piano Thursday - Saturday.

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What to See & Do Sports & Recreation Nature Calls For birders, walkers, and bikers, the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge connects nearly 150 miles of nature trails and provides picturesque views of the Missouri River Valley. The Keystone Trail meanders along 27 miles of the Papio Creek. And Omaha’s 5 lakes—Cunningham, Zorinsky, Standing Bear, Lawrence Youngman, and Bennington Lake—offer fishing, boating, and recreational activities all year long

Located along the wooded Missouri River valley and along a main migratory path, it only makes sense that the Omaha area is a birding hotspot. Spring and fall are peak seasons but because the area offers diverse bird habitat—lakes, prairies, woodlands, and riverbanks—you will find a wide variety of bird species most any time of year. Look for the yellow-billed cuckoo in the summer, the dickcissel in May, the tufted titmouse in November, and pelicans have been known to stop over around Easter.

Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge Tubing and Tanking Forget the boat—try tubing and tanking down the scenic Elkhorn River. Which should you choose? It depends on how wet you want to get. With tanking, you float down the river in an 8-foot- diameter stock tank fitted with custom made picnic tables. With tubing, you are a little more intimate with the water, sitting in commercial-grade innertubes with your feet and other body parts dangling in the river. Both offer a fun way to float and enjoy the outdoors.

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F o r e ! With 17 public and semi-public courses, Omaha offers something for golfers of all levels. Rolling hills and tree-lined fairways, water hazards and sand traps, each course has its own character filled with competitive challenges. From executive style to championship courses, you’ll enjoy playing Omaha’s unique golf landscape.

This year watch some of the best professional golfers of all time as Omaha hosts the 2013 US Senior Open July 8-14th at the Omaha Country Club. Tom Watson, Fred Couples, Vijay Singh and Fred Funk are among more than 150 golfers participating.

Indian Creek Golf Course Watch, Cheer and Wager Omaha’s sporting landscape offers an interesting variety of spectator sports including the College World Series, USHL hockey, arena football, horse racing, even roller derby.

Every June, Omaha is the place to be for the best in college baseball. The NCAA College World Series at TD Ameritrade Park Omaha is a tradition worth experiencing.

Watch and wager on horse racing 7 days a week at one of the finest simulcast facilities in the country. Horsemen’s Park seats 3,000 and broadcasts races from coast to coast on more than 700 televisions. In July, Horseman’s hosts 4 days of live racing at the track.

The brand-new Ralston Arena will be the place to take in Omaha Beef arena football, Omaha Lancers hockey, women’s roller derby, and the new women’s lingerie football league—talk about an interesting mix!

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Parks/Walking/Trails Miller’s Landing Tank Down the Elkhorn Annette and Richard Bloch 151 Freedom Park Rd Elkhorn River near Waterloo Cancer Survivor’s Park ci.omaha.ne.us/parks tankdown.com 105th & Pacific sts (402) 444-5920 (402) 709-8693 I-80, Exit #426 ci.omaha.ne.us/parks N P Dodge Park (Closed for Tubing and Adventures (402) 444-5955 Season) 1335 S 225th Plz 11001 John J Pershing Dr tubingandadventures.com Eugene T. Mahoney State Park ci.omaha.ne.us/parks 28500 West Park Hwy (402) 444-5955 SPECTATOR SPORTS outdoornebraska.org Ak-Sar-Ben River City Rodeo & (402) 944-2523 Roberts Skate Park Stock Show Enjoy an indoor theater with live 78th & Webster sts 455 N 10th St performances, swimming pool with 1 block north of Cass CenturyLink Center Omaha slides, indoor activity center, miniature ci.omaha.ne.us/parks rivercityrodeo.com golf, driving range, tennis courts, (402) 444-5955 (402) 554-9600 horseback trail rides, paddle boats, fishing and hiking. Winter activities South Metro Area Ramp Skate Cox Classic Golf Tournament include crafts, indoor playground, cross Park 13800 Eagle Run Dr country skiing, sledding and toboggan 6802 Harrison St Champions Run runs, ice skating rink and ice fishing. Seymour Smith Park coxclassic.com ci.omaha.ne.us/parks (402) 399-1800 Open year-round. $4/vehicle (402) 444-5037 Horsemen’s Park Field Club Biking/Walking Trail Standing Bear Lake 6303 Q St 38th Ave & Leavenworth sts to 6404 N 132nd St horsemenspark.com 36th & Gold sts 132nd and Fort sts (402) 731-2900 ci.omaha.ne.us/parks ci.omaha.ne.us/parks (402) 444-5900 (402) 444-4676 NCAA Men’s College World Series 1200 Mike Fahey St Glenn Cunningham Lake West Papio/Zorinsky Trail TD Ameritrade Park 96th & State St 168th & W Maple Rd to 156th & W cwsomaha.com ci.omaha.ne.us/parks Center Rd (402) 554-4404 (402) 444-4628 ci.omaha.ne.us/parks (402) 444-5900 Omaha Beef Professional Indoor Hefflinger Dog Park Football 112th & W Maple Rd Zorinsky Lake 7300 Q St ci.omaha.ne.us/parks 168th St south of W Center Rd Ralston Arena (402) 444-5955 cityofomaha.org/parks beeffootball.com (402) 346-2333 Heritage Park Recreational activities 7000 Mercy Rd Omaha Lancers College of St Mary 7300 Q St csm.edu Ralston Arena (402) 399-2400 lancers.com (402) 344-7825 Hummel Park 3033 Hummel Rd Omaha Nighthawks ci.omaha.ne.us/parks 1200 Mike Fahey St (402) 444-5900 Bryson’s Airboat Tours TD Ameritrade Park 839 County Rd 19 omahanighthawks.com Keystone Biking/Walking Trail to Fremont (402) 403-3776 Bellevue Loop Trail brysonsairboattours.com (402) 968-8534 88th & Fort sts to Hwy 370 & Omaha Storm Chasers Baseball Payne Dr (27 mi) Fly over the Platte River with Bryson’s 12356 Ballpark Way ci.omaha.ne.us/parks Airboat Tours in Fremont. See Bald Werner Park (402) 444-5900 Eagles, Blue Herons, White Tail Deer omahastormchasers.com in serene surroundings. (402) 738-5100 Lawrence Youngman Lake KC Royals Triple-A Affiliate and Omaha’s 192nd & W Dodge Rd DiVentures most attended sporting event since ci.omaha.ne.us/parks 4303 S 121st Plz 1969. Come see tomorrow’s Major (402) 444-5955 DiVentures.net League Baseball All-Stars play today (402) 933-6251 at Werner Park. 46 VisitOmaha.com 2013 Omaha Visitors Guide What to See & Do • Sports & Recreation PUBLIC GOLF COURSES

Benson Park Indian Creek Pines Country Club Public Golf Course Public Golf Course (semi-private) 5333 N 72nd St 3825 N 202nd St 7516 N 286th St cityofomaha.org/parks golfatindiancreek.com pinescountryclub.com (402) 444-4626 (402) 289-0900 (402) 359-4311 18 holes/Par 72, Clubhouse, 27 Holes/Par72, Clubhouse, 18 holes/Par 72, Clubhouse, Carts, Online reservations. Driving Range, Carts. Driving Range, Carts.

Eagle Run Public Johnny Goodman Spring Lake Golf Course Public Golf Course Public Golf Course 3435 N 132nd St 6111 S 99th St 4020 Hoctor Blvd eaglerungolf.com cityofomaha.org/parks cityofomaha.org/parks (402) 498-9900 (402) 444-4656 (402) 444-4630 9 Holes/32 Par, Clubhouse, Carts. 18 holes/Par 72, Clubhouse, 9 holes/Par 33, Clubhouse, Carts. Driving Range, Carts. Elkhorn Ridge Steve Hogan Golf Course Public Golf Course Knolls Public at Miller Park 20033 Elkhorn Ridge Drive Golf Course 6315 N 30th St elkhornridge.net/course.html 11630 Sahler St cityofomaha.org/parks (402) 289-4332 knollsgolf.com (402) 444-5396 9 hole/Par 27, Clubhouse, (402) 493-1740 9 holes/Par 27, Clubhouse, Carts. Driving Range, Carts. 18 holes/Par 71, Clubhouse, Carts. Stone Creek Elmwood Park Public Golf Course Public Golf Course Milt’s Golf Center 6220 N 160th Ave 6232 Pacific St 6402 Q St golfstonecreek.com cityofomaha.org/parks (402) 731-2001 (402) 965-9000 (402) 444-4683 9 holes/Par 27, Clubhouse, 27 holes/Par 72, Driving 18 hole/Par 68, Clubhouse, Driving Range, Carts. Range, Carts. Carts, Online reservations. Miracle Hill Warren Swigert Fontenelle Park Public Golf Course Public Golf Course Public Golf Course 1401 N 120th St 3865 Parkview Dr 4575 Ames Ave miraclehillgolf.com cityofomaha.org/parks cityofomaha.org/parks (402) 498-0220 (402) 444-4623 (402) 444-5019 18 holes/Par 70, Clubhouse, 9 holes/Par 27, Clubhouse, 9 holes/Par 35, Clubhouse, Driving Range, Carts. Carts, Online reservations. Carts, Online reservations. Pacific Springs Westwood Heights Public Golf Course Public Golf Course 16810 Harney St 12929 W Center Rd pacificsprings.com cityofomaha.org/parks (402) 330-4300 (402) 444-4658 18 holes/Par 70, Clubhouse, 9 holes/Par 27, Clubhouse, Driving Range, Carts. Online reservations.

Elmwood Park Public Golf Course

l00 Numbers correspond with golf course location on Omaha Maps on pages 14-16 of the welcome section.

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What to See & Do Spending the Day Trips Day Wine-ing A wonderful way to savor the day is with wine. Just a short drive from Omaha, find some of the Midwest’s finest wineries, known for their distinctive and award-winning flavors. Enjoy wine tours, tastings and entertainment, as well as beautiful views of the countryside - just follow the Southeast Nebraska Wine Trail. and make a day of it, or several. The eight vineyards along the Wine Trail offer everything from spectacular views of the Platte River Valley to tasting rooms inside turn-of-the century brick caves. One of the wineries even sits on land once owned by Ulysses S. Grant. It’s a great way to soak up the beautiful scenery and experience Nebraska’s unique brand of wine-making.

Soaring Wings Winery Springfield, NE Saunders County A short drive west of Omaha on Hwy 92 will take you to picturesque Saunders County. Rural in nature peppered with Main Street appeal, history and surprises that seem to pop out of nowhere—like the home office of David Letterman. It’s located in the small town of Wahoo, which is also home to the only submarine memorial in the country.

Or follow an impulse, turn off the highway and discover Our Corner Cottage, an amazingly eclectic gift shop sprouting among the corn. In Ashland, find an authentic small town Main Street lined with gift shops, galleries, unique shops, and an old- fashioned ice cream parlor. Located on historic US Route 6, considered the longest highway in the US.

Hidden away in the beautiful vistas of Saunders County is Iron Horse Golf Club, an award-winning course that Golf Digest considers one of the best. Just 20 minutes from Downtown Omaha, Saunders County offers a peaceful day full of discovery.

Iron Horse Golf Club

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Adventure at Exit 426 Lee Simmons Wildlife Safari and ConservationPark Exit 426 is just a short drive west of Omaha and offers a variety of different adventures. Go on safari— Nebraska style—at the Lee Simmons Wildlife Safari and Conservation Park, a four mile, drive-through wildlife experience. It’s a great way to see bison, elk, cranes, pronghorn antelope and other native animals as they walk right past or up to your vehicle. Stretch your legs for a hike to Wolf and Bear Canyon, and climb the nature trails surrounding the park’s lake. New this year, families are also able to hop out the car and head to the farm, where there is a hands-on corral filled with goats and chickens. No matter how many times you visit you’ll see something different every time. >>

<< Drive across the road and off to space. The Strategic Air & Space Museum is a 300,000-square-foot museum dedicated to the nation’s most prized and rarely displayed military aircraft. Experience the future of aviation and space travel, walk through two aircraft display hangers, and see Looking Glass, VooDoo, the Delta Dagger, and more amazing flying machines. Nearby, Mahoney State Park offers a nature escape year-round. With a total of 700 acres nestled along the picturesque Platte River, it’s a great place to hike, bike, and ride horses, go paddle boating, fish and sled (in the winter). The Peter Kiewit Lodge at Mahoney includes a Strategic Air & Space Museum full-service restaurant, the Mahoney Grill, that’s open every day, except Christmas. Sunday Brunch is one of the specialties.

On the drive back to Omaha, notice a stunning glass chapel on a hilltop just off I-80. The Holy Family Shrine was created for travelers as an oasis for peace and tranquility. Two streams cut through the limestone that forms the floor and foundation of the chapel, and its unique glass architecture with its curved wooden arches makes it a perfect place to stop and enjoy the beauty.

Holy Family Shrine

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Where to Eat & Play Dining Delicious Desserts Cozy Comfort Food In Omaha, dessert takes the cake, the Sometimes a meal needs to feel like pie, the pastry, and the ice cream. The a warm hug—with the comfort of heavenly desserts at Delicé, German home cooking and the excitement of cakes at Gerda’s, and the Neapolitan something completely new. Thanks tortes at the Lithuanian Bakery to a comfy menu, Big Mama’s are mouth-watering layers of European Kitchen has been featured on the goodness. Ted and Wally’s is a Food Network’s Diners, Drive-ins and sweet Omaha institution churning up Dives and Travel Channel’s 101 Tastiest fresh homemade flavors daily, such Ted & Wally’s Places to Chow Down. Omaha’s soul as Carmel Pecan Pie, Concord Grape, food queen, Big Mama, is known for Cosmo Coffee Crunch and more. her signature dishes like the Afro Omaha’s ice cream craze hit the national Burger, Pig Ear Sandwich, oven-fried stage with eCreamery and its chicken and sweet potato pie ice cream. customizable flavors. Featured on ABC’s Omaha’s Ethnic Sandwich Shop The Shark Tank, The View, Today Show, and its homemade Italian food have and Rachael Ray, ice cream lovers can been making diners feel warm and create their own unique concoctions fuzzy since 1977. The Italian sausage out of a variety of flavors—how does with peppers, the meatball sandwich, sea salt caramel gelato with chocolate and the mostaciolli pasta are just a covered pretzels sound? Pastry palate Runza few of the tasty options. What’s more pleasers are also an Omaha specialty. cozy then a meal nicknamed “a meal Wheatfields Eatery and Bakery, in a bunza”? A local fave, the Runza known for their old-home recipes, is a pocket of dough filled with beef, offers everything from pecan rolls to cabbage, seasonings and sometimes their specialty, cheesecake by the foot! cheese. Runzas are so popular that Fans of the Food Network’s Cupcake out-of-towners order them by the Wars have seen two Omaha originals case, freeze them and take them home. battle for sweet glory, Jones Bros. Bronco’s, another Omaha fast-food Cupcakes and Bliss Bakery. Both tradition, opened more than 50 years specialize in unique treats such as the ago, back when ‘fast-food’ was still Bronco’s Car Bomb, a combination of Guinness, a new concept. Known for its 100% chocolate, Irish whisky ganache topped ground beef burgers, Bronco’s still with Bailey’s buttercream frosting. At makes its French fries daily from fresh, the Cordial Cherry, dessert is a whole potatoes—yum! little fruit and a whole lot of chocolate. Enjoy more than 50 types of chocolate- Get cozy with more Omaha cuisine at covered cherries and learn that a sweet VisitOmaha.com/dining! sugar high is only a chocolate drip away.

Take a bigger bite of Omaha’s sweet treats at VisitOmaha.com/dining! Cordial Cherry World Tour of Taste A whole world of flavor awaits in Omaha—no passport required. Take a trip to the Czech Republic with a visit to the Bohemian Café, listed as one of Bon Appetite Magazine’s top 10 family-owned restaurants. The menu includes favorites like roast duckling, Jaeger schnitzel and dumpling soup. Dine in Spanish style at España Restaurant Tapas Bar Pella Sangria, Omaha’s premier tapas bar, also known for its phenomenal array of sangrias. The Jaipur Brewing Company offers authentic East Indian cuisine complete with Chicken Tikki Naan with Muligatanny soup. The brie and pear crepes, as well as the Croque-Monsieur are just two of the many tasty French specialties at Dario’s Brasserie. And visit Omaha’s historic South 24th Street for authentic Mexican food, including International Bakery International Bakery with a wall filled with Latino pastries.

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Urban Chic Get dressed up and enjoy a romantic evening with someone special or a fun night out with friends at one of Omaha’s ultra hip restaurants. Urban Wine Company accommodates wine connoisseurs, novice enthusiasts and everyone in between. Along with a bistro and complete sushi menu, Urban Wine mixes a cool atmosphere with eclectic food options. Both Blue Sushi and Ponzu Sushi craft food nearly too beautiful to eat but too hard to resist, with menu items that include Cilantro Ponzu Hamachi, Sesame Sea Bass and a host of creatively crafted sushi. Urban Chic restaurants also include environmental champions. Featured in Delta Sky Magazine and Time Magazine as one of “the greenest restaurants in America,” The Grey Plume offers innovative modern cuisine, utilizing fresh, locally grown produce and sustainable grass-fed protein, it’s a fine dining experience where food is art filled with rich and decadent flavors—even the plates are works of art, created by local Blue Sushi Omaha artists. The Boiler Room, located in a refurbished industrial space in Omaha’s historic Old Market, features farm-fresh foods and a unique presentation that make for a distinct culinary experience. Classic Cuisines There is no denying that Omaha is known Find more Urban Chic dining go to VisitOmaha.com/dining! for mouthwatering steaks. The fun (and delicious) Great Omaha Steak Debate The Drover continues to spark friendly discussions on where to get the best Omaha steak. Anthony’s Steakhouse built a strong reputation by using a dry aging process on their Premium Black Angus Beef guaranteeing a tender and flavorful cut of meat. The Drover is known for its whisky marinated steaks, featuring the best Certified Angus Beef. The Travel Channel’s Food Wars stopped in Omaha to find the best strip steak, and pitted Italian steakhouses Caniglia’s Venice Inn against Piccolo Pete’s. Out of the two history-rich steakhouses, Caniglia’s came out the winner; but ask Omaha billionaire Warren Buffett and he’ll likely point you to Piccolo Pete’s and Gorat’s. So who does make the best Omaha steak?

Explore all of Omaha’s classic cuisine at VisitOmaha.com/dining!

Buzz-Worthy Breakfasts Omaha really knows how to serve up the most important meal of the day. Find classic breakfast fare in every corner of the city. Recently named as one of the “Top 20 Best Breakfast Restaurants” in the country by LocalEats.com, the 11-Worth Café has earned a reputation for delicious chicken fried steaks, strawberry pancakes and corned beef hash. Stepping into The Diner is like stepping back to the 1950s, with its vintage atmosphere, the kitchen slings crispy bacon, eggs, fluffy pancakes, golden hash browns and other morning favorites. The signature breakfast dish at The Diner Lisa’s Radial Café is ‘The Raft’, hash browns, eggs and biscuits covered in creamy sausage gravy. 2013 Omaha Visitors Guide 51 VisitOmaha.com Where to Eat & Play • Dining AMERICAN Billy Frogg’s 1120 Howard St Multiple Locations billyfroggsomaha.com (402) 341-4427

Block 16 1611 Farnam St block16omaha.com (402) 342-1220

Brewburger’s 4629 S 108th St Multiple Locations brewburgersomaha.com (402) 614-7644

Burger Star 1222 S 71st St burgerstarusa.com (402) 333-7827

Café 110 1299 Farnam St cafe110omaha.com (402) 932-4040

Capitol Lounge & Supper Club 1011 Capitol Ave capitolomaha.com (402) 708-9988

Cedar Street Grille Doubletree Guest Suites 7270 Cedar St (402) 397-5141

Cheeseburger in Paradise 17304 Davenport St Village Pointe cheeseburgerinparadise.com (402) 289-4210

Clancy’s Pub 777 N 114th St Farmers Market Multiple Locations Spend a relaxing weekend morning strolling through one of Omaha Farmers Markets. clancysomaha.com Find farm-fresh produce and everything from cooking demonstrations, wine pairings and (402) 498-6400 handmade art to baked goods, flowers and unique presentations. Below is a sampling: CRAVE Florence Mill Omaha Farmers Market 200 S 31st Ave Farmers Market at Aksarben Village craveamerica.com (402) 345-9999 June – September Sun/9am-1pm Sun/10am-3pm Aksarben Village Cunningham’s Pub & Grille Florence Mill 67th & Center 2101 N 120th St 30th & McKinley cunninghamspubandgrill.com Village Pointe (402) 934-4385 Omaha Farmers Market Farmers Market May – October Sat/8am-1pm Sat/8am-12:30pm Village Pointe Old Market 168th & W Dodge Rd 11th and Jackson 52 VisitOmaha.com 2013 Omaha Visitors Guide Where to Eat & Play • Dining

Garden Café Jackson Street Tavern 11040 Oak St 1125 Jackson St, Ste 3 gardencaferockbrook.com jacksonstreettavern.com (402) 393-0252 (402) 991-5637 Jackson Street Tavern offers a unique Goldberg’s experience in delectable dining. A 5008 Dodge St truly inviting place: spacious and Multiple Locations comfortable with a modern-rustic feel. goldbergsindundee.com Danny’s Sports Bar & Grill Retractable glass front door for relaxed (402) 556-2006 2007 North 72nd St open-air dining. JST features lunch and dannysbaromaha.com dinner options with fresh daily specials. (402) 554-5821 Goodnights Pizza Bar & Patio Happy hour with Tapas and a relaxing Midtown’s original neighborhood bar 1302 Mike Fahey St a la carte brunch. & grill for over 30 years. From fresh goodnightsomaha.com (402) 502-2151 made daily burgers to Omaha’s best Jams Grill and Bar Jack Daniel’s rib eye steak. Philly’s 7814 Dodge St Granite City Food & Brewery to seafood, we have it all. Catch jamseats.com Westroads Mall your favorite game while having a (402) 399-8300 1001 N 102nd St super meal. See ya there. www. gcfb.net dannysbaromaha.com (402) 393-5000 Joe Banana’s 1022 S 10th St (402) 346-7227 Dave & Buster’s Harvest Cafe & Wine Bar 2502 S 133rd Plz 16909 Lakeside Hills Plz daveandbusters.com harvestcafeomaha.com Kona Grill (402) 778-3921 (402) 933-2535 Village Pointe 295 N 170th St konagrill.com Dolce Heartland Cafe & Catering (402) 779-2900 12317 W Maple Rd 113 N Main St dolcecafeomaha.com heartlandcafe.net (401) 964-2212 (402) 289-4844 Le Peep Restaurant 559 N 155th Plz Multiple Locations Dundee Dell IceHouse Sports Bar lepeep.com 5007 Underwood St 10920 Emmett St (402) 408-1728 dundeedell.com icehouseomaha.com (402) 553-9501 (402) 934-2337 Legends Patio Grill & Bar 6913 N 102nd Cir Elite Lounge & Bar Ingredient Restaurant legendsomaha.com 11009 Elm St 3201 Farnam St (402) 884-1006 (402) 399-8585 Multiple Locations ingredientrestaurant.com Falling Water Grille (402) 715-4444 Embassy Suites Downtown 555 S 10th St J.Coco (402) 346-9000 5203 Leavenworth St jcocoomaha.com FarmHouse Cafe & Bakery (402) 884-2626 3461 S 84th St farmhousecafe.com Jack & Mary’s Restaurant Liberty Tavern (402) 393-0640 655 N 114th St 1001 Cass St jackandmarysrestaurant.com libertytavern.com (402) 998-4321 Foursomes (402) 496-2090 3510 N 167 Cir Located inside the Hilton Omaha, Liberty foursomesgolf.com Tavern offers regional specialties with (402) 934-4902 flair. Open breakfast, lunch and dinner with seasonal patio. Fuddruckers 7059 Dodge St Lot 2 Restaurant and Wine Bar Multiple Locations 6207 Maple St fuddruckers.com lot2benson.com (402) 556-0504 (402) 504-4200

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M’s Pub Ryan’s Bistro The Old Mattress Factory Bar & 422 S 11th St 17607 Gold Plz, Ste 107 Grill mspubomaha.com ryansbistro.com 501 N 13th St (402) 342-2550 (402) 614-2202 themattomaha.com M’s Pub’s timeless decor, casual (402) 346-9116 atmosphere, and friendly service make Sakura Bana dining truly pleasurable. Start with our 7425 Dodge St Tommy Colina’s Kitchen signature escargot or scampi. Nightly sushiomaha.com 3558 Farnam St specials may include poultry, lamb, veal (402) 391-5047 tommycolinaskitchen.com beef and seafood. With a generous wine (402) 502-9027 list and inventive desserts, M’s Pub is a Shirley’s Diner great place to dine or just be seen. 5325 S 139th St TradeWinds Restaurant and Bar shirleysdineromaha.com Ramada Omaha (402) 896-6515 3321 S 72nd St Marks Bistro ramadaplazaomaha.com 4916 Underwood Ave (402) 517-4416 marksindundee.com Signature’s (402) 502-2203 Doubletree Hotel Downtown 1616 Dodge St TreeTops Restaurant (402) 346-7600 Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Millard Roadhouse Aquarium 13325 Millard Ave 3701 S 10 St Summer Kitchen Cafe & Bakery millardroadhouse.com (402) 733-8401 (402) 891-9292 3685 N 129 St summerkitchen.net (402) 498-2800 Mimi’s Cafe 301 N 175th Plz Village Pointe Taste mimiscafe.com 11036 Elm St (402) 289-9610 tastedining.com (402) 884-3175 Old Market Tavern 514 S 10th St Taxi’s Grille & Bar Twisted Fork Grill and Saloon (402) 341-0191 1822 N 120th St 1014 Howard St taxisgrilleandbar.com twistedforkomaha.com (402) 898-1882 (402) 932-9600 Omaha Tap House The Twisted Fork blends southern 1403 Farnam St, Ste 123 hospitality with cowboy bravado and Suite 123 The Boiler Room Restaurant omahataphouse.com 1110 Jones St features a menu which can be described (402) 932-5131 theboilerroomrestaurant.com as American gourmet comfort food. (402) 916-9274 www.twistedforkomaha.com Pepperjax Grill 1221 Howard St The Cheesecake Factory Union Pizzeria & Sports Bar Multiple Locations Westroads Mall 1420 Cuming St pepperjaxgrill.com 10120 California St unionsportsbar.com (402) 905-2702 cheesecakefactory.com (402) 932-2929 (402) 393-1166 Petrow’s 5914 Center St The Diner petrows.com 409 S 12th St (402) 551-0552 (402) 341-9870

The Flatiron Café 1722 St. Mary’s Ave theflatironcafe.com Upstream Brewing Company (402) 344-3040 514 South 11th St Multiple Locations The Grey Plume upstreambrewing.com 220 S 31st Ave (402) 344-0200 Rock Bottom Brewery thegreyplume.com Upstream features new American pub 1101 Harney St (402) 763-4447 fare—thin crust pizzas, Omaha Steaks, rockbottom.com sandwiches and more—and delicious, (402) 614-9333 The Loose Moose handcrafted beers on tap. Rockbottom Restaurant & Brewery, 4915 N 120th St Old Market ( 11th & Harney) - “We’re theloosemooseomaha.com Serious about our Food, Crazy about (402) 933-2040 our Beer”. 54 VisitOmaha.com 2013 Omaha Visitors Guide Where to Eat & Play • Dining

Urban Wine Company Great Wall Matsu Sushi 1037 Jones St 3033 S 84th St 1009 Farnam urbanwinecompany.com (402) 393-5377 matsusushi.wordpress.com (402) 934-0005 (402) 346-3988 Hiro 88 V. Mertz 3655 N 129th St Mt. Fuji Inn The Passageway Multiple locations 7215 Blondo St 11th & Howard Sts hiro88.com mtfujiinn.com vmertz.com (402) 933-0091 (402) 397-5049 (402) 345-8980 House of Hunan O Dining & Lounge Wheatfields Eatery and Bakery 2405 S 132nd St 1015 Farnam St 1224 S 103rd St houseofhunanomaha.com odining.com Multiple Locations (402) 334-5382 (402) 502-7888 wheatfieldscatering.com (402) 955-1485 House of Lee/California Bowl Panda House 1215 Howard St 301 S 16th St houseofleeomaha.com Multiple locations (402) 991-9330 pandahouseomaha.com (402) 348-1818 HuHot Mongolian Grill 990 S 72nd St P.F. Chang’s Multiple locations 10150 California St huhot.com Westroads Mall Zin Room (402) 933-9550 pfchangs.com 316 S 15th St (402) 390-6021 zinomaha.com Hunan Garden (402) 991-0660 5916 Center St Saigon Surface Looking for the perfect dining (402) 553-4511 324 S 14th St experience? Zin Room offers the best saigonsurface.com (402) 614-4496 experience of timeless ambiance and J.C. Mandarin delectable Americana Fusion dishes! 843 N 98th St Multiple Locations Sushi Japan/Yakiniku Boy ASIAN jc-mandarin.com 14134 W Center Rd (402) 393-7988 sushijapanomaha.com Bangkok Cuisine (402) 778-0840 1905 Farnam St (402) 346-5874 King Fongs Cafe 315 1/2 S 16th St Tas’s Thai Pepper (402) 341-3437 12775 Q St Blue Sushi Sake Grill tassthaipepper.com 416 South 12th St (402) 895-7788 Multiple locations Kobe Steakhouse of Japan bluesushisakegrill.com 16801 Burke St (402) 408-5566 kobesteakhouse.us Taste of Thailand (402) 391-1755 15712 W Center Rd totomaha.com China Bistro (402) 691-9991 13748 P St Mai Thai omahaemenu.com/China Bistro 14618 W Center Rd (402) 895-5888 maithaiomaha.com Thai Kitchen (402) 333-0506 4520 S 24th St thaispiceomaha.com Crystal Jade (402) 733-0579 7255 Cedar St Mandarin Express jadedinners.com 210 S 16th St (402) 398-1688 (402) 346-3083 Thai Pepper 631 N 114th St thaipepperomaha.com Genji Mandarin Fusion (402) 445-9490 14505 W Center Rd 4412 S 42nd St genjiomaha.com (402) 884-1144 (402) 333-8338

Looking for the best burger in Omaha? Here are some suggestions straight from Omaha’s Facebook page: Dinker’s, Goldberg’s, Stella’s, and Louie M’s Burger Lust. Trip Tip 2013 Omaha Visitors Guide 55 VisitOmaha.com Where to Eat & Play • Dining

Thai Spice Eileen’s Colossal Cookies Ted and Wally’s Premium Ice 2933 N 108th St 1110 S 71st St Cream Multiple Locations Multiple locations 1120 Jackson St thaispiceomaha.com eileenscookies.com tedandwallys.com (402) 492-8808 (402) 932-3262 (402) 341-5827

Vietnamese Asian International Bakery The Cake Gallery 7212 Jones St 5106 S 24th St 8427 Hascall St (402) 397-9125 (402) 731-0988 omahacakegallery.com (402) 397-2253 Wasabi Sushi Jones Bros Cupcakes 14513 W Maple Rd 2121 S 67th St The Cakery thewasabisushi.com jonesbroscupcakes.com 10817 Prairie Brook Rd (402) 991-6878 (402) 884-2253 cakeryomaha.com (402) 691-0770 Wave Bistro Lithuanian Bakery & Kafe 4002 N 144th St 7427 Pacific St The Cordial Cherry wavebistrorestaurant.com (402) 391-3503 1223 S 180th St (402) 496-8812 thecordialcherry.com (402) 679-3011 Market Basket Wong’s Hunan Garden 911 S 87th Ave 5050 S 108th St marketbasketomaha.com Zesto’s (402) 331-1615 (402) 397-1100 3901 S 13th St (402) 932-4420 Bakeries & Sweets Nothing Bundt Cakes Bliss Bakery 10307 Pacific St Barbecue 1031 Jones St nothingbundtcakes.com Big Horn Mountain Barbecue blissbakery.com (402) 933-9305 2524 S 13th St (402) 934-7450 bighornbbqomaha.com Old Market Candy Shop (402) 934-7427 Cupcake Island 1003 Howard St 1314 S 119th St oldmarketcandy.com Boyd and Charlies BBQ cupcakeisland.com (402) 344-8846 202 Main St, Elkhorn (402) 334-6800 boydandcharlies.com Olsen Bake Shop (402) 289-4772 Cuppycakes Couture Cupcakes 1708 S 10th St 20902 Cumberland Dr (402) 341-1145 Famous Dave’s cuppycakes.net 12020 Anne St (402) 618-7874 Paradise Bakery & Cafe Multiple locations 120 Regency Pkwy famousdaves.com 402-829-1616 Delice European Bakery & Cafe Multiple locations 3201 Farnam St paradisebakery.com deliceeuropeanbakery.com (402) 991-3000 Hartland Bar-B-Que (402) 505-9500 5402 NW Radial Hwy Pettit’s Pastry hartlandbar-b-que.com 502 N 16th St (402) 397-5765 pettitspastry.com (402) 345-1111 McKenna’s Blues Booze & BBQ 7425 Pacific St Red Mango mckennasbbb.com 808 N 13th St (402) 393-7427 redmangousa.com (402) 933-8815 eCreamery Ice Cream & Gelato Mojo Steakhouse & Ales 5001 Underwood Ave 2110 S 67th St ecreamery.com Siedlik Bakery & Cupcake Alli mojosmokehouse.com (402) 934-3888 4524 S 84th St Try our 16 ever-changing daily flavors. siedlikbakery.com Smoke Pit BBQ & Lounge Design your own flavor at eCreamery. (402) 932-9028 230 S 25th St (402) 345-8681 com. As seen in Oprah, Martha Stewart & Shark Tank. Sweet Magnolias 813 N 40th St (402) 934-6427

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Buffet Bistro 121 GERMAN Old Country Buffet 12129 W Center Rd Gerda’s German (402) 697-5107 14525 W Center Rd Restaurant & Bakery restaurantsinc.net 5188 Leavenworth St (402) 333-7517 Bohemian Cafe (402) 553-6774 1406 S 13th St Omaha’s only authentic German COFFEEHOUSE bohemiancafe.net restaurant. A little piece of Germany (402) 342-9838 13th Street Coffee Company in Omaha. Gerda herself makes 519 S 13th St homemade spaetzle, schnitzels and 13thstreetcoffeeandtea.com España Restaurant Tapas Bar rouladen. Fresh–made soups, red (402) 345-2883 Paella Sangria cabbage, sauerkraut and dumplings 6064 Maple St espanaomaha.com are a few other treats. Stay for A Hill of Beans (402) 505-9917 black forest cake for dessert or grab 14512 W Center Rd fresh bakery for breakfast on your ahillofbeans.com way out. (402) 333-7113 Ethiopian Restaurant 2555 Leavenworth St (402) 345-0265 GREEK Aromas Coffeehouse 1033 Jones St Athenian Gyros aromasomaha.com La Buvette 210 S 16th St (402) 614-7009 511 S 11th St (402) 346-6749 labuvetteomaha.com (402) 344-8627 Blue Line Coffee Feta’s 749 N 14th St 743 N 114th St Multiple locations Maria Sangria Multiple Locations bluelinecoffee.com 302 South 11th St fetasgyros.com (402) 932-3917 (402) 504-4901 (402) 504-4976

Caffeine Dreams Creole Greek Islands 3821 Center St 4524 Farnam St Cajun Kitchen greekislandsomaha.com caffeinedreams.net 2819 N 30th St (402) 346-1528 (402) 932-2803 (402) 453-2658

Cazual Cup Jim & Jennie’s Greek Village Jazz - A Louisiana Kitchen 3026 N 90th St 5138 N 156th St 1421 Farnam St (402) 614-9400 jimandjennies.com jazzkitchen.com (402) 571-2857 (402) 342-3662 City Brew Katie’s Greek Restaurant & 540 N Saddlecreek Rd Cuban citybrewomaha.com Tavern Gusto Cuban Cafe (402) 558-0028 119 S 40th St 7910 Harrison St, Ralston katiesgreek.com gustocubancafe.com (402) 558-5623 Crane Coffee (402) 614-7800 7772 Cass St Multiple locations Victor’s Gyros cranecoffeeomaha.com 4007 Farnam St French victorsgyros.com (402) 341-7347 Scooter’s Coffee & Yogurt Dario’s Brasserie 12th & Howard Sts 4920 Underwood Ave Indian Multiple locations dariosbrasserie.com scooterscoffeehouse.com (402) 933-0799 Indian Oven (402) 991-9868 1010 Howard St Le Quartier Baking Co indianovenomaha.com (402) 342-4856 Village Grinder 8706 Countryside Plz 8706 Pacific St (402) 932-1207 (402) 397-0918 The Jaipur Brewing Company Le Voltaire 10922 Elm St Rockbrook Village Continental 569 N 155th Plz levoltaireomaha.com jaipurbrewhouse.com 7M Grill (402) 934-9374 (402) 392-7331 15805 W Maple Rd, Ste 101 7mgrill.com (402) 509-3225

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Mother India Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano Pasta Amore E Fantasia 3572 Leavenworth St 13655 California St 11027 Prairie Brook Rd motherindiarestaurantomaha. biaggis.com pastaamore.net com (402) 965-9800 (402) 391-2585 (402) 763-2880 Big Fred’s Pizza Garden Pitch Pizzeria Sitar 1101 S 119th St 5021 Underwood Ave 2819 S 125th Ave bigfredsinc.com pitchpizzeria.com (402) 697-0101 (402) 333-4414 (402) 590-2625

Taste of India Carrabbas Sgt. Peffer’s Cafe 3001 S 144th St 14520 W Maple Rd 1501 N Saddle Creek Rd (402) 333-0209 carrabbas.com Multiple locations (402) 492-9500 sgtpeffers.com IRISH (402) 558-7717 Brazenhead Irish Pub Ethnic Sandwich Shop 319 North 78th St 1436 S 13th St Spaghetti Works brazenheadpub.com ethnicsandwich.com 502 S 11th St, Old Market (402) 393-3731 (402) 422-1040 Multiple Locations omaha.spagworks.com (402) 422-0770 Italian Frank’s Pizzeria 711 N 132nd St Amato’s Cafe franksnewyorkpizza.com Spezia 6405 Center St (402) 493-0404 3125 S 72nd St (402) 558-5010 speziarestaurant.com (402) 391-2950 Grisanti’s Italian Restaurant Bella Vita Ristorante 10875 W Dodge Rd 2620 N Main St grisantis.net The Pizza Gourmet Co. bellavitane.com (402) 330-0440 15475 Ruggles St (402) 289-1804 thepizzagourmetco.com (402) 932-8898 La Casa 4432 Leavenworth St Multiple locations Valentino’s lacasapizzaria.net 5022 S 108th St (402) 556-6464 Multiple locations valentinos.com Omaha’s Only Authentic (402) 331-0300 Lansky’s German Restaurant 4601 S 50th St lanskys.biz Villagio Pizza Locally Owned Since 1976 (402) 731-1919 6922 N 102nd Cir villagiopizzaomaha.com (402) 502-4400 Lo Sole Mio Ristorante Italiano 3020 S 32nd Ave losolemio.com Vivace (402) 345-5656 1108 Howard St vivaceomaha.com (402) 342-2050 Malara’s 2123 Pierce St Vivace serves Omaha’s most unique (402) 346-8001 contemporary Italian fare in “the Old Market’s most beautiful dining room.” Mama’s Pizza We match fresh pastas, Neapolitan 15615 Pacific St pizza and seasonal specials with Authentic German Dining Multiple locations the area’s most prolific Italian wine Sauerbraten, Schnitzel , Pan-Fried Chicken mamaspizzaomaha.com list. Gracious service, late-night Full Bakery Featuring (402) 933-5090 menu and inventive desserts offered 7 days a week. Sunday brunch. strudel, cakes, and donuts Nicola’s Seasonal patio. Party room available. 521 S 13th St Reservations honored. nicolasintheoldmarket.com (402) 345-8466 5180 Leavenworth Zio’s Pizzeria 402-553-6774 1213 Howard St Noodle Zoo Multiple locations 4950 Dodge St ziospizzeria.com www.gerdasgermanrestaurant.com noodlezoo.com (402) 344-2222 10 min from downtown Omaha (402) 932-9971

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Zurlo’s Bistro Italiano Julio’s Michael’s at the Market 13110 Birch Dr 510 S 13th St 1102 Harney St zurlos.com Multiple locations michaelscantina.com (402) 884-9500 julios.com (402) 346-1205 (402) 345-6921 Mexican OJ’s Café Baja Grill La Mesa Mexican Restaurant 9201 N 30th St 2523 S 140th Ave 11002 Emmet St (402) 451-3266 bajagrillomaha.com Multiple Locations la-mesa.com (402) 697-7840 Rivera’s Mexican Food (402) 496-1101 12047 Blondo St California Tacos and More riverasmf.com 3235 California St La Purisimo (402) 932-1381 californiatacosandmore.com 5204 S 28th St (402) 342-0212 (402) 734-6041

Cantina Laredo 120 S 31st Ave cantinalaredo.com (402) 345-6000

Carlos O’Kelly’s Mexican Café 12930 W Maple Rd carlosokellys.com (402) 445-2301

El Aguila 1837 Vinton St elaguilaomaha.com (402) 346-7667

El Bees 3200 N 240th St, Waterloo (402) 779-2725

El Dorado 5134 S 24th St eldoradomex.com (402) 734-4947

Fernando’s Cafe & Cantina 7555 Pacific St Multiple locations fernandosomaha.com (402) 399-8006

Guaca Maya 5002 S 33rd St guaca-maya.com (402) 733-3440

Hector’s 3007 S 83rd Plz hectorsomaha.com (402) 391-2923

Howard’s Charro Cafe 4443 S 13th St (402) 731-3776

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Roja Mexican Grill 17010 Wright Plz Multiple Locations rojagrill.com (402) 333-7652

Romeo’s Mexican & Pizza 2731 S 87th Ave Multiple Locations romeosomaha.com (402) 390-0561

Trini’s Mexican Restaurant 1020 Howard St trinisoldmarket.com (402) 346-8400

Middle Eastern Ahmad’s Persian Cuisine 1096 Howard St Come Explore! ahmadscuisine.com (402) 341-9616

Mediterranean Bistro 1712 N 120th St It’s more than a getaway. medbistro.com It’s a new discovery at every turn. (402) 493-3080

Natural Let the naturally-inspiring surroundings of Lied Lodge & Blue Planet Conference Center enhance your next visit — whether 6307 Center St for business or for pleasure. blueplanetnaturalgrill.com (402) 218-4555 Host a meeting with your colleagues. Taste award-winning McFoster’s Natural Kind Cafe Arbor Day Farm wines and nature-inspired cuisine. Relax 302 S 38th St and unwind with a massage in the spa. Take a swim in the mcfosters.com Olympic-sized indoor pool. (402) 345-7477 Or hike the tranquil, scenic trails at the Tree Adventure™ Seafood attraction. Bonefish Grill 120 Regency Pkwy bonefishgrill.com Whatever the reason, make (402) 391-3474 your reservation today for an experience you’ll remember. Charlie’s On The Lake 4150 S 144th St charliesonthelake.net (402) 894-9411

Joe Tess Place R. Neibel 5424 S 24th St joetessplace.com (402) 731-7278

Rick’s Café Boatyard 345 Riverfront Dr rickscafeboatyardomaha.com 2700 Sylvan Road (402) 345-4545 Nebraska City, Nebraska (402) 873-8733

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Shuck’s Fish & Oyster Bar Caniglia’s Venice Inn Johnny’s Café 1218 S 119th St 6920 Pacific St 4702 S 27th St Multiple locations canigliasveniceinn.com johnnyscafe.com absolutelyfresh.com (402) 556-3111 (402) 731-4774 (402) 827-4376 Located off the South Kennedy freeway Cascio’s Steakhouse (75 S) and less than 10 minutes from Soul Food 1620 S 10th St downtown. Johnny’s Café is family Big Mama’s Kitchen casciossteakhouse.com owned and operated, proudly serving 3223 N 45th St (402) 345-8313 cattlemen, local and visitors for over bigmamaskitchen.com The Cascio family established high 90 years. Specializing in corn-fed, (402) 455-6262 standards of top-quality food which is hand-cut steaks, slow roasted prime carefully prepared and promptly served rib, chicken and seafood. Come visit Southwestern by the friendly staff. Minutes south of Omaha’s Original Steak House Since the Old Market. The perfect place to 1922, reservations accepted for lunch hold your entire banquet and party and dinner. needs, Cascio’s has seven party rooms handling groups of 10-350 people. Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse 305 N 170th St Charleston’s johnnysitaliansteakhouse.com 13851 First National Bank Pkwy (402) 289-9210 charlestons.ehsrg.com (402) 431-0023 Stokes Grill & Bar Lone Star Steakhouse 1122 Howard St 17501 West Center Road Multiple locations Farmer Brown’s Steak House lonestarsteakhouse.com stokesomaha.com 2620 River Rd, Waterloo (402) 330-4574 (402) 498-0804 farmerbrowns.com (402) 779-2353 Stokes is a unique southwestern LongHorn Steakhouse concept featuring a national award 7425 Dodge St winning wine lists, hand rolled Firebirds Multiple locations enchiladas and wood grilled Nebraska 17415 Chicago St longhornsteakhouse.com Village Pointe (402) 391-2667 steaks. www.stokesomaha.com firebirdsrestaurants.com (402) 359-1340 Steakhouse Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse 140 Regency Pkwy flemingssteakhouse.com (402) 393-0811

Gorat’s Steak House Mahogany Prime Steakhouse 4917 Center St 13665 California St goratsomaha.com mahogany.ehsrg.com (402) 551-3733 801 Chophouse at the Paxton (402) 445-4380 1403 Farnam St This is a restaurant where steak is the 801chophouse.com Jerico’s Restaurant star, using custom aged U.S. Prime (402) 341-1222 11732 W Dodge Rd Midwestern steak. Featuring wine list, and Features aged, ONLY USDA Prime beef, jericosomaha.com amazing service in a less intimidating fine (402) 496-0222 jet-fresh seafood, live Maine lobsters, dining atmosphere. and oysters on the half-shell, as well as an award-winning wine list.

Anthony’s Steakhouse 7220 F St anthonyssteakhouse.com (402) 331-7575

Brother Sebastian’s 1350 S 119th St brosebs.com (402) 330-0300

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Omaha Chophouse Spencer’s for Steaks and Chops Marriott Hotel 102 S 10th St 10220 Regency Cir spencersforsteaksandchops.com (402) 399-9000 402-280-8888 Located in the Omaha Marriott Hotel, daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Sullivan’s Steakhouse Offering a breakfast menu and buffet 222 S 15th St sullivanssteakhouse.com The Drover each morning. Lunch and dinner menu (402) 342-0077 2121 S 73rd St feature Omaha Steaks®, chops, seafood Sullivan’s is a vibrant neighborhood and sandwhiches served with Marriott’s droverrestaurant.com steakhouse featuring hand-cut steaks, (402) 391-7440 commitment to excellent customer fresh seafood and an award-winning Famous for the original Whiskey Steak. Truly service in a comfortable, relaxed wine list—all served up with unparalleled a one of a kind Midwestern experience. atmosphere. hospitality. Sullivan’s is located just Excellent food, wine, service and value. blocks from Omaha’s Old Market District. Rare...and very well done. Reservations Omaha Prime The restaurant features a lively bar, accepted. Lunch: Mon–Fri 11am – 2pm. 415 S 11th St intimate dining room, and open patio Cocktail Hour 3-6pm Dinner nightly at 5pm. omaha-prime.com where guests can enjoy live music Reservations accepted. (402) 341-7040 nightly. The beautiful wine cellar is the perfect setting for private dinners and Tea rooms Piccolo Pete’s business presentations. 2202 S 20th St The Tea Smith piccolopetesrestaurant.net 345 N 78th St (402) 342-9038 Multiple locations theteasmith.com Shevy’s Sports & Steaks (402) 330-7070 2607 N Main St Elkhorn shevyssportsandsteaks.com (402) 315-9951

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Prime Steak Fine Wine Premium Service

www.OmahaSteaks.com 1-800-228-9055 96th & “J” Street Eppley Airfield 13665 California Street | Omaha, Nebraska 402-593-4223 402-346-9151 402.445.4380 | www.mahoganyprime.com Lakeside Plaza Tower Plaza 402-330-2260 402-392-1290 17390 W. Center 78th & Dodge

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he aroma and sizzle of a succulent Omaha steak are unlike anything, anywhere else in the world. The fork-tenderness and delectable flavors of Omaha’s T steaks need no additional seasoning but a little salt. The sublime experience is enough for many vegetarians to forego their diet for one meal.

The #1 question hotel concierges are asked: “Where do I go to get a good Omaha steak?” The locals all have their favorites and several are featured here.

The Original Whiskey Steak 2121 S. 73 St. (402) 391-7440

STEAKS • CHOPS • SEAFOOD • ITALIAN SPECIALTIES • PIZZA 7 PRIVATE PARTY ROOMS Seating up to 400 people

Owned & Operated by the Cascio Family for 65 years 1620 S. 10th 15th Street & Farnam 1 mile south of CenturyLink Center reservations 402.342.0077 345-8313 • www.casciossteakhouse.com w w w . sullivanssteakhouse . c o m

801 CHOPHOUSE Downtown 14th & Farnam • 402.341.1222 Des Moines| Omaha | Kansas City | Leawood Omaha’s Original Steakhouse Since 1922 Celebrating 90 years

4702 S. 27th St. • 402-731-4774 801Chophouse.com www.johnnyscafe.com 2013 Omaha Visitors Guide 65 VisitOmaha.com Where to Eat & Play • Nightlife

Where to Eat & Play Nightlife maha’s nightlife ranges from ultra sophisticated to warm and friendly. So grab a seat and raise your glass because it’s going to be a O good night. Mr. Toads Sophisticated… Wine serves as the perfect accessory to a fine French meal, the main attraction, or anything in between. A wine aficionado’s heaven, brix is best described as a total wine experience. The brix Wine Bistro serves 64 wines by the ounce or by the glass from the Enomatic Wine Serving System, an innovative wine dispenser from Italy. Also find favorite international wines, craft beers or premium liquors in the extensive retail store. Walking into La Buvette is similar to walking into a petite French café. Located in Omaha’s Old Market Entertainment District, La Buvette is a wine bar, restaurant and retail wine shop. Choose from more than 100 bottles of wine and enjoy it with small plates of smoked salmon, La Buvette prosciutto, rillettes and foie gras. Corkscrew Wine & Cheese, …and Friendly Lot 2’s Wine Bar and Nosh Wine Whether it’s the light zest of cold ale, Lounge…the wine list could go on the mild flavor of a frosty lager, or the and on… heavy malt taste of a dark stout, Omaha is beer country. Beer Corner USA is a friendly oasis offering separate beer experiences and more than 50 beers on tap. Crescent Moon Alehouse anchors the beer lovers’ paradise with pub food, a relaxed atmosphere and (of course) unique beers. Omaha’s German beer hall Huber Haus offers an authentic experience with bier, brats and Das boots! Max and Joe’s is the cozy neighborhood tavern, and Beertopia serves as Omaha’s premier beer emporium—nearly 600 Huber Haus Beer Corner USA international specialty beers line the shelves, including Achel Blonde, Serafijn Donker and Mc Chouffe. An Omaha original, Upstream Brewery is known for creating innovative flavors; the award-winning, hand-crafted beers are brewed fresh on-site in a variety of styles—from their hoppy Capitol Pale Ale to sweet raspberry lager.

Upstream Brewery

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Hot Spots for Live Music When it comes to live music, Omaha is on fire. The award-winning arena, CenturyLink Center Omaha, attracts top touring acts from across the country. The 18,300-seat arena hosts everything from blockbuster performances to intimate shows. The birthplace of nationally known artists such as Conor Oberst, The Faint and Cursive, Omaha’s indie music scene continues to grow. Sokol Underground is the original Omaha indie concert hall, and The Slowdown, one of the best indie-music venues in the nation, lives up to its name, giving music lovers a place to chill and be entertained. For a twist, the audience provides the live music at DJ’s Dugout. Stop by for a night of laughing and singing along with the dueling pianos. Omaha’s live music scene lights up all week long in bars, clubs and pubs throughout the city including, Downtown Blues, Brazen Head Irish Pub and PS Collective.

CenturyLink Center Omaha Find more live music options at VisitOmaha.com/livemusic.

DJ’s Dugout The Slowdown

Search for Shooter Benson is an urban neighborhood known for hot music and cold beer, but a little known fun fact is that the area bars share a special pet. Shooter, the Benson Bar Cat, will be seen sauntering in and out of the neighborhood bars greeting patrons and nuzzling bartenders. Local hot spots where you might catch Shooter for a photo op include the Barley Street Tavern and Burke’s Pub. After you track down Shooter, head over to Krug Park and enjoy one of 50 brews on tap or pick out one of the popular Bloody Mary mixtures. The extensive menu includes the Bloody Maria, Fiery Caesar and Bourbon Bloody Mary. To catch even more indie rock, head over to The Waiting Room. The club mirrors the hip, cool atmosphere and mood of Benson. For more entertaining Benson neighborhoods go to page 76. 2013 Omaha Visitors Guide 67 VisitOmaha.com Where to Eat & Play • Nightlife BAR Comedy Club Beer City Funny Bone Comedy Club and 4147 L St Restaurant beercitybar.com 17305 Davenport St, Ste 201 (402) 733-4782 funnybonecentral.com Features 10 HDTV’s Broadcasting all (402) 493-8036 pro amd college contests including a tv on our PAR 3 golf green in our Top Dance Club 5 ranked Beer Garden. Munch on our Firewater Grille Alter Ego Ultra Lounge complimentary peanuts and popcorn Comfort Inn and Suites 15244 W Maple Rd while playing keno, pool, darts and 7007 Grover St alteregolounge.com firewatergrille.com YES...LIFE SIZED JENGA. Less than 10 (402) 933-3462 (402) 452-3473 minutes from Downtown to karaoke Friday, beer bash Saturday. Omaha’s hottest Happy Hour, nightly Aruma Lounge specials, live music, awesome service, 1919 Missouri Ave great food and drinks. Outdoor patio for arumalounge.com Blind Dave’s Bar (402) 541-7540 5082 S 136th St Summer relaxing after a long day. Make blinddavesbar.com Firewater Grille your Omaha favorite. Bushwackers Dance Hall and (402) 895-9990 Saloon I Don’t Care Bar & Grill 7401 Main St Boondocker’s 3346 N 108th St jmmbushwackers.com 5222 N 120th St (402) 932-6111 (402) 593-9037 (402) 492-8000 Country, Dancing Rock Krug Park 6205 Maple St Capitol Lounge & Supper Club krugpark.com 1011 Capitol Ave (402) 932-0038 capitolomaha.com (402) 934-5999 Kurt and Clyde’s (13th Street Brickhouse) DC’s Saloon 2202 S 13th St 610 S 14th St (402) 341-1991 (402) 344-3103

Danny’s Sports Bar & Grill Door 19 2007 North 72nd St Mojo Smokehouse & Ales 1901 Leavenworth St dannysbaromaha.com 2110 S 67th St (402) 933-3033 (402) 554-5821 mojosmokehouse.com (402) 504-3776 Midtown’s original neighborhood Elite Lounge & Bar bar & grill for over 30 years. From 11009 Elm St fresh made daily burgers to Omaha’s Musette Bar (402) 399-8585 best Jack Daniel’s rib eye steak. 6020 Maple St Philly’s to seafood, we have it all. (402) 554-5830 España Restaurant Tapas Bar Catch your favorite game while Live music Paella Sangria having a super meal. See ya there. 6064 Maple St www.dannysbaromaha.com Pipeline Tavern espanaomaha.com 1300 S 72nd St (402) 505-9917 (402) 399-8774 Dinker’s Bar Omaha Mining Company (The 2368 S 29th St Run) Sullivan’s Bar dinkersbar.com 1715 Leavenworth St 3926 Farnam St (402) 342-9742 (402) 449-8703 (402) 933-7004 Alternative, After Hours Dancing

Rednecks 3421 S 84th St (402) 733-6365

Rehab 2615 S 120th St rehabomaha.com (402) 934-7411

Room 13 713 N 114th St (402) 609-8535 DJ’s Dugout Blazin’ Pianos

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Shark Club (Inside Quality Inn) Anchor Inn Ozone Lounge 2808 S 72nd St 5413 S 72nd St 7220 F St (402) 397-4275 anchorinnbar.com ozoneomaha.com DJ - Thur, Fri & Sat (402) 341-1313 (402) 331-7575 Omaha’s Finest in Music, Food, Cocktails, Live music BarFly Billiards and Dancing! Or just relax 707 N 114th St and enjoy our exclusive 1,500 gallon Pat & Mike’s (402) 504-4811 9136 Bedford Ave saltwater aquarium filled with sharks (402) 571-3182 and exotic fish. Great food, lunch or Brothers Lounge dinner with specials available from 3812 Farnam St Red Lounge one of the largest beverage selections brothersloungeomaha.com 14450 Eagle Run Dr available anywhere! Located on 72nd (402) 558-4096 omaharedlounge.com and Center. (402) 496-7733 Candlelight Lounge 5031 Grover St Stoli’s Lounge The Max (402) 554-5822 715 N 120th St 1417 Jackson St stolislounge.com themaxomaha.com Chrome Lounge (402) 614-2662 (402) 346-4110 8552 Park Dr Disco chromelive.com The Cove Lounge and Grille (402) 339-8660 3525 N 147th St, Ste 201 Tquila Nightclub thecoveomaha.com 3050 L St Club O Dining & Lounge (402) 932-3135 tquilaomaha.com 1015 Farnam St (402) 731-1446 odining.com The Den (402) 502-7888 711 N 114th St Whiskey Tango (402) 932-5064 311 S 15th St Cohen & Kelly’s Lounge whiskeytangoomaha.com 13075 W Center Rd The Hangout Lounge (402) 934-4874 cksloungeomaha.com 14901 Industrial Rd Western (402) 333-3123 (402) 333-8185

Karaoke Dejà Vu Lounge The Hive Lounge 1021 S 178th St 1951 St. Marys Ave MICS Karaoke Omaha (402) 502-9995 1212 S 119th St thehiveomaha.com micskaraoke.com (402) 889-8595 Glo Lounge (402) 934-8640 3201 Farnam St The Holiday Lounge (402) 342-4505 Live Music 7846 Dodge St holidayloungeomaha.com Downtown Blues Green Onion (402) 391-4442 1512 Howard St 11414 Davenport St (402) 345-0180 (402) 333-2236 The Observatory Lounge Blues 2810 S 148th Ave Halo (402) 932-0002 PS Collective 17525 Gold Plz 6056 Maple St (402) 990-2109 Voodoo Lounge pizzashoppecollective.com 304 N 168th Cir (402) 884-8680 Impulse (402) 884-4248 14477 W Center Rd Slowdown (402) 517-5711 729 N 14th St Pub/Tavern theslowdown.com Interlude Lounge Barley Street Tavern (402) 345-7569 7643 Pacific St 2735 N 62nd St Indie Rock interludelounge.com barleystreet.com (402) 391-3060 (402) 408-0028 Live music The Waiting Room 6212 Maple St LiT Lounge waitingroomlounge.com 1129 S 180th St Barrett’s Barleycorn Pub and (402) 884-5353 (402) 905-2548 Grill Alternative 4322 Leavenworth St LIV Lounge barrettsomaha.com Lounge 2285 S 67th St (402) 554-5805 livlounge.com 21st Saloon (402) 884-5410 4727 S 96th St (402) 339-7170

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Billy Frogg’s Parliament Pub Huber-Haus 1120 Howard St 1212 Harney St 3578 Farnam St Multiple Locations Multiple Locations beercornerusa.com billyfroggsomaha.com parliamentpubomaha.com (402) 905-2603 (402) 341-4427 (402) 934-3301 German Bier Hall

Brazen Head Irish Pub Shamrocks Pub & Grill The LauterTun 319 N 78th St 5338 N 103rd St 3309 Oak View Dr brazenheadpub.com shamrockspubandgrill.com thelautertun.com (402) 393-3731 (402) 933-0277 (402) 934-6999 Live Music Craft Beers City Center Pub 1616 Dodge St T Henery’s Pub Max & Joe’s (402) 346-7600 318 S 11th St 3578 Farnam St thenerys.com beercornerusa.com Crescent Moon (402) 345-3651 (402) 905-2603 3578 Farnam St Craft Beers beercornerusa.com The Dubliner Pub (402) 345-1708 1205 Harney St Myth dublinerpubomaha.com 1105 Howard St Cunninghams Pub & Grill (402) 342-5887 mytholdmarket.com 2101 N 120th St Irish, Folk (402) 884-6985 cunninghamspubandgrill.com Martini (402) 934-4385 Tin Lizzy Tavern Live Music 1682 E 23rd St, Fremont Oasis Hookah Bar tinlizzytavern.com 1507 Farnam St Gator O’Malley’s (402) 727-7677 oasishookahbar.com 12143 W Center Rd (402) 502-9893 Hookah gatoromalleys.com Two Fine Irishmen (402) 916-5201 18101 R Plz, Ste 108 Rock Bottom Brewery Live Music twofineirishmenomaha.com 1101 Harney St (402) 933-3990 rockbottom.com Homy Inn (402) 614-9333 1510 N Saddle Creek Rd Specialty Bar Micro-Brews (402) 554-5815 Beercade 6102 Maple St The Jaipur Brew House Jackson Street Tavern thebeercade.com 10922 Elm St 1125 Jackson St (402) 932-3392 jaipurbrewhouse.com jacksonstreettavern.com Craft Beers & Arcade (402) 991-5637 (402) 392-7331 Micro-Brewery Beertopia Mr. Toad’s 3578 Farnam St Upstream Brewing Company 1002 Howard St beercornerusa.com 514 S 11th St mrtoadspub.com (402) 905-2603 Multiple Locations (402) 345-4488 Craft Beers Jazz - Sunday only upstreambrewing.com (402) 344-0200 O’Connor’s Irish Pub Microbrewery 1217 Howard St Fresh, handcrafted beers on tap. oconnorsomaha.com Extensive wine list. visit our upsacle (402) 934-9790 pool room located on the second level.

O’Leavers Vegalou Ultra Bar 1322 S Saddle Creek Rd 15475 Ruggles St (402) 556-1238 (402) 504-4644 Havana Garage Vodka Bar 1008 Howard St Old Market Tavern thehavanagarage.com Sports Bar 514 S 10th St (402) 614-3800 (402) 341-0191 Cigar Bar Addy’s Sports Bar & Grill 14110 S St Havana Garage is Omaha’s premier Omaha Tap House (402) 991-2663 cigar and cocktail lounge. Featuring a 1403 Farnam St, Ste 123 omahataphouse.com wide selection of single malt whiskeys, Arena Sports Bar (402) 932-5131 premium cigars. 3809 N 90th St arenaomaha.com (402) 571-2310

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Blatt Beer & Table Oscar’s Pizza & Sports Grille The Recovery Room Bar and Grill 610 N 12th St 17330 Lakeside Hills Plz 4016 Leavenworth St blattbeer.com oscarspizzaandsportsgrille.com recoveryroombarandgrill.com (402) 718-8822 (402) 758-1910 (402) 345-7959 Live Music Bogie’s Bar & Grill Union Pizzeria & Sports Bar 3305 Old Maple Rd Pharaoh’s Bar & Grill 1420 Cuming St bogiesofomaha.com 910 Ft Crook Rd S unionsportsbar.com (402) 493-8000 pharaohsbar.com (402) 932-2929 (402) 991-9000 Brass Monkey Sports Bar Varsity Sports Café & Roman Coin 5611 S 36th St Phoenix Food & Spirits Pizza (402) 991-4920 12015 Blondo St 9735 Q St phoenixfoodandspiritsomaha. Multiple Locations varsityomaha.com Brewsky’s Food & Spirits com (402) 339-7003 15350 Weir St (402) 493-7607 brewskys.com (402) 614-2739 Scorz Sports Center Winchester Bar & Grill 7602 Main St 7002 Q St Choo Choo’s Bar & Grill (402) 339-7771 winchesteromaha.com 14240 U St (402) 331-9933 choochoosomaha.com Sparetime Sports Theatre & (402) 895-6617 Restaurant (Inside Sempeck’s) Wine Bar 20902 Cumberland Dr brix DJ’s Dugout sempecks.com 225 N 170th St 636 N 114th St (402) 289-4614 brixomaha.com djsdugout.com (402) 991-9463 (402) 498-8855 The Blue Jay Bar & Grill Live Music 2416 Davenport St Corkscrew WIne & Cheese thebluejaybar.com 10924 Prairie Brook Rd Farrells Elite Sports Bar (402) 345-1979 corkscrewwineandcheese.com 902 Dodge St (402) 991-2927 (402) 884-8818 The Caddy Shack Bar & Grill 2076 N 117th Ave Lot 2 Restaurant and Wine Bar IceHouse Sports Bar (402) 932-3704 6207 Maple St 10920 Emmet St lot2benson.com icehouseomaha.com The Digz (402) 504-4200 (402) 934-2337 4428 S 140th St thedigz.com La Buvette (402) 896-2775 Legends Patio Grill & Bar 511 S 11th St 6910 N 102nd Cir labuvetteomaha.com The Draft House legendsomaha.com (402) 344-8627 (402) 884-1006 1201 S 180 St drafthouseomaha.com Old Mattress Factory Bar & Grill (402) 884-2845 501 N 13th St themattomaha.com The Loose Moose Bar and Grill (402) 346-9116 4915 N 120th St theloosemooseomaha.com On the Rocks (402) 933-2040 16919 Audrey St (402) 884-0244 Nosh Wine Lounge 1006 Dodge St noshwine.com (402) 614-2121 A destination for anyone who likes to enjoy the fascinating world of wine and food in a comfortable relaxing atmosphere.

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t the beautiful? There e n d are more than of the a dozen loca- A19th century, Omaha tions to pick from. was in its prime as a Want something more great railroad center, casual? Less expensive? connecting the settled Family oriented? Ethnic? East with the wide-open You never need to leave West. The Old Market the Old Market to find area was at the height great food! of its splendor—bus- The Old Market—with its brick tling with produce dealers, buyers streets, unique shops and restaurants, Bars & Pubs and transporters. constantly changing art, and carriage The Old Market has great bars and The bustle continued until the 1950s rides—gives you the opportunity to pubs that offer many different types of when Omaha’s westward expansion experience the history and heart of atmospheres—everything from sports and radical changes in grocery mar- Omaha. It is located in the oldest part bars to bars with entertainment. There keting abruptly brought the activity of town so a lot of the original flavor of are over 20 different locations within to a halt. That’s when Sam Mercer, the old buildings has been preserved, the Old Market that offer something threatened with building condemna- making it a pleasure to see as well as for everyone. tion notices, proposed to rescue his walk around. family’s red brick warehouses by reno- Shopping vating them for new uses. Most people Looking for the unique with a touch of thought him imprudent. Today, they call whimsical on the side? Extra cash from him a visionary. ATMs? How about a variety of antique Mercer’s role has been a delicate and book stores? balance of making things happen and Unusual stores abound in the Old allowing things to evolve. Nonetheless, Market . . . a store where it’s Christmas he is the first to admit that there never all year long, a beautiful fur and was a master plan for developing the leather store, jewelry stores, candy Old Market. “We knew these ware- stores, flowers, furniture, clothing, houses had possibilities, and to tear and imports. You’ll find it all in the Old them down to construct contemporary Market. buildings would have been like paint- And, from May through October, ing over the Mona Lisa.” Change a Farmers Market takes place every happens all the time, but it has to be Saturday morning at 11th & Jackson. the right kind of change. Preservation The Old Market is the place to and maintenance of the architectural go for one-of-a-kind eclectic retail- integrity of the buildings remains a ers that offer something for every guiding principle. Dining price range. The Old Market features some of the The Old Market city’s best restaurants. No matter what Whether you’re a first-time tourist, a you are interested in, there is a res- downtown worker or an Omaha resi- taurant that will satisfy the palate, all dent, there is always something to see unique, some very upscale. How about and do in the Old Market. eating outside when the weather is

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Where to Eat & Play Entertaining Neighborhoods Omaha’s Old Market rom historic and urban chic to scrumptious and ultra hip, Omaha This historic warehouse district has is peppered with entertaining neighborhoods each offering a distinct been transformed into a bustling experience. nightlife, shopping and dining F destination. Wander in and out of the many shops and galleries that line the old cobblestone streets. Eat from a chef-inspired menu at an Omaha original, and enjoy finding the perfect little pub where people watching is part of the appeal. The Old Market is a stay and play destination for the whole family.

North Downtown Omaha (NoDo) Urban chic fills each corner of the ultra hip North Downtown (NoDo) Entertainment District. The heart of NoDo is the mixed-use Saddlecreek Development with an array of activities. See top indie rock bands at The Slowdown, one of the nation’s hottest venues. Old Market Catch a first-run independent film or documentary at the intimate cinema arthouse, Film Streams at Ruth Sokolof Theater. Shop the latest urban trends at Urban Outfitters and American Apparel. Or relax with friends at Goodnights Pizza, Blue Line Coffee or atop Blatt Beer & Table overlooking NoDo. Live sporting events create an electrifying atmosphere at TD Ameritrade Park Omaha, home of the NCAA Men’s College World Series, and national acts light up the stage in the award-winning CenturyLink Center Omaha. The party continues at the many surrounding bars and lounges.

North Downtown Midtown Crossing Omaha’s newest urban neighborhood is home to 6 very different restaurants ranging from upscale Mexican food at Cantina Laredo and contemporary cuisine at Crave to fast-casual at Ingredient. Check out brix, a unique wine bar/retail shop with more than 1,200 wines from across the world. Enjoy dinner and a show at the Marcus CineDine Theater, offering a full in-theater dining and cocktail menu. During the summer, Jazz on the Green fills Midtown and offers a relaxing way to spend a Thursday evening. Even four-legged family members can find souvenirs and customized treats at Three Dog Bakery. Midtown Crossing

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Aksarben Village Aksarben Village A mixed-use development combining urban living with entertainment and dining, Aksarben Village is home to several restaurants including Mojo Smokehouse & Ales, Ponzu Sushi & Grill and Mai Thai Restaurant. Attracting young college adults, Aksarben’s Stinson Park hosts an array outdoor events including the Riverfront Wine Festival, Omaha Beer Fest and Artsarben, a festival showcasing art by 80 artists from throughout the country.

Fun Plex Ralston, Nebraska Nicknamed Independence City, USA, Ralston, a suburb of Omaha, is known for its Fourth of July celebration. New this year, the Ralston Arena seats 3,500 for a variety of sporting events and concerts. Fun-Plex, a family amusement park, offers over a dozen rides and includes a water park, miniature golf and an arcade. Enough laughs and thrills to tire even the most energetic family member.

Nebraska Balloon & Wine Festival Elkhorn Dundee Representing the western edge of Omaha, Elkhorn provides a mix of Centrally located, Dundee’s historic modern fun and old time charm. streets are lined with cozy restaurants, The neighborhood’s rich history is one-of-a-kind shops and friendly bars preserved and showcased on Main frequented by the neighborhood’s Street with classic store fronts and residents. Included on the National intimate restaurants. Bella Vita Register of Historic Places, Dundee offers a cozy atmosphere and authentic has stayed true to its classic roots Italian cuisine. Menu favorites include while mixing in the hip vibe of a Manicotti Imbottiti, Pesce Colla Olive burgeoning neighborhood. One of the Pomodoro and Lemocello Cake. More most interesting facts about Dundee than a bowling alley, Sempeck’s occurred in 1945 during World War Bowling & Entertainment II. Very few Japanese balloon bombs features sand volleyball, go karting, made it as far inland as the single laser tag, arcade games and a full-time incendiary balloon that exploded over restaurant and bar. Elkhorn is also home the Omaha Dundee neighborhood. to the annual Nebraska Balloon & Today, a plaque now commemorates Wine Festival, a two day celebration the spot in which the bomb exploded. featuring award-winning Nebraska wines and a spectacular hot air balloon launch and glow.

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Where to Shop

Shop-Worthy Little pieces of shopping heaven are sprinkled throughout the city. Omaha’s historic Old Market Entertainment District features cobblestone streets lined with unique boutiques, antique emporiums and art galleries, along with pubs, great restaurants and sweet shops (just in case you need to re-energize for more shopping). Nouvelle Eve is an Old Market favorite with right-off-the-runway fashion and jewelry. Other Old Market boutiques include Nebraska at the Market, Overland Sheepskin and countless others. Check out City Limits, filled wall-to-wall with funky gifts, unique greeting cards and even a corner dedicated to bacon-inspired products (think car fresheners, action figures and candy). Find one-of-a-kind home décor at Old Market Niche, and shop for the holidays year- round at Tannenbaum Christmas Shop.

The Shops of Legacy is another boutique shopping hot spot dedicated to non-chain establishments. Find the latest fashion trends at Mesh, Katina’s Couture, The Garment District, Sublime Couture, Togs, The Giving Tree, beyourself and Skyz Boutique. Other great shopping spots include Countryside Village and Rockbrook Village—an extra suitcase might be in order.

Flip through these pages and find more Omaha exclusive boutiques or browse VisitOmaha.com/shopping.

Shops of Legacy

Everybody loves a deal. Special shopping coupon books are available at the Omaha Visitors Center at 10th and Farnam. Trip Tip Also check out the special offers page on VisitOmaha.com for other discounts.

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Art to Go Omaha’s creative spirit shines in the distinctive artwork found in local galleries around the city. Images of Nature Gallery in the Old Market is filled with exquisite limited edition photographs that capture nature in a whole new way. More than a dozen artists sell their work at the Old Market Artists Gallery, which holds “First Friday” receptions each month from 6 to 9pm, and “Gallery Walks” on the 2nd Wednesday of the month (May-December) from 5 to 8pm.

Stroll Historic South 24th Street for authentic Mexican pottery, clothing and gifts. Explore your creative side with one of Omaha’s DIY art experiences. The Omaha Creative Historic South 24th Street Institute invites visitors to “Come Create It” workshops ranging from Village Pointe African drumming and glassblowing to ceramics. Sip on a glass of your favorite vino and paint a work of art at Village Canvas & Cabernet. Other DIY art spots include The Pottery Place, The ArtRoom and It’s Your Pottery.

Check out more of Omaha’s artsy side in this section of the guide or by going to VisitOmaha.com.

Village Canvas & Cabernet

Shopping Oasis The flower-lined streets of Village Pointe Shopping Center are reminiscent of the nostalgic “Main Street” while offering upscale shopping and national favorites. Enjoy more than 60 specialty shops such as Ann Taylor, J Crew, Apple, Banana Republic, Sephora, DSW and Coach, just to name a few. After a whirl on the Scheels Ferris Wheel, catch a comedy show or a free outdoor concert on Saturday nights during the summer.

Omaha’s indoor shopping offers many of your favorite national brand names. Westroads, Nebraska’s largest shopping mall, offers more than 135 specialty stores, including popular department store Von Maur, Younkers, JCPenney and Dick’s Sporting Goods. Spend the day shopping and wind down with a movie at the Rave Theater or grab a meal at The Cheesecake Factory, P.F. Chang’s or Granite City Brewery. Not too far away, royalty-worthy shopping waits at Regency Court. The king of the court is Borsheims, the nation’s largest independent jewelry store owned by billionaire investor Warren Buffett. Head west to Oak View Mall to find two levels of shopping with name brand retailers such as Gap, MAC, Victoria’s Secret, Eddie Bauer and Dillard’s.

2013 Omaha Visitors Guide 79 VisitOmaha.com For over 100 years, the Omaha community has made a tradition of giving the silver box with the burgundy ribbon.

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Art Galleries beyourself Boutique Lotus Old Market Dundee Gallery 307 N 78th St 1207 Howard St 4916 Underwood Ave beyourselfonline.com (402) 346-8080 www.dundeegallery.com (402) 933-9584 (402) 505-8333 Maud Boutique Dundee Gallery, established in 2007, is a Bliss Boutique 521 N 33rd St contemporary gallery representing local 12100 W Center Rd maudboutiqueomaha.com and regional artists. Dundee Gallery shopblissboutique.net (402) 798-3927 is home to an outstanding collection (402) 991-3595 of paintings, sculpture, pottery, glass, McLovin and jewelry. Our artists’ works range Chique Boutique, LLC 1010 S 10th St from great gifts for friends to a piece 16919 Audrey St, Ste 120 mclovinstore.com (402) 915-4002 transforming your home or business. chiqueboutiqueomaha.com (402) 933-5902 MANGELSEN– Mesh 16950 Wright Plz, Ste 147 Images of Nature Gallery Chocolate Peacock meshomaha.com 1115 Harney St 2947 S 108th St (402) 359-1199 www.mangelsen.com chocolatepeacockboutique.com (402) 341-8460 (402) 933-9073 Legendary nature photographer My Compulsion Thomas D. Mangelsen has traveled Curbside Clothing 17151 Davenport St mycompulsion.com throughout the natural world for 505 S 11th St (402) 933-7379 40 years photographing the Earth’s curbsideclothing.com last great wild places. We invite you to visit the Mangelsen Images of Denim Saloon Nebraska Clothing Company 4914 Underwood Ave, Ste A 1012 Howard St Nature Gallery located in Omaha’s Old denimsaloon.com nebraskaclothingcompany.com Market. The gallery features over 150 (402) 885-8880 (402) 346-6114 limited edition and artist proof prints. Locally owned, Denim Saloon, stocks Open daily. the best of quality in denim and apparel for men and women. Belly up to their Omaha Clayworks bar, order the wash, fit and style of 1114 Jones St denim you want. Their denim experts omahaclayworks.com will assist you in picking the perfect (402) 346-0560 pair. Denim Saloon’s unique apparel offerings will complete any outfit. Passageway Gallery Stop by, grab a stool and shop today. Nouvelle Eve 417 S 11th St 1102 Howard St passagewaygallery.com nouvelleeve.com (402) 341-1910 Flying Worm Vintage (402) 345-4811 1125 Jackson St Nouvelle Eve is known for its high- omahavintage.com Rick Anderson Gallery (402) 932-3229 quality, right-off-the-runway fashion, 15418 W Center Rd unique jewelry, and original gifts. rickandersongallery.com Francesca’s Collections (402) 778-9829 Overland Outfitters 120 Regency Pkwy, Ste 152 1011 Howard St Multiple Locations overland.com White Crane Gallery francescascollections.com (402) 345-2900 1032 Howard St (402) 397-0740 whitecraneomaha.com (402) 345-1066 Garment District paperdoll. 16939 Wright Plz, Ste 123 6107 Maple St Clothing Boutiques garmentdistrictomaha.com (402) 616-6715 A Girl’s Best Friend (402) 557-6100 4655 Leavenworth St Posh Princess Children’s Boutique agirlsbestfriendonline.com Katina’s Couture 16901 Wright Plz, Ste 168 (402) 991-4958 17010 Wright Plz poshprincessomaha.com theshopsoflegacy.com (402) 991-0991 All About Me Boutique (402) 334-0211 1030 Howard St allaboutmeomaha.com (402) 505-6000

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The Dundee-Happy Hollow Historic District is

located west of Midtown Omaha, Nebraska. It covers the

area between Leavenworth Street on the south, Hamilton

Street on the north, Happy Hollow Boulevard on the west,

and 46th Street on the east. The “heart” of Dundee is located at 50th and Underwood Avenue in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. Founded in 1880 and annexed into the city in 1915.

Dundee is home to Warren Buffett and nationally syndicated editorial cartoonist Jeff Koterba and birthplace of Academy Award winning fi lmmaker Alexander Payne.

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Roots & Wings 8712 Pacific St rootsandwingsomaha.com (402) 504-4700

Runway Boutique 7474 Towne Center Pkwy runwayomaha.com (402) 334-6956

Scout: Dry Goods & Trade 5019 Underwood Ave ilovescout.com 402-964-2270 Buy-Sell-Trade Mens & Womens Clothes 11a-7p Daily. Vintage + Modern Come to our $1 Sale EVERY Sunday 11a-7p, completely different items every week!

SKYZ Boutique 16939 Wright Plz, Ste 114 skyzboutique.com (402) 502-5026

Souq, Ltd 1018 Howard St souqltd.com (402) 342-2972

Statement 3612 N 165th St statementomaha.com (402) 932-5922

Sublime Couture 16950 Wright Plz, Ste 109 sublimecouture.com (402) 330-5500

The Giving Tree 16902 Wright Plz, Ste 195 theshopsoflegacy.com (402) 884-1110

The Other Woman 16950 Wright Plz, Ste 101 theotherwomanomaha.com (402) 884-8848

Togs 16950 Wright Plz, Ste 155 shoptogs.com (402) 391-8335

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White House Black Market Old Market David M. Mangelsen’s 120 Regency Pkwy, Ste 154 Harney to Jackson sts and 3457 S 84th St Multiple Locations 10th to 13th sts mangelsens.com www.whbm.com oldmarket.com (402) 391-6225 (402) 391-2353 (402) 346-4445 Drastic Plastic Do-It-Yourself Arts One Pacific Place 1209 Howard St Village Canvas & Cabernet 10381 Pacific St drasticplasticrecords.com 6457 Frances St, Ste 180 onepacificplace.com (402) 346-8843 canvasandcab.com (402) 493-2800 (402) 991-4278 Havana Garage Rockbrook Village 1008 Howard St It’s Yours Pottery 108th & W Center Rd thehavanagarage.com 2518 S 132nd Ct rockbrookvillage.com (402) 614-3800 itsyourspottery.com (402) 390-0890 (402) 330-3470 Hollywood Candy and Fairmont The Shops of Legacy Mercantile That Pottery Place 168th & W Center Rd 1209 Jackson St 7828 Dodge St theshopsoflegacy.com hollywoodcandy.com thatpotteryplaceomaha.com (402) 498-9660 (402) 346-9746 (402 )392-1166 Village Pointe Homer’s Music The ArtRoom 17305 Davenport St 1210 Howard St 10818 Elm St villagepointeshopping.com homersmusic.com theartroomomaha.com (402) 505-9773 (402) 334-8944 (402) 502-4262 Westwood Plaza Jackson Street Booksellers Indoor Shopping Centers 120th & W Center Rd 1119 Jackson St Oak View Mall shoppingoncenter.com jacksonstreetbooksellers.com 3001 S 144th St (402) 333-7373 (402) 341-2664 oakviewmall.com (402) 330-3332 Specialty Stores Jay Welter’s Cigars American Apparel 563 S 18th St Regency Court 733 N 14th St (402) 345-1965 120 Regency Pkwy americanapparel.net regencycourtomaha.com (402) 346-3000 Nebraska at the Market (402) 393-8474 1215 Leavenworth St Ashley’s Collectibles nebraskaatthemarket.com (402) 346-6975 Westroads Mall 1212 Howard St 10000 California St (402) 934-3100 westroadsmall.com Nebraska Furniture Mart (402) 397-2398 Borsheims Fine Jewelry & Gifts 700 S 72nd St 120 Regency Pkwy nfm.com (402) 397-6100 Outdoor Shopping Centers borsheims.com (402) 391-0400 Bel Air Plaza 120th & W Center Rd Nobbies belairplaza.com Cibola of Omaha 2500 S 120th St (402) 333-3200 509 S 11th St nobbiesparties.com (402) 342-1200 (402) 333-6300 Countryside Village 10808 Prairie Hills Dr City Limits Old Market Sundries countryside-village.com 1120 Howard St 1003 Howard St (402) 391-2200 (402) 345-3570 oldmarket.com (402) 345-8198 Cornerstone Gems Montclair Shopping Center 515 S 13th St 132nd & W Center Rd cornerstonegemsinc.com shoppingoncenter.com (402)346-4367 (402) 333-7373

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Where to Stay Rest & Relax ith more than 13,000 hotel rooms in the Omaha area, there are a variety of different options available for your stay in the city. From boutique hotels and Four Diamond properties to water parks Wand suite-style lodging. Omaha offers comfort and class, with a heavy dose of hospitality. Wherever you stay, you’ll find restaurants, shopping and interesting things to do conveniently located nearby.

86 VisitOmaha.com 2013 Omaha Visitors Guide Omaha • Where to Stay HOTELS Fairfield Inn & Suites Homewood Suites by Hilton Omaha Downtown 10 DOWNTOWN Omaha Downtown l5 l

Courtyard by Marriott 1501 Nicholas St 1314 Cuming St Omaha Downtown 1 l marriott.com/omafd omahadowntown.

(402) 280-1516 homewoodsuites.com 101 S 10th St (888) 236-2427 (402) 345-5100 courtyard.com/omacy (800) 225-5466 (402) 346-2200 (866) 204-9388 Hampton Inn & Suites Hotel Deco XV 11 Find the perfect place to work, rest Omaha Downtown l6 l or connect at the newly renovated 1504 Harney St Courtyard Omaha Downtown. Located 1212 Cuming St omahadowntownsuites. hoteldecoomaha.com near CenturyLink Center, Henry Doorly hamptoninn.com (402) 991-4981 Zoo and an easy stroll in the Old Market (402) 345-5500 (866) 475-3326 area, this historic hotel has everything (800) 426-7866 Accommodations not only luxurious your heart desires. You’ll be treated but exquisite, partnered with gracious, with style when staying with us. Hilton Garden Inn Omaha personalized service defines Omaha’s Downtown/Old Market Area l7 only 4-Diamond Boutique Hotel. Doubletree by Hilton Located next to Omaha’s Orpheum Omaha Downtown l2 1005 Dodge St Theatre and within walking distance omahadowntown.stayhgi.com to Old Market’s Popular Restaurants 1616 Dodge St (402) 341-4400 & Pubs, TD Ameritrade, CenturyLink doubletree.hilton.com/ (877) 782-9444 Center Omaha and other downtown downtownomaha entertainment venues. Complimentary (402) 346-7600 Hilton Omaha l8 valet and shuttle service available. (800) 222-8733 DoubleTree will make you feel welcome 1001 Cass St Magnolia Hotel Omaha l12 and appreciated. Conveniently located omaha.hilton.com in the heart of downtown’s business (402) 998-3400 1615 Howard St and entertainment district; Spacious (800) 445-8667 magnoliahotelomaha.com guest rooms, 30,000 square feet of Hilton Omaha, Nebraska’s premiere (402) 341-2500 meeting space, wireless internet, Four Diamond hotel, is newly renovated (888) 915-1110 Signatures restaurant & lounge, indoor and offers 600 rooms and over 39,000 The Magnolia Hotel Omaha resides pool, covered parking, complimentary square feet of comfortable and near many of downtown’s finest shuttle service to surrounding areas flexible meeting space. Connected attractions, including The historic Old and a warm DoubleTree cookie at via skybridge to CenturyLink Center Market, the Orpheum Theatre, Omaha check-in. Omaha. Liberty Tavern Restaurant and Children’s Museum, Holland Performing Lounge. Coffee and Gift Shop proudly Arts Center, Joslyn Art Museum, and Econo Lodge Downtown l3 serving Starbucks. Only hotel in Omaha the Century Link Omaha. Named to the with a full service health club/spa. National Register of Historic places, 2211 Douglas St Complimentary internet on first floor. we are also located near all major econolodge.com corporate headquarters and offices in (402) 345-9565 Holiday Inn Omaha. (827) 424-6423 Downtown Omaha l9

Embassy Suites Downtown/ 1420 Cuming St Old Market l4 holidayinn.com/omahadowntown (402) 341-0124 555 S 10th St (888) 465-4329 omaha.embassysuites.com (402) 346-9000 Conveniently located to the airport, (800) 362-2779 downtown and historic Old Market; this full service hotel features a Numbers correspond with hotel location on Omaha 10,000sq ft water park, state-of- 00 the-art fitness center, restaurant and l Maps on pages 14-16 of Scooter’s Coffeehouse. Guestrooms the welcome section. offer complimentary internet, 1 or 2 kings, microwaves and mini Dining Airport Shuttle refrigerators in every room we’re Lounge Fitness Center the easy choice. Only Sleep with Internet Accessible the Best! Pool Comp. Breakfast Small Pets

2013 Omaha Visitors Guide 87 VisitOmaha.com Omaha • Where to Stay NORTHEAST/AIRPORT Comfort Inn & Suites - Grover l21 Candlewood Suites Airport l13 7007 Grover St 2601 Abbott Plz choicehotels.com/hotel/ne090 candlewoodsuites.com/ (402) 934-4900 omahaairport (877) 424-6423 Trip Tip (402) 342-2500 Conveniently located just off of (877) 226-3539 72nd and I-80. A full-service hotel including Firewater Grille on property. Mormon Trail Motel l14 Complimentary “Full Hot” breakfast 8419 N 30th St every morning. Complimentary airport (402) 455-4500 shuttle service available upon request. Oversized parking lot accessible for all Sleep Inn & Suites large vehicles. Free internet, indoor at the Airport l15 pool, fitness room and laundry room.

2525 Abbott Dr Courtyard by Marriott sleepinn.com/hotel/ne019 Aksarben Village l22 (402) 342-2525 (800) 688-2525 1625 S 67th St marriott.com/omawt MIDTOWN (402) 951-4300 Comfort Inn at the Zoo l16 The Courtyard by Marriott is nestled in the heart of Omaha’s new urban A great way to find the 2920 S 13th Ct destination, Aksarben Village. This right hotel at the right price choicehotels.com/hotel/ne049 cosmopolitan neighborhood is home to (402) 342-8000 educational and corporate campuses. is to book it directly on (877) 395-3253 The hotel is adjacent to the Scott VisitOmaha.com. Search Conference Center, Omaha’s premiere Cornerstone Mansion Inn 17 banquet & meeting facility and the a variety of hotel options l University of Nebraska Omaha. all at once and then book 140 N 39th St cornerstonemansion.com directly with the hotel of (402) 558-7600 DoubleTree Suites by your choice. View availability (888) 883-7745 Hilton-Omaha l23

two months at a time and Element Omaha 7270 Cedar St compare rates surrounding omahasuites.doubletree.com Midtown Crossing l18 (402) 397-5141 the selected dates. (800) 222-8733 3253 Dodge St Mutual of Omaha Plaza elementomahamidtowncrossing. Econo Lodge West Dodge l24 com (402) 614-8080 7833 W Dodge Rd (866) 961-2998 econolodge.com (402) 391-7100 University Plaza Motel 6 l19

330 N 30th St www.motel6.com (402) 345-2222

CENTRAL Numbers correspond with Baymont Inn & hotel location on Omaha 00 Suites Central l20 l Maps on pages 14-16 of the welcome section. 3301 S 72nd St baymontinns.com/omaha Dining Airport Shuttle (402) 391-8129 Lounge Fitness Center (800) 377-0550 Internet Accessible Pool Comp. Breakfast Small Pets

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Located in the heart of Beautiful Historic Building Downtown/Old Market area Free High Speed Internet Access Newly renovated guest rooms Newly Designed Lobby

101 S. 10th Street • Omaha, NE 68102 • (402) 346-2200 • Fax: (402) 346-7720

• Conveniently located just off of 72nd & I-80 • 172 Guest Rooms • 6000 square feet of event or meeting space • Full service banquet and catering available • Complimentary Shuttle Service Available • Designated Pet Floor • Firewater Grille and Bar • Fitness room / heated indoor pool • Complimentary Guest Parking including tour buses • Designated Smoking Floor

Firewater Grille and Bar 7007 Grover Street • Omaha, NE 68106 Inside the Comfort Inn & Suites Hotel (402) 934-4900 402-934-4900 • www.omahacis.com

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Hawthorn Suites Ramada Plaza Omaha Hotel NORTHWEST by Wyndham Omaha l25 & Convention Center | CoCo Key Best Western Settle Inn l38 Water Resort l31 7010 Hascall St 650 N 109th Ct www.hawthorn.com 3321 S 72nd St omahasettleinn.com (402) 397-7500 ramadaplazaomaha.com (402) 431-1246 (800) 885-5466 (402) 393-3950 (800) 889-0261 (800) 272-6232 Holiday Inn Express The hotel with something for everyone! Comfort Suites l39

Omaha City - Dodge St 26 In addition to 383 guest rooms, on-site l 10503 Bedford Ave dining, fitness centers and a large choicehotels.com/hotel/ne074 8736 W Dodge Rd indoor pool, the hotel has 64,000 sq ft of (402) 445-0400 holidayinnexpress.com flexible banquet space to accommodate (877) 424-6423 (402) 343-1000 weddings, meetings and corporate (800) 465-4983 events. The giant indoor water resort Country Inn & Suites West l40 features three 4-story raft and body Motel 6 - S 84th 27 l slides, an adventure river, and hosts 11818 Miami St

great birthday parties, family reunions countryinns.com 3511 S 84th St (402) 445-4445 econolodge.com and group events. (800) 456-4000 (402) 391-4321 (800) 424-4777 Relax Inn Motel & Suites l32 Days Inn and Suites Omaha l41

Motel 89 28 4578 S 60th St l 11515 Miracle Hills Dr 4305 S 89th St relax-innsuites.com www.daysinn.com (402) 339-8989 (402) 731-7300 (402) 496-7500 (800) 225-3297 Omaha Executive Inn Residence Inn by Marriott Omaha Central 33 & Suites 29 l l Holiday Inn Express &

6990 Dodge St Suites Cherry Hills 42 3650 S 72nd St l marriott.com/omanb omahaexecutiveinns.com (402) 553-8898 6939 N 102nd Cir (402) 397-3700 hiexpress.com Satellite Motel l34 (402) 505-8181 Quality Inn Central l30 (888) 465-4329 6006 L St 2808 S 72nd St satellitemotelomaha.com La Quinta Inn Northwest l43 qualityomahahotel (402) 733-7373 (402) 397-7137 3330 N 104th Ave (855) 782-5423 Staybridge Suites l35 811.lq.com Conveniently located off Interstate 80. (402) 493-1900 Minutes from attractions like Nebraska 7825 Davenport St (800) 531-5900 Furniture Mart, Historic Old Market and staybridge.com/omahane Entertainment District. Full American 402-933-8901 Sheraton Omaha Hotel l44 breakfast with waffle bar. Free WI-FI (877) 238-8889 and business center, large indoor pool, 655 N 108th Ave 2 spas, in-room refrigerators. Exercise Super 8 Hotel Aksarben l36 sheraton.com/omaha room and USA Today delivered to your (402) 496-0850 room. See ad on page 94. 7111 Spring St (800) 227-6963 super8.com (402) 390-0700 StudioPLUS Hotel l45 (800) 800-8000 9006 Burt St Numbers correspond with extendedstay.com hotel location on Omaha Travelodge Cornhusker 00 (402) 343-9000 l Maps on pages 14-16 of Inn & Suites 37 l (800) 398-7829 the welcome section. 7101 Grover St Dining Airport Shuttle travelodge.com Lounge Fitness Center (402) 391-5757 (800) 525-4055 Internet Accessible Pool Comp. Breakfast Small Pets

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Grandma! This place is huge! We are having so much fun at CoCo Key!

The kids are loving the Look at her go! waterpark!

We’re the perfect place for: • Group Outings • Family Play Day • Reunions • Birthday Parties • Corporate Events • Conventions & Exhibits

CoCo Key Water Resort Hotel-Convention Center 402.393.3950 www.RamadaPlazaOmaha.com

72nd & Grover; North of I-80 off Exit 449 Omaha • Where to Stay

Super 8 Motel West Dodge/Boys Carlisle Hotel l49 Econo Lodge Southwest l52 Town l46 10909 M St 10919 J St 11610 W Dodge Rd carlislehotelomaha.com choicehotels.com super8.com (402) 331-8220 (402) 592-2882 (402) 492-8845 (800) 526-6242 (800) 800-8000 Hampton Inn-Lakeside l53 Carol Hotel Omaha l50 Westroads Hotel and Suites l47 17606 Arbor Plz 4888 S 118th St omahawestlakeside.hamptoninn. 9720 W Dodge Rd omahahotel.org com omahawestroadshotel.com (402) 895-1000 (402) 330-9500 (402) 391-5300 (800) 662-4280 (800) 426-7866

SOUTHWEST Comfort Inn Southwest l51 Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Best Western PLUS Kelly Inn Old Mill l54 Omaha l48 10728 L St choicehotels.com/hotel/ne082 360 S 108th Ave 4706 S 108th St (402) 593-2380 hawthorn.com bestwesternkellyinnomaha.com (877) 424-6423 (402) 758-2848 (402) 339-7400 (800) 337-0202 (800) 635-3559 Numbers correspond with The Best Western Kelly Inn is a great hotel location on Omaha Hilton Garden Inn location for meetings, family gatherings 00 l Maps on pages 14-16 of Omaha West l55 or a central place for visitors. Our desire the welcome section. to deliver a pleasant stay for our guests 17879 Chicago St is often reflected in our return visitors. Dining Airport Shuttle hiltongardeninn.com We welcome the opportunity to help Lounge Fitness Center (402) 289-9696 you relax. Call us for your reservations. (877) 782-9444 Internet Accessible Pool Comp. Breakfast Small Pets

• 10,000sqft Indoor Water Park • State-of-the-Art Fitness Center • Largest Standard Guestrooms in Omaha • 24-Hour Business Center • All Rooms Offer King Size Beds • Full Service On-Site Restaurant - Either 1 King with Pullout or 2 King Beds • On-Site Scooter’s Coffeehouse • Microwaves and Mini Refrigerators in Every Room • 3,500sqft of Meeting Space • Complimentary High-Speed Internet • Complimentary Shuttle Service

Scan with your Smartphone to LIKE us on Facebook! Facebook.com/HolidayInnOmaha link to Facebook 1420 Cuming Street | 402-341-0124 | HolidayInn.com/OmahaDowntown 92 VisitOmaha.com 2013 Omaha Visitors Guide Omaha • Where to Stay

We've got the warmest welcome at the DoubleTree by Hilton Omaha Downtown

We take our warm welcome literally, that's why we give you a fresh-from-the-oven chocolate chip cookie at check-in. And that's just the beginning of all the personal touches we make before you arrive, so you can just relax and enjoy.

Hotel Renovation Completed in 2012 414 Guest Rooms 30,000 Sq. ft. of Meeting Space

DoubleTree by Hilton. Where the little things mean everything.™

1616 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE 68102 T (402) 346 7600 F (402) 346 5722

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites - Omaha West l56 EntEr into your oasis www.qualityomahahotel.com 17677 Wright St hiexpress.com/omahawest Special Amenities: (402) 333-5566 Free WiFi (800) 465-4983 Free Hot Breakfast & Waffle Bar Indoor Heated Pool, Spa & Holiday Inn Express & Sauna Suites Southwest l57

In-Room Refrigerators 10729 J St Room Delivered Newspapers hiexpress.com/omaha-sw Vacation Program (402) 339-8111 (800) 465-4329 Leather Recliners Evening Refreshments La Quinta Inn Omaha Golf Simulator Southwest l58 Shark Club Restaurant & 10760 M St Lounge lq.com limited Room Discount with direct (402) 592-5200 reservation upon presenting current, (800) 531-5900 valid, tickets from all omaha attractions and events Omaha Marriott Hotel l59

2808 South 72nd Street, Omaha, NE 10220 Regency Cir 402.397.7137 omahamarriott.com Toll Free 855.782.5423 (402) 399-9000 Owned and Operated by Oak Creek Inns (800) 228-9290 Located in upscale Regency shopping center, the Omaha Marriott hotel really lets you make the most of your time. Enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast from the Heartwood Restaurant or grab a snack from the 24-hour Pantry. With flexible meeting space, this hotel is great for a meeting, social event, and wedding venue.

Nebraska’s ONly 4 DiamOND bOutique HOtel

Experience the Extraordinary in the H eart of Downtown Omaha Numbers correspond with hotel location on Omaha 00 1504 Harney Street l Maps on pages 14-16 of Omaha, NE 68102 the welcome section. HotelDecoOmaha.com Dining Airport Shuttle 402.991.4981 (t) Lounge Fitness Center 866.475.3326 (tf) Internet Accessible Pool Comp. Breakfast Small Pets 94 VisitOmaha.com 2013 Omaha Visitors Guide Omaha • Where to Stay

Regency Lodge... Your Retreat in Omaha.

• 10,000 square feet of meeting and event space

• Large, comfortable rooms

• Indoor pool, WIFI, business & fitness center

•Regency Lodge should be your choice for: - Weddings - Social events -Corporate meetings - Family Reunions

909 S. 107th Ave. • Omaha, NE 68114 402.397.8000 • 800.617.8310 www.regencylodge.com

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909 S 107th Ave RegencyLodge.com (402) 397-8000 (800) 617-8310 Full-service hotel surrounded by beautiful landscaping and walking path. Located off I-680v & Pacific Street. Amenities include 310 thread- count sheets, pillow-top mattresses, refrigerator and microwave. Complimentary WIFI, business center and hot breakfast buffet. 10,000 sq ft of flexible space for meetings, weddings, and social events.

Super 8 Motel West L l61

10829 M St super8.com (402) 339-2250 (800) 800-8000

TownePlace Suites l62

10865 West Dodge Rd marriott.com/omats (402) 590-2800

Regency Lodge Townhouse Inn & Suites l63

13929 Gold Cir townhouseinnandsuites.com (402) 333-3777

Travel Inn Omaha l64

10708 M St travelinnomaha.com (402) 597-4116

Value Place Omaha l65

6855 S 118th St valueplace.com (402) 504-3800

Numbers correspond with hotel location on Omaha 00 l Maps on pages 14-16 of the welcome section.

Dining Airport Shuttle Lounge Fitness Center Internet Accessible Pool Comp. Breakfast Small Pets

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Northwest Glenn Cunningham Lake 96th & State sts ci.omaha.ne.us/parks 402-444-4628

River West Park 233rd & W Maple Rd riverwestpark.net (402) 953-4731

WEST OF METRO Two Rivers I-80, Exit #444/Q St W 15 mi outdoornebraska.ne.gov/parks SM (402) 359-5165 IT’S A NEW STAY.

COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT AKSARBEN VILLAGE 1625 S 67TH STREET • OMAHA, NE 68106 402.951.4300 www.marriott.com/omawt

Go to VisitOmaha.com on your smartphone, and you’ll have Omaha in the palm of your hand. The mobile site allows you to quickly find things to do in the city, and it provides a list of restaurants Trip Tip and bars with directions and phone numbers to each. Click on deals and discounts and find special offers to use during your stay.

2013 Omaha Visitors Guide 97 VisitOmaha.com Now with more than a million gallons of wonder.

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FIND YOUR INSPIRATION AT OMAHA’S URBAN OASIS

Discover a hidden sanctuary in the heart of the city, where acres of beauty and tranquility await.

OPEN YEAR-ROUND • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Off Interstate 80 at 100 Bancroft Street (402) 346-4002 • www.lauritzengardens.org

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