Downtown Omaha Travel Guide

Omaha

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Pioneer Courage Park which includes a city, a garden and a high-rise building
Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge showing a sunset and a bridge
Pioneer Courage Park which includes a statue or sculpture and a city
Pioneer Courage Park showing a city and a statue or sculpture

Omaha’s compact downtown district offers fine dining, fantastic museums and a dynamic nightlife alongside tree-lined parks.

Downtown Omaha is the heart of the city, its historic, social, business and government centre. Find diverse attractions, from heritage  buildings to Missouri riverfront boardwalks, sports arenas and sophisticated fine dining. Walk around the city on scenic trails featuring lush green parks and historic sites.

Get involved in Downtown Omaha’s lively nightlife in the Old Market neighbourhood. This old industrial district has been transformed into a cultural hub featuring boutique shopping, art galleries, street performances and al fresco dining experiences on the original brick streets. A five-minute walk will bring you to the Heartland of America Park, a secluded oasis featuring lakeside walking and cycling paths, spectacular lighted fountains and gondola rides.

Wander north from the historic Lewis and Clark Landing site along the boardwalk paralleling the Missouri River to North Downtown, stopping at the city marina. Catch one of Omaha’s cheap and convenient city buses to reach Downtown Omaha’s historic birthplace, Miller’s Landing. See a College World Series baseball game at nearby TD Ameritrade Park during the annual June tournament. 

Visit Downtown Omaha in late spring to catch the city’s biggest outdoor festival, the annual Taste of Omaha. Sample delicious local and international cuisine at this free three-day festival. Listen to live music, watch gourmet cooking demonstrations and visit the diverse restaurant stalls and vendors that line the waterfront.

Be prepared for cold and snowy Nebraska weather in winter. Extreme weather, including high winds and hail, can also occur between April and August.

Reach Downtown Omaha by Amtrak train or by car via Interstate 480 which runs through the city centre. Eppley Airfield, with regular interstate flights to Omaha, is just a five-minute drive from downtown. Whether you’re seeking sports, history or cultural activities, find them in Downtown Omaha, the heartland of America’s Midwest.


Popular places to visit


Top hotels in Downtown Omaha

Magnolia Hotel Omaha

Magnolia Hotel Omaha

4.5 out of 5
1615 Howard St, Omaha, NE
The price is ₹7,682 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
₹7,682
₹9,026 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Omaha. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a free airport shuttle and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,342 reviews)
"Great property!"

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Magnolia Hotel Omaha
Holiday Inn Omaha Downtown - Waterpark by IHG

Holiday Inn Omaha Downtown - Waterpark by IHG

3 out of 5
1420 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE
The price is ₹7,294 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
₹7,294
₹8,572 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Omaha. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, water park access (surcharge) and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,211 reviews)
"Clean."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Holiday Inn Omaha Downtown - Waterpark by IHG
Moxy Omaha Downtown

Moxy Omaha Downtown

3.5 out of 5
409 South 12th Street, Omaha, NE
The price is ₹6,951 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
₹6,951
₹8,168 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Omaha. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (647 reviews)
"It being on The Old Market, and it’s unique aesthetic, really made it a fantastic choice for a weekend getaway!"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Moxy Omaha Downtown
Hampton Inn & Suites Omaha-Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Omaha-Downtown

2.5 out of 5
1212 Cuming St, Omaha, NE
The price is ₹7,951 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
₹7,951
₹9,342 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Omaha. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,329 reviews)
"The hotel is nice and staff is friendly. Room Is huge and clean. The only thing I’m unhappy with is we had to pay $15 to park our car in their parking lot! That is outrageous and ridiculous!"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites Omaha-Downtown
Hilton Garden Inn Omaha Downtown/Old Market Area

Hilton Garden Inn Omaha Downtown/Old Market Area

3 out of 5
1005 Dodge St, Omaha, NE
The price is ₹9,424 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
₹9,424
₹11,073 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Omaha. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,027 reviews)
"Very nice staff and very walkable!!"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Omaha Downtown/Old Market Area
Hyatt Place Omaha Downtown Old Market

Hyatt Place Omaha Downtown Old Market

3 out of 5
540 S 12th St, Omaha, NE
The price is ₹9,205 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
₹9,205
₹10,815 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Omaha. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour health club and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,196 reviews)
"Great hotel"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Hyatt Place Omaha Downtown Old Market
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Omaha

Old Market featuring signage as well as an individual female

Old Market

Old Market is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts, a top place to visit in the area.

Old Market
Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge which includes hiking or walking, a river or creek and a bridge

NoDo District

The ample dining options and great live music are top of the list for many visitors to NoDo District. A stop by Charles Schwab Field Omaha or CHI Health Center Omaha might round out your trip.

NoDo District
Downtown Omaha featuring a high-rise building, modern architecture and night scenes

Downtown Northeast

While visiting Downtown Northeast, you might make a stop by sights like Joslyn Art Museum and Spirit of Nebraska's Wilderness Park.

Downtown Northeast
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Dahlman

While Dahlman may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium and The Durham Museum.

Dahlman
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Midtown

While visiting Midtown, you might make a stop by sights like St. Cecilia Cathedral and Joselyn Castle.

Midtown
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Southeast Omaha

While visiting Southeast Omaha, you might make a stop by sights like Omaha Children's Museum and The Durham Museum.

Southeast Omaha


Downtown Omaha Travel Guide