North Central Omaha Travel Guide
Omaha
Visit North Central Omaha
Popular places to visit
OPPD Arboretum
Take the family on an outing to OPPD Arboretum during your trip to Omaha. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
Journey through the world’s biggest indoor desert, spot magnificent creatures in the aquarium and explore indoor rainforests and swamps in Nebraska’s premier zoo.
Omaha Children's Museum
Bring the little ones to this exciting museum to role play as doctors, make art with light and run through a fountain.
Gene Leahy Mall
After visiting Gene Leahy Mall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Omaha. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Maplewood Lanes
You can take time to visit Maplewood Lanes during your travels to Omaha. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
Putting Plus
Enjoy a round of golf in Omaha at Putting Plus. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in North Central Omaha
Comfort Suites Omaha Northwest
"This is a good, well maintained hotel. Conveniently located. Staff was welcoming. Room was clean and comfortable: beds were comfortable, towels were clean and thick, shower was clean and hot. Pool was warm and clean. Elevator is warm and stuffy. Breakfast is basic, but decent...scrambled eggs, sausage ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cherry by IHG
"This was a great hotel for our stay. Very clean and our suite was huge. Would definitely stay here again. Nice indoor pool with even better outdoor seating."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Omaha West
"Not so clean, no curtains on bathroom"
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Omaha NE
"Showers were great. Room smelled like old smoke and not super clean. Breakfast was cold but there was a microwave to heat it up. In general it served our purpose of a place to sleep"
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Magnolia Hotel Omaha
"The check in staff was pleasant and helpful. The room that I had, had mold in the shower. The shears that covered the windows were torn though it was hard to see. The hallway from my room to the elevator had a coffee spill that was there for 3 days. The bar drink I ordered was quite expensive but ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Central Omaha by IHG
"Clean rooms, full hot delicious breakfast bar included, soap in assigned room was empty upon arrival. I reported to front desk and they replaced soap. Housekeeping replenished towels daily."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Where to stay in North Central Omaha
Downtown Omaha
Downtown Omaha is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Holland Performing Arts Center and CHI Health Center Omaha, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Omaha.
West Omaha
You'll enjoy the golf courses and sporting events in West Omaha. You might want to make time for a stop at Oak View Mall or Boys Town Visitors Center.
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.
Southeast Omaha
While visiting Southeast Omaha, you might make a stop by sights like Omaha Children's Museum and The Durham Museum.
South Central Omaha
While visiting South Central Omaha, you might make a stop by sights like Ralston Arena and Baxter Arena.
