South Central Omaha Travel Guide
Omaha
Visit South Central Omaha
Popular places to visit
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.
Heartland of America Park
Gaze up at the stunning light and water show at the fountain and hold hands on a romantic stroll through this charming park.
Lauritzen Gardens
Wander through the diverse woodland areas, admire the charming waterfall and inspect the model railway system in this botanical park.
Gene Leahy Mall
After visiting Gene Leahy Mall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Omaha. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
Baxter Arena
Catch an event at Baxter Arena during your trip to Omaha. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
Ralston Arena
Catch an event at Ralston Arena during your trip to Omaha. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Top hotels in South Central Omaha
DoubleTree by Hilton Omaha Southwest
Nice large room, clean and well furnished. Of course the warm cookies upon check-in are my husband's favorite. We dined at the onsite restaurant, very nice.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Aloft Omaha Aksarben Village
The facility is just not nice enough to think they can change $350 just because there close to Baxter Arena. They advertise a pool table and when you get there the green on the table is completely worn and every single cue stick was crack and taped up except one and that one had no tip on it. That ...
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Omaha Central
Breakfast was good no to bad
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Hampton Inn Omaha Midtown-Aksarben Area
There was no hand soap in room. Bathtub was almost plugged, it got a quarter filled taking a shower
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Courtyard Marriott Aksarben Village
Room was clean. Staff was friendly
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Tru By Hilton Omaha I-80 at 72nd Street, NE
Nice place! Good location, good restaurant nearby!
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Central Omaha
Ralston
Visitors to Ralston like its restaurants and zoo, and Ralston Arena is a sight worth a stop.
Aksarben - Elmwood Park
While there might not be top attractions in Aksarben - Elmwood Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Baxter Arena and Memorial Park.
Central Omaha
Travellers come to Central Omaha for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Westroads Mall and Memorial Park while you're in town.
Dundee-Happy Hollow Historic District
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Dundee-Happy Hollow Historic District and surrounding area, you can visit Memorial Park and Joselyn Castle.
South Omaha
South Omaha is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium and Fun-Plex.
Midtown
While visiting Midtown, you might make a stop by sights like Joselyn Castle and Shelterbelt Theatre.
