Southeast Omaha Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
Lauritzen Gardens
Wander through the diverse woodland areas, admire the charming waterfall and inspect the model railway system in this botanical park.
The Durham Museum
Examine old railway carriages, inspect a coin collection and learn about the region’s indigenous history in this former train station.
Joslyn Art Museum
Make your way through the sculpture-laden pathways of the picturesque gardens and inspect works of art from across the ages.
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.
Top hotels in Southeast Omaha
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Omaha Downtown - Old Market by IHG
Very clean and staff was awesome!
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
BridgePointe Inn & Suites
Great value for the price! Staff was very helpful and friendly. Great breakfast including biscuits and gravy. Would stay here again. Place was clean.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Magnolia Hotel Omaha
Love the cookies and milk bar. Always a wonderful experience when I stay at Magnolia in Omaha.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Omaha Marriott
We had no HVAC working properly and no maintenance available to help. We upgraded to the Pure room. Currently working on a resolution for this extremely hot and loud night. Will update my review once I hear back. But this specific location is outdated and old. But the staff was truly so kind.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Omaha NE
They said we was smoking in the room witch is a non smokable hotel that doesn’t allow pets , we purchased a one night stay with a 100$ deposit and when we got there the hallways were smelling like weed . We were approached by a worker at our door with an attitude asking us when we were leaving then ...
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Hotel Deco
I self-parked in the garage amidst a bit of confusion and congestion with street construction happening right outside the front entrance of the hotel. Parking was easy enough, and safe, but the garage could use a serious power washing. Dirty garage floor makes for dirty hotel floor. Otherwise, the ...
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southeast Omaha
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.
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.
Downtown Northeast
While visiting Downtown Northeast, you might make a stop by sights like Joslyn Art Museum and Back-to-the River Trail.
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.
Midtown
While visiting Midtown, you might make a stop by sights like Joselyn Castle and Shelterbelt Theatre.
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.
