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.
The Durham Museum
Examine old railway carriages, inspect a coin collection and learn about the region’s indigenous history in this former train station.
Lauritzen Gardens
Wander through the diverse woodland areas, admire the charming waterfall and inspect the model railway system in this botanical park.
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.
Omaha VA Medical Center
If Omaha VA Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Omaha.
Top hotels in Southeast Omaha
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Omaha Downtown - Old Market by IHG
Staff were friendly and helpful, room was comfortable
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
EVEN Hotel Omaha Downtown - Old Market by IHG
The bartender was excellent! Great personality. The bed was the most comfortable ever!!
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Magnolia Hotel Omaha
Great and easy check in
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Hampton Inn Omaha West-Lakeside
Breakfast waffles were great!
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Hotel Deco
Hotel is in a very old building. Bathroom lighting pretty dim. Bed not very comfortable. The overnight staff at front desk are very nice, upbeat and personable. I enjoyed my stay. But I probably won’t stay at Hotel Deco again, considering the other options nearby.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Omaha-Downtown
The staff were always ready to help me. My boys really enjoyed the pool too.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
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 The Durham Museum and Harrah's Council Bluffs Casino.
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 Omaha Civic Auditorium.
Downtown Omaha
Downtown Omaha is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Holland Performing Arts Center and First National Bank Tower, 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.
