Eastern Nebraska Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Omaha showing a skyscraper, a river or creek and a city
Henry Doorly Zoo showing forest scenes as well as a small group of people
University of Nebraska State Museum showing interior views as well as a family
Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum which includes modern architecture as well as a family
Nebraska State Capitol featuring a fountain

Modern skylines and chic shopping districts meet traditional small-town charm and breathtaking rolling prairies in this Midwestern region.

Eastern Nebraska blends beautiful natural scenery with cosmopolitan cities and delightful rural towns. Visit Eastern Nebraska to explore historic homes, stroll through vineyards and go fishing on remote lakes. Appreciate local art by wandering through a sculpture garden and buy tickets to attend a concert performance in an ornate theater.

The biggest city in Eastern Nebraska is Omaha. The city’s skyline towers over the rolling plains, reminding visitors that even in this metropolis, the charm and hospitality of Midwest America is not far away. Visit the Durham Museum in Omaha Union Station for hands-on exhibits about the history of the region. Watch as the fountain lights up with dazzling colors in the Heartland of America Park.

South of Omaha is the Nebraska capital of Lincoln. Here, explore the State Capitol, walk across the wetlands of the Pioneers Park Nature Center and browse the exhibits of the Great Plains Art Museum. Family-friendly attractions here include the Lincoln Children’s Zoo and Lincoln Children’s Museum, which features interactive displays.

Head to Nebraska City for a large helping of hospitality and all the apples you could possibly eat. Enjoy fresh apple pie at the Apple House Market or go to a wine-tasting session at Arbor Day Farm. Explore a 52-room mansion, the Arbor Lodge, at the Arbor Lodge State Historical Park.

Nature lovers will feel right at home in Eastern Nebraska. Cycle through the Steamboat Trace Trail in Brownville, take an airboat tour on the Platte River and watch the sunset from Cowboy Trail. Fishing is popular in Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area, where you can camp and picnic year round.

Fly into Omaha Airport or Lincoln Airport for the easiest access to Eastern Nebraska. Airport shuttles will take you to the major cities. Rent a car to drive out to smaller towns. Nebraska’s roads are wide and easy to navigate and free parking is relatively easy to come by.

As well as sightseeing, try mingling with residents in stores, bars and cafés and let them tell you about their favorite local haunts.

Where to stay in Eastern Nebraska

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

Downtown Omaha

5/5(1 area review)

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.

Downtown Omaha
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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.

West 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
Lincoln featuring railway items

Downtown Lincoln

Downtown Lincoln is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Lied Center or Lincoln Children's Museum.

Downtown Lincoln
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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
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Central Omaha

Travellers come to Central Omaha for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Westroads Mall and Omaha Community Playhouse while you're in town.

Central Omaha
Magnolia Hotel Omaha

Magnolia Hotel Omaha

4.5 out of 5
1615 Howard St, Omaha, NE
The price is Rp1.527.970 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp1.527.970
Rp1.795.367 total
24 Aug - 25 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! (1,395 reviews)
"Nice outdoor courtyard. The front desk clerk was very friendly and helpful. The roms were nice and the beds comfortable."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

Magnolia Hotel Omaha
Wyndham Omaha / West Dodge

Wyndham Omaha / West Dodge

3 out of 5
655 N 108th Ave, Omaha, NE
The price is Rp746.193 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
Rp746.193
Rp876.776 total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Omaha. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
6.4/10 (1,704 reviews)
"It was clean and the amenities were nice, the staff was friendly, but the pillows on the bed were lumpy and had empty spots. We were there for 4 nights and not once did housekeeping come in and replenish supplies and none of them spoke English. I always had to go down to the check in desk and ask ..."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

Wyndham Omaha / West Dodge
Moxy Omaha Downtown

Moxy Omaha Downtown

3.5 out of 5
409 South 12th Street, Omaha, NE
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.309.689 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp1.309.689
Rp1.538.885 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (710 reviews)
"Cost wise it can't be beat. I've stayed in many ultra trendy new hotels but for the price Moxy Omaha was awesome. Everything is a stones throw away. Property is neat and quite for being right downtown. Highly recommend. Will definitely stay again"

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

Moxy Omaha Downtown
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Atmosphere Lincoln

Atmosphere Lincoln

4 out of 5
909 Q Street, Lincoln, NE
Stay at this 4-star condo in Lincoln. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and a pool table. Popular attractions Pinnacle Bank Arena and Memorial Stadium ...
8/10 Very Good! (4 reviews)
"We liked the coffee bar in the morning. We didn’t like not being able to park in the basement. That would have made a difference. Communication was bad, it was very hard to get someone to speak with regarding all the issues that we had from the beginning of our stay."

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2025

Atmosphere Lincoln
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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