Downtown Omaha Travel Guide

Omaha

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Omaha’s compact downtown district offers fine dining, fantastic museums and a dynamic nightlife alongside tree-lined parks.

Downtown Omaha is the heart of the city, its historic, social, business and government centre. Find diverse attractions, from heritage buildings to Missouri riverfront boardwalks, sports arenas and sophisticated fine dining. Walk around the city on scenic trails featuring lush green parks and historic sites.

Get involved in Downtown Omaha’s lively nightlife in the Old Market neighbourhood. This old industrial district has been transformed into a cultural hub featuring boutique shopping, art galleries, street performances and al fresco dining experiences on the original brick streets. A five-minute walk will bring you to the Heartland of America Park, a secluded oasis featuring lakeside walking and cycling paths, spectacular lighted fountains and gondola rides.

Wander north from the historic Lewis and Clark Landing site along the boardwalk paralleling the Missouri River to North Downtown, stopping at the city marina. Catch one of Omaha’s cheap and convenient city buses to reach Downtown Omaha’s historic birthplace, Miller’s Landing. See a College World Series baseball game at nearby TD Ameritrade Park during the annual June tournament.

Visit Downtown Omaha in late spring to catch the city’s biggest outdoor festival, the annual Taste of Omaha. Sample delicious local and international cuisine at this free three-day festival. Listen to live music, watch gourmet cooking demonstrations and visit the diverse restaurant stalls and vendors that line the waterfront.

Be prepared for cold and snowy Nebraska weather in winter. Extreme weather, including high winds and hail, can also occur between April and August.

Reach Downtown Omaha by Amtrak train or by car via Interstate 480 which runs through the city centre. Eppley Airfield, with regular interstate flights to Omaha, is just a five-minute drive from downtown. Whether you’re seeking sports, history or cultural activities, find them in Downtown Omaha, the heartland of America’s Midwest.

Stay near popular Downtown Omaha attractions

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Omaha Children's Museum

9.2/10 (184 reviews)
Bring the little ones to this exciting museum to role play as doctors, make art with light and run through a fountain.
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Top hotels in Downtown Omaha

Magnolia Hotel Omaha

Magnolia Hotel Omaha

4.5 out of 5
1615 Howard St Omaha NE
The price is Rp1.713.045 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
Rp1.713.045
Rp2.012.826 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Omaha. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Magnolia Hotel Omaha
Hotel Deco Omaha, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Deco Omaha, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4.5 out of 5
1504 Harney Street Omaha NE
The price is Rp1.923.977 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
Rp1.923.977
Rp2.303.769 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Omaha. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,201 reviews)
"Great front desk staff!!! The toilet ran after flushing until we jiggled the handle, and the toilet seat was a bit loose. The baseboards needed to be cleaned as well as ledge by glass pane. We've eaten breakfast there on prior trip which wasn't very good, so we skipped it this time. We're coming ..."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

Hotel Deco Omaha, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Hilton Garden Inn Omaha Downtown/Old Market Area

Hilton Garden Inn Omaha Downtown/Old Market Area

3 out of 5
1005 Dodge St Omaha NE
The price is Rp1.724.141 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
Rp1.724.141
Rp2.025.864 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Omaha. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
Hilton Garden Inn Omaha Downtown/Old Market Area
Moxy Omaha Downtown

Moxy Omaha Downtown

3.5 out of 5
409 South 12th Street Omaha NE
The price is Rp1.521.831 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
Rp1.521.831
Rp1.788.152 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Omaha. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,126 reviews)
"The property is nice in a very vibrant, cool part if town with great restaurants and galleries. But .. you have to park at the garage across the street so if the weather is bad it's a hassle and they are working in the street so lots of blocked intersections. The room had very few amenities but the ..."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

Moxy Omaha Downtown
Hyatt Place Omaha Downtown Old Market

Hyatt Place Omaha Downtown Old Market

3 out of 5
540 S 12th St Omaha NE
The price is Rp1.946.340 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
Rp1.946.340
Rp2.286.950 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Omaha. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour health club and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,339 reviews)
"Excellent, helpful staff. Parking was easy and reasonable. Will stay again!"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

Hyatt Place Omaha Downtown Old Market
Hilton Omaha

Hilton Omaha

4 out of 5
1001 Cass St Omaha NE
The price is Rp2.669.671 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
Rp2.669.671
Rp3.136.863 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Omaha. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Perfect location to take in an event at the CHI center."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

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Where to stay in Downtown Omaha

Find the best Downtown Omaha areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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 Village Pointe Shopping Center.

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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.

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Southeast Omaha

While visiting Southeast Omaha, you might make a stop by sights like Omaha Children's Museum and Joslyn Art Museum.

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South Central Omaha

While visiting South Central Omaha, you might make a stop by sights like Ralston Arena and Baxter Arena.

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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 Crossroads Mall while you're in town.

Downtown Omaha Travel Guide