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 Rp1.812.348 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
Rp1.812.348
Rp2.129.508 total
16 Jul - 17 Jul
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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,999 reviews)
"This hotel is quirky, but in a charming way. The staff was great and it's a very central location in downtown allowing easy travel to many attractions in Omaha. There were a few "down sides" to the hotel, but nothing that would deter me from staying at this facility again. This hotel is charm, not ..."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

Magnolia Hotel Omaha
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 Rp2.245.516 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
Rp2.245.516
Rp2.638.481 total
16 Jul - 17 Jul
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! (1,329 reviews)
"The location is great. It is within walking distance to restaurants, cafes, and shopping. There is also a farmer's market on Saturday at the next block"

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

Hyatt Place Omaha Downtown Old Market
Holiday Inn Omaha Downtown - Waterpark by IHG

Holiday Inn Omaha Downtown - Waterpark by IHG

3 out of 5
1420 Cuming Street Omaha NE
Fully refundable
The price is Rp1.419.746 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
Rp1.419.746
Rp1.668.201 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Omaha. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a water park and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,679 reviews)
"DO NOT RECOMMEND. First downside was having to pay for parking. Did not see this until after booking. Upon arrival at our room door was propped open. Looking around saw several in the same state. Went back to front desk “oh that means you probably don’t have towels. It how we know”. NEVER have seen ..."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Holiday Inn Omaha Downtown - Waterpark by IHG
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 Rp1.976.054 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
Rp1.976.054
Rp2.366.128 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
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! (1,229 reviews)
"It was a nice stay. The room was really the highlight. We found everything to be very clean and fresh! The lobby is super small, cute, historic, but unimpressive at night. We only stayed one night and did not eat at the restaurant, but it looked pretty! Elevator and halls were just meh design-wise, ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

Hotel Deco Omaha, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Hilton Omaha

Hilton Omaha

4 out of 5
1001 Cass St Omaha NE
The price is Rp2.981.104 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
Rp2.981.104
Rp3.502.643 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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)
"On site parking for guests was expensive and not clearly explained. I also have several unverified charges from the hotel that staff have been unable to identify or explain, leaving me responsible for charges that remain unresolved. Unfortunately, the process of getting someone to investigate these ..."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Hilton Omaha
Embassy Suites by Hilton Omaha Downtown Old Market

Embassy Suites by Hilton Omaha Downtown Old Market

3.5 out of 5
555 S 10th St Omaha NE
The price is Rp2.648.985 per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
Rp2.648.985
Rp3.112.575 total
23 Jul - 24 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Omaha. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness centre and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,229 reviews)
"The hotel was clean and well-staffed. So convenient to restaurants in the Old Market area. I'd stay there again."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Omaha Downtown Old Market
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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 The Durham 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 Memorial Park while you're in town.

Downtown Omaha Travel Guide