Sheri’s Omaha/Council Bluffs Guidebook
Sightseeing
Top attractions in the Omaha/Council Bluffs area.
Cobblestone streets and historic buildings set the scene where boutiques, galleries, restaurants, pubs and cafes cover this charming nine square block area.
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The Old Market
Cobblestone streets and historic buildings set the scene where boutiques, galleries, restaurants, pubs and cafes cover this charming nine square block area.
Internationally known as one of the best zoos in the world, Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is filled with wild kingdom adventures year-round.
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Izoo ne-Aquarium ye-Henry Doorly yase-Omaha
3701 S 10th StInternationally known as one of the best zoos in the world, Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is filled with wild kingdom adventures year-round.
This stunning, 3,000-foot long walkway stretches across the Missouri River, giving pedestrians a spectacular view of Omaha’s skyline and an almost airborne experience.
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Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge
705 Riverfront DrThis stunning, 3,000-foot long walkway stretches across the Missouri River, giving pedestrians a spectacular view of Omaha’s skyline and an almost airborne experience.
Lovely botanical gardens with seasonal displays
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I-Lauritzen Gardens
100 Bancroft StLovely botanical gardens with seasonal displays
A place to explore and learn about nature from guided hikes, live animal demonstrations, natural science exhibits, lectures, classes, camps, and even snow shoe rentals.
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I-Centre ye-Fontenelle Forest Nature
1111 Bellevue Blvd NA place to explore and learn about nature from guided hikes, live animal demonstrations, natural science exhibits, lectures, classes, camps, and even snow shoe rentals.
Witness cutting-edge art in a old warehouse. Glassblowing, clay making, bronze works, photography and painting, rug making and more make up more than 80 art studios that are open to the public to watch, learn, and buy distinctive works of art.
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Hot Shops Art Center
1301 Nicholas StWitness cutting-edge art in a old warehouse. Glassblowing, clay making, bronze works, photography and painting, rug making and more make up more than 80 art studios that are open to the public to watch, learn, and buy distinctive works of art.
Local Hotspots
Local well-known entertainment districts
(10th to 13th St; Farnam, Harney, Howard, Jackson St
(Good starting spot 10th & Howard))
Vibrant hotspot for entertainment, dining, and nightlife. This historic district features outdoor dining, shopping, galleries, boutiques, pubs/breweries, carriage rides and live street performers.
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The Old Market
(10th to 13th St; Farnam, Harney, Howard, Jackson St
(Good starting spot 10th & Howard))
Vibrant hotspot for entertainment, dining, and nightlife. This historic district features outdoor dining, shopping, galleries, boutiques, pubs/breweries, carriage rides and live street performers.
(36th to 40th St along Farnam St)
Revitalized historic district is one of Omaha's most popular spots any night of the week. Visit Omaha’s Blackstone District, home of the classic Rueben Sandwich. Visitors can taste the original recipe at Crescent Moon. Consistently ranked as one of the top beer bars in the country by Draft Magazine, ‘The Moon’ is located above Huber Haus, an authentic German beer hall serving up bier, brats and famously Das Boot!
Along with its rich history, The Blackstone District offers some local favorites. Two craft breweries, Farnam House Brewing and Scriptown, add to Omaha’s growing reputation as a craft beer city and offer a unique experience. Nite Owl is the quirky, cool craft cocktail bar with a late night food menu featuring thick burgers, salty fries and fresh salads until 2am. A couple doors down is Mula, Blackstone’s ultra trendy Mexican restaurant and certified tequileria. A block away, Noli’s Pizzeria, serves up New York style pizza and classic Italian deserts.
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Blackstone Social
3910 Farnam St(36th to 40th St along Farnam St)
Revitalized historic district is one of Omaha's most popular spots any night of the week. Visit Omaha’s Blackstone District, home of the classic Rueben Sandwich. Visitors can taste the original recipe at Crescent Moon. Consistently ranked as one of the top beer bars in the country by Draft Magazine, ‘The Moon’ is located above Huber Haus, an authentic German beer hall serving up bier, brats and famously Das Boot!
Along with its rich history, The Blackstone District offers some local favorites. Two craft breweries, Farnam House Brewing and Scriptown, add to Omaha’s growing reputation as a craft beer city and offer a unique experience. Nite Owl is the quirky, cool craft cocktail bar with a late night food menu featuring thick burgers, salty fries and fresh salads until 2am. A couple doors down is Mula, Blackstone’s ultra trendy Mexican restaurant and certified tequileria. A block away, Noli’s Pizzeria, serves up New York style pizza and classic Italian deserts.
(Maple St between 60th and 65th St)
Benson is one of the hippest neighborhoods in Omaha. The area surrounding Maple Street boasts a vibrant culture that is tough to come by — which makes it an attractive place for foodies, musicians, artists and more. Most of the businesses here have made their homes in old theaters and dealerships, revamping the neighborhood, mixing the old with the new, and creating a vibe that is unparalleled to nearby communities. In fact, this historical community is the most “hipster” neighborhood in the state.
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Benson
(Maple St between 60th and 65th St)
Benson is one of the hippest neighborhoods in Omaha. The area surrounding Maple Street boasts a vibrant culture that is tough to come by — which makes it an attractive place for foodies, musicians, artists and more. Most of the businesses here have made their homes in old theaters and dealerships, revamping the neighborhood, mixing the old with the new, and creating a vibe that is unparalleled to nearby communities. In fact, this historical community is the most “hipster” neighborhood in the state.
(11th & Capital St)
Capital District is the urban spot where fun-seekers can live, eat and drink in one community—all within walking distance of TD Ameritrade Ballpark and CHI Civic Center.
Capitol Plaza
Capitol Plaza(11th & Capital St)
Capital District is the urban spot where fun-seekers can live, eat and drink in one community—all within walking distance of TD Ameritrade Ballpark and CHI Civic Center.
(31st & Farnam St)
Midtown Crossing is an urban retreat for entertainment and dining. At it's center, Turner Park hosts free "Jazz on the Green" live concerts Thursday evening during the summer and beautiful Christmas light displays during the winter. A wide array of outdoor venues surround the park for an aesthetically pleasing eating venture.
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Midtown Crossing
(31st & Farnam St)
Midtown Crossing is an urban retreat for entertainment and dining. At it's center, Turner Park hosts free "Jazz on the Green" live concerts Thursday evening during the summer and beautiful Christmas light displays during the winter. A wide array of outdoor venues surround the park for an aesthetically pleasing eating venture.
(Around 65th and Center St)
A walkable place of unique shops, restaurants, bars, bicycle trails and green spaces.
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Aksarben/Elmwood Park
(Around 65th and Center St)
A walkable place of unique shops, restaurants, bars, bicycle trails and green spaces.
Museums and Historic Attractions
A selection of local museum and historic venues
A large impressive Art Deco building featuring 38 different marbles from all over the world. It houses a large collection, over 11,000 pieces, of European, American, and American Indian collections
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I-Joslyn Art Museum
2200 Dodge StA large impressive Art Deco building featuring 38 different marbles from all over the world. It houses a large collection, over 11,000 pieces, of European, American, and American Indian collections
Located in historic Union Station, the Durham offers fascinating exhibits, local history, art deco architecture and an authentic sofa fountain.
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I-Durham Museum
801 S 10th StLocated in historic Union Station, the Durham offers fascinating exhibits, local history, art deco architecture and an authentic sofa fountain.
Unique exhibitions!! Founded with the mission of exploring creativity across the whole range of human activity including art, science, philosophy, entrepreneurship, urban planning and education.
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KANEKO
1111 Jones StUnique exhibitions!! Founded with the mission of exploring creativity across the whole range of human activity including art, science, philosophy, entrepreneurship, urban planning and education.
The “Squirrel Cage Jail” is one of only three remaining “rotary jails,” all of which stand as examples of a brief obsession with keeping criminals in rotating cells.
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Squirrel Cage Jail
226 Pearl StThe “Squirrel Cage Jail” is one of only three remaining “rotary jails,” all of which stand as examples of a brief obsession with keeping criminals in rotating cells.
The Grenville M. Dodge House is a historic house museum in Council Bluffs, Iowa. This Second Empire mansion, built in 1869, was the home of Grenville M. Dodge, a Union Army general, politician, and a major figure in the development of the railroads across the American West
Dodge House-Historic General
605 S 3rd StThe Grenville M. Dodge House is a historic house museum in Council Bluffs, Iowa. This Second Empire mansion, built in 1869, was the home of Grenville M. Dodge, a Union Army general, politician, and a major figure in the development of the railroads across the American West
Trace the construction of the transcontinental railroad and explore the technology used by today's railroad.
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Union Pacific Railroad Museum
200 Pearl StTrace the construction of the transcontinental railroad and explore the technology used by today's railroad.
The exhibits at Omaha Children's Museum provide a wealth of opportunities for learning through play. All of the museum's exhibits are designed to inspire, educate, and delight.
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Omaha Children's Museum
500 S 20th StThe exhibits at Omaha Children's Museum provide a wealth of opportunities for learning through play. All of the museum's exhibits are designed to inspire, educate, and delight.
This beautifully restored home of the Civil War hero is found on the North Omaha campus of Metro Community College.
General Crook House Museum
5730 N 30th StThis beautifully restored home of the Civil War hero is found on the North Omaha campus of Metro Community College.
Father Flanagans Boys℠ Home accepted all boys, regardless of their race, creed or cultural background. The priest offered every child a new start in life, and he went to great lengths to seek out and bring in the neediest and most helpless - even boys who were in prison for serious crimes.
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Boys Town
Father Flanagans Boys℠ Home accepted all boys, regardless of their race, creed or cultural background. The priest offered every child a new start in life, and he went to great lengths to seek out and bring in the neediest and most helpless - even boys who were in prison for serious crimes.
Experience firsthand this Great Mormon migration of 1846-47. Explore a pioneer cabin, pull a handcart, and see a full-sized covered wagon drawn by an oxen team. Explore the history of the Mormon Trail and browse an interactive map with points of interest and more.
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Mormon Trail Center at Historic Winter Quarters
3215 State StExperience firsthand this Great Mormon migration of 1846-47. Explore a pioneer cabin, pull a handcart, and see a full-sized covered wagon drawn by an oxen team. Explore the history of the Mormon Trail and browse an interactive map with points of interest and more.
The first Latino art and history museum in the Midwest. This cozy, culturally intensive establishment is as authentic as the restaurant and shops surrounding it.
El Museo Latino
4701 S 25th StThe first Latino art and history museum in the Midwest. This cozy, culturally intensive establishment is as authentic as the restaurant and shops surrounding it.
Explore the historic neighborhood known for celebrating music and African American arts. Catch the heritage of jazz in a district where Ellington, Basie, and others once played.
North 24th Street
North 24th StreetExplore the historic neighborhood known for celebrating music and African American arts. Catch the heritage of jazz in a district where Ellington, Basie, and others once played.
Spectacular Interactive Science Museum--highly interesting for ages 10+ to adults. Will thoroughly enjoy.
Kiewit Luminarium
Spectacular Interactive Science Museum--highly interesting for ages 10+ to adults. Will thoroughly enjoy.
Theaters, Playhouses, Civic Centers
I-Center ye-CHI Health
455 N 10th St455 10th St, Omaha
Mid-America Center
1 Arena Way1 Arena Way, Council Bluffs
6915 Cass St, Omaha
The largest community playhouse in the country offers original stage productions year round
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Omaha Community Playhouse
6915 Cass St6915 Cass St, Omaha
The largest community playhouse in the country offers original stage productions year round
2001 Farnam St, Omaha
Dedicated to shows especially for children and family. Housed in a beautifully restored 1927 vaudeville palace
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The Rose Theater, Farnam Street, Omaha, NE
2001 Farnam St2001 Farnam St, Omaha
Dedicated to shows especially for children and family. Housed in a beautifully restored 1927 vaudeville palace
Film Streams' Ruth Sokolof Theater
1340 Mike Fahey St1340 Mike Fahey St, Omaha
Omaha Symphony
1905 Harney St1905 Harney St, Omaha
1200 Douglas St, Omaha
Considered one of the best sounding concert venues in the country
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Holland Center
1200 Douglas St1200 Douglas St, Omaha
Considered one of the best sounding concert venues in the country
I-Theater ye-Orpheum
409 S 16th St409 S. 16th St, Omaha
Casinos
Ameristar Riverboat Casino consists of 38,500 square feet of gaming excitement with a complete selection of popular slot, video poker and table games.
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Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs
2200 River RdAmeristar Riverboat Casino consists of 38,500 square feet of gaming excitement with a complete selection of popular slot, video poker and table games.
Harrah’s gambling space covers 25,000 square feet, and the property boasts 500+ slots and 40+ table games.
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Harrah's Council Bluffs Hotel & Casino
One Harrah's BlvdHarrah’s gambling space covers 25,000 square feet, and the property boasts 500+ slots and 40+ table games.
Horseshoe Casino is home of the best odds, highest limits and biggest jackpots with more than 1,700 slots and over 60 table games to choose from."
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Horseshoe Council Bluffs
2701 23rd AveHorseshoe Casino is home of the best odds, highest limits and biggest jackpots with more than 1,700 slots and over 60 table games to choose from."
Prairie Flower Casino
1031 Ave H EastClose to airport
Golfing
Sprawling entertainment venue with a high-tech driving range and swanky lounge with drinks and games.
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Top Golf
908 North 102nd StreetSprawling entertainment venue with a high-tech driving range and swanky lounge with drinks and games.
Local 18-hole championship golf course where you'll lakes, streams, ild mature trees and plenty of nature. Good value as well
Fox Run Golf Course
3001 Macineery DrLocal 18-hole championship golf course where you'll lakes, streams, ild mature trees and plenty of nature. Good value as well
Shopping
Over 70 global and international retail brands
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Nebraska Crossing Outlets
21209 Nebraska Crossing DrOver 70 global and international retail brands
Westroads Mall
10000 California StLargest enclosed shopping mall in Nebraska
104 tenant spots on two floors. Features a "Kids Coliseum " play area
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Oak View Mall
3001 S 144th St104 tenant spots on two floors. Features a "Kids Coliseum " play area
(17305 Davenport)
Outdoor mall with a refined, traditional feel offering brand-name stores, dining & a movie theater.
17305 Davenport St
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Village Pointe
17305 Davenport St(17305 Davenport)
Outdoor mall with a refined, traditional feel offering brand-name stores, dining & a movie theater.
17305 Davenport St