Guidebook for Omaha
Drinks & Nightlife
Barrett's Barleycorn Pub & Grill
4322 Leavenworth StPopular Irish bar with good bar food.
They claim to have the largest library of board games in North America. The idea is you can rent a random board game, have a beer (or hot chocolate) and play. Its popular for families and students.
24 locals recommend
Spielbound Board Game Cafe
3229 Harney StThey claim to have the largest library of board games in North America. The idea is you can rent a random board game, have a beer (or hot chocolate) and play. Its popular for families and students.
Microbrewery with a delicious coffee stout and great vegan food choices.
48 locals recommend
The Benson Brewery
6059 Maple StMicrobrewery with a delicious coffee stout and great vegan food choices.
Food Scene
Mother India
3572 Leavenworth StDelicious Indian food in a peculiarly tiny restaurant.
La Casa Pizzaria
4432 Leavenworth StBest pizza in town. You have to get a slice of hamburger.
Our favorite coffee shop in town. Very minimalist interior with record player and nicely dressed baristas.
70 locals recommend
Archetype Coffee
3926 Farnam StOur favorite coffee shop in town. Very minimalist interior with record player and nicely dressed baristas.
A unique coffee shop that serves both Homo sapiens and tamed canines.
9 locals recommend
Howlin' Hounds Coffee
712 S 16th StA unique coffee shop that serves both Homo sapiens and tamed canines.
Bronco's
4540 Leavenworth StVery good and very, very greasy burgers.
Salween Thai
1102 NW Radial HwyOur favorite place for Thai. As authentic as it gets.
Popular for both students and social gatherings, this is the quirkier coffee shop of the neighborhood. It has a lot of seating and an outdoor patio.
18 locals recommend
Caffeine Dreams
Popular for both students and social gatherings, this is the quirkier coffee shop of the neighborhood. It has a lot of seating and an outdoor patio.
Lot 2
6207 Maple StreetThe best restaurant in Benson. Modern feel with fantastic dishes.
Dario's Brasserie
4920 Underwood AveA Belgian-style restaurant, this is another all-time favorite.
Although pricey, this is probably the most intimate restaurant in the city. Its tucked away in "the passageway," an indoor courtyard in the Old Market. Worth the visit, and a must for foodies.
16 locals recommend
V. Mertz
1022 Howard StAlthough pricey, this is probably the most intimate restaurant in the city. Its tucked away in "the passageway," an indoor courtyard in the Old Market. Worth the visit, and a must for foodies.
The oysters and atmosphere here make you forget your in the middle of the middle of the middle of the country and take you right to the coast.
32 locals recommend
Plank Seafood Provisions
1205 Howard StThe oysters and atmosphere here make you forget your in the middle of the middle of the middle of the country and take you right to the coast.
Hardy Coffee Co.
1031 Jones StOne of the many great coffee shops in the Old Market.
Sightseeing
This is the most historic neighborhood of Omaha and a must-see for any visitors. It takes seven minutes by car and 12 by bike to get here from our place.
320 locals recommend
The Old Market
This is the most historic neighborhood of Omaha and a must-see for any visitors. It takes seven minutes by car and 12 by bike to get here from our place.
This is a neat historic district with a couple shops and beautiful old houses.
104 locals recommend
Blackstone
This is a neat historic district with a couple shops and beautiful old houses.
Fun neighborhood with some eclectic shops and a couple fantastic restaurants.
112 locals recommend
Dundee-Happy Hollow Historic District
Fun neighborhood with some eclectic shops and a couple fantastic restaurants.
Benson
The newest and most artistic entertainment district in Omaha.
Everything Else
Field Club Trail
Field Club TrailA nice loop that is good for jogging or a short bike ride.
Essentials
I can't say I recommend this over any other grocery store, but I thought I'd include it to show how close it is.
67 locals recommend
Baker's
13250 W Maple RdI can't say I recommend this over any other grocery store, but I thought I'd include it to show how close it is.
Arts & Culture
Film Streams' Ruth Sokolof Theater
1340 Mike Fahey StThe only art house theater in Omaha.
House of Loom
1012 S 10th StThis is where everyone goes to get their dance on in Omaha.
Intimate and classy music venue with a good selection of beers on tap.
12 locals recommend
Reverb Lounge
6121 Military AveIntimate and classy music venue with a good selection of beers on tap.
Good music venue, but who plays here is what makes it great.
48 locals recommend
The Waiting Room Lounge
6212 Maple StGood music venue, but who plays here is what makes it great.
Joslyn Art Museum
2200 Dodge StNice collection of paintings and other artwork.
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
3701 S 10th StAnother must-see for visitors.
Shopping
Ted & Wally's Ultra-Premium Ice Cream
1120 Jackson StOur favorite ice cream joint in town.