Guidebook for Omaha
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The friendliest people ever. I am lactose-intolerant, but otherwise open-minded. Nevertheless, I still visit Orsi's because it has real old school Little Italy character. And it's right near my home.
20 locals recommend
Orsi's Italian Bakery & Pizzeria
621 Pacific StThe friendliest people ever. I am lactose-intolerant, but otherwise open-minded. Nevertheless, I still visit Orsi's because it has real old school Little Italy character. And it's right near my home.
Just a few blocks from my home is a sweet park to walk to in a very nice neighborhood with gorgeous homes overlooking the mighty Missouri River.
Dahlman Park
Just a few blocks from my home is a sweet park to walk to in a very nice neighborhood with gorgeous homes overlooking the mighty Missouri River.
This is a gorgeous bridge spanning the Missouri River. Take a bike ride from my gorgeous home along the river to the bridge and then head over to CB. It is amazing at night.
8 locals recommend
Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge station
This is a gorgeous bridge spanning the Missouri River. Take a bike ride from my gorgeous home along the river to the bridge and then head over to CB. It is amazing at night.
Food Scene
This is the main reason you are downtown: to walk the cobbled streets, and eat at the fine dining establishments, at one of the premier historic districts in America.
320 locals recommend
The Old Market
This is the main reason you are downtown: to walk the cobbled streets, and eat at the fine dining establishments, at one of the premier historic districts in America.
Sightseeing
I am not a zoo person, but my hometown of Omaha has one of the most highly regarded zoos in the country. And it's just a short drive from my strategically located casa.
438 locals recommend
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
3701 S 10th StI am not a zoo person, but my hometown of Omaha has one of the most highly regarded zoos in the country. And it's just a short drive from my strategically located casa.
A late relative of mine was the head priest here for years. A stunning work of architecture, even if you are not Catholic.
8 locals recommend
St. Cecilia's Cathedral
701 N 40th StA late relative of mine was the head priest here for years. A stunning work of architecture, even if you are not Catholic.
Arts & Culture
This is the ornate venue where I saw Fiddler on the Roof and other epic musicals as a child. And it's where the Omaha Symphony used to play before moving to the Holland. Find a way to see a show here.
57 locals recommend
Orpheum Theater
409 S 16th StThis is the ornate venue where I saw Fiddler on the Roof and other epic musicals as a child. And it's where the Omaha Symphony used to play before moving to the Holland. Find a way to see a show here.
Not my fave US sports venue, but serviceable. Its main claim to fame is that it hosts Creighton Bluejays basketball team, US Olympic Swim Trials, & annual Berkshire-palooza, starring Warren Buffet.
29 locals recommend
CenturyLink Center Omaha
455 North 10th StreetNot my fave US sports venue, but serviceable. Its main claim to fame is that it hosts Creighton Bluejays basketball team, US Olympic Swim Trials, & annual Berkshire-palooza, starring Warren Buffet.