About Omaha

Omaha, Nebraska, was founded in 1854 and is currently the 42nd most populous city in the United States, with a metropolitan population of more than 1 million people, with 487,900 within city limits.

The city takes its name from the Omaha Tribe, whose name translates to “those going against the wind or current.” Native American tribes, pioneers, railroad workers and meatpackers each shaped the city’s cultural identity.

Downtown and The RiverFront

Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge spans the Missouri River in an S-curve design and ranks among the longest pedestrian bridges in the world. The cable-stayed structure connects Omaha to Council Bluffs, Iowa, and offers views of the Omaha skyline. The RiverFront is a 72-acre urban parkland with playgrounds, pavilions and river views. The Old Market is a historic district with shops, restaurants and bars. North Downtown is also a packed entertainment district home to Charles Schwab Field Omaha and CHI Health Center Omaha.

Conventions and events

CHI Health Center Omaha is the city's combined convention center and arena. The facility currently covers 346,000 square feet and hosts major concerts, sporting events and conventions. The center is undergoing a renovation and expansion that will add 90,000 square feet.

Outside the building, artist Matthew Placzek's “Illumina” installation features more than 40 sculptures inspired by the 13th-century Carnival of Venice.