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A New Way to Stroll Across Bob

OMAHA, NE. July 10, 2019 – He’s the guy who brought you the 0.9k marathon and coined the phrase, “Bobbing” – standing in two states at the same time. Now, Bob (aka Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge) has a new experience for walkers, it’s called BobWalking. If you’re familiar with the Christopher Walken Dance Videos on YouTube, then you get it.

“Technically, I’m a pedestrian bridge. But realistically, I’m a

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OMAHA, NE (May 30, 2019) – As Zoo-goers visit Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, they will see renovations taking place at the Suzanne and Walter Scott Aquarium. All renovations will be complete by May 2020.

Guest entries and exits in the Aquarium are going to change throughout the duration of the project based on the phase of construction. The Aquarium will remain open during the renovation

When renovations are complete, the Aquarium will have a redesigned façade. Brushed stainless

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Tracie McPherson
Visit Omaha
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Ten Local Residents Receive Top Honors

OMAHA, NE. May 9, 2019 – This week the community honored the more than 17,280 people who work in the local tourism industry at the Third Annual Omaha Metropolitan Area (OMA) Tourism Awards.

“A total of 92 employees and volunteers from local attractions, hotels, restaurants, and retail shops were nominated,” said Fred Uhe, tourism director for Sarpy County Tourism. “Winners were chosen in nine

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Featured Partners, Neighborhoods, and Events:
• Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium
• Omaha Children's Museum
• Joslyn Art Museum
• KANEKO
• Crescent Moon
• Blackstone Neighborhood
• Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum
• The Max
• Old Market Entertainment District
• Benson Neighborhood
• The Waiting Room
• Reverb Lounge
• Omaha Pride Parade
• Omaha Performing Arts
• Locals Know Best

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Featured Partners:

• Upstream Brewing Company
• Brickway Brewing and Distillery
• Zipline Brewery
• The Waiting Room
• Beercade
• Barley Street Tavern
• The Sydney
• Burke's Pub
• Benson Brewery
• Infusion Brewing Company Benson & West Omaha Taproom
• Lucky Bucket Brewing & Cut Spike Distillery
• Nebraska Brewing Company Taproom
• Kros Strain Brewing
• Pint Nine Brewing