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Bob's New Exercise Plan for the Summer & Beyond

By Tracie McPherson on May 25, 2017

You Don’t Have to be IN Shape. You just have to be A shape OMAHA, NE. May 25, 2017 – Bob T. Bridge, (aka Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge) has a new way for everyone and anyone to become an official marathoner…sticker and all. Bob is 3,000 feet long, or in marathon terms a 0.9k. And yes, the decimal point is in the right place. “This is one of the few marathons you can complete with a cup of coffee in one hand and a breakfast sandwich in the other,” said Bob. Visit Omaha is behind Bob’s exercise efforts 100%. In fact, anyone who walks Bob’s 0.9k…

Visit Omaha Expands Sales Staff

By Tracie McPherson on May 16, 2017

OMAHA, NE. May 16, 2017 – Visit Omaha, the official tourism authority for the City of Omaha, is proud to announce the hiring of two new staff members. “When you hear stories from local people on how tourism impacts them, you get a real feel for what tourism looks like in Omaha, and how it impacts every one of us,” said Keith Backsen, executive director for Visit Omaha. Sue Chevalier joins Visit Omaha as a Research Analyst and Mattie Scheeter joins the team as a National Sales Manager. Sue Chevalier brings more than 35 years of experience in the…

The Best Burgers in Omaha, According to our National Burger Critic

By Kevin Alexander - Thrillist on May 15, 2017

As featured on Thrillist.com Featured Partners: • Dario's Brasserie • Block 16 • Stella's • Pitch Pizzeria • Dinker's Bar & Grill • Nite Owl • Goldbergs in Dundee • Louie M's Burger Lust • The Grey Plume…

50 Best Smaller College Towns with the Best Music Scenes

By GoodDeedsSeats.com on May 15, 2017

As seen on GoodDeadSeats.com Featured Partners: • Slowdown • Barley Street Tavern • The Waiting Room • Ozone Lounge • Holland Performing Arts Center • Sokol Auditorium • Ralston Arena • Orpheum Theater…

Visit Omaha Celebrates Travel and Tourism Week

By Tracie McPherson on May 11, 2017

New Video Series Lets Locals Do the Talking OMAHA, NE. May 11, 2017 – The impact tourism has on Omaha’s economy is big, but how big? In recognition of National Travel and Tourism Week, May 7-13th, Visit Omaha has created a series of videos that showcase stories about how tourism impacts Omahans, told by local residents themselves. “When you hear stories from local people on how tourism impacts them, you get a real feel for what tourism looks like in Omaha, and how it impacts every one of us,” said Keith Backsen, executive director for Visit…

7 Cities to Watch

By Chris Duthie on May 10, 2017

As featured in Meetings & Conventions Featured Partners & Attractions: • CenturyLink Center Omaha • Omaha Marriott at the Capitol District • Hilton Omaha • Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum • Joslyn Art Museum • Holland Performing Arts Center • Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge • Old Market Entertainment District • Plank Seafood Provisions • Nicola's • Le Bouillon • Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium…

Food Prowl: Omaha's Best Doughnuts

By Sarah Baker Hansen on May 08, 2017

As featured on Omaha.com/Go…

The 27 Most Underrated Food Cities in America

By Tasting Table on May 05, 2017

As featured on TheWeek.com Featured Partners: • Modern Love • The Boiler Room • Kitchen Table • The Berry & Rye • Upstream Brewing Co. • Wicked Rabbit (Looking Glass Cigars & Spirits)…

U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Swimming to Return to Omaha in 2020

By Scott Leightman - USA Swimming on May 01, 2017

CenturyLink Center Omaha will host fourth consecutive Olympic selection event OMAHA, Neb. – Following sustained, record-setting growth since 2008, the U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Swimming will return to Omaha for the fourth consecutive occasion in 2020, USA Swimming, the United States Olympic Committee and the Omaha Sports Commission announced today. Held every four years, the Olympic Trials rank as the most prestigious swimming event in the United States. The 2020 Olympic Trials, scheduled for June 21-28, will serve as the sole selection…

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