Omaha has plenty to do between College World Series games. The options below will help you plan your visit — from restaurants and attractions to neighborhoods worth exploring. Find the full list of things to do in Omaha on our website.
1.Get a New View of the Omaha Zoo - On select days, Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium offers visitors backstage experiences. See what it takes to run the country’s largest indoor rainforest, and watch shark feedings. It’s a chance to explore one of the world’s best zoos from the inside-out!
2.Challenge: Visit 15 Giant Blue Push Pins - Fifteen of Omaha's top attractions are marked on a downloadable map with giant blue push pins. Each location is open year-round. Download the pin map and plan your route.
3.Join the Great Steak Debate - Omaha has a long history as a cattle and meatpacking center, and its steakhouses reflect that. Several have earned regional and national recognition for dry-aged cuts and wood-fire preparation. Find a steakhouse and make a reservation before you arrive — tables fill quickly during College World Series week.
4.Don’t overspend on your trip. The Omaha Dine & Drink Pass is your free digital passport to the city’s best culinary deals. We’ve bundled exclusive discounts at top local restaurants, craft breweries, coffee shops and sweets shops into one convenient mobile-friendly pass instantly delivered to your phone.
5.Go Bobbing! - The Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge spans the Missouri River, connecting Omaha to Council Bluffs, Iowa. Walking to the midpoint puts you in two states at once. Follow the bridge on Instagram and Twitter.
6.Answer the Call of the Wild - Fontenelle Forest covers nearly 2,000 acres of forest, prairie and wetlands along the Missouri River. Trails pass through habitat for white-tailed deer, wild turkeys and other wildlife.
7.Taste the Original -The Reuben sandwich was created at Omaha's Blackstone Hotel in the early 1900s during a poker game. Restaurants throughout the city serve their own versions. Find Omaha's best Reuben spots on our website.
8.Take Off at the Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum - The Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum covers 300,000 square feet and houses military aircraft rarely displayed elsewhere. Two hangars hold aircraft including the EC-135 Looking Glass, the F-101 VooDoo and the F-102 Delta Dagger.
9.Visit Omaha’s Old Market - Omaha's Old Market district covers several blocks of cobblestone streets in the city's historic warehouse district. The neighborhood has independent shops, restaurants and bars, with street musicians performing on weekends.
10.Head to Millwork Commons - Dingerville returns to Millwork Commons June 12-16, running alongside the College World Series. The free, family-friendly event takes over Millwork Avenue in front of the Ashton Building with local vendors, food, drinks and live music.
BONUS: Visiting for the series? Turn your sightseeing into exclusive swag playing Baseball Bingo.
