Omaha’s summer festivals are heating up. Find uplift with hot air balloons, bright sunflowers, farm-fresh food and inspiring cultural showcases. Hot Air Balloons Nebraska Balloon & Wine Festival (Aug. 15-16) Taste award-winning wines, see hot air balloons launch and watch a balloon glow in the…
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Lauritzen Gardens is an urban oasis with 20 distinct themed gardens, each offering a unique experience. There’s something worth seeing every season, but spring and summer are especially resplendent. Spring at Lauritzen Gardens is a sensory delight. As you stroll along the Spring Flowering Walk…
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Omaha has a long history with trains. Today, visitors of all ages can explore that story through museums, rides, events and fun photo spots. If you love trains – or have a kid who does – this guide will help you find the best places in Omaha and nearby Council Bluffs. The Durham Museum The former…
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Joslyn Art Museum is turning heads. Midwest Living recently named it one of the top 25 revamps of the year after it reopened following a two-year expansion, and Prix Versailles, a series of international architectural awards, named The Joslyn as one of the world's seven most beautiful museum…
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An exciting new race is coming to Omaha – perfect for visitors looking to experience the city at full speed. The Aksarben Tirc, a high-speed criterium – or “crit”— will send cyclists flying around a looped course in Aksarben Village. It’s tight turns and non-stop action, set against one of Omaha’s…
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Joslyn Art Museum has always aimed to be for the people. A gift from Sarah Joslyn in honor of her husband, George, it has stood as a cultural landmark for decades – and now, in the spirit of accessibility, welcomes visitors free of charge. But with over 12,000 objects spanning 5,000 years of human…
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Omaha’s women-owned businesses delight visitors with fashionable finds, thoughtful gifts, and delicious bites and beverages. Read on to discover talent worth traveling for. Food + Drink Artemis Tea & Botanical Andrea Lawse, the force behind Artemis Tea & Botanical, combines Western Herbalism…
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Drawing as many as 200,000 local and regional visitors, Cinco de Mayo Omaha, one of the city’s largest and most diverse community celebrations, will serve up the fun again this year from May 9-11. This year’s festival will take place on the Historic South 24th Street between Q and U Street. The…
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Christi Ballard, founder of Status, turned a lifelong love for luxury handbags and sustainability into a thriving business. Ballard started by hosting private gatherings and popups. The demand for her luxury finds led to her opening her store at Aksarben Village in 2021. Due to high demand, she…
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Savor the slideshow below and click through to learn about Omaha's 2025 James Beard Awards nominees…
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