Family travel can add up fast. Tickets, lunch, parking, snacks and the gift shop. But there’s a cents-savvy solution to family fun just a day trip away. Omaha has free things to do, value-packed stops and neighborhoods worth exploring. Here’s how to stretch your dollar without skimping on the fun…
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On your next trip to Omaha, give your teen a few hours to explore downtown Omaha on their own. The neighborhood is compact, walkable and safe. If you’re staying outside the urban core close to Dodge Street, getting there is simple. The ORBT bus travels from Westroads Mall eastbound through downtown…
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[[UPDATED JUNE 2026. Doyle is no longer with Union Omaha, but his suggestions for eating, dining and entertainment in Omaha remain useful. ]] PHOTO CREDIT: TREVOR HELLMAN Conor Doyle spends his workweek at Werner Park in Papillion. As captain of Union Omaha, the city’s professional soccer team, the…
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Omaha festivals make the summer special. Find uplift with hot air balloons, bright sunflowers, farm-fresh food and inspiring cultural showcases. Hot Air Balloons Nebraska Balloon & Wine Festival (Aug. 14-15) Taste award-winning wines, see hot air balloons launch and watch a balloon glow in the…
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The inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Omaha will send more than 2,000 athletes swimming, biking and running through the city, finishing along the banks of the Missouri River. Whether you’re racing, or cheering with a box of doughnuts in hand, here’s everything you need to know. IRONMAN 70.3 Omaha is the…
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UPDATED MAY 2026 Ready to beat the heat or just treat yourself? Omaha is packed with amazing ice cream parlors, from old-school classics to creative new favorites. Here’s your guide to some of the best ice cream spots in Omaha. Warning: Reading this might cause serious cravings! Centi Omaha Centi is…
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Omaha’s playgrounds offer exciting places for kids to climb, splash and explore. Some are built into nature. Others are indoors with soft play areas and relaxing spots for parents. Each spot gives families a chance to spend quality time together and try something new. Read on for highlights of some…
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UPDATED APRIL 2026 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 15-17. This year’s festival will take place on the Historic South 24th Street between L…
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One cent. That's what Lula B's charges for mimosa refills on Monday mornings. Downtown Omaha has 14 more reasons to eat and drink well on the industry's day off — whether you're here for a convention, a meeting or a game. Morning & Lunch Lula B's Breakfast, Brunch & Bar | North Downtown | Mondays 7…
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UPDATED APRIL 2026. 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…
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