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’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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Road trip to Omaha to celebrate the new year with family festivities. Read on for five suggestions to make this New Year’s Eve with kids a memorable one in Omaha. Step into the enchanting world of The Durham Museum’s annual Noon Year’s Eve celebration on December 31 from 10am to 2pm. Your kids…
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Traveling with children is a joy, but it can have its stressful moments – especially when everyone is hungry. We’re here to help keep you happy and well-fed with this list of 10 family-friendly restaurants featuring kids menus and amenities and some extra fun. The Brunch Box : Robots Serving Cinnamon…
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Colder months are an opportune time to visit Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, where 7 acres of incredible indoor exhibits teem with life. Start at Lied Jungle, the nation’s largest indoor rainforest with tropical habitats from South America, Asia and Africa. More than 90 animal species live…
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Welcome to Omaha, where we brew bolder coffee drinks, protect bigger mammals, and craft tastier ice cream than almost anywhere. And that’s not just our hometown pride speaking. Read on to see how we’ve made the list(s) – from sushi to sweets – in 2023. Omaha chef and James Beard nominee David…
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Erika Overturff is the dynamic force behind American Midwest Ballet (AMB), the region’s acclaimed professional dance company and school. As artistic director and CEO of AMB, Overturff orchestrates a symphony of talent, attracting 25 accomplished dancers from across the nation. The company stages…
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Maestro Ankush Kumar Bahl (pronounced Ba-hell ) is the music director of the Omaha Symphony. The 2023/2024 season begins September 16, 2023. During his break, Bahl spoke with Visit Omaha about the city’s performing arts scene, his favorite places to bring friends from out of town, and the Omaha…
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Omaha Community Playhouse recently launched the Midwest’s first traveling theater for children with autism or other sensory sensitivities. VROOM! Mobile Sensory Theatre delivers the experience with a specially outfitted van and props. Geared toward school-aged children from kindergarten to sixth…
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