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 all about…
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Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium once again established itself as a world-class visitor destination in 2023. USA Today named it the nation’s best zoo in the 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, thanks partly to the efforts of zoo leader Dr. Luis Padilla, who recently celebrated his first year as…
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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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Do you smell the butter? Omaha bakeries are busy whipping up Christmas cookies so delicious and creatively designed that they’ll even make the big man in red shed a tear. Whether you’re looking to impress your guests, surprise your loved ones, or treat yourself, Omaha has your batch made in heaven…
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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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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 player gives his all on the field. So when it’s his downtime, Doyle seeks out low-key, restorative activities in Omaha. He prefers cozy spots…
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