Events
Traverse a lush forest canopy. Picnic on castle grounds. Sip tea or craft beer. We have plenty of suggestions for Omaha experiences that will have you…
Omaha has a botanical garden that rivals anything in the Midwest, riverfront parks that cost $325 million to build and an ice cream shop that churns ice…
Blog
From the rolling Ponca Hills in Nebraska to the scenic Loess Hills across the river in Iowa, there are plenty of hiking opportunities to explore in the…
Events
UPDATED APRIL 2026 June is one of Omaha's best months for outdoor activity. Farmers markets, outdoor festivals, sporting events and warm weather…
All Visit Omaha Blog Posts
Tag: Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
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…
Read More
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…
Read More
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…
Read More