2021 OMA Tourism Awards
The votes are in for the Omaha Metropolitan Area (OMA) Tourism Awards recognizing the best tourism businesses in Douglas, Sarpy, and Pottawattamie counties. This year, the public nominated and voted for their favorites. More than 6,000 votes were cast across the three counties and below are the winners in four categories: Best Hotel, Best Restaurant, Best Attraction, and Best Retail Business.
BEST ATTRACTION
Douglas County
Winner:
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
Finalists:
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Hot Shops Art Center
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Lauritzen Gardens - Omaha Botanical Center
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The Old Market
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General Crook House Museum
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Omaha Performing Arts
Sarpy County
Winner:
Vala's Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard
Finalists:
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Omaha Storm Chasers
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Fontenelle Forest
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Union Omaha
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Papio Fun Park
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TreeRush Adventures
BEST HOTEL
Douglas County
Winner:
Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District
Finalists:
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Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel
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Magnolia Hotel Omaha
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Omaha Downtown Old Market
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Omaha Northwest
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Omaha West
Sarpy County
Winner:
Embassy Suites by Hilton La Vista
Finalists:
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Courtyard by Marriott Bellevue
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Papillion
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Courtyard by Marriott LaVista
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SureStay Plus Hotel Bellevue
BEST RESTAURANT
Douglas County
Winner:
Pitch Pizzeria
Finalists:
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V. Mertz
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Spaghetti Works
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Trini's Mexican Restaurant
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Curry in a Hurry
Sarpy County
Winner:
Stella's Bar & Grill
Finalists:
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Copps Pizza Company
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Ollie and Hobbs Craft Kitchen
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Umami Asian Cuisine
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Miyake Sushi
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Sickies Garage Burgers & Brews
BEST RETAIL BUSINESS
Douglas County
Winner:
Made in Omaha
Finalists:
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The Next Chapter
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Nouvelle Eve
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Niche
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Hearthside Candles & Curios
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The Chute
Sarpy County
Winner:
Nebraska Crossing
Finalists:
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Shadow Lake Towne Center
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Diana's Papillion Tea Shop
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Kajoma's Fashion Boutique
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402 Vinyl