Big Time Sports Events
Camaraderie with fellow sports fans can create some of your favorite getaway moments. Eight of college’s best baseball teams battle it out during NCAA Men’s College World Series in June, and athletes swing their way to victory in the Korn Ferry Tour’s Pinnacle Bank Golf Championship in August. Check out other sporting events to enjoy this season.
Signature Celebrations
In June, Taste of Omaha gives foodies a sampling of Omaha’s culinary scene. In July, the community celebrates Pride during the Heartland Pride Festival. August’s warm nights are the perfect backdrop for the two-day Nebraska Balloon & Wine Festival, where adults sip award-winning wines and children marvel at the hot air balloons launch and glow. There are even more annual events to experience.
Relaxing Outdoor Activities
Stroll the farmers markets on weekends, and revel in the sweet sounds of jazz on Thursdays during Jazz on the Green. Take in summer’s vibrant colors with a walk through 100,000 sunflowers at Nelson Produce + Farm, and return to your hotel room or home with freshly picked zinnias from Ditmar’s Orchard & Vineyard. While you’re at local orchards, go strawberry picking.
Water Play for Everyone
Water helps create some of the most thrilling memories. Ride the water with paddleboard tours with Elkhorn Outfitters or standup paddleboard rentals from Neighborhood Offshore. Try tanking with Tank 'N' Tube River Rides or tubing with Tubing & Adventures. If you have a need for speed, hop aboard one of Woody's Airboat Tours. In the water, cool off at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium’s Alaskan Adventure, a massive spray ground complete with 75 bronze sculptures. Splash around at Fun-Plex’s 16 acres of water fun, with mini golf, Go-Karts, and more mixed in. Head to one of many area spray grounds in between meals. Find out all the ways to experience water fun this summer.
Ice Cream to Cool Down
Here's a genius idea: Create your own ice cream tour. Coneflower Creamery crafts artisanal ice cream and treats. Ted & Wally’s slow churns super-premium made from scratch ice cream with 18 percent butterfat. Mail-order favorite eCreamery serves 16 staple flavors of specialty ice cream, gelato and dairy-free sorbet in their two parlors.
Late Night Fun for Adults
Summer heats up with late night fun across the city. The Max is a can’t-miss high-energy gay bar and dance club, and Beercade and Beercade 2 marry enjoying a beer and playing Skee-Ball. Classy Barnato keeps things fresh with live music and exquisite craft cocktails.
