Omaha’s compact downtown district offers fine dining, fantastic museums and a dynamic nightlife alongside tree-lined parks.
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Popular things to do in Downtown Omaha
Omaha Children's Museum
4/5(2 reviews)
Bring the little ones to this exciting museum to role play as doctors, make art with light and run through a fountain.
Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge
4/5(2 reviews)
Admire the wonderful views of the river from this meandering walkway and enjoy the serenity and scenery of the adjacent parks.
Heartland of America Park
Gaze up at the stunning light and water show at the fountain and hold hands on a romantic stroll through this charming park.
The Durham Museum
Examine old railway carriages, inspect a coin collection and learn about the region’s indigenous history in this former train station.
Joslyn Art Museum
Make your way through the sculpture-laden pathways of the picturesque gardens and inspect works of art from across the ages.
Henry Doorly Zoo
4.5/5(4 reviews)
Journey through the world’s biggest indoor desert, spot magnificent creatures in the aquarium and explore indoor rainforests and swamps in Nebraska’s premier zoo.
Top activities in Downtown Omaha
One Game of Zombie Scavengers of Omaha, NE
CA $3
Can you survive the zombie apocalypse… Zombie Scavengers leads you into the city to collect supplies to survive during this interactive scavenger game. With the whole world in chaos and zombies outnumbering the living 10 to 1, small colonies of the living are doing all they can to survive.
Omaha History Walk Tour
CA $38
Discover the Downtown and Old Market district with our expert local guide during this history tour. This is where our city started and is an area where you can stroll the streets enjoying the ambiance of the past.
Omaha Food Walk
CA $90
Discover the Downtown District which grew as a center for commerce including food and grocers around 1871. This area has evolved into a bustling dining and entertainment district. We will visit the site of the first restaurant that started the transformation in 1970 and other top chef restaurants in the area.
Omaha Beer & Bites Walk Tour
CA $90
Discover the Downtown District which grew as a center for commerce including food and grocers around 1871. This area has evolved into a bustling dining and entertainment district. We will visit the breweries and brew pubs in the area.
Operation City Quest of Omaha, NE
CA $13
Using your smartphone, you'll be given nearly 150 objects to find during your scavenger hunt. You'll then wander throughout the downtown area searching for the items. Once you've found the object, you'll send a photo in to score points.
Self-Guided Omaha Scavenger Hunt
CA $14
This adventure will take you through the heart of Chicago and let you see how it has changed over time, while also having fun. This hunt has been evolving over time to be as entertaining as possible, while showing you as much as possible.
Other neighborhoods in Omaha
Old Market
Known for Shopping, Dining, Culture
Enjoy the indie vibe, browse unique art galleries and shop in the converted warehouse buildings in this exceptional historic district.