Downtown Omaha

Omaha

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Pioneer Courage Park showing a skyscraper, a garden and a city
Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge which includes a bridge and a sunset
Pioneer Courage Park which includes a statue or sculpture and a city
Pioneer Courage Park showing a statue or sculpture and a city

Omaha’s compact downtown district offers fine dining, fantastic museums and a dynamic nightlife alongside tree-lined parks.

Downtown Omaha is the heart of the city, its historic, social, business and government centre. Find diverse attractions, from heritage buildings to Missouri riverfront boardwalks, sports arenas and sophisticated fine dining. Walk around the city on scenic trails featuring lush green parks and historic sites.

Get involved in Downtown Omaha’s lively nightlife in the Old Market neighbourhood. This old industrial district has been transformed into a cultural hub featuring boutique shopping, art galleries, street performances and al fresco dining experiences on the original brick streets. A five-minute walk will bring you to the Heartland of America Park, a secluded oasis featuring lakeside walking and cycling paths, spectacular lighted fountains and gondola rides.

Wander north from the historic Lewis and Clark Landing site along the boardwalk paralleling the Missouri River to North Downtown, stopping at the city marina. Catch one of Omaha’s cheap and convenient city buses to reach Downtown Omaha’s historic birthplace, Miller’s Landing. See a College World Series baseball game at nearby TD Ameritrade Park during the annual June tournament.

Visit Downtown Omaha in late spring to catch the city’s biggest outdoor festival, the annual Taste of Omaha. Sample delicious local and international cuisine at this free three-day festival. Listen to live music, watch gourmet cooking demonstrations and visit the diverse restaurant stalls and vendors that line the waterfront.

Be prepared for cold and snowy Nebraska weather in winter. Extreme weather, including high winds and hail, can also occur between April and August.

Reach Downtown Omaha by Amtrak train or by car via Interstate 480 which runs through the city centre. Eppley Airfield, with regular interstate flights to Omaha, is just a five-minute drive from downtown. Whether you’re seeking sports, history or cultural activities, find them in Downtown Omaha, the heartland of America’s Midwest.


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Downtown Omaha Hotel Deals

Magnolia Hotel Omaha

Magnolia Hotel Omaha

4.5 out of 5
1615 Howard St, Omaha, NE
The price is CA $118 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
CA $118
CA $139 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Omaha. Enjoy free WiFi, a free airport shuttle, and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,412 reviews)
"Very clean and comfortable! The TV kept freezing and the picture quality was poor. Need to upgrade. I would stay here again!"

Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2025

Magnolia Hotel Omaha
Moxy Omaha Downtown

Moxy Omaha Downtown

3.5 out of 5
409 South 12th Street, Omaha, NE
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $112 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
CA $112
CA $132 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Omaha. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (713 reviews)
Clean, upscale, and trendy, great location
"Clean, upscale, and trendy. Great location"

Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2025

Moxy Omaha Downtown
Holiday Inn Omaha Downtown - Waterpark by IHG

Holiday Inn Omaha Downtown - Waterpark by IHG

3 out of 5
1420 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE
The price is CA $118 per night from Aug 26 to Aug 27
CA $118
CA $139 total
Aug 26 - Aug 27
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Omaha. Enjoy free WiFi, water park access (surcharge), and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,302 reviews)
"Check in with Ana was quick and easy. Ana was super helpful and gave knowledgeable advice about eating options in the area! Pool and slides great! Hot tub was not hot. Gym was really hot not sure if ac wasn’t working. Also one of the cable machines cable was broken. We had to pay for a gym day pass ..."

Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2025

Holiday Inn Omaha Downtown - Waterpark by IHG
Embassy Suites by Hilton Omaha Downtown Old Market

Embassy Suites by Hilton Omaha Downtown Old Market

3.5 out of 5
555 S 10th St, Omaha, NE
The price is CA $152 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
CA $152
CA $179 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Omaha. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness center, and WiFi (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,097 reviews)
"Convenience for a late meal"

Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton Omaha Downtown Old Market
Hampton Inn & Suites Omaha-Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Omaha-Downtown

2.5 out of 5
1212 Cuming St, Omaha, NE
The price is CA $121 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
CA $121
CA $143 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Omaha. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,410 reviews)
"NC"

Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites Omaha-Downtown
Hilton Garden Inn Omaha Downtown/Old Market Area

Hilton Garden Inn Omaha Downtown/Old Market Area

3 out of 5
1005 Dodge St, Omaha, NE
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $130 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
CA $130
CA $153 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Omaha. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Parking was attached and easy. Location was great being right downtown in walking distance to restaurants and all the activities."

Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Omaha Downtown/Old Market Area
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Omaha

Old Market showing signage as well as an individual female

Old Market

Old Market is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts, a top place to visit in the area.

Old Market
Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge which includes a bridge, hiking or walking and a river or creek

NoDo District

The abundant dining options and live music are top of the list for many visitors to NoDo District. A stop by Charles Schwab Field Omaha or CHI Health Center Omaha might round out your trip.

NoDo District
Downtown Omaha featuring a skyscraper, central business district and night scenes

Downtown Northeast

While visiting Downtown Northeast, you might make a stop by sights like Joslyn Art Museum and Back-to-the River Trail.

Downtown Northeast
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Dahlman

Though Dahlman might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium and The Durham Museum.

Dahlman
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Midtown

If you're spending some time in Midtown, St. Cecilia Cathedral and Joselyn Castle are top sights worth seeing.

Midtown
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Southeast Omaha

If you're spending some time in Southeast Omaha, Omaha Children's Museum and The Durham Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Southeast Omaha


Downtown Omaha

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