Lynn's Guidebook
Things to see around Omaha
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo was named by Trip Advisor as the world’s best zoo! It’s a must see if you’re visiting Omaha.
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奧馬哈亨利·多爾利動物園和水族館
3701 S 10th StOmaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo was named by Trip Advisor as the world’s best zoo! It’s a must see if you’re visiting Omaha.
Lauritzen Gardens
100 Bancroft StThis is a cool place for kids. The themes are changed seasonally. You could spend the whole day here with your kids!
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奧馬哈兒童博物館
500 S 20th StThis is a cool place for kids. The themes are changed seasonally. You could spend the whole day here with your kids!
Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge
705 Riverfront DrA beautiful Catholic shrine to the Holy Family. The shrine’s unique architecture is stone, wood and glass. There is a huge beautiful glass etching of the Holy Family above the altar. It’s about a 30 minute drive from the house. I believe they do say mass but please call for times.
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Holy Family Shrine
23132 Pflug RdA beautiful Catholic shrine to the Holy Family. The shrine’s unique architecture is stone, wood and glass. There is a huge beautiful glass etching of the Holy Family above the altar. It’s about a 30 minute drive from the house. I believe they do say mass but please call for times.
Mahoney park has something for everyone in the family. There is hunting, fishing and boating as well as a rock climbing center, a wave pool, water slides and an outside ice skating rink in the winter season. It’s a 30 minute drive from the house.
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尤金·T·馬洪尼州立公園
28500 W Park HwyMahoney park has something for everyone in the family. There is hunting, fishing and boating as well as a rock climbing center, a wave pool, water slides and an outside ice skating rink in the winter season. It’s a 30 minute drive from the house.
This is a cool place if you’re into aviation. It’s also close the the Nebraska Crossing outlets. Good to know if some of you want to shop and some of you want to do something else!
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Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum
28210 W Park HwyThis is a cool place if you’re into aviation. It’s also close the the Nebraska Crossing outlets. Good to know if some of you want to shop and some of you want to do something else!
Things to do in Omaha’s Districts
Omaha’s Old Market is a must see for first time visitors. There are specialty shops, boutique clothing shops, upscale and casual dining, theater and more!
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The Old Market
Omaha’s Old Market is a must see for first time visitors. There are specialty shops, boutique clothing shops, upscale and casual dining, theater and more!
This part of Omaha hosts our award winning convention center and ballparks, CHI Health Center Omaha-where NCAA volleyball and NCAA basketball championships, and the U S Olympic Swim Trials have been held. And
TD Ameritrade Park Omaha home to the college World Series. It also boasts of the Hot Shops Art Center and Omaha Design Center the venue for Omaha Fashion Week. OFW is one of the country’s largest celebrations of fashion. This is just a cool area to hang out!
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The Capitol District
1022 Capitol AveThis part of Omaha hosts our award winning convention center and ballparks, CHI Health Center Omaha-where NCAA volleyball and NCAA basketball championships, and the U S Olympic Swim Trials have been held. And
TD Ameritrade Park Omaha home to the college World Series. It also boasts of the Hot Shops Art Center and Omaha Design Center the venue for Omaha Fashion Week. OFW is one of the country’s largest celebrations of fashion. This is just a cool area to hang out!
There is a lot of night life in this part of Omaha and it’s all in walking distance from the house. The Waiting Room, Reverb Lounge and the Barley Street Tavern usually have live music and good drinks. In the Beercade you can enjoy craft beer and wall-to-wall classic arcade games!
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Benson
There is a lot of night life in this part of Omaha and it’s all in walking distance from the house. The Waiting Room, Reverb Lounge and the Barley Street Tavern usually have live music and good drinks. In the Beercade you can enjoy craft beer and wall-to-wall classic arcade games!
Stinson park in the Aksarben District has just about everything your heart desires. There are live music concerts/comedy series’ and best of all it’s FREE!! There is shopping and numerous dining and imbibing opportunities
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史迪遜公園
2285 S 67th StStinson park in the Aksarben District has just about everything your heart desires. There are live music concerts/comedy series’ and best of all it’s FREE!! There is shopping and numerous dining and imbibing opportunities
Midtown Crossing
Food scene
Pitch Pizzeria West Omaha
17808 Burke StJust good pizza
Roja’s has good Tex-Mex food that’s reasonably priced with daily happy hours and Margarita Mondays. What more can I say except that they were voted best Margaritas in Omaha!
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Roja Mexican Grill
1212 Harney StRoja’s has good Tex-Mex food that’s reasonably priced with daily happy hours and Margarita Mondays. What more can I say except that they were voted best Margaritas in Omaha!
Mantra has good,reasonably priced food. We have eaten here. Their menu has original options that are delicious. It’s just a couple of miles from the house.
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Mantra Bar & Grille
6913 Maple StMantra has good,reasonably priced food. We have eaten here. Their menu has original options that are delicious. It’s just a couple of miles from the house.
Potbelly Sandwich Shop
2056 N 117th AveIf you’re looking for a sandwich, this place is pretty awesome.
Stop in for eats and drinks. Dundee Dell hails as having one of the country’s largest malt Scotch whisky collections.
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Dundee Dell
5007 Underwood AveStop in for eats and drinks. Dundee Dell hails as having one of the country’s largest malt Scotch whisky collections.
Featured on Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives and Travel Channel’s 101 Tastiest Places to Chow Down! This is soul food at its best!
Big Mama's Kitchen and Catering
2112 North 30th StreetFeatured on Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives and Travel Channel’s 101 Tastiest Places to Chow Down! This is soul food at its best!
The eCreamery has delicious ice cream and it’s a five minute drive from the house or a fifteen minute walk if you feel the need to walk off some of those calories.
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eCreamery Ice Cream & Gelato
5001 Underwood AveThe eCreamery has delicious ice cream and it’s a five minute drive from the house or a fifteen minute walk if you feel the need to walk off some of those calories.
A long running local pizza chain whose original location is just down the street. You can dine in or takeout.
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Mama's Pizza
715 Saddle Creek RdA long running local pizza chain whose original location is just down the street. You can dine in or takeout.
This place is literally a five minute walk from the house going south down N 50th St. They are open from 7:00 am - 2:00 pm for breakfast and lunch.
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Saddle Creek Breakfast Club
1540 N Saddle Creek RdThis place is literally a five minute walk from the house going south down N 50th St. They are open from 7:00 am - 2:00 pm for breakfast and lunch.
You can’t come to Omaha and not go to a steak house. Come on, we put beef on the map! Johnny’s Cafe is a family owned and operated restaurant since 1922. They have been voted best of Omaha for nine years running and they’ve been featured in many national magazines and food programs. Check them out!
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Johnny's Cafe
4702 S 27th StYou can’t come to Omaha and not go to a steak house. Come on, we put beef on the map! Johnny’s Cafe is a family owned and operated restaurant since 1922. They have been voted best of Omaha for nine years running and they’ve been featured in many national magazines and food programs. Check them out!
This is a Nebraska staple. Think fast food with alcohol. The restaurant on Farnham is only a few miles from the house. Rumor has it that one of Omaha’s most famous residents frequents Don & Millie’s.
Don & Millie's
4430 Farnam StThis is a Nebraska staple. Think fast food with alcohol. The restaurant on Farnham is only a few miles from the house. Rumor has it that one of Omaha’s most famous residents frequents Don & Millie’s.
Margarita’s has good, authentic, family friendly, family priced Mexican food. Happy hour is 4:00-8:00 M-T with a $4 margarita.
Margarita's
4915 S 72nd StMargarita’s has good, authentic, family friendly, family priced Mexican food. Happy hour is 4:00-8:00 M-T with a $4 margarita.
Shopping
The outlets are about 25 minutes from the house. If you need a shopping fix, it’s totally worth it.
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Nebraska Crossing Outlets
21209 Nebraska Crossing DrThe outlets are about 25 minutes from the house. If you need a shopping fix, it’s totally worth it.
Regency Court
120 Regency PkwyThis is an upscale shopping area in Omaha that’s ten minutes from the house
This is an outdoor shopping center that houses most of the big name, easily recognizable stores. It’s a twenty minute drive from the house.
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Village Pointe
17305 Davenport StThis is an outdoor shopping center that houses most of the big name, easily recognizable stores. It’s a twenty minute drive from the house.
Things to do in Omaha
There are two parts to the Fontenelle Forest attraction. The walking trails, a more zen experience, and the TreeRush Adventure park. The TreeRush Adventure Park is an aerial amusement park for ages 4 to 94. You can explore the forest from the tree tops at your own pace. Make sure to wear tennis shoes and close fitting clothes.
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Fontenelle Forest Nature Center
1111 Bellevue Blvd NThere are two parts to the Fontenelle Forest attraction. The walking trails, a more zen experience, and the TreeRush Adventure park. The TreeRush Adventure Park is an aerial amusement park for ages 4 to 94. You can explore the forest from the tree tops at your own pace. Make sure to wear tennis shoes and close fitting clothes.
I’m not a golfer but I’ve heard this is a pretty cool place! It’s only a ten minute drive from the house.
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Top Golf
908 North 102nd StreetI’m not a golfer but I’ve heard this is a pretty cool place! It’s only a ten minute drive from the house.
Just the thing to burn off excess energy after traveling. All kids love this, even adult kids!
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Sky Zone Trampoline Park
4215 S 133rd StJust the thing to burn off excess energy after traveling. All kids love this, even adult kids!
賓臣公園
7028 Military AveThis park is close to the house and they have a splash pad to cool off in the summer.
This park has all the usual things a park has: swings, slides, spinning things. And it’s in the neighborhood just a short two minute walk from the house along safe neighborhood streets. Head south down N 50th St. Turn right onto Decatur St and a left on Country Club Ave and you will have arrived.
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Metcalfe Park
This park has all the usual things a park has: swings, slides, spinning things. And it’s in the neighborhood just a short two minute walk from the house along safe neighborhood streets. Head south down N 50th St. Turn right onto Decatur St and a left on Country Club Ave and you will have arrived.
Huge, kid-friendly destination featuring assorted arcade games, laser tag & a no-frills buffet.
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The Amazing Pizza Machine
13955 S PlazaHuge, kid-friendly destination featuring assorted arcade games, laser tag & a no-frills buffet.
Food Delivery Close to the House
To be honest, I’ve not tried some of these places, but you may be tired and hungry and need options for delivery close to the house. You can always use Grubhub or a local delivery service OMAHALOCO.delivery
Phone: 402-558-7717
Address: 1501 N Saddle Creek, Omaha
This place is also a quick 5 minute walk from the house.
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Sgt. Peffer's Cafe Italian
1501 N Saddle Creek RdPhone: 402-558-7717
Address: 1501 N Saddle Creek, Omaha
This place is also a quick 5 minute walk from the house.
Toppers Pizza
7010 Dodge StreetPhone: 402-553-1133
Address: 7010 Dodge St, Omaha
Brick Oven Pizzeria
624 South 72nd StreetPhone: 402-393-2270. Address: 624 S 72nd St, Omaha
Domino's Pizza
721 South 72nd StreetPhone: 402-898-9393 Address: 7120 Military Ave, Omaha
Godfather's Pizza
132 S 6th StPhone: 402-341-5353 Address: 417 Saddle Creek Rd, Omaha
Little Caesars Pizza
18111 Q StPhone: 402-991-7666 Address: 627 N Saddle Creek Rd, Omaha