Omaha, Nebraska

Omaha is the largest city in Nebraska and is located on the Missouri River.Cultural attractions travelers won’t want to miss include the Joslyn Art Museum, Durham Western Heritage Museum, Omaha Symphony Orchestra, Opera Omaha, Omaha Community Playhouse, and Holland Performing Arts Center.Omaha has quite a few historic districts such as the Gold Coast Historic District. The city is notorious for demolishing 24 buildings in the Jobbers Canyon Historic District in the late 1980’s.It was the largest loss of buildings the National Register has ever seen. Omaha is where the NCAA College World Series of men’s baseball is played, in the Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium. Hockey is a big sport in Omaha and the city has two teams: the USHL Omaha Lancers and the University of Nebraska at Omaha Mavericks. Every year in September Omaha is host to the Omaha Marathon and Half Marathon. For travelers that are looking to get out into nature, try the Dodge Park and Gene Leahy Mall, among 13 other community parks.Omaha has over 80 miles of walking, running, bicycling, and hiking trails, including the American Discovery Trail and the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail.

Lodging

Because Omaha is the physical center of numerous industries, it is a constant destination of business travelers and therefore has many hotels as well has hotel chains that are actually based in the city. When you call a hotel’s 1-800 number, chances are the person you talk to is sitting in Omaha.With all of these hotels based in the city, it is simple to find cheap hotel rates because many times they will offer discount packages.

Travel

Travelers to Omaha will use Eppley Airfield, located right outside of downtown Omaha.With over 4.2 million passengers passing through the terminal last year, travelers have a good chance of finding cheap flights simply because it is such a busy airport.The airport serves 22 jet service air carriers (passenger), one commuter air carrier, and 20 non-stop destinations in the United States.

Ariports in Omaha

• Eppley Airfield