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About Metro Nebraska

Arts, culture, food, nightlife: The Metro area is the place to experience Nebraska’s vibrant urban scene.

VISIT OMAHA WHEN YOU GO TO NEBRASKA. ONE OF THE BEST ZOOS IN THE COUNTRY! SOME REALLY GREAT MUSEUMS AS WELL.

-@rachelnelson_13, via Twitter

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Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
What to Do

The state’s largest city is bustling with things to do. Boat, hike, bike or birdwatch along Omaha’s stretch of the Missouri Riverfront. By night, head to the cobblestone streets of the Old Market, lined with galleries, shops, eats and drinks. In the suburbs, discover the National Landmark Fontenelle Forest in Bellevue, cheer on the Minor League Omaha Storm Chasers in Papillion and rack up deals at Gretna’s Nebraska Crossing Outlets.

Where to Stay

Immerse yourself in luxury right in the heart of Omaha at Hotel Deco XV. This historic gem is the state’s only Four-Diamond property. Refined elegance is the hallmark of the Magnolia Hotel, built in 1923 in the style of the Bargello palace in Florence, Italy. The property is the perfect home base for exploring the surrounding Old Market district of downtown Omaha. For the intimacy of a bed-and breakfast with metropolitan convenience, check into Oft’s B&B in Bennington.

Where to Eat

In Omaha, fill up on vegan fare at Modern Love or go for creative eats and drinks at M’s Pub in the Old Market. At Local Beer, Patio and Kitchen, with locations in downtown Omaha, Gretna and Millard, pair Midwestern- and Nebraska-brewed beer with designated menu items. In Waterloo, treat yourself to a choice steak and buttery crab legs at Farmer Brown's Steak House.

Where to Drink

Gather ’round creative cocktails and fine bar food—served until 2 a.m.—at Nite Owl in Omaha. Award-winning, artisanal, hand-crafted—all these and more describe the whiskey, vodka, rum and gin distilled at Cut Spike Distillery. Take a sip in La Vista. Relish the perfect atmosphere for conversation and drinks at Nebraska Brewing Company in Papillion. Enjoy one of the craft brew pub’s selections such as the crisp, mild Cardinal Pale Ale.

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Nearby Welcome Centers & Visitor Resources

Find help planning your trip to Metro Nebraska: 

Omaha Visitors Center

306 S. 10th St.
Omaha, NE 68102
United States

Phone Number
(402) 444-7762

Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Headquarters Visitor Center

601 Riverfront Dr.
Omaha, NE 68102
United States

Phone Number
(402) 661-1804

Sarpy County Tourism

12356 Ballpark Way
Papillion, NE 68046
United States

Phone Number
(402) 332-5771
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