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Hotels, Restaurants, and Activities - everything you need to know during your stay in Omaha!

Stay Near Baxter Arena

Hampton Inn Omaha Midtown
Aksarben Village
1401 S. 72nd St. Omaha, NE 68124


Hilton Garden Inn
Aksarben Village
6737 Frances St. Omaha, NE 68106


Marriott Residence Inn
Aksarben Village
1717 S. 67th St. Omaha, NE 68106


Courtyard Omaha by Marriott
Aksarben Village
1625 S. 67th St. Omaha, NE 68106


Element Omaha
Midtown Crossings
3253 Dodge St. Omaha, NE 68131

Eat in Omaha

Omaha is known for steak, but that's just the tip of the culinary iceberg!

Omaha dining ranges from innovative chef-created cuisine to sidewalk cafés to burger joints to delicious drive-throughs!

Find a whole world of flavors, from Mexican, Italian, and French to German, Greek, and Asian – each with its own twist on the classics.

Check out this diverse menu of restaurant choices!

Things To Do in Omaha

Samuel Bak: The Learning Center

Located in Aksarben Village, Samuel Bak Museum: The Learning Center houses works of arts by renowned artist and Holocaust survivor Samuel Bak. The museum is free and open to the public.

Samuel Bak, "Creation of Wartime III" 1999-2008, oil on canvas

Samuel Bak, "Creation of Wartime III" 1999-2008, oil on canvas

Other Omaha Attractions

From exploring underground caves at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium to the NCAA College World Series, college baseball's biggest event, Omaha is filled with so many things to do!

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Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, Desert Dome

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, Desert Dome

the old market in omaha

There's so much to do in Omaha!

Explore the city and see what Omaha has to offer.

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