Coffee
Cute and trendy coffee shop.
They have a huge selection of specialty coffee and teas. They offer coffee/tea flights and split cups. Unique flavors and a great atmosphere.
14 locals recommend
Zen Coffee Company
2504 Farnam StThey have a huge selection of specialty coffee and teas. They offer coffee/tea flights and split cups. Unique flavors and a great atmosphere.
For the true coffee fanatic. Small local coffee and plant shop right across the street.
13 locals recommend
Muglife Coffee
2452 Harney StFor the true coffee fanatic. Small local coffee and plant shop right across the street.
Sozo Coffeehouse
1314 Jones StFun food options here for kids and sugar lovers.
Food scene
All kinds of fun and unique flavors of ice cream in the heart of downtown.
54 locals recommend
Ted & Wally's Ultra-Premium Ice Cream
1120 Jackson StAll kinds of fun and unique flavors of ice cream in the heart of downtown.
The most Nebraskan fast food you can get. You have to try a runza. Good burgers. If your up for it get their fries and dip it in the ice cream.
9 locals recommend
Runza® Restaurant
5051 Center StThe most Nebraskan fast food you can get. You have to try a runza. Good burgers. If your up for it get their fries and dip it in the ice cream.
Hands down the best Chinese food in Omaha. Huge portions at a great price. Currently only take out but it’s a must!
14 locals recommend
Three Happiness Express
5107 Leavenworth StHands down the best Chinese food in Omaha. Huge portions at a great price. Currently only take out but it’s a must!
The best Nebraska pizza. Sweet sauce. Try hamburger pizza, it’s a classic. You have to get a breadstick, you can’t go wrong with garlic or sweet.
Valentino's
5070 Leavenworth StThe best Nebraska pizza. Sweet sauce. Try hamburger pizza, it’s a classic. You have to get a breadstick, you can’t go wrong with garlic or sweet.
The pizza here is great and there are some fun flavors. I like the pesto chicken. Great for dinner.
15 locals recommend
Zio's Pizzeria
1109 Howard StThe pizza here is great and there are some fun flavors. I like the pesto chicken. Great for dinner.
Best taco truck. In South Omaha. Cheap and delicious. Some of the best horchata I’ve had, must get.
Dos de Oros Taco Truck
3310 South 24th StreetBest taco truck. In South Omaha. Cheap and delicious. Some of the best horchata I’ve had, must get.
Shopping
The Imaginarium Super Store
801 S 16th StA funky little antique store. Fun to look and browse around!
Old school candy store. Cheap prices and huge inside. Your kids will never want to leave.
30 locals recommend
Hollywood Candy
1209 Jackson StOld school candy store. Cheap prices and huge inside. Your kids will never want to leave.
Closest mall near downtown. Has many shops and places to eat for any occasion.
66 locals recommend
Westroads Mall
10000 California StClosest mall near downtown. Has many shops and places to eat for any occasion.
Sightseeing
Stand in Nebraska and Iowa at the same time on the middle of the bridge. A lot of walking paths on either side of the bridge.
106 locals recommend
Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge
705 Riverfront DrStand in Nebraska and Iowa at the same time on the middle of the bridge. A lot of walking paths on either side of the bridge.
The best zoo in the world. You can spend hours here. Great for anyone and everyone.
438 locals recommend
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
3701 S 10th StThe best zoo in the world. You can spend hours here. Great for anyone and everyone.
Lauritzen Gardens
100 Bancroft StBeautiful gardens that attract everyone old and young alike.
Joslyn Art Museum
2200 Dodge StThe best museum in Omaha. Very neat art and admission is free.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Bikes and Scooters
All over downtown there are rental bikes and scooters. A fun experience for a low cost. A fun way to see all of downtown without have to walk for hours or drive and miss things.