Drinks & Nightlife
There is a mechanical bull, lots of pool tables, and a large dance floor for country music lovers.
14 locals recommend
Bushwackers Saloon & Dance Hall
7401 Main StThere is a mechanical bull, lots of pool tables, and a large dance floor for country music lovers.
This is a two level bar filled with arcade games in Benson. Check out bars across the street too. Burke's is known for the best apple pie shots and 1912 has a second level rooftop view of Benson's main street.
55 locals recommend
Beercade
6104 Maple StThis is a two level bar filled with arcade games in Benson. Check out bars across the street too. Burke's is known for the best apple pie shots and 1912 has a second level rooftop view of Benson's main street.
Speakeasy located downtown. Find it in the smallest liquor store with a white rabbit on the door.
37 locals recommend
Wicked Rabbit
1508 Harney StSpeakeasy located downtown. Find it in the smallest liquor store with a white rabbit on the door.
Kros Strain Brewing
10411 Portal RdKnown for the fairy nectar IPA. This is one of our favorites.
Small and cozy for the locals. It has champagne on tap if you are in town to celebrate a special occasion.
36 locals recommend
The Homy Inn
1510 N Saddle Creek RdSmall and cozy for the locals. It has champagne on tap if you are in town to celebrate a special occasion.
A local favorite (& Phoenix's) is the Vanilla Bean Blonde. Check out there bar located in the Benson area also.
23 locals recommend
Infusion Brewing Company
6115 Maple StA local favorite (& Phoenix's) is the Vanilla Bean Blonde. Check out there bar located in the Benson area also.
Lucky Bucket Brewing Co.
11941 Centennial RdThey have indoor bags (corn hole) and a great set up.
Parks & Nature
It is never packed. It has a water park, archery, horse back riding, hiking, and there is more to do located near it.
68 locals recommend
Eugene T. Mahoney State Park
28500 W Park HwyIt is never packed. It has a water park, archery, horse back riding, hiking, and there is more to do located near it.
This is a nearby park with a full frisbee golf course, skate park, splash park, and playground.
Seymour Smith Park
6802 Harrison StThis is a nearby park with a full frisbee golf course, skate park, splash park, and playground.
Botanical Garden both beautiful indoors and outdoors for anytime of the year.
183 locals recommend
Lauritzen Gardens
100 Bancroft StBotanical Garden both beautiful indoors and outdoors for anytime of the year.
Near Mahoney State Park. This is an adventure you can take by car, driving through many different animal's habitats, and observing them in their natural habitat.
25 locals recommend
Wildlife Safari Park
16406 292nd StNear Mahoney State Park. This is an adventure you can take by car, driving through many different animal's habitats, and observing them in their natural habitat.
This is a beautiful lake with a walking trail and lots of trees in the middle of it. If you have a low wake boat or kayak go here. It has never been listed on a map because it is man made so it isn't busy. It is one of my two favorite spots in town to kayak at.
Prairie Queen Recreation Area
12750 Lincoln RoadThis is a beautiful lake with a walking trail and lots of trees in the middle of it. If you have a low wake boat or kayak go here. It has never been listed on a map because it is man made so it isn't busy. It is one of my two favorite spots in town to kayak at.
Arts & Culture
It is free and changes exhibits every couple of months. Our favorite has been the light exhibit! This is a headquarters of an international artist by the name of Jun Kaneko. Stopping at the Boiler Room (across the street but expensive) for dinner is a must.
32 locals recommend
KANEKO
1111 Jones StIt is free and changes exhibits every couple of months. Our favorite has been the light exhibit! This is a headquarters of an international artist by the name of Jun Kaneko. Stopping at the Boiler Room (across the street but expensive) for dinner is a must.
Joslyn Art Museum
2200 Dodge StNear both Mahoney State Park and the Wildlife Safari Conservation Park.
53 locals recommend
Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum
28210 W Park HwyNear both Mahoney State Park and the Wildlife Safari Conservation Park.
Artists from all over the world live, work and showcase their talent in the studios on the second floor of the building. Entrance is free.
18 locals recommend
Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts
724 S 12th StArtists from all over the world live, work and showcase their talent in the studios on the second floor of the building. Entrance is free.
Anderson O'Brien Fine Art
3220 Farnam StEssentials
Fareway Grocery
3070 N 90th StHy-Vee
5150 Center StScooter's Coffee
6303 Center StPrairie Life Fitness
200 S 31st AveEntertainment & Activities
Ralston Arena
7300 Q StHockey games, basketball games, concerts, craft fairs, etc.
Has both amusement rides and a water park. Swim up bar for adults too!
33 locals recommend
Fun-Plex Waterpark & Rides
7003 Q StHas both amusement rides and a water park. Swim up bar for adults too!
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
3701 S 10th StRanked the number one zoo in the country!
This is where the Men's Baseball College World Series is held.
130 locals recommend
TD Ameritrade Park
1200 Mike Fahey StThis is where the Men's Baseball College World Series is held.
Horsemen's Park Horse Track
6303 Q StHorse racing and derbies.
This is the best pumpkin patch I have ever been to. If you are here during the fall months check it out.
26 locals recommend
Vala's Pumpkin Patch
12102 S 180th StThis is the best pumpkin patch I have ever been to. If you are here during the fall months check it out.
Coco Key Water Resort
3321 S 72nd StIndoor water park for kids during the cold months.
Bowling, darts, and pool near the house. Karaoke on Friday nights located near the house.
7 locals recommend
Scorz Sports Center
7602 Main StBowling, darts, and pool near the house. Karaoke on Friday nights located near the house.
Food Scene
Block 16
1611 Farnam StGet there earlier in the day for their specials. Everything is great!
This coffee shop doubles as a bar. We enjoy it because it has a lot of character and there are a ton of games to play. All ages can enjoy their visit at once with any drink of their choice.
24 locals recommend
Spielbound Board Game Cafe
3229 Harney StThis coffee shop doubles as a bar. We enjoy it because it has a lot of character and there are a ton of games to play. All ages can enjoy their visit at once with any drink of their choice.
Walking distance from the house with great pizza or pasta and they have an arcade!
Johnny Sortino's Pizza Parlor
7880 L StWalking distance from the house with great pizza or pasta and they have an arcade!
Get authentic South Omaha tacos right up the street! In downtown Ralston (walking distance), with a great indoor/outdoor sitting space and amazing drinks!
16 locals recommend
Maria's
7630 Burlington StGet authentic South Omaha tacos right up the street! In downtown Ralston (walking distance), with a great indoor/outdoor sitting space and amazing drinks!
Shopping
Personally owned with cute stuff for females only. Check their website for a sneak peek.
Four Sisters Boutique
2900 S 110th CtPersonally owned with cute stuff for females only. Check their website for a sneak peek.
This is the best mall in town with the most stores. Everything has been recently been updated.
66 locals recommend
Westroads Mall
10000 California St This is the best mall in town with the most stores. Everything has been recently been updated.
Outlets off the interstate. If you are headed towards Lincoln or to Mahoney State Park it is an easy stop.
64 locals recommend
Nebraska Crossing Outlets
21209 Nebraska Crossing DrOutlets off the interstate. If you are headed towards Lincoln or to Mahoney State Park it is an easy stop.
This is a neat shopping experience only open on certain days and times of the year to the public where many come together to share their creations for you to purchase.
30 locals recommend
Hot Shops Art Center
1301 Nicholas StThis is a neat shopping experience only open on certain days and times of the year to the public where many come together to share their creations for you to purchase.