Guidebook for Omaha
Food Scene
Dixie Quicks
157 W BroadwayLe Quartier Bakery & Café - Dundee
5026 Underwood AveDuggers Cafe
4950 Dodge StSgt. Peffer's Cafe Italian
1501 N Saddle Creek RdPitch Pizzeria
5021 Underwood AveAmsterdam Falafel & Kabob
620 N 50th StBlue Line Coffee
4924 Underwood AveDario's Brasserie
4920 Underwood AveBig Mama's Sandwich Shop
2416 Lake StReally fun and affordable sandwiches, right next to Carver Bank!
Go for the Northern Italian style food. Go hungry. Atmosphere and staff are tip top. Olive oil sea salt gelato is a must for dessert!!
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Avoli Osteria
5013 Underwood AveGo for the Northern Italian style food. Go hungry. Atmosphere and staff are tip top. Olive oil sea salt gelato is a must for dessert!!
Great local sourced continental modern dishes made by a passionate James Beard nominated chef. Wines and house cocktails are fantastic. One of Omaha's best weekend brunches. Reservations recommended!!
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Lot 2
6207 Maple StreetGreat local sourced continental modern dishes made by a passionate James Beard nominated chef. Wines and house cocktails are fantastic. One of Omaha's best weekend brunches. Reservations recommended!!
Local bar and grill known for their fish and chips and amazing selection of single malt Scotch.
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Dundee Dell
5007 Underwood AveLocal bar and grill known for their fish and chips and amazing selection of single malt Scotch.
Omaha's best most creative all vegan menu. Owned and operated by the famous Isa Chandra Moskowitz of PostPunk Kitchen fame. Right next to O'Leaver's bar featuring sand volleyball courts and live punk rock/ new music shows.
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Modern Love
3157 Farnam StOmaha's best most creative all vegan menu. Owned and operated by the famous Isa Chandra Moskowitz of PostPunk Kitchen fame. Right next to O'Leaver's bar featuring sand volleyball courts and live punk rock/ new music shows.
Really good baked goods and custom coffee drinks. Try the scones and order an Italiano.
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Hardy Coffee Co.
1031 Jones StReally good baked goods and custom coffee drinks. Try the scones and order an Italiano.
Mama's Pizza
715 Saddle Creek RdDrinks & Nightlife
Pageturners Lounge
5004 Dodge StThese folks know their beer. Some of the best bar food in the city. Three bars in one: American, German, and Belgian themes. Their retail beer store, Beertopia, is located next door.
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Crescent Moon
3578 Farnam StThese folks know their beer. Some of the best bar food in the city. Three bars in one: American, German, and Belgian themes. Their retail beer store, Beertopia, is located next door.
No TV! Knowledgeable, friendly staff. Lots of beer and cocktail choices, and some decent wine as well so everybody's needs are covered. Best time to go for a busy hectic experience is Friday and Saturday evenings, but totally chill on Sunday. You can also order from Lot 2 next door if you get hungry, or just about anyplace in Benson that does delivery.
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Krug Park
6205 Maple StNo TV! Knowledgeable, friendly staff. Lots of beer and cocktail choices, and some decent wine as well so everybody's needs are covered. Best time to go for a busy hectic experience is Friday and Saturday evenings, but totally chill on Sunday. You can also order from Lot 2 next door if you get hungry, or just about anyplace in Benson that does delivery.
An old friend owns this great hangout in the Blackstone Neighborhood. Across the street from Mula and Scriptown, with the Nite Owl and Brothers Lounge in close proximity.
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Sullivan's Bar
3929 Farnam StAn old friend owns this great hangout in the Blackstone Neighborhood. Across the street from Mula and Scriptown, with the Nite Owl and Brothers Lounge in close proximity.
Lots of punk rock on the jukebox. Friendly and surly bar staff and patrons. Occasional live bands.
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Brothers Lounge
3812 Farnam StLots of punk rock on the jukebox. Friendly and surly bar staff and patrons. Occasional live bands.
Nite Owl
3902 Farnam StFunky neighborhood joint with great food and drinks.
Modeled after the famous DC 930 club. Drinks and live music just about every night.
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Slowdown
729 N 14th StModeled after the famous DC 930 club. Drinks and live music just about every night.
Reverb Lounge
6121 Military AveSmall venue for some great live music.
The Waiting Room Lounge
6212 Maple StOne of Omaha's best spots to see live music.
Arts & Culture
Joslyn Art Museum
2200 Dodge StThe Durham Museum
801 S 10th StOmaha Children's Museum
500 S 20th StJazz fans should not miss a chance to check out Omaha's rich musical history. Live dates happen here!
Love's Jazz & Arts Center
2510 N 24th StJazz fans should not miss a chance to check out Omaha's rich musical history. Live dates happen here!
An up and coming nonprofit educational endeavor to promote local emerging artists. A must see.
The Union For Contemporary Art
2423 N 24th StAn up and coming nonprofit educational endeavor to promote local emerging artists. A must see.
Large botanical gardens. Great for strolling and learning about plants. Deer sightings are common.
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Lauritzen Gardens
100 Bancroft StLarge botanical gardens. Great for strolling and learning about plants. Deer sightings are common.
Parks & Nature
Fontenelle Forest Nature Center
1111 Bellevue Blvd NNeale Woods Nature Center
14323 Edith Marie AveCanoe, tube, and wade in this section of the Platte River. Bring your sunscreen and bug repellent!
Two Rivers State Recreation Area
27702 F StCanoe, tube, and wade in this section of the Platte River. Bring your sunscreen and bug repellent!
Camping, hiking, lookout tower, bicycling. Cabins available.
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Platte River State Park
14421 346th StCamping, hiking, lookout tower, bicycling. Cabins available.
Walking in the woods with regular sightings of wildlife, not to far from civilization.
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Hitchcock Nature Center
27792 Ski Hill LoopWalking in the woods with regular sightings of wildlife, not to far from civilization.
A great spot for birdwatching during migration. An interesting exhibit of a Missouri riverboat that sank in the mid 19th Century with many of its contents on display.
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Desoto National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Museum
1434 316th LnA great spot for birdwatching during migration. An interesting exhibit of a Missouri riverboat that sank in the mid 19th Century with many of its contents on display.
Sightseeing
Exercise, picnics, baseball, volleyball all happen here. Even the occasional cricket match! Lots of shade.
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Aksarben/Elmwood Park
Exercise, picnics, baseball, volleyball all happen here. Even the occasional cricket match! Lots of shade.
Walk the dogs, let the kids loose on the playground, bring a picnic basket. Just a few blocks from the house.
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Metcalfe Park
Walk the dogs, let the kids loose on the playground, bring a picnic basket. Just a few blocks from the house.
Shopping
Locally owned. Owners have their fingers on the pulse of the latest female fashion trends.
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Hello Holiday
5008 Underwood AveLocally owned. Owners have their fingers on the pulse of the latest female fashion trends.
Good quality used clothing and accessories for women and men. Buy/sell/trade your stuff. Art-o-mat located in the store! Locally owned. Big participants in the annual Junkstock festival.
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Scout Dry Goods & Trade
1404 South 13th StreetGood quality used clothing and accessories for women and men. Buy/sell/trade your stuff. Art-o-mat located in the store! Locally owned. Big participants in the annual Junkstock festival.
Locally owned vintage clothing, accessories, and some furnishings for your pad.
Paperdoll Vintage Boutique
6107 Maple StLocally owned vintage clothing, accessories, and some furnishings for your pad.
True Blue Goods & Gifts
1310 Mike Fahey StThese folks curate a lot of local makers.
A great little consignment boutique featuring decorative and fine arts. The owner has a great eye for design and can help with your projects.
Among Other Things
805 1/2 S 75th StA great little consignment boutique featuring decorative and fine arts. The owner has a great eye for design and can help with your projects.
Entertainment & Activities
Go see all the films that aren't in wide release. Frequent screenings including question and answer sessions with directors, live musical accompaniment for silent films. Great popcorn and locally brewed beer available!
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Film Streams' Ruth Sokolof Theater
1340 Mike Fahey StGo see all the films that aren't in wide release. Frequent screenings including question and answer sessions with directors, live musical accompaniment for silent films. Great popcorn and locally brewed beer available!