Best places in Omaha, United States to visit (UPDATED February, 2024)

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

Zoo

Domed indoor habitats, including desert & rainforest ecosystems, plus open-air animal exhibits.

4.80 (29.7K reviews)

Lauritzen Gardens

Botanical garden

100-acre botanical gardens offering exhibits that change with the seasons, plus a cafe & gift shop.

4.80 (4.7K reviews)

Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge.

Bridge

Open to pedestrians & cyclists, this modern bridge crosses the Missouri River & connects 2 states.

4.80 (4.4K reviews)

Craft Axe Throwing

Recreation center

👍👍 Definitely the place to hone your zombie apocalypse skills! Great staff and great beer!

4.90 (728 reviews)

Star Indian Cuisine

Indian restaurant

👍👍 This was our first time here. First off, the service was outstanding. They were very friendly and attentive. Seriously, the best service we’ve had in a while! The food was delish. The garlic naan is to die for! Can’t wait to go back and take friends and family with us!!!

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4.90 (713 reviews)

Orsi's Italian Bakery & Pizzeria

Pizza restaurant

Long-running Italian throwback offering specialty foodstuffs, baked goods & pizza in casual digs.

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4.80 (2K reviews)

Smokin Barrel BBQ

Barbecue restaurant

Old-school counter-serve offering brisket, ribs & other BBQ staples amid red-checkered tablecloths.

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4.90 (580 reviews)

Winter Quarters Nebraska Temple

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

👍👍 Had the opportunity to photograph a beautiful wedding here! Such beautiful grounds and taken care of. The tulips were a great bonus! Very peaceful

4.90 (569 reviews)

Holland Center

Performing arts theater

Sleek, modern facility with 2 stages for concerts ranging from the Omaha Symphony to jazz acts.

4.80 (1.5K reviews)

Spielbound Board Game Cafe

Cafe

Chill gathering place with a large board-game library, plus coffee, pizza & rotating craft taps.

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4.80 (1.4K reviews)

Tasty Pizza

Pizza restaurant

👍👍 Everything here tastes fantastic. My favorite pizza here is pepperoni followed by veggie, and their chocolate dessert is amazing. I love their salad and ranch, it tastes so fresh, but they are a bit small. Price is fair, and if you go there hungry with two people, definitely get three personal sizes...

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4.80 (1.1K reviews)

Suzanne and Walter Scott Aquarium

Aquarium

Marine animal & ecosystem displays (from reefs to polar regions), plus a 70-foot glass shark tunnel.

4.90 (458 reviews)

Omaha Performing Arts

Performing arts theater

👍👍 Obviously they do wonders for the arts, but I'll give some perspective as the waste vendor who works with OPA. This is a little know fact, but they're doing some great work with composting and recycling behind the scenes. Events create a lot of waste, and it's good to know they are being mindful of...

4.80 (867 reviews)

Mormon Trail Center at Winter Quarters

Historical landmark

👍👍 Brother and Sister Cain were phenomenal, thank you so much for the tour and conversation. Well done historical center for not only church history but for United States' history. The mormon pioneers paved the way in so many ways.

4.80 (755 reviews)