Whether you are walking the scenic trails at Fontenelle Forest or the cobble stone streets of Omaha’s historic Old Market, you will leave our city a richer person. Parks and trails flow throughout the city, while architects have created urban landscapes that are approachable, engaging and sometimes surprising.Omaha’s architecture, old and new, are treasures providing inspiration and recreation. New architectural masterpieces like the Holland Performing Arts Center usher Omaha into a stunning future, while our historical buildings such as the Orpheum Theater and the Flatiron remind Omaha of its rich history. Known for quaint bistros and fine dining, Omaha possesses its share of maverick chefs serving up some of the most innovative cuisine in mid-America. An inviting variety of beers, mixed with tantalizing food, are available at our microbreweries. You’ll also experience what most locals take for granted…the tenderest Omaha beef you've ever tasted.Omaha is overflowing with outstanding artistic opportunities! Here you will find world-class theatre, symphony, opera, Broadway shows, art galleries and more.
Come enjoy wonderful performances at the Omaha Community Playhouse, the largest community theatre in the nation where the likes of Henry Fonda and Dorothy McGuire began their acting careers. Experience the finest in classical and contemporary music from the Omaha Symphony. Take in a grand performance at Opera Omaha, one of America’s finest regional opera companies. Even sit in on a national touring Broadway show. The new Holland Performing Arts Center provides a true concert hall environment for the Symphony as well as local and touring arts organizations and artists. Among the visual treasures is Joslyn Art Museum, Nebraska’s premier center for the visual arts. Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts, located in the historic Old Market area, is home to an International Artist-in-Residency program and hosts stimulating art shows and talks. Hot Shops Art Center touts glass-blown artists among their works. And as you travel about you’ll discover outdoor sculptures, murals, displays, monuments and more. Omaha’s creative side will turn up in places one would least expect. Few cities its size offer such a grand assortment of educational and exciting attractions. ’Omahas Henry Doorly Zoo sends you off to explore the desert, hike the rainforest floor or swing with the Orangutans. Omaha’s Botanical Center, Lauritzen Gardens, presents an ever-changing world filled with wondrous Technicolor gardens on its 100-acre site. The Durham Western Heritage Museum lets you step on board trains to experience old-fashion travel. The Strategic Air & Space Museum makes history spring to life with 300,000 square feet of space, featuring WWII and Cold War aircraft, artifacts and traveling exhibits. The Omaha Childrens Museum provides a fast-paced afternoon of hands-on exhibits in the sciences, arts and humanities.
(source: visitomaha.com)