Omaha is a very patriotic city, possibly in part to its central location within the United States and overall tight-knit community. We love celebrating our country’s independence any day of the year — particularly on the Fourth of July. There are plenty of things going on over the weekend leading up […]
Communities
Places to Go in Omaha’s Old Market
The Old Market area is one of Omaha’s most popular neighborhoods for its historic charm, abundance of shops, restaurants and businesses, and thriving residential scene. At the onset, a visit to the Old Market can be intimidating because you simply might not know where to start! That’s why we’re here […]
Places to Go in Omaha's Old Market
The Old Market area is one of Omaha’s most popular neighborhoods for its historic charm, abundance of shops, restaurants and businesses, and thriving residential scene. At the onset, a visit to the Old Market can be intimidating because you simply might not know where to start! That’s why we’re here […]
Omaha is Among the 10 Best Mid-Sized American Cities for Millennials!
Recently, Omaha was named one of the 10 Best Mid-Sized American Cities for Millennials by Gogobot, a local discovery and travel research application and website. Gogobot included Omaha because of its thriving music scene, art culture, creative dining options, and their love for craft beer. These attributes could not be […]
Things to Do in Omaha and Council Bluffs Over Memorial Day Weekend
Note: We hope you’re gearing up for a fun Memorial Day weekend! This post was written in 2016. Please click here to see our 2018 post. Memorial Day stands for the unofficial start of summer, a long weekend, and an extra day to spend time with the family. But above all, […]
The Top Places To Get A Steak in Omaha
It’s no secret that Omaha is known around the country as one of the best sources for steak. This is mostly due to the fact that beef is Nebraska’s single largest industry, and Omaha has been the country’s meatpacking center since the 1950s. So whether you’re visiting the city or […]
The Top 10 Omaha and Council Bluffs Flower Shops
With May Day behind us and Mother’s Day on the horizon, we thought now was a better time than ever to highlight some of our favorite flower shops in the Omaha and Council Bluffs area! Consider this your virtual nudge to go ahead and order a bouquet for your mom […]
Farmers Markets in the Omaha and Council Bluffs Area [Updated 2023]
Note: This post was updated May 2023 to include current information and recommendations. Spring is in full bloom in Omaha and we’re busy enjoying the luxuries of the season — basking in the sun out on the patio at a restaurant, strolling through our favorite neighborhoods, revamping our home with […]
The Top 13 Food Trucks in Omaha
Food trucks have rolled up on the scene (quite literally) and aren’t going anywhere any time soon. (Well, you know what we mean…) The point is: the food truck community in Omaha is thriving! In fact, more than 50 food trucks now hold Douglas County permits, which is three times […]
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in El Centro (Parade, Live Music, Food, and More)
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo this year in an exciting Omaha community — El Centro in South Omaha. If you haven’t yet taken part in the traditional festivities that go on in this culturally diverse neighborhood, you’re in for a treat. We don’t say “traditional” lightly; the South Omaha Latino community has […]