We are all familiar with this complaint on a lazy afternoon. Just a few weeks into summer break when there’s nothing in particular scheduled for the day, your child lets out a sigh and then proclaims, “I’m bored.” Those are perhaps two of the most disappointing syllables you can hear […]
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Omaha Public Library's Summer Reading Program | Encourage Your Kids to Read This Summer!
We are all familiar with this complaint on a lazy afternoon. Just a few weeks into summer break when there’s nothing in particular scheduled for the day, your child lets out a sigh and then proclaims, “I’m bored.” Those are perhaps two of the most disappointing syllables you can hear […]
Fourth of July Happenings in the Omaha Area
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 […]
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 […]