Sam & Alyssa
September 24, 2022
Sep 24
2022
Blackstone District is a revitalized historic district that showcases contemporary dining and nightlife and is home to the Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel.
Top Restaurants
Mula Mexican Kitchen & Tequileria
Favorite Bars
Osteria Segreto (speakeasy below the backside of Blackstone Social)
Midtown Crossing, home to the Marriott Element, is a 16 acre property adjacent to the Blackstone District that offers an energetic blend of restaurants, retail and community events.
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Attractions
The Old Market is the heart of Omaha's downtown. This historic neighborhood features brick lined streets, unique shops, boutiques, pubs, restaurants and entertainment. Shop bookstores to bakeries, art galleries to antiques, clothing to collectibles, then take a horse drawn carriage to dinner at one of more than 30 area restaurants.
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Located just off the Old Market, the downtown Riverfront includes three distinct areas, the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge, Gene Leahy Mall and Heartland of America Park.
The Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge is a stunning, 3,000-foot long walkway that stretches across the Missouri River, giving pedestrians a spectacular view of Omaha’s skyline and an almost airborne experience. On the Nebraska side, enjoy the 3-acre Omaha Plaza with an interactive water jet fountain, and access to the National Park Service Visitors Center. The bridge is connected to more than 150 miles of nature trails.
Gene Leahy Mall is a public park and green space that includes a sculpture garden, children’s play area, dog park, performance pavilion, and interactive water features.
*Under Renovation* The Heartland of America Park features a spectacular 320-ft water jet fountain, gondola rides and and evening light show in addition to Lewis & Clark Interpretive exhibits and WWII and Airborne Memorial Sculptures. A pedestrian bridge connects the park to the Lewis & Clark Landing.
Breweries & Distilleries
Kros Strain (Brides Favorite!)
Lucky Bucket Brewing & Distillery
Wineries
Glacial Till Vineyard (Brides Favorite!)
Lauritzen Gardens is a 100 acre public garden located near downtown Omaha. As a tranquil oasis for personal escape or a destination to learn about the wonders of the natural world, Lauritzen Gardens is a place of joy, beauty, inspiration, education, and reflection in our community. The garden cultivates a diverse living plant collection, offers creative nature-based educational programs, and executes significant work to conserve endangered plants of the Great Plains.
Fontenelle Forest and Neale Woods, are the region’s premier nature centers that encompass nearly 2,000 acres of forest, prairie, and wetlands along the Missouri River. Each year, over 80,000 people come to explore and to learn about nature through hikes, live animal demonstrations, natural science exhibits, lectures, classes, camps, and even snow shoe rentals. Fontanelle Forest is also home to TreeRush Adventures a dynamic zipline and ropes course.
The Joslyn Art Museum has been a premier center for the visual arts for 90 years. With art from ancient times to the present, there's something for everyone. The outdoor garden galleries, including the kid-friendly Discovery Garden, offer a welcome view of over 20 artworks in the fresh air. General admission to Joslyn is free to everyone during all public hours. Additional charges may apply for some special exhibitions.
Consistently ranked one of the world’s best zoos, Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is the ultimate interactive zoo experience. Walk through the world’s largest indoor desert and the largest indoor rainforest in North America. Explore exotic locations and underground caves to see thousands of animals from across the globe in their natural habitat. With more than 7 acres of indoor exhibits, Omaha’s Zoo is a year-round must-do.
The Cottonwood Hotel hosts high tea service in the Fontenelle Solarium every Saturday and Sunday at 11:30AM. Enjoy specialty blends of local Artemis Teas, alongside sweet and savory delights! Reservations required and availability is limited.