Central Omaha Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Central Omaha
Popular places to visit
Memorial Park
You can find out about the history of Omaha with a stop at Memorial Park. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
Journey through the world’s biggest indoor desert, spot magnificent creatures in the aquarium and explore indoor rainforests and swamps in Nebraska’s premier zoo.
Omaha Children's Museum
Bring the little ones to this exciting museum to role play as doctors, make art with light and run through a fountain.
University of Nebraska-Omaha
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Nebraska-Omaha during your travels in Omaha. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
Westroads Mall
During your trip to Omaha, you can do some window-shopping at Westroads Mall. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Methodist Hospital
If Methodist Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Omaha.
Our pick of the best Central Omaha Hotel Deals
Wyndham Omaha / West Dodge
Front desk staff needed gentle prompting to find my correct booking. Bed and linens are comfortable and clean, bathroom is dirty and only one towel for 3 guests and i was advised this morning by the staff that i should of asked last night for towels and were not provided despite asking politely. ...
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Central Omaha by IHG
Clean and courteous
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Omaha Marriott
Friendly staff and comfortable surroundings.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Sonesta ES Suites Omaha
Clean room, nice area
Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025
AmericInn by Wyndham Omaha
Lynn, as always, was wonderful!
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Home2 Suites by Hilton Omaha UN Medical Ctr Area
This room was large with 2 queen beds, a sitting area with pullout couch and then a kitchenette with a full size dishwasher, 3/4 size frig and garbage disposal! The breakfasts were good. The BEST part was the climate controlled garage to park the car in!! This was especially good considering it snowed ...
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Central Omaha
Aksarben - Elmwood Park
While there might not be top attractions in Aksarben - Elmwood Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Baxter Arena and Memorial Park.
Dundee-Happy Hollow Historic District
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Dundee-Happy Hollow Historic District and surrounding area, you can visit Memorial Park and Joselyn Castle.
South Central Omaha
While visiting South Central Omaha, you might make a stop by sights like Ralston Arena and Baxter Arena.
Benson
Visitors to Benson like its live music and golf courses, and Fontenelle Park Golf Course is a sight worth a stop.
Blackstone District
Though Blackstone District may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Joselyn Castle and Joslyn Art Museum.
Midtown
While visiting Midtown, you might make a stop by sights like Joselyn Castle and Shelterbelt Theatre.
