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 great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
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
Good
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Central Omaha by IHG
Very helpful staff, clean room, decent breakfast.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Omaha Marriott
Everyone was so friendly and inviting, amazing stay & love the gym!
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
AmericInn by Wyndham Omaha
It's given a room and the bathroom wasn't very clean . 6:00 affair on the back of 4:30 a.m. and we just spoke to the front desk about it. Really switched me to another room. They upgraded my stay and gave me a larger room.Very satisfied
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Home2 Suites by Hilton Omaha UN Medical Ctr Area
Friendly staff, cleanliness was top tier!
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Staybridge Suites Omaha 80th And Dodge by IHG
Room was clean beds were ok not the best but were decent staff seemed friendly overall nice hotel to stay nice having full size fridge in room
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
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.
Midtown
While visiting Midtown, you might make a stop by sights like Joselyn Castle and Shelterbelt Theatre.
North Central Omaha
While visiting North Central Omaha, you might make a stop by sights like Glenn Cunningham Lake and Warren Swigart Golf Course.
