How to Plan a Trip to Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha Nebraska may seem like it's in the middle of nowhere, but there's actually quite a bit to do there. From the thriving artistic community, to the restaurants, to the shopping, there's something for everyone on the east side of the Missouri River bank!
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How to Plan a Trip to Omaha, Nebraska
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Map your trek to Omaha. Whether you are going by car, plane or train, Omaha is easy to get to. If you are going by plane, you will be flying into Omaha's Eppley Airfield, also just referred to as Omaha Airport. It's international airport code is OMA. You will most likely be taking a connecting flight. If you are coming by car, you will be taking I-80. By train, Amtrak's California Zephyr train makes one stop daily.
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Find a place to stay. There are great choices for hotels and motels all over town. If you are renting a car, a good choice would be to pick a place that's centrally located, somewhere around the 90th and Dodge area. Virtually everything in town is within a 20-25 minute drive from this area. The downtown area has some of the nicer hotels and is near a lot of great shopping and attractions.
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Shop all over town. There are many places to find great shopping in Omaha, but none is better than the Old Market area, located downtown between 10th and 14th streets and Farnam and Leavenworth streets. This twenty square block of converted warehouses from the early 20th century has beautiful boutiques, eclectic music stores and oddities sure to pull in the finickiest of shoppers. Stop by Drastic Plastic for that out of print album you've been looking for, or Nouvelle Eve for the latest in women's European clothing.
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Explore local restaurants. Omaha has an international reputation for its beef. There are many tried and true steakhouses that have survived the years that will give you, not only the best steak you've ever had, but a glimpse into a bygone era. If you want to eat a Rib Eye where billionaire Warren Buffet dines, weekly, then stop by Garratt's Steakhouse. The wait may be long, but it's well worth it. Also of note, Johnny's Cafe (NOT to be confused with Johnny's Italian Steakhouse) is famous around the world for its 1950's, rat-pack decor and the amazing steak it serves nightly.
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