Eastern Nebraska, NE

Travel Guide

Omaha showing a high rise building, a city and a river or creek
Henry Doorly Zoo featuring forest scenes as well as a small group of people
University of Nebraska State Museum showing interior views as well as a family
Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum featuring modern architecture as well as a family
Nebraska State Capitol which includes a fountain
Modern skylines and chic shopping districts meet traditional small-town charm and breathtaking rolling prairies in this Midwestern region.

Eastern Nebraska blends beautiful natural scenery with cosmopolitan cities and delightful rural towns. Visit Eastern Nebraska to explore historic homes, stroll through vineyards and go fishing on remote lakes. Appreciate local art by wandering through a sculpture garden and buy tickets to attend a concert performance in an ornate theater.

The biggest city in Eastern Nebraska is Omaha. The city’s skyline towers over the rolling plains, reminding visitors that even in this metropolis, the charm and hospitality of Midwest America is not far away. Visit the Durham Museum in Omaha Union Station for hands-on exhibits about the history of the region. Watch as the fountain lights up with dazzling colors in the Heartland of America Park.

South of Omaha is the Nebraska capital of Lincoln. Here, explore the State Capitol, walk across the wetlands of the Pioneers Park Nature Center and browse the exhibits of the Great Plains Art Museum. Family-friendly attractions here include the Lincoln Children’s Zoo and Lincoln Children’s Museum, which features interactive displays.

Head to Nebraska City for a large helping of hospitality and all the apples you could possibly eat. Enjoy fresh apple pie at the Apple House Market or go to a wine-tasting session at Arbor Day Farm. Explore a 52-room mansion, the Arbor Lodge, at the Arbor Lodge State Historical Park.

Nature lovers will feel right at home in Eastern Nebraska. Cycle through the Steamboat Trace Trail in Brownville, take an airboat tour on the Platte River and watch the sunset from Cowboy Trail. Fishing is popular in Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area, where you can camp and picnic year round.

Fly into Omaha Airport or Lincoln Airport for the easiest access to Eastern Nebraska. Airport shuttles will take you to the major cities. Rent a car to drive out to smaller towns. Nebraska’s roads are wide and easy to navigate and free parking is relatively easy to come by. 

As well as sightseeing, try mingling with residents in stores, bars and cafés and let them tell you about their favorite local haunts.

Where to stay in Eastern Nebraska

Downtown Omaha featuring modern architecture, night scenes and a city

Downtown Omaha

4/5(1,476 area reviews)

Explore the historic core of Omaha, where you'll find the Old Market Historic District, offering boutique shops, dining, and cultural activities. Don't miss the Orpheum Theater and Omaha Children's Museum nearby.

Downtown Omaha
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West Omaha

4/5(172 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the golf courses and sporting events in West Omaha. You might want to make time for a stop at Boys Town Visitors Center or Village Pointe Shopping Center.

West Omaha
Old Market which includes signage as well as an individual femail

Old Market

Old Market is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts, a top place to visit in the area.

Old Market
Lincoln featuring railway items

Downtown Lincoln

4.5/5(534 area reviews)

Downtown Lincoln is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Lied Center and Lincoln Children's Museum while in the area.

Downtown Lincoln
Omaha Children\'s Museum showing a playground and interior views

Southeast Omaha

If you're spending some time in Southeast Omaha, Omaha Children's Museum and The Durham Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Southeast Omaha
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Central Omaha

4/5(172 area reviews)

Travelers come to Central Omaha for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Westroads Mall and Omaha Community Playhouse while you're in town.

Central Omaha
Magnolia Hotel Omaha

Magnolia Hotel Omaha

4.5 out of 5
1615 Howard St, Omaha, NE
The price is NT$2,820 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
NT$2,820
NT$3,314 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Omaha. Enjoy free WiFi, a free airport shuttle, and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,387 reviews)
"Excellent location and gorgeous hotel. Our check in was slow and we weren’t actually able to check in prior to our concert, due to process taking so long due to computer issues. The staff, however, did allow us to store our luggage in a holding room until we returned. However, it would’ve been much ..."

Reviewed on 2025/8/8

Magnolia Hotel Omaha
Wyndham Omaha / West Dodge

Wyndham Omaha / West Dodge

3 out of 5
655 N 108th Ave, Omaha, NE
The price is NT$1,336 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
NT$1,336
NT$1,570 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Omaha. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
6.4/10 (1,685 reviews)
"Very comfortable"

Reviewed on 2025/8/4

Wyndham Omaha / West Dodge
Embassy Suites by Hilton Omaha Downtown Old Market

Embassy Suites by Hilton Omaha Downtown Old Market

3.5 out of 5
555 S 10th St, Omaha, NE
The price is NT$3,272 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
NT$3,272
NT$3,845 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Omaha. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness center, and WiFi (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,080 reviews)
"We love that this hotel is so close to the Gene Leahy mall as our kids LOVE it! Our kids are always so glad to stay here and often times don't want to leave. Breakfast is amazing with the option of a fresh made to order breakfast that we can't get anywhere else, and the price isn't terrible when ..."

Reviewed on 2025/8/8

Embassy Suites by Hilton Omaha Downtown Old Market
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Atmosphere Lincoln

Atmosphere Lincoln

4 out of 5
909 Q Street, Lincoln, NE
Stay at this 4-star condo in Lincoln. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and a pool table. Popular attractions Pinnacle Bank Arena and Memorial Stadium ...
8/10 Very Good! (4 reviews)
"We liked the coffee bar in the morning. We didn’t like not being able to park in the basement. That would have made a difference. Communication was bad, it was very hard to get someone to speak with regarding all the issues that we had from the beginning of our stay."

Reviewed on 2025/1/3

Atmosphere Lincoln
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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