Destination guide
About Omaha
Omaha is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nebraska. It is located in the Midwestern United States along the Missouri River, about 10 mi (15 km) north of the mouth of the Platte River. Omaha had a population of 486,051 at the 2020 census, and with a 2025 population estimate of 488,797, it is the 42nd-most populous U.S. city. The eight-county Omaha–Council Bluffs metropolitan area extending into Iowa has approximately 1 million residents, the 55th-largest metropolitan area in the U.S. It is the county seat of Douglas County.
- Best time
- May - Oct
- Language
- English
- Currency
- USD ($)
- Timezone
- America/Chicago
- Population
- 486,051
- Elevation
- 323 m
Local guide
Things to do
Experiences and activities travelers enjoy around the destination.
- The BacklineTheatre · The Backline, 1618 Harney Street, Omaha, NE 68102, United States of America
- Orpheum TheaterTheatre · Orpheum Theater, 409 South 16th Street, Omaha, NE 68102, United States of America
- Pioneer Courage ParkPark · Pioneer Courage Park, Omaha, NE 68102, United States of America
- Rose Blumkin Performing Arts CenterTheatre · Rose Blumkin Performing Arts Center, 2001 Farnam Street, Omaha, NE 68102, United States of America
- Holland Center For Performing ArtsTheatre · Holland Center For Performing Arts, Dodge Street, Omaha, NE 68102, United States of America
Sightseeing
Top attractions
Landmarks and sights travelers visit around the destination.
- Omaha CentennialSightseeing · Omaha Centennial, Farnam Street, Omaha, NE 68132, United States of America
- First National PlazaPark · First National Plaza, Omaha, Nebraska, United States of America
- The Lynching of Will BrownSightseeing · The Lynching of Will Brown, Farnam Street, Omaha, NE 68132, United States of America
- The Lynching of George SmithSightseeing · The Lynching of George Smith, Farnam Street, Omaha, NE 68132, United States of America
- Among the ValiantSightseeing · Among the Valiant, Farnam Street, Omaha, NE 68132, United States of America
Good to know
FAQs about Omaha
May - Oct
Location
Omaha, NE, United States of America
Omaha, NE, United States of America
41.2587° N, 95.9384° W
Photos of Omaha
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