Omaha's nickname, "The Gateway to the West," applies as much to its historical role as a 19th century transportation hub as to the modern opportunities it provides for art lovers and culture seekers. Local independent music labels like Saddle Creek have forged the internationally recognized "Omaha Sound" style of rock music, while the hugely popular Omaha Community Playhouse highlights the city's rich dramatic tradition. Unique shops, restaurants and clubs line the cobblestone roads of downtown's Old Market district, where the lovely brick buildings mingle Omaha's rich cultural resources with its penchant for historic preservation and urban beauty. ...More
| The historic village of Boys Town, founded by Father Edward J. Flanagan, has been sheltering and educating at-risk youth... | |
| The Malcolm X Birth Place commemorates the life and legacy of the famed African American activist, born in Omaha as Malc... | |
Gerald R Ford Birthplace & Garden Dedicated in 1977, Gerald R Ford Birthplace & Garden stands as a memorial to the 38th president of the United States, bo... | |
| Omaha's oldest neighborhood, offering the greatest concentration of historical attractions in Nebraska, Historic Florenc... | |
| From its narrow, brick-paved streets to its eclectic array of art galleries, shops and live theater venues, Omaha's Old ... |







