3 Days in Omaha, Nebraska
History with Heart
Morning: The Durham Museum
Tour Omaha’s former Union Station, now home to permanent and traveling exhibits, a restored soda fountain and event spaces that fit everything from seated dinners to speaker panels.
Afternoon: Benson Creative District
Explore this funky, walkable neighborhood offering art galleries, live music, vintage shops and craft breweries. Ideal for off-site lunches, casual networking or giving attendees time to explore on their own.
Evening: Old Market Entertainment District
Set your evening in motion with wine pairings or a private dinner. Ramble cobblestone streets lined with art galleries, cocktail lounges and curated local shops — all steps from downtown hotels.
Planner tip: Don’t miss nationally recognized Omaha culinary destinations, like The Boiler Room in the Old Market and Yoshitomo and Au Courant in Benson.
History with Heart
Morning: The Durham Museum
Tour Omaha’s former Union Station, now home to permanent and traveling exhibits, a restored soda fountain and event spaces that fit everything from seated dinners to speaker panels.
Afternoon: Benson Creative District
Explore this funky, walkable neighborhood offering art galleries, live music, vintage shops and craft breweries. Ideal for off-site lunches, casual networking or giving attendees time to explore on their own.
Evening: Old Market Entertainment District
Set your evening in motion with wine pairings or a private dinner. Ramble cobblestone streets lined with art galleries, cocktail lounges and curated local shops — all steps from downtown hotels.
Planner tip: Don’t miss nationally recognized Omaha culinary destinations, like The Boiler Room in the Old Market and Yoshitomo and Au Courant in Benson.
Creative Spaces, Curated Experiences
Morning: Lauritzen Gardens
Take a guided tram tour or stroll the grounds of this 100-acre botanical wonderland. Lauritzen Gardens is a rejuvenating spot for wellness walks, breakout sessions or scenic receptions.
Afternoon: Joslyn Art Museum
Tour galleries filled with art spanning 5,000 years, and experience the stunning new addition — a bright, modern space with event options and a café perfect for a midday reset.
Evening: North Downtown (NoDo)
Explore North Downtown’s mix of local flavor. Millwork Commons and The Capitol District offer live music, late-night lounges, public art and restaurants that work for group dinners or casual hangouts.
Planner tip: Hot Shops Art Center offers group-friendly workshops — in glass, pottery and more — led by working artists in a unique studio setting, so your attendees can create an unforgettable souvenir to commemorate their time in Omaha.
Creative Spaces, Curated Experiences
Morning: Lauritzen Gardens
Take a guided tram tour or stroll the grounds of this 100-acre botanical wonderland. Lauritzen Gardens is a rejuvenating spot for wellness walks, breakout sessions or scenic receptions.
Afternoon: Joslyn Art Museum
Tour galleries filled with art spanning 5,000 years, and experience the stunning new addition — a bright, modern space with event options and a café perfect for a midday reset.
Evening: North Downtown (NoDo)
Explore North Downtown’s mix of local flavor. Millwork Commons and The Capitol District offer live music, late-night lounges, public art and restaurants that work for group dinners or casual hangouts.
Planner tip: Hot Shops Art Center offers group-friendly workshops — in glass, pottery and more — led by working artists in a unique studio setting, so your attendees can create an unforgettable souvenir to commemorate their time in Omaha.
Fresh Air, Fresh Agenda
Morning: Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium
Explore the world’s largest indoor desert and North America’s largest indoor rainforest. Plan a dinner beneath a 70-foot shark tunnel or group giraffe feeding experience! Many options across 160 acres.
Afternoon: TreeRush Adventures At Fontenelle Forest
Get your group climbing, ziplining or cheering on colleagues. TreeRush offers team challenges in a natural setting. Fontenelle Forest also has a 1-mile accessible boardwalk and 24 miles of trails.
Evening: The RiverFront
Plan a group picnic, yoga class or free evening. Three connected parks totaling 72 acres include a skate ribbon, sculpture walk and wide-open green space within walking distance of downtown.
Planner tip: Kiewit Luminarium, Omaha’s science discovery center at The RiverFront, is also a premier event venue with more than 100 interactive exhibits and hosting capacity for a reception of 1,000.
Fresh Air, Fresh Agenda
Morning: Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium
Explore the world’s largest indoor desert and North America’s largest indoor rainforest. Plan a dinner beneath a 70-foot shark tunnel or group giraffe feeding experience! Many options across 160 acres.
Afternoon: TreeRush Adventures at Fontenelle Forest
Get your group climbing, ziplining or cheering on colleagues. TreeRush offers team challenges in a natural setting. Fontenelle Forest also has a 1-mile accessible boardwalk and 24 miles of trails.
Evening: The RiverFront
Plan a group picnic, yoga class or free evening. Three connected parks totaling 72 acres include a skate ribbon, sculpture walk and wide-open green space within walking distance of downtown.
Planner tip: Kiewit Luminarium, Omaha’s science discovery center at The RiverFront, is also a premier event venue with more than 100 interactive exhibits and hosting capacity for a reception of 1,000.
