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About Omaha
Omaha's Old Market district preserves the city's trading heritage with restored red-brick warehouses housing restaurants and galleries. The Henry Doorly Zoo ranks among the world's best. The city claims exceptional steakhouses rivaling Kansas City.
Best months to visit
June, July, August, September
Things to do in Omaha
Visit the world-renowned Henry Doorly Zoo
Explore Old Market district's historic brick warehouses and shops
Dine on premium steaks at legendary restaurants
Tour the Durham Museum in a historic rail depot
Walk along the Missouri River Trails
Visit the Joslyn Art Museum's neoclassical building
Weather by month
Click any month for detailed weather information and travel tips.
January
1C
Cold, with occasional showers.
February
2C
Cold, with occasional showers.
March
11C
Cool, with occasional showers.
April
16C
Cool, with some rainy days.
May
22C
Mild and comfortable, with regular rainfall.
Recommended
June
29C
Warm and pleasant, with some rainy days.
Recommended
July
30C
Hot and humid, with occasional showers.
Recommended
August
29C
Warm and pleasant, with some rainy days.
Recommended
September
26C
Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers.
October
17C
Cool, with occasional showers.
November
10C
Cool, with occasional showers.
December
4C
Cold, with occasional showers.
Omaha sits on the Missouri River, a city best known abroad as the home of investor Warren Buffett but locally celebrated for the Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium — regularly ranked among the world's best — and the historic Old Market district's cobblestone streets and converted warehouses. It's a friendly, unpretentious Midwestern city with a surprisingly strong steakhouse tradition.
Best areas to stay in Omaha
Old Market
Cobblestone streets of converted warehouses with restaurants, galleries and shops.
Henry Doorly Zoo area
Home to the highly rated zoo and aquarium, a short drive from downtown.
Downtown / Riverfront
The business core along the Missouri River with parks and walking trails.
Midtown Crossing
A modern mixed-use district with restaurants, shops and apartments.
Getting to Omaha
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Flights
Fly into Eppley Airfield (OMA), close to downtown.
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From London
~10–12 hours from London with one or two connections.
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Getting around
Downtown and the Old Market are walkable; a car helps for the zoo and Midtown Crossing.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Omaha?
April to June and September to October bring mild weather; College World Series in June brings baseball crowds downtown.
How do I get to Omaha?
Eppley Airfield (OMA) is just minutes from downtown with connections via major US hubs.
Is Henry Doorly Zoo worth visiting?
Yes — it's frequently ranked among the world's top zoos, with the world's largest indoor desert and rainforest exhibits among its highlights.
What is the Old Market?
A historic warehouse district with cobblestone streets, now home to restaurants, galleries, independent shops and bars.
What food is Omaha known for?
Steak — Omaha has a long tradition of stockyards and steakhouses, and remains a destination for high-quality beef.
Traveler reviews
★★★★★
The Henry Doorly Zoo lived up to its reputation — the desert dome and rainforest exhibits were genuinely impressive.
Andy P. · July 2024
★★★★☆
The Old Market had a great vibe in the evening — cobblestone streets, good restaurants and live music spilling out of bars.
Sandra V. · October 2023
★★★★☆
Happened to be in town for the College World Series — the whole downtown had a festival atmosphere.
Marcus T. · June 2024
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