Years ago we would visit the Zoo frequently and we loved going there. That's been some 30 years ago. It's looks awesome now. I'd love to go back! Also, wondering if there still a train museum somewhere downtown. That was the children's other favorite place to go! We loved visiting Omaha!
Zoo, CWS, Bob Kerry Pedestrian Bridge, Lauritzen Gardens, Holy Family Shrine, Hollywood Candy, drive-thru safari, Warren Buffet’s house, Malcolm X’s birth-site, the street named after Frank Sinatra, Children’s Museum...
I think Omaha is not that bad but I know another good place and its called the Oak View Mall its really good they got good stuff especially the dipindots.
Top 5 things to do in omaha is drink in bars! Awesome people and MANY bars to choose from. Leavenworth st. is loaded with them the neighbers is the best! Yes that's the spelling. Forget the hipster shit and get to know the friendly ''everyman'' of the midwest and have a shot of granny leroux aka polish marijuana !
Sam, I plan on doing a separate video on some of the great places to eat in Omaha Spoiler alert: One of my favorite steakhouses is The Drover. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
My hometown! That store at 3:35 is AMAZING! There are so many fun gems in there! I got some Prince & Diana Ross record vinyls. Ahhh I miss home now lol
The Omaha metro is actually a pretty nice area with great restaurants and plenty of things to do. I know it’s stuck in a backward state but the metro is a lot different from the rest of it...it’ll surprise you if you’re just expecting corn and ignorant bumpkins.
I miss living in Omaha all the time. My friends and family all assumed I would hate it there, but I wound up falling in love with it. It’s such a hidden gem in the middle of the flyover states. Maybe I’ll make it back one day.
This is a great video! It truly helped me delegate our time. I highly recommend at the very least visiting the zoo/aquarium(on a "slower" day), Durham museum, and the SAC museum. All great for kids and adults. Thanks for the great video friend.
Love the Zoo!!! I was lucky enough to give animal talks at Sea Lion Shores, African Safari, Penguins, Tigers and more. Don't miss our zoo in 2022 baby giraffe and 2 baby elephants also!!!
Veronica, thanks for the comment. The winters are unpredictable. Some winters we get a decent amount of snow, some winters are not so bad. It does get cold. January is the worst month for the cold. The zoo does stay open all year long and yes you can visit and walk across the Bob Kerry Pedestrian Bridge.
It’s a great place to go out to eat. LoSole Mio, Hunger Block, Block 16, Virtuoso, Maria’s, King Kong, Scooter’s, Runza, E Creamery, Jones Brothers’ Cupcakes...
Restaurants: M's Pub *well known for their Lahvosh Jams ( American ) First watch ( brunch ) Meatball ( Italian ) Pitch ( Italian ) Dante's ( Italian ) Salween Thai ( Thai ) Rojas ( Mexican ) Mouth of The South ( Cajun ) Herbe Sainte ( Cocktail Bar ) Entertainment Districts Old Market Midtown Blackstone Capitol District Aksarben Dundee Benson Village Pointe One Point ( currently being built )
I used to went to children museum when I was younger, there were little chicks there but I don't know if there still there also it was part of a school field trip and children museum is near liberty elementary school where I used to go 2 or 1 year ago I miss this memory ☆*:. o(≧▽≦)o .:*☆
There is still plenty to do in winter, even the zoo is still open. Also, the weather is so unpredictable that depends on when you are visiting. For example, today we have 60 degree weather, last week we were at 4 degrees. For the most part, January is going to be very cold. Downtown has lots of options - Old Market is open and things to do in winter, the Joslyn is open, Durham museum is open. I think a 12 year old would enjoy the zoo the best. The aquarium, the indoor herd rooms, the desert dome and the IMAX theater are all open in winter at the zoo. I hope that helps and enjoy your visit. Another website you may find helpful is: visitomaha.com
Tyler, thank you. I did film it myself. Some of the video footage was from several weeks back - so there is a learning curve with filming b-roll. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
I have never been to those gardens or the Omaha Children's museum. I think this is an excellent list BUT I have been to the SAC museum and was not that impressed. I would rather go to a haunted park (Hummel Park) or eat at the same time as raccoons (Alpine Inn) than to go there.
I wanna go to the Children's Museum with my wife but don't have kids. Went when I was young... I'm 37 in Nov. Don't wanna look like some weirdos LMAO!!!
James, Midtown Omaha is highly desired especially with being so close to Nebraska Medicine. The homes are older, since Midtown Omaha is in an older part of the city however, they do sell quickly. Since the homes tend to be older they tend to have more "character" with features such as hardwood floors, etc. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment.
Don't forget the best doughnuts around South of the Old Market on 10th st. Tom Olsen Doughnuts. Get there when they open at 7 am. Closed Sundays and Mondays I believe
@@DavidMatney I haven't been there but Stella's in Bellevue for burgers may be worth mentioning. If you stay in Omaha then Dinkers burgers need a plug :)
Nice video...the city grew a lot since i was there...the zoo is much bigger now.wow. Is the union Pacific rr museum still there? I thought it was nice...
Dana, thanks for the kind words. The Union Pacific museum is now in Council Bluffs next to the historic Squirrel Cage jail. It is on my list of places to visit for another video on more things to do near or around the Omaha area. The zoo has indeed seen tremendous growth in the past several years. I just shot some footage for a video on just the zoo itself. Omaha continues to grow and also improve and revitalize older parts of the city. It really is neat to see. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
@@DavidMatney your welcome... Keep in mind I haven't lived there in 40 years...the walk bridge is a big addition...i wonder how the traffic is now...almost none back then.
I have received several questions on the traffic so I did a downtown to Elkhorn drive at 5 PM on Dodge St. You will be in for a big surprise if has been 40 years since you have been to Omaha. Here is the link: ua-cam.com/video/hP5YgC4xTvQ/v-deo.html
@@DavidMatney i heard the Missouri River flooded 2 or 3 yrs ago...never saw that...was it over the dike on the cb side north of the bridge.? If it was hard to believe...that's a lot of water . i used to ride dirt bikes by the river and on top the dike.
Very nice and all are wonderful. What wasn’t…the narrator with the constant “now the’s and now this” NOW is not a way to start a sentence in your entire conversation.
Chuck, good point. I can definitely improve my narration skills! I was not even aware I did that, so your feedback is helpful and appreciated. Thanks again for taking the time to comment. Thank you.
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Years ago we would visit the Zoo frequently and we loved going there. That's been some 30 years ago. It's looks awesome now. I'd love to go back! Also, wondering if there still a train museum somewhere downtown. That was the children's other favorite place to go! We loved visiting Omaha!
It is now located in Council Bluffs. It is on my list of topics for an upcoming video.
Zoo, CWS, Bob Kerry Pedestrian Bridge, Lauritzen Gardens, Holy Family Shrine, Hollywood Candy, drive-thru safari, Warren Buffet’s house, Malcolm X’s birth-site, the street named after Frank Sinatra, Children’s Museum...
People don’t believe when I say Omaha has the absolute best zoo I’ve ever seen.
Kyla, I completely agree! I plan on doing a video just on the zoo alone in the next few weeks. What are your favorite parts of the zoo?
Unless you work there
amazing video didn't know of lots of these gems
Laura, thanks for the kind words and for taking the time to comment.
My young grandkids loved the Children's Museum. Even the 2nd time we visited.
I can believe it! Great place for kids. Thanks for the comment.
Great job! Very well done and I like your videography and photography as well 👍.
Thank you for the kinds words. I appreciate it. It has been something I have been working on.
My home town! Can’t wait to go back
Dshaun, welcome back! Thanks for leaving a comment. Quick question. What did you miss the most about Omaha?
There’s also a restaurant that runs on donations or labor so homeless people can get free meals.
Great vid, David!!! I have to check out the speak easy! I didn't know that existed!!!
Alex, thank you. The speak easy is really a cool place. The drink selection menu is hidden inside a book. Thanks for the comment.
Omaha is the next Austin!
Thanks for taking the time to comment.
Shhhhhh. Don't say that too loud, it may affect the affordability! 😉
I think Omaha is not that bad but I know another good place and its called the Oak View Mall its really good they got good stuff especially the dipindots.
Thanks for the comment. It has been a long time since I had "DipinDots."
@@DavidMatney Same......🥲
Top 5 things to do in omaha is drink in bars! Awesome people and MANY bars to choose from. Leavenworth st. is loaded with them the neighbers is the best! Yes that's the spelling. Forget the hipster shit and get to know the friendly ''everyman'' of the midwest and have a shot of granny leroux aka polish marijuana !
Top 3 in America for most bars per capita
Love this video idea, great job, are you getting leads from this?
Thanks for taking the time to comment. Probably my best one for leads is the Pros and Cons of Omaha, Nebraska
@@DavidMatney That's a great one!
How about a BIG cheap steak !! fresh from the grill !!
Sam, I plan on doing a separate video on some of the great places to eat in Omaha Spoiler alert: One of my favorite steakhouses is The Drover. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
We definitely got steak bro! Oh & Drover steak house is 🔥🔥
This is why nobody wants to move here everything you mentioned his boring as he'll you only can go to these once or twice
Can't wait to move there and see all of this places with my wife. Thank you for showing the best of Omaha, NE!
You are welcome! Thanks for leaving a comment.
you wont regret moving here
My hometown! That store at 3:35 is AMAZING! There are so many fun gems in there! I got some Prince & Diana Ross record vinyls. Ahhh I miss home now lol
The Omaha metro is actually a pretty nice area with great restaurants and plenty of things to do. I know it’s stuck in a backward state but the metro is a lot different from the rest of it...it’ll surprise you if you’re just expecting corn and ignorant bumpkins.
There's nothing backwards about the state of NE. The taxes are WAY to high though.
Backward? Unlike progressive coastal states that promote drag queen story hour and alphabet identify politics? Stay out of Nebraska!
Rural people are backwards to you ig, ignorant prick
I miss living in Omaha all the time. My friends and family all assumed I would hate it there, but I wound up falling in love with it. It’s such a hidden gem in the middle of the flyover states. Maybe I’ll make it back one day.
Brando, I agree with you. Omaha is a hidden gem. I hope you make it back one day. Thanks for the comment.
This is a great video! It truly helped me delegate our time. I highly recommend at the very least visiting the zoo/aquarium(on a "slower" day), Durham museum, and the SAC museum. All great for kids and adults. Thanks for the great video friend.
John, thanks for the kind words and for taking the time to comment. Good point, on visiting on a "slower" day.
Actual list, as someone from Omaha:
10. The Henry Doorly Zoo
9. --
Yeah, it's just the Zoo. Everything else is played out
Hope your social life doesn't suffer🙄
@@matthewmccann7108 social life is average. Cool club The Max. Incredible lights and sound and a diverse crowd to Say the least
Love the Zoo!!! I was lucky enough to give animal talks at Sea Lion Shores, African Safari, Penguins, Tigers and more. Don't miss our zoo in 2022 baby giraffe and 2 baby elephants also!!!
Dessert dome if you ever wondered what snake piss smells like turned up to 11
It does has its own smell. 😂 Thanks for the comment.
love the old Richmond Gordman play area in the Children's Museum
Yeah, that is way cool. Me too. Thanks for the comment.
I played in those Richmond Gordman animals over 50 years ago!!!❤
Your video is underrated! Hope you get more views cause your video made me wanna visit there!
Thank you for the kind words, I really appreciate it!
Excellent list, thank you for the video.
You are welcome, thanks for leaving a comment.
and how about Omaha in winter? the zoo and aquarium are open, does a lot of snow fall? Can you visit the Bridge that divides it from Iowa?
Veronica, thanks for the comment. The winters are unpredictable. Some winters we get a decent amount of snow, some winters are not so bad. It does get cold. January is the worst month for the cold. The zoo does stay open all year long and yes you can visit and walk across the Bob Kerry Pedestrian Bridge.
It’s a great place to go out to eat. LoSole Mio, Hunger Block, Block 16, Virtuoso, Maria’s, King Kong, Scooter’s, Runza, E Creamery, Jones Brothers’ Cupcakes...
Try El Basha…the best schwarma wraps ever.
Yes! LoSole Mio is amazing
Block 16! Yum! Poutine burrito is delicious and pulled pork roll is great too. Try the crab Rangoon fries!
Restaurants:
M's Pub *well known for their Lahvosh
Jams ( American )
First watch ( brunch )
Meatball ( Italian )
Pitch ( Italian )
Dante's ( Italian )
Salween Thai ( Thai )
Rojas ( Mexican )
Mouth of The South ( Cajun )
Herbe Sainte ( Cocktail Bar )
Entertainment Districts
Old Market
Midtown
Blackstone
Capitol District
Aksarben
Dundee
Benson
Village Pointe
One Point ( currently being built )
I've been there but you need more than one day to get se everything in my opinion
You need 2 days for the zoo alone! Thanks for the comment.
Nebraska sucks. I regretoving here
Donna, thanks for taking the time to comment. Just curious, what do you dislike the most about Nebraska?
Great list!
Glad you think so!
Just one thing. Zoo. Zoo. Zoo.
Thanks for the comment!
The best
I used to went to children museum when I was younger, there were little chicks there but I don't know if there still there also it was part of a school field trip and children museum is near liberty elementary school where I used to go 2 or 1 year ago I miss this memory ☆*:. o(≧▽≦)o .:*☆
First thing you do is turn around and go back to were your from..Omaha has not much to do or see.
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😀Thanks for the great top 10! What do you think the best option in downtown during winter is? I'll be traveling with my daughter age (12)
There is still plenty to do in winter, even the zoo is still open. Also, the weather is so unpredictable that depends on when you are visiting. For example, today we have 60 degree weather, last week we were at 4 degrees. For the most part, January is going to be very cold. Downtown has lots of options - Old Market is open and things to do in winter, the Joslyn is open, Durham museum is open. I think a 12 year old would enjoy the zoo the best. The aquarium, the indoor herd rooms, the desert dome and the IMAX theater are all open in winter at the zoo. I hope that helps and enjoy your visit. Another website you may find helpful is: visitomaha.com
You film that yourself? Either way great video!
Tyler, thank you. I did film it myself. Some of the video footage was from several weeks back - so there is a learning curve with filming b-roll. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
What are your favorite places to visit? What other places should be added to the list? Please share in the comment section below.
You left out Spaghetti Works.
I have never been to those gardens or the Omaha Children's museum. I think this is an excellent list BUT I have been to the SAC museum and was not that impressed. I would rather go to a haunted park (Hummel Park) or eat at the same time as raccoons (Alpine Inn) than to go there.
DeSoto Bend National Wildlife Refuge
Jamie, great place! I plan on including DeSoto Bend in a future video. I love the Bertrand museum. Thanks for the comment.
@@DavidMatney you're welcome
My beloved home. Omaha. Little
Big city.
Agree! Thank you for the comment.
Thank you so much for this.
You are welcome. Thanks for the comment.
I thought Boys town was fantastic!!!
Look up Larry King and The Boys Town Scandal
Great video 👍
Thanks!
Dodge potholes.
Nick, that is funny!
The gardens aren't free anymore 😡 it's $17 per person. Feb 25th, 2023
10 things to do in omaha nothing that's why it's called fly over country
I wanna go to the Children's Museum with my wife but don't have kids. Went when I was young... I'm 37 in Nov. Don't wanna look like some weirdos LMAO!!!
Michael, it does look like fun place especially with some of the science displays. Thanks for the comment.
Is Midtown Omaha a nice neighborhood?
James, Midtown Omaha is highly desired especially with being so close to Nebraska Medicine. The homes are older, since Midtown Omaha is in an older part of the city however, they do sell quickly. Since the homes tend to be older they tend to have more "character" with features such as hardwood floors, etc. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment.
Wow, pretty boring place huh?
I dont mean to flex but i've been to all of these places :-)
Sophia, congrats and thanks for the comment. What was your favorite place to visit and why?
@@DavidMatney Probably the zoo because of the wide variety of animals and refreshments, I especially loved the sky ride. 9/10 recommended
Don't forget the best doughnuts around South of the Old Market on 10th st. Tom Olsen Doughnuts. Get there when they open at 7 am. Closed Sundays and Mondays I believe
Mark, you are absolutely correct! Stay tuned for an upcoming video on my favorite places to eat in Omaha! Thanks for the comment.
@@DavidMatney I haven't been there but Stella's in Bellevue for burgers may be worth mentioning. If you stay in Omaha then Dinkers burgers need a plug :)
@@TheMjphoto45 I have a favorite hamburger joint video in the planning stages right now. Any more video ideas please keep them coming.
LOL!!!!
Thank you for showing this video to me
My pleasure! Thanks for taking the time to comment.
Kineko exhibit is dope as well
Thanks for the comment. I plan on including in a future video.
Nice video...the city grew a lot since i was there...the zoo is much bigger now.wow.
Is the union Pacific rr museum still there? I thought it was nice...
Dana, thanks for the kind words. The Union Pacific museum is now in Council Bluffs next to the historic Squirrel Cage jail. It is on my list of places to visit for another video on more things to do near or around the Omaha area. The zoo has indeed seen tremendous growth in the past several years. I just shot some footage for a video on just the zoo itself. Omaha continues to grow and also improve and revitalize older parts of the city. It really is neat to see. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
@@DavidMatney your welcome...
Keep in mind I haven't lived there in 40 years...the walk bridge is a big addition...i wonder how the traffic is now...almost none back then.
I have received several questions on the traffic so I did a downtown to Elkhorn drive at 5 PM on Dodge St. You will be in for a big surprise if has been 40 years since you have been to Omaha. Here is the link: ua-cam.com/video/hP5YgC4xTvQ/v-deo.html
@@DavidMatney heard the cb drive in is gone.
@@DavidMatney i heard the Missouri River flooded 2 or 3 yrs ago...never saw that...was it over the dike on the cb side north of the bridge.? If it was hard to believe...that's a lot of water . i used to ride dirt bikes by the river and on top the dike.
It's our go to road trip from Denver.
Enjoy your trip!
You go to omaha, from Denver, on purpose? Why?! Love where I live but the mountains surpass anything we have to offer here in Nebraska.
Great information
Glad you liked it. Thanks for the comment.
Very nice and all are wonderful. What wasn’t…the narrator with the constant “now the’s and now this” NOW is not a way to start a sentence in your entire conversation.
Chuck, good point. I can definitely improve my narration skills! I was not even aware I did that, so your feedback is helpful and appreciated. Thanks again for taking the time to comment. Thank you.