Really enjoyed walking around the Old Market. It's a cool little pocket of Omaha that's full of…read morecharm. Cobblestone streets, brick buildings, art galleries, quirky shops, and restaurants tucked into alleyways. It's a great place to just wander with no agenda. If you're exploring Omaha, this area is a must!

Brick paved streets and buildings. The was a police officer on a horse clip clopping. We walked…read morearound after lunch and checked out a few stores. I was able to find some souvenirs at the "Old Market Sundries." Make sure you check out the Passageway- loved the green plants. U.S. National Register of Historic Places

Omaha, Nebraska seems to be growing on me as one of my new favorite cities. The downtown area seems…read moreto be where it's at but once you leave that downtown area it goes downhill pretty quick! This city features cool things that I don't even expect to see in a city like mine that of Chicago. In this city alone, I have been to a speakeasy, checked out it's beautiful downtown with the Scenic Overlook of the River and even explored his Old Town District. The downtown area is very walkable which is what I love about Omaha. Price is here throughout most of the downtown area are very fair. The amenities are above and beyond! It feels like a major destination. I even do feel safe walking here late at night. Throughout my time driving here there's always minimal traffic here, friendly people passing by and not too many homeless people around the downtown area though they are a bit outside the city. Navigating the streets are easy. The city has great gas prices and everything is accessible while nothing being too far away!

I love downtown Omaha!…read more I don't drive a car so the fact I'm on almost every bus line in town is such a convenience. I'm within walking distance to many nice places to eat, gyms, and just places to hang out. If I HAD to complain we need like a Hyvee or a Walmart neighborhood market down here because the grocery options are kinda lame. If you're in downtown Omaha make sure you check out the old market or go walk the river front, it's beautiful!

I love coming to Spaghetti Works. Is it the best pasta you'll ever have? No. Is it good though and…read moredoes it come with bottomless refills and salad bar? Yes. The salad bar is great - loads of fresh veggies and other sides like cottage cheese and pasta salad to load up your plate. Then the bottomless pasta... choose your pasta, choose your sauce, (my go-to is Hot Naked and Spicy Marinara), and mix and match to your heart's content. I've never left here anything but stuffed and happy. Service can be a little hit or miss when they're really busy, but it's never been awful.

I like coming here from time to time. Have been going there since I was a child. Service is usually…read morereally good but they do tend to get crowded. Skipped the pasta today and just had a salad bar for lunch. It was perfect! I love their salad bar although I did find some chunks of lettuce that were definitely spoiled.

This sculpture is the work of Matthew Placzek who created this wonderful piece in 2009. It was not…read morehis original idea though, Placzek only fulfilled a design by John David Brcin, from the late 1920's that was intended for the Joslyn Memorial (now Joslyn Art Museum). It is made of bronze, weighs 5 tons, and stands 15 feet high. This statue use to be located at the Joslyn Art Museum, which is closed until at least sometime next year. However, I found that it was recently moved behind the CHI Health Center, in Lewis and Clark Landing, right next to the MLK Jr. Pedestrian Bridge. It is a nice sculpture that is a nod to Omaha's Native American heritage. It depicts a proud Native American on horseback as the horse rears up on its hind legs. It is in an extremely new area that they are still doing the landscaping. You see a lot of hay nets down to assist with growing grass in the area. The sculpture is in decent shape, especially considering its age. I cannot wait to see what they do with the area that the statue is now located. Anyway, as with most sculptures that I have visited and reviewed, this is not a long stop. I was there less than 15 minutes. So, you may want to consider planning out additional stops at many of the other attractions in the area, or making this stop part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip.

The pastas are so fresh, and SO good!!…read more Shrimp and crab ravioli is I got it with a side of ragu sauce. The meat ravioli with meatballs is a hit too! All plates come with bruschetta. Served with side salad!

Attentive service, cute interior and delicious food. A great experience, can't say enough about the…read moregenerous portions, fresh ingredients and made to order delights; we will definitely come back - vegetarian friendly too. Salads were amazing too!

You will find this marvelous multi-media work in front of CHI Health Center Arena. It is the work…read moreof team led by Matthew Placzek of Placzek Studios and was completed in 2007. There is metered street parking, commercial lots and garages available to park. And check this piece out. It consists of an illuminated 35-foot stainless steel clock, and features six larger than life bronze figures that are intended to symbolize arts and humanities. One figure is a mime, there is also a jazz musician, a juggler, a man on stilts. You will find Numerous multicolored spheres around the clock and in the hands of the sculptures that only add to its appeal. The piece continues inside of the building where you will find color balls that look like suspended balloons, that produces a state-of-the-art light show in the evenings. All in all, the piece is made up of more than 2,000 LED lights, 4,000 pounds of bronze, 28,000 pounds of stainless steel, and 360 tons of concrete and had a budget of $1.7 million. The sculptures are so very detailed. They almost look real. I was very impressed. This piece is groundbreaking and is a signature piece. The sad part is that this will be a secondary stop for most of its visitors, who are attending an event at the Arena. Either way, this is a must-see piece and I highly recommend checking it out. As with most sculptures that I have visited and reviewed, this is not a long stop. I was there less than 15 minutes. So, you may want to consider planning out additional stops at many of the other attractions in the area, or making this stop part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip.

There is metered street parking within a reasonable walking distance from theses two attractions,…read morebut this is not a destination park and most people won't be traveling here just for the parks. There are located across the street from each other. The bronze and stainless steel sculptures are the work of Blair Buswell and Edward Fraughton. First National Bank commissioned the large projects, which was headed by landscape architect Jim Reeves. There two attractions are considered the largest installation of bronze and stainless steel work of art in the United States and one of the two or three largest in the world. They both are in landscaped areas with Pioneer Courage being in more of a park and and Spirit of Nebraska Wilderness being in more of a plaza. The Spirit of Nebraska Primarily consists of a bunch of buffaloes and Canadian geese. I love how they have scattered a few of the sculptures all the way down a couple of blocks. You will find geese sculptures on light poles and buffaloes just hanging out by their lonesome. The bulk of this display is in a little plaza area with a couple of benches and a paved walkway. Pioneer Courage Park gives a very life-like and accurate depiction of westward expansion with statues families and animals, with wagons, venturing into unfamiliar territory. The sculptures are divided into sub sections including one titled Wagon Master, which represents the wagon that guided the rest of the pioneers and was responsible for supplies and management of the group. There is also the Hunter Group, which represents the wagon trains that were responsible for hunting and providing food provisions. You will also see the Trail Boss, waving his hat in the air and a Native American sentinel . The sculptures are very detailed. You can really feel their struggle. Viewers are able to mingle about and in between the sculptures. The are nice pieces and you can't miss them. They definitely catches your eye, but as I mentioned, I do not see people making either of these their primary destination. Most visitors, such as myself, will be passing by or on their way to another destination and then are drawn in by the magnificent sculptures. They will peek your curiosity. Still, they are something that you must see while in Omaha. I highly recommend checking it out.

We were driving about OMAHA, a couple of looky lous, and I shouted, stop the car, please stop…read more What I saw was a stitch in time, frozen in bronze...I was delighted to be able to walk with them,and appreciated the artist's rendition, of the wagon train, and the story their faces spoke, made me feel, and see their story... The artist, is amazing, and he took me there!

I honestly can't believe I've been to Via Farina this many times and never left a review because…read moreit's easily one of my favorite restaurants in Omaha -- and without question my favorite pizza in town. Every visit has been consistently incredible, from the food to the atmosphere to the drinks. My most recent visit was for Mother's Day, and I definitely recommend making a reservation for holidays or weekends because it gets busy for good reason. I also could not resist the espresso martinis... and by that I mean I had two. No regrets. For dinner we tried the weekend special, "The Old Chicago," with Calabrian pomodoro, mozzarella, pecorino, cup and char sausage, herb ricotta, and pepperoncini. Absolutely unreal. The combination of spicy, creamy, and savory flavors was perfect, and the crust was exactly what I've come to expect from Via Farina -- crisp, chewy, and somehow still light. This place never misses. Whether it's date night, celebrating something special, or just craving really good pizza and cocktails, Via Farina is always at the top of my list.

We worked up a big appetite after spending the day at the Omaha zoo. Plus the hubby wanted pizza!…read moreThanks to Yelp for this find, it was only a 8-minute drive from the zoo. We started off with happy hour drinks and calamari. The lemonchello and Negroni are strong!!! You've been warned! The calamari was surprisingly delicious. It didn't have a fishy taste, the breading was thin, tasty and yummy. The sauces it came with were also bomb. It had a nice kick along with pickled peppers that I could eat by itself. Now to the stars of the show -- margherita and pepperoni pizza. Wow. It almost felt like our taste buds were transported to Italy after the first few bites. Both of these pizzas were on the happy hour menu. I strongly recommend getting them if you're in a pizza mood. From the fresh dough, to fresh cheese and marinara sauce.. these pizzas alone are a huge reason we will come back. Our daughter had the buttered noodles which were also tasty. Our server was great, food came out in a timely manner. The space itself is clean and cozy. There is a bar, plus indoor and outdoor seating. Thanks to the Via Farina team for a fantastic dinner experience!