Streets werent exactly clean…read more Stores ok. Some variety We could see some vagrants laying around and just sleeping or roaming the streets. Did smell like rubbish. Hopefully they clean the streets up

The old market has been around a long long time. I just dont ever remeber smelling so much…read moregarbage as I did today. The shops always nice. But the side walks and streets smelled like the inside of a trash dumpster that's never been cleaned. Do better omaha.

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!

Located in The Old Town District of Omaha. Actually a…read morechildhood favorite of mine. Coming back through each time is always Amazing, always Delicious, no matter what you choose! The place is so Cozy, with Great Service, and So Much Fun! The Salad Bar is continually well stocked! The Waiters must Love their jobs because it's a Good Time! The food was ordered and delivered in just the right amount of time as the salad was finished! When the entrées came, every dish was Super! Especially the Spicy Marinara Sauce, as it is a true fan favorite!!!!! I personally loved the Chicken and Broccoli with Alfredo, with a bit of Cheddar on top! Though The lasagna had me at lasagna! As I was able to get a taste of another's entrée! Next time I'm getting a lasagna!!!! We were Celebrating three Birthday's in our group, so the waiter was not only great at waiting tables, but he was also entertaining and well spoken. Don't let me forget, we all had Italian Soda's to drink! Absolutely delicious! It all made for a Wonderful Evening! We will return time after time! Spaghetti Works, Love it!

Came here with our 13u travel ball team, so we had a big group for dinner. Our server Kelly was…read morevery helpful when she helped us move from the back room to the front of the restaurant. She also split the check for each player and their family and stopped by several times to check on us and refill our drinks. As for the food, it was good Italian food, but nothing too spectacular. The salad was actually really good as the salad bar had numerous toppings to choose from. I got the chicken parm and it was good. Big piece of chicken and it went nicely with the side of spaghetti. People in our group got different items like the chicken Alfredo, spaghetti and meatballs, and lasagna and they all liked their meals. Overall, it's a pretty cool place in downtown to enjoy a nice Italian dinner and then go out and walk around the area when you're done.

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.

Yes. Just... yes. If you haven't gone to this sweet little corner of the Old Market Omaha, you are…read moretruly missing out. I was delightfully introduced to this cozy corner by the ever busy Shannon, and she wasn't kidding when said her (Nicola's) Lasagna Mediterranean was to die for. I was gifted a few bites and let me tell you... what ever magic Nicola sprinkles on it, was DELISH. I'm hardly a red sauce fan but ok now.. I see you. Snagged their Tiramisu Martini... and it was just.. perfect. No where near burnt (martinis seem to trick a few up), with that cozy warm Kahlua kick on the back end. A definite will do again in my book! I was feeling a little appetizer-ee this evening so I chose the Bruschetta and Prosciutto e Melone as my meal, and it was plentiful! The sweet (melon) salty (prosciutto) combo, mixed with some tangy asiago was out of the park. I may even dream about this appetizer if I'm completely honest... never mind the pieces of delish bread, topped with finely diced tomatoes. Just everything paired really, really well and it's such a great summer eve meal - peep that patio folks! Not pictured, was a few bites of their Lemon dessert that was incredibly light, airy, fresh, the slightest hint of lemon (it won't smack ya in the face) and the best sponge to her cake. A LOT of love is included, and you can tell.

The only highlight of this place is the nice ambiance and patio it has. For it to be a staple in…read moreOmaha it was very underwhelming. Food was very simple and nothing crazy. The chicken didn't have any type of seasoning on it and was very bland. The panini shouldn't even be called a panini because it was a sandwich type. The pasta didn't taste like anything neither. For the price the food was very disappointing. Service was also very slow when there was barely people there; they were nice and helpful. Ingredients were fresh 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!

Love Via Farina - cute and cozy. The perfect start to a might downtown. Calamari for our app was…read moreperfect. Love the thick pieces. We also had the truffle pizza special for dinner. So good - mushrooms were the perfect consistency to balance out the cheese. Drinks are strong and have a good variety.

The food was genuinely great. The pizza had a light crust with the perfect amount of char, and the…read morefocaccia was amazing. Based on the food alone, this easily could have been a 4-star experience. Unfortunately, the service made us feel like we were an inconvenience from the moment we walked in. We didn't have a reservation, and I completely understand that it was a Friday around 6 p.m. in a small restaurant near the Old Market. We fully expected we might have to wait. Instead, we were told, "Well, all I have is this table for two, but I need it by 7." It was about 5:45, so we said that was totally fine and we'd easily be finished by then. From that point on, though, it felt like the clock was ticking. We were seated and immediately given water, which was great, but we already felt rushed so we quickly chose a pizza and focaccia to split. Once the food arrived, the check-ins became frequent enough that it was hard not to notice. As soon as we took the last piece of focaccia, the board was whisked away. As soon as we took the last piece of pizza, that was cleared too. The check came almost immediately. We were in and out in about 30 minutes...roughly 45 minutes before they actually needed the table. Take that for what it's worth, positive or negative. I want to give a lot of grace because it was a busy Friday night, but the overall atmosphere from the service, including a hostess who seemed visibly unhappy much of the time, kept this from being a four-star experience for us. The food is absolutely worth having again, but next time we'd probably choose carryout so we can enjoy it without feeling like a nuisance for being there.