I have loved coming to OPP since I was a teenager. There are many stores that you can't find at the…read moremall, but are still nationally known. Until recently it was mostly shopping, and now of course you have the "been around forever" Wheatfields, another Popp eatery, Andres, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Red Mango, 801 Chophouse, and the belle of the ball, Trader Joes. It's funny to think most Omaha millennials might remember Trader Joes as the only Abercrombie and Fitch in town for awhile. How fitting it became another millennial destination! The parking is kind of a mess, it's very cramped and most parking is for TJ's. One bright spot is Zen Coffee has a drive through there so you can grab a delicious matcha latte before your weekly shopping. I'm glad to see new life and staples stay in this plaza.

I used to avoid this shopping center thinking it "snooty" - at least until Trader Joe's moved in…read more Now I make regular visits to shop there and frequent several other businesses. I get my hair cut at Five Salon which specializes in Aveda products. Next door is L'Occitane which is a line of beauty products and fragrances from Provence in the South of France. Kinda pricey but it's the real deal. Fun just to look at their beautiful packaging. Last year I started buying dress pants for work at Talbots. Again, not cheap but high quality (and they have frequent sales). There's a Bath & Body Works, Sur la Table for high end kitchen ware, Wheatfield's and Andres Tortillery for dining options, and other small boutiques. Last but not least, I absolutely cannot visit One Pacific Place without stopping at Nothing Bundt Cakes and picking up a couple of bundtlets - one chocolate chocolate chip and one Flavor of the Month!! Truth be told, sometimes I make up an excuse to stop at One Pacific Place just to go there. :-)

I haven't been to SLTC in years, as I basically live on the north edge of town, and it's quite a…read moredrive. However, I was in the area for a meeting and was pleased to see how this place has filled in. This remind me of a very small scale Plaza in KC. It's truly an outdoor mall, featuring a lot of national brands on the main strip. There are big box stores outlining the mall, like Dicks, TJMaxx, Jc Penny etc. I like the offering. There is also some gyms, activities, esthetics, and more. My only complaint is the parking is less than desirable with a lot of one way parking strips.

Not to be confused with Shadow-Like, which is someone that moves around in the dark and rarely gets…read moreseen in the light of day. For example, your Dad and I did a lot of moving around in the dark last night. Absolutely amazing Mall in the Omaha area about 10 miles south of downtown, which is an outdoor mall that has a little shopping-street type area and then has some massive strip mall type huge big box stores as well. It's very well done, and even though traffic is bad here and parking can be tricky, it's still easily the best mall in Nebraska, and is one of the major destinations for the whole area. I've been told that I'm stealthy and nearly invisible at night. This center is named after me then: "Shadow-Like." Oh that's not what it's called? Oops. I guess I put the DOH in Shadow.

I love this local pocket of businesses on Farnam. There is something for everyone from hair salons,…read moreto yoga, to coffee, bars and restaurants, games and fun. If you're looking for something to any night of the week (even mondays) Blackstone is where to go. They recently had a construction project hurt a lot of business so it's more important than ever now to get out and support all these awesome beloved businesses.

The Blackstone District, as a neighborhood, is a nice little area of businesses, eateries, and…read morebars. I love that everything is so close together, so that it is easily walkable once you find a parking place (which speaking of that, can be a little hard to come upon a parking spot!) But once you DO find a parking spot or get dropped off, there are so many places to go and eat and drink and hang out. Our favorites are Nite Owl, Crescent Moon, First Round, Scriptown, and Mula. I do think there is a premium on food and drinks, when it comes to Blackstone. Could you get a cheaper drink elsewhere in town? I think so, but you're paying that extra cost, I think, to be in a district with lots of different places to check out instead of staying in one place with one menu. I have a few friends who live in the Blackstone District, and that's also not an inexpensive housing area to look at when house hunting. But they do love the easy access to a lot of businesses. Right now it's HEAVILY under construction and it can be very hard to find a place to park and then walk to your destination. Some places have even CLOSED because of the construction messing up the access to their buildings, unfortunately. Overall, I think Blackstone is a nice little spot with some good businesses. I hope it doesn't go the way of Midtown Crossing where they added a bunch of business and then it kind of went downhill and places ended up closed (aside from the construction woes) and it ends up kind of a ghost town. But for now, Blackstone is a hip little area to check out, definitely!

North Park is a cool little plaza with tons of great eateries, which I am pretty lucky to live…read moreabout 30 seconds from! A few of my favorites are Hu Hot, PepperJax, Qdoba, Omaha Kebabs, Persis Biryani, and Le Peep. There is also Caddy Shack, ColdStone, and Potbelly, which I've eaten at and are also pretty good. There are a few other shops/businesses in North Park, like a tattoo shop, a few insurance offices, and a smoke shop, but I can't speak to those. The parking lot can get a little crazy, because it has about five different little "alcove" lots within it, but I have never had a problem finding a spot right near where I want to eat/shop. If you work or live anywhere near North Park, you can always find a place to eat there that will meet your cravings!

Country Side Village has remained a staple shopping center since I was kid. Though we didn't…read morefrequent it a lot, I echo Nicole C.'s review about their jingle, it was extremely memorbale. They've managed to stay with the times, though their facade is very dated (but in a Stars Hollow way) with stores like the simple man, and made in omaha, to inkwell, mootz pizza, and timberwood bistro, there is a lot happening on any given day. Theres a lot stores that offer a variety of services and it's centrally located right off of 84th and pacific. There is also ample parking in their lots, and I am happy to see it continue to be a main stay.

I can't ever visit Countryside Village without hearing the decades old jingle associated with it --…read more"Countryside Village .... a small town in the city". Since the Bookworm relocated, I don't come here that often aside from trips to Le Quartier Bakery but there are many cute shops, restaurants and businesses here. The parking lot usually seems pretty full but it's possible some of that is overflow parking from Westside High School across the street when they have events. Pretty easy to get in and out and park close to your desired location. Their website said it was built in 1953 and was on the edge of town at that time. Also : "In today's world of super-sized stores and mega-malls, Countryside Village stands out as a counterpoint. Cozy and familiar, confident but humble, easy and convenient, and above all unique."

Rockbrook Village is truly one of my favorite spots in town--it has such a unique and welcoming…read morevibe. What I love most is the variety; you can find everything from cozy coffee shops and delicious local restaurants to boutiques and specialty stores you won't see anywhere else. It's the kind of place where you can spend an afternoon wandering, discovering something new, and supporting local businesses all at the same time. The atmosphere feels warm and community-driven, and every shop and restaurant has its own personality, which makes each visit special. Whether I'm meeting friends for a meal, browsing for gifts, or just enjoying the charm of the area, Rockbrook always delivers a great experience. It's a true gem and one of those places that makes you appreciate shopping and dining local.

I've been visiting Rockbrook Village for many many years. Always something going on. Lots of good…read moreshops and places to eat. They do keep the area very tidy and safe. So many things to choose from, snacks and wine at Corkscrew, dinner at Jaipur, Friday night music, Farmers Markets, such a great place.

Miracle Hills is a unique shopping/eating center located right in the heart of the sprawling…read moreMiracle Hills area. There are dated 80's clothing store signs, which still remain vacant, but then also up and coming restaurants and popular eaterings and trendy sports bars. It's become more of a foodie area than what was once Crystals Closet, and other older stores. There is tons of parking, but the lot itself could be resurfaced. My son attended the martial arts place in the square and it was hard onthe tires to get there. If you're heading this way I would research some of the options in the plaza itself before going out the door.

This is a temporary vaccination site for Douglas County residents. The first visit was very…read moreunorganized and apparently the administrative staff recognized this because this time, the coordination and efficiency was greatly improved from 4 weeks prior. The wait time was cut in half from the doors opening on time to being seen at all staffed tables. The last visit, only half of the tables were operational due to the staffers not fully understanding the software system and how to access and input the data. There was none of that being heard or witnessed this morning. Hopefully, this site will funnel more residents through the doors in the next few months.

Linden Market is a nice little area of shopping, eateries, and a few other services and…read morebusinessses. The parking lot can be a little bit crazy - I feel ike the lines in the parking lot are not painted correctly maybe and some are tighter than others, making people think they are parking normally, but they are actually encroaching on the space next to them. Dinged doors galore! They have a few great businesses though, so we do come here quite often. Five Guys, Linden House (formerly Brushi when we started going there), Teriyaki Express, Pet's Discount, and of course Hy-Vee (our go-to grocery store). A few other businesses are here too, that we just haven't had the need to visit just yet - Lindley Clothing, Oasis Massage, VIP Nails, and Beck. They even have an American Red Cross location, so if you ever want to donate blood, platelets, or plasma, this is a location where you can find a center to do that at. I may even look into doing some blood donations there soon! Suffice to say, Linden Market is similar to many other little business parks, with the focal point being Hy-Vee, but there are a lot of other little things around the perimeter to check out too. I just wish their parking lot was a little easier to traverse!