Vacation Rentals in Omaha

Gateway to the West, Omaha is Nebraska’s largest city, connected to neighboring Iowa by an iconic pedestrianized bridge. The city boasts America’s highest number of millionaires per capita – hardly surprising considering business magnate Warren Buffet was born here! Come uncover the rich history of the region’s early settlers at the town’s well-stocked museums. Families will children will be spoilt for choice with distractions like the local zoo and aquarium, and heaps of outdoor adventures. Vacation rentals cater to independent travelers, couples, friends, and families making it a highly sought after destination.

Vacation rentals in Omaha are equipped with the latest amenities that allow for quality time with the ones you love. Expect high-speed internet, air-conditioning, heater, and even swimming pools in some. Child and pet-friendly options are aplenty which is great news for large families. Booking a Holidu rental in Downtown Omaha will give you easy access to the Missouri River, and landmarks such as the Joslyn Art Museum, Durham Museum, and Heartland of America Park. Moreover, you’ll be able to easily navigate the area on foot. Rentals around the Council Bluff area are cheaper while the Dundee district has excellent green spaces and dining establishments.

Bars and breweries aside, there’s plenty to do in Omaha once the sun goes down. Stand-up comics at the popular Funny Bone Comedy Club will leave you in hysterics with their jokes. Another must-try is Escape Omaha, Nebraska’s first “live-action escape challenger”. You and your buddies have an hour to solve a series of puzzles after which you are let out of the room. The rooms are spacious so don’t worry about being locked. The Rose Theater is a beautiful and historic performing arts space with wonderful productions, many of them family-friendly. Ever wanted to dine during a movie? Alamo Draft La Vista is an entertaining gem of a movie theater where staff will serve you food and drinks right at your seat. Finally, catch a concert at Slowdown, an intimate live music venue known for its top notch acoustics.

Omaha is the birthplace of the legendary Reuben sandwich that was rustled up here during a terse poker game in the 1900s – go on, sink your teeth into the luscious corned beef served with Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and a creamy dressing. The city's original steak place, the family-owned Johnny’s Café has been serving diners with strip steak, lobster tails, and skewered shrimps since 1922. Gorat’s Steak place is another Omaha gem for over 70 years – the likes of Warren Buffet are known to dine here, and specials include veal marsala and Gorat’s generously portioned meatloaf. The city is peppered with craft breweries so sample the frosty lagers and dark stouts on offer. Benson Brewery, located inside a remodeled early 20th-century movie theater oozes charm – their artisanal gastro pub eats are sumptuous too!

A good place to start would be the Durham Museum at Union Station, a retired railway station. The museum is one of the country’s finest examples of Art Deco architecture, and stand-out exhibits include the nostalgic storefronts from the 1940s, model trains, and a James Cameron exhibit. A free attraction, Omaha’s Joslyn Art Museum features Medieval and Renaissance artworks, as well as Asian and Indian American art. Military aviation buffs will love the SAC (Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum) which showcases Cold War missiles and air crafts as well as an original Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird encased in a scintillating glass atrium.

Kids will love interactive exhibits such as Imagination Playground and Zooland at the hands-on Omaha Children’s Museum (OCM). It is Omaha’s most-visited museum, and with good reason too! Big city attractions aside, the children can run free in nature at Fontenelle Forest. Bridges, adrenaline-pumping zip line rides, and swings at Fontenelle’s KidRush Adventure Park, will keep the young ones in high spirits. They can plant and even harvest plants at the Children’s Garden located inside the 100-acre Lauritzen Gardens – Nebraska’s premier botanical garden. While here, don’t miss the miniature Omaha landmarks encircled by a cute model train railroad.

An engineering marvel, this 3000-ft bridge is one of the world’s longest pedestrian bridges and beckons visitors to come “bobbing” – which is standing at a spot on the bridge where you’re in two states (Nebraska and Iowa) at the same time. Beneath the bridge sits Omar the Troll, an unofficial city mascot of sorts. As dusk falls, the lights on the bridge light up beautifully, and the Missouri River views are breathtaking.

Set half a day aside for riverside pursuits down the Elkhorn River. A tubing or kayaking adventure down the idyllic 6-mile long river will take you past interesting landscapes - dirt cliffs, gorgeous rock walls, and the occasional wildlife. Equipment can easily be rented from outfitters.

The Old Market is the heart of Omaha’s historical entertainment district, and you’ll encounter tons of specialty shops, candy and ice-cream shops, antique stores, and art galleries. While here, feast on pizza, steak, or craft cocktails at the market’s many eateries. The cobblestone streets and well-preserved buildings add much to the atmosphere.

With one of the world’s largest indoor deserts and North America’s biggest indoor rain forest, Omaha’s zoo merits a visit for its commitment to the conservation of endangered species. The exhibits are stunning: stroll the sea lion shores, orangutan forests, and the African highlands, before checking out the Suzanne and Walter Scott Aquarium. The Polar Regions and coral reefs are top attractions here.

A short ride west of Omaha will get you to the man-made Zorinsky Lake where you can walk miles of trails, spot wild deer, turkeys, and hawks, and soak in spectacular golden sunsets. The recreation area lends itself to fishing, boating, biking, and even horse-riding opportunities.