By Kiel Harmon
Omaha
Nebraska
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Omaha, Nebraska is renowned for farming landscape on its outskirts, the UNL Cornhuskers, Omaha Steaks and Mutual of Omaha Insurance, but these aren’t the only treasures you’ll find in this up and coming metropolis. There is also a rich history that offers a backdrop to this Midwestern city. In addition, you’ll find major shopping, convention centers, a thriving business center and even casinos a bridge away.

EscapeWizard.com invites you to book your next vacation in America’s Heartland. Eppley Airfield (OMA) is the primary airport located three miles northeast of the central business district of Omaha, Nebraska, and additionally serves communities throughout western Iowa, northern Kansas, Missouri and South Dakota. Book your flight today to Omaha, Nebraska with EscapeWizard.com: To do so, please follow the link to make flight arrangements (
www.escapewizard.com/flight.php). When booking your hotel with EscapeWizard.com, please refer to our top selections in the Omaha Metro Area for assistance finding accommodations. Our top choice is the Holiday Inn Express. Then book your hotel by following this link (www.escapewizard.com/hotels.php?flag=htl) to the hotel portion of our website.

Omaha offers many attractions, restaurants and entertainment for travelers. There are five malls that serve the metro area, with every major retailer imaginable. Nebraska’s two major cities, Omaha and Lincoln, both have thriving town centers. EscapeWizard.com notes The Old Market Omaha as a premier arts and entertainment district featuring fine dining, shopping, corporate meeting facilities, hotel accommodations and upscale night life. Located in downtown Omaha just minutes from the Omaha Eppley Airport, the Old Market is close to several nearby attractions including Durham Western Heritage Museum, Omaha Civic Auditorium, Qwest Center Omaha, Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo, and the new Holland Performing Arts Center. EscapeWizard.com also found a bevy of attractions for the lover of the arts. The Joslyn Art Museum, the Orpheum Theater, and the Rose Blumkin Performing Arts Center are all in close proximity to the Old Market/downtown.

The Old Market was instrumental to the economic development of Omaha as the wholesale market and main job district in the 1880’s and continued into the twentieth century. Today, the Old Market Omaha is a multi-block collection of renovated brick warehouses, quaint storefronts, old-fashioned lampposts, uneven brick streets, horse-drawn carriages and street-side musicians. The city has spent nearly $2 billion in new construction and development, including the $291 million Qwest Center Omaha, a new 40-story First National Bank Building, a riverfront university campus for the world-renowned Gallup Organization, and a National Park Service Regional headquarters building for Union Pacific. EscapeWizard.com recommends the Old Market as your first stop during your vacation to Omaha.

Also noted by EscapeWizard.com, are the exciting casinos minutes away from the airport and downtown areas. In Council Bluff, Iowa you’ll find brand name gambling via Harrah’s & Ameristar casinos, as well as, The Bluffs Run Casino, for the connoisseur of the dog track races.  We invite you to frequent these casinos and try your hand at some blackjack or slot machines.  But here at EscapeWizard.com, we remind you to gamble responsibly.

EscapeWizard.com also recommends a visit to Lincoln, Nebraska, considered one of the healthiest cities in the US, and honors the reputation as one of the most visited Heartland cities. Lincoln has fine dining, great live music venues, recreational parks, trails, golf courses and known as Nebraska’s sports capital due to the ever-popular college sports team, the UNL Cornhuskers.  Lincoln is less than an hour drive from Omaha.

You cannot go wrong with a visit to Omaha, Nebraska. EscapeWizard.com highly recommends the city for your next getaway.  You will be impressed by this diverse, cultural and entertainment find. Just click on the above link to book with EscapeWizard.com.


Hotels in Omaha
By Summer Brons
Hilton Garden Inn Downtown
1005 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE
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Located in the bustling Old Market area of downtown Omaha, the Hilton Garden Inn makes an excellent choice for the traveler who wants to stay in the middle of it all.

You'll enjoy walking distance to ample shopping, dining and entertainment options, as well as the Henry Doorly Zoo, TD Ameritrade Stadium, Rosenblatt Stadium, casino gambling, Joslyn Art Museum, the Durham Wester Heritage Museum and much more. A complimentary shuttle is also provided to destinations within a four mile radius, as well as to and from the Omaha Airport (OMA).

On-site amenities at the Hilton Garden Inn Omaha Downtown feature everything you need for a productive and relaxing stay. Utilize the 24-hour business center to stay caught up on projects, work up a sweat in the well-equipped fitness center, take a dip in the pool, pick up forgotten items at the Pavilion Pantry convenience store, or relax in the lounge.

Dining at the Hilton Garden Inn Omaha Downtown includes freshly prepared meals from the Great American Grill, which serves everyday favorites for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For a fancier occasion, savor an amazing steak at Spencer's Steaks and Chops, or order up room service if you prefer to dine in privacy.

After a long day exploring Omaha's exciting Old Market, relax for the evening in the comfort of your Hilton Garden Inn guest room. Each room includes plush bedding, television with cable, large work desk, refrigerator, coffee maker, high-speed internet access, iron and board, hairdryer and bath amenities. Upscale suites are also available for those seeking additional accommodations for an extended stay or a special occasion, and members of the Hilton HHonors rewards program will also receive credit for their stay in Omaha.

Look no further than the Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Omaha Old Market Area hotel for your lodging in Nebraska's favorite city. You can book your stay using EscapeWizard.com by clicking (www.escapewizard.com/hotels.php?flag=htl).