Omaha Guidebook

Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch

Here’s your guide to Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch. Location: between Papillion and Bellevue Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch is a family owned farm just outside of the Omaha metro. They’re open daily now through October 31st! Visit during the day for the classic fall activities 🎃 — or come on a weekend night for the Ranch of Terror, where you can experience the haunted house and haunted hayrack ride. Admission costs depend on the day and time of day. Firepits are also available to rent for an additional cost. Need a venue for your upcoming event? The farm has you covered for that too. Whether it’s a large party or a small gathering, Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch has multiple facilities of different sizes available for rent and catering/alcohol is provided in-house. Thanks to Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch for sponsoring this post! 🚙 Parking There is plenty of space to park for free here. Right across to the entrance booth is a dirt parking area or past that is a large grassy parking area. 🚌 Metro Bus Route 95: Stop 2757 Arboretum Dr & Lied Activity Center SW (1 hr 30 min walk) Route 93: Stop 2077 Washington & Centennial Rd NW(1 hr 40 min walk) 📣 Accessibility The paths around the entrance booth and just inside the farm are paved. Once you get to the attractions that are a little further out, the paths are all woodchips, grass, and gravel. Parking areas are on grass and dirt.

Date Idea: Cocktail Tasting

DATE IDEA: cocktail tasting Location: Anna’s Place Omaha (21+) You’ve seen me post about Anna’s Place before — it’s no secret I’m a fan of theirs! Anna’s Place is an (independently owned) speakeasy hidden inside Hotel Indigo in downtown Omaha. Every month Anna's Place hosts “a cocktail thing” where you can get a sneak peek of all the new drinks coming to their menu before anyone else gets to try them. Pair that with small bites from The Pie Fairy and short stories about how each cocktail came to be — it makes for a great date, whether that’s a friend date, romantic date, or whatever. The next event is on Oct 27th and there are still some tickets left. Snag yours on their website soon cause seating is always very limited! The theme this month is Brothers Grimm, so it’s sure to be a fun way to kick off the week of Halloween 👻🥃 Thanks to Anna’s Place for our tickets to last month’s event!

Steelhouse Omaha

Here’s your guide to Steelhouse Omaha Location: downtown Steelhouse Omaha is one of the newer spots in town for live music and other events (like comedy shows). It’s easy to find and easy to navigate! All tickets are sold through Ticketmaster so use Ticketmaster’s mobile app to access your tickets for this venue. Steelhouse Omaha is also a cashless venue — bring a card or visit the box office to convert card to cash. Thanks to Omanha Performing Arts for our tickets to the show! 🚙 Parking There’s metered street parking in the area, or a few parking garages are nearby: • 13th & Capitol Garage (right across the street from venue) • 1210 Capitol Ave Garage (block away from venue) • Marriott/Capitol District Parking Garage (block away from venue) 🚌 Metro Bus Routes 41, 43: Stop 2124 11th & Dodge NE Routes 93, 94, 97, 120: Stop 3686 Capitol Ave & 12th Ave 📣 Accessibility Steelhouse Omaha has wheelchair accessible tickets for both levels, and limited mobility seats are located in the balcony. There is an elevator in the lobby to get to the 2nd level.

A fall bucket list for 2024 🍂😌 • Pick apples @arbordayfarm • Ride the daisy train at sunset @skinnybonespumpkinpatch • Eat a caramel apple @chocolateriestampapillion • Ride the hayrack ride and pick a pumpkin @pearsonspumpkinplace • Take a walk @fontenelleforest to see the changing leaves • Visit the pirates pub @bellevueberryfarm What’s on YOUR bucket list this fall?

Arlene's Gardens

Here’s your guide to Arlene's Gardens Location: downtown Papillion Arlene’s Gardens has you covered for all things plants! The interior of the shop is made up of 3 rooms housing their succulents, houseplants, home decor, and plant care supplies. Then right next to the shop is the garden center, where you’ll find annuals, perennials, shrubs, and more seasonal items. Don’t miss the plants behind the garden center or on the side of it too! Right now Arlene's Gardens has a 50% off sale for all pottery, pumpkin decor, and perennials/tropicals — stop by soon so you don't miss out on this! They also host workshops and other events so keep an eye on their social media to know what they’ve got going on. Thanks to Arlene’s Gardens for sponsoring this post! 🚙 Parking All free parking in the area! There are a few parking spaces right in front of the building, or you can also park on the gravel or grass next to the garden center. Or there are parking spaces along the street about a block away. 🚌 Metro Bus Route 93: Stop 2077 Washington & Centennial Rd NW or Stop 2084 Washington & Centennial Rd SE 17 min walk) 📣 Accessibility There is a step to get through the front door of the shop. However if you need an accessible entrance, contact Arlene’s Gardens to give them a heads up and they can help you enter through the back of the shop. Just be aware that some doorways inside may be a tight fit for a wheelchair — but the main area inside the shop would be accessible. The garden center next to the shop is on woodchips and does not have any steps.

Skinny Bones Pumpkin Patch

Here’s your guide to Skinny Bones Pumpkin Patch Location: Blair Pumpkin season is here! Skinny Bones Pumpkin Patch is a family-run patch just north of Omaha. This year they’ve added BRAND NEW attractions, like pig racers and the pizza patch 🍕 Skinny Bones is open every day through November 2nd. Get your fall fix and go give ‘em a visit! FLASHLIGHT NIGHT is every Friday night in the corn maze from 6-10pm. Bring your own flashlight to navigate the maze or buy one from the gift shop. HAUNTED NIGHT is every Saturday night in the corn maze from 6-10pm. Be ready for scarers hiding around corners! Thanks to Skinny Bones for sponsoring this post 💚 🚙 Parking There’s a large gravel parking lot that’s free to park in. 📣 Accessibility The parking area and walking paths are made of gravel, grass, dirt, or woodchips. They have included accessibility features into some attractions, like the daisy train and exit barn.

Omaha Restaurant Week 2024

Omaha Restaurant Week starts TOMORROW! This is the perfect excuse to find a new favorite spot to eat around town 🍲 From September 13th-22nd, FIFTY local restaurants are offering a 3-course dinner. Part of the proceeds goes to Food Bank for the Heartland, so you’re not just enjoying a bite to eat. You’re dining for a cause. See visitomaha.com for a list of participating restaurants at the $20, $30, $40, and $50 price points — along with their menus. Thanks to Visit Omaha, we got a preview of Omaha Restaurant Week at The Tenant. Their entire ORW menu can be made gluten free (yay) and it was so delicious! Of course we had to check out their rooftop bar while we were there 🥂

Gluten Free Spots in Omaha - Part 3

It’s been a while since I’ve posted a roundup of spots in town with gluten free options! This is part 3 of my favorites — see the rest of the list on our website. 1. Jackson Street Tavern 2. Clio - Omaha 3. Veg.edible 4. Blue & Fly Asian Kitchen 5. Cumbia - tapas bar & restaurant 6. Salted Edge 7. Good Lookin' 8. Saro Lounge

Chocolaterie Stam

Here’s your guide to Chocolaterie Stam - Papillion Location: Shadow Lake Towne Center Need a little pick-me-up? I’ve got the perfect spot for you! At Chocolaterie Stam, you’ll find European chocolates (made in DSM) and gelato (made in-house at the Papillion location), plus a drink menu so you can grab a coffee, tea, butterbeer, or hot chocolate while you enjoy your sweet treats. Among the chocolates we sampled, I OF COURSE had to try the chocolate shaped like an ear of corn. For my friends with dietary restrictions — Chocolaterie Stam marks their dairy free items and marks which items contain gluten. They also have a selection of sugar free options. Because of the way the items are handled and stored, there is a risk of cross contamination, so you’ll need to decide whether or not that works for you 🤍 Thanks to Chocolaterie Stam in Papillion for sponsoring this post! 🚙 Parking Plenty of free parking here! You can park along the main road through the shopping center. Or park in the large parking lots surrounding that. 🚌 Metro Bus Route 93: Stop 2077 Washington & Centennial Rd NW (1 hr walk) 📣 Accessibility Chocolaterie Stam is accessible. There are no steps to get in or around the building. And the few seating areas have tables that are at an accessible height while using a wheelchair.

Pickleball Court: Roxbury Park

PICKLEBALL COURT #3: Roxbury Park Location: east Millard ✅ Outdoors ✅ Free ❌ Reservations ✅ BYO paddles + ball ❌ BYO net ✅ Combo tennis/pickleball courts ❌ Lights for nighttime play ✅ Partial shade ✅ Benches ❌ Bathrooms 🚙 Parking No parking lot. Park along the street. 🚌 Metro Bus Route 55: Stop 2310 114th & Q St NE (8 min walk)

Wenninghoff's Farm Market

Here’s your guide to Wenninghoff Farm's farm market Location: north central Omaha The Wenninghoff family farm has been a staple in the Omaha community for locally grown produce since the ‘50s! Their farm market is open July through October and carries more than 40 varieties of produce and herbs, plus other goodies from local vendors. They also have a you-pick flower field and a kid zone with a play area and petting zoo. And their greenhouse is open in the springtime. This is a great spot for an authentic, family-friendly farm experience right in town! Thanks to the Wenninghoffs for sponsoring this post! 🚙 Parking There’s a small (free) gravel parking lot right in front of the market. 🚌 Metro Bus Route 5: Stop 1203 Crown Point Ave & Wenninghoff Rd NE (17 min walk) 📣 Accessibility There are a couple paved wheelchair accessible parking spaces at the end of the gravel parking lot. The market itself is on concrete so it is accessible.

Here’s your guide to the Holland Performing Arts Center. Location: downtown Omaha It’s been a while since I’ve seen a show at the Holland and this one did not disappoint! The venue itself is always neat to check out. And the staff makes it such a smooth experience all around. This performance venue hosts a wide variety of shows! From music artists, Omaha Symphony performances, comedy shows, and more — there’s something for everyone here. NOTE: Ticket Omaha is the only verified ticket source for the Holland Center. If you plan to attend a show at the Holland, always purchase through Ticket Omaha! That way if anything happens, the box office team can look up your order. If you purchase through a 3rd party, they can’t access your order, and you also wouldn’t be notified about show cancellations, etc. So do yourself a favor and buy through Ticket Omaha to avoid potential issues 🤍 Thanks to Omaha Performing Arts for tickets to see Joss Stone! 🚙 Parking You have several options for parking: • 13th & Dodge garage (reserve ahead of time for $3 via ParkMobile app, or $5 cash/card at the gate) • Metered street parking • Accessible parking in the Arrival Plaza to the east of the Holland 🚌 Metro Bus Route 00: Stop 6015 12th & Dodge ORBT Station NW Routes 13, 30: Stop 3362 13th & Dodge SE Routes 11, 41, 43, 106: Stop 1300 Douglas & 13th SW Routes 13, 15, 18, 30, 95: Stop 1623 13th St & Douglas SE 👕 Typical Attire There is no dress code to attend a show at the Holland! I saw people wearing a wide variety of clothes — jeans, dresses, shorts, etc. As always though, wear what you like and what you feel comfortable in! 📣 Accessibility O-pa has many accommodations to make the Holland accessible to all. See the list below for some of the many accessibility features. Visit o-pa.org for the full list! • Curbside drop-off on Douglas St • Elevators • Wheelchair accessible parking, entrances, seating locations, and restrooms • Devic