Southeast Omaha Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Omaha Children's Museum
Bring the little ones to this exciting museum to role play as doctors, make art with light and run through a fountain.
Lauritzen Gardens
Wander through the diverse woodland areas, admire the charming waterfall and inspect the model railway system in this botanical park.
The Durham Museum
Examine old railway carriages, inspect a coin collection and learn about the region’s indigenous history in this former train station.
Joslyn Art Museum
Make your way through the sculpture-laden pathways of the picturesque gardens and inspect works of art from across the ages.
Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
Journey through the world’s biggest indoor desert, spot magnificent creatures in the aquarium and explore indoor rainforests and swamps in Nebraska’s premier zoo.
Omaha VA Medical Center
If Omaha VA Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Omaha.
Top hotels in Southeast Omaha
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Omaha Downtown - Old Market by IHG
Clean and put together property. You have to pay for parking $15 a night.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Magnolia Hotel Omaha
Great experience
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place Omaha Downtown Old Market
Staff is incredible -- helpful, friendly, accommodating. Not only did we have a wonderful stay in a great location, but the staff made the difference for us from every other hotel. They graciously loaned us a screwdriver to put batteries in a new toy and were clearly working hard during breakfast ...
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Omaha Downtown Old Market
I was especially impressed with the service at the breakfast buffet. Fresh food was replenished before it ran out, consistently. All staff was kind and helpful. Room was comfortable and clean. Pool was a bit small and crowded. But overall, great place to stay, especially when traveling with ...
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Hotel Deco
Hotel is a fav of my due to location and it’s boutique nature and its restaurant and bar and fabulous adjacent secret speak easy but hotel needs TLC. The outside area has been under construction for over 2 years. They shut off the water over night and had no water for my early am shower before catching ...
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Central Omaha by IHG
It was a very pleasant stay. The breakfast had plenty of variety and was very tasty. The room was nice and all the staff members were friendly.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southeast Omaha
Dahlman
While Dahlman may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium and The Durham Museum.
Old Market
Old Market is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts, a top place to visit in the area.
Downtown Northeast
While visiting Downtown Northeast, you might make a stop by sights like Joslyn Art Museum and Spirit of Nebraska's Wilderness Park.
Downtown Omaha
Downtown Omaha is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Holland Performing Arts Center and First National Bank Tower, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Omaha.
Midtown
While visiting Midtown, you might make a stop by sights like Joselyn Castle and Shelterbelt Theatre.
NoDo District
The ample dining options and great live music are top of the list for many visitors to NoDo District. A stop by Charles Schwab Field Omaha or CHI Health Center Omaha might round out your trip.
