Do, Eat & Stay KEY: See & Do Eat Stay Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts 724 S. 12th St . The Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts supports today’s artists through an international artist-in-residence program, temporary exhibitions and innovative public programs. Exhibitions and public programs are always free and open to the public. Boys Town 13628 Flanagan Blvd., Boys Town Established in 1917 by Father Edward J. Flanagan, Boys Town is a national organization saving children and healing families across America. The village was made famous by the 1938 award-winning movie “Boys Town,” starring Spencer Tracy and Mickey Rooney. (402) 498-1141 Comfort Suites West Omaha 2500 S. 192nd Ave. Enjoy free amenities, including WiFi, hot breakfast, indoor pool and hot tub, fitness center, and guest laundry facilities. All guest rooms include a microwave, refrigerator, sofa sleeper, and AC and USB outlets for easy electronic device charging. (402) 991-3885 (402) 341-7130 bemiscenter.org boystown.org/about/visit-the-village choicehotels.com/nebraska/omaha/comfort-suites-hotels/ne146?source=lb Benson Brewery 6059 Maple St . Cradled in the heart of Benson on Omaha’s north side, you will find Benson Brewery, a cozy neighborhood brew-pub welcoming all who look for friendly company, good conversation, house made beers and solid drinks. We believe a bar is what its patrons and community make it, which is why we serve true, locally sourced foods when possible, well-crafted brews, and drinks to please all. (402) 934-8668 Carter Lake 809 Carter Lake Shore Drive Courtyard by Marriott Omaha Downtown 101 S. 10th St. (402) 346-2200 marriott.com/omacy CenturyLink Center Omaha 455 N. 10th St . Home to hosted concerts, family shows, swimming, tennis, basketball, hockey, rodeos, motocross, circuses, volleyball and more. See website for event schedules and facility details. (402) 341-1500 Crescent Moon Ale House 3578 Farnam St . The corner of 36th & Farnam St. has been the place to for craft beer since 1996! Anchored by the Crescent Moon Alehouse, this location is now home to four of the finest in beer experiences in the Omaha area and together offer over 60 beers on draught! (402) 345-1708 bensonbrewery.com centurylinkcenteromaha.com Benson Park 5333 N. 72nd St . New facilities such as a picnic pavilion with decorative stone columns, new picnic tables and grills, and the new 8,500 square foot playground, sprayground and accessible fishing pier have turned Benson Park into a very popular park. In addition. Benson is home to a scenic city course that lies on a hill and the surrounding lowland. The course’s numerous large fairways and greenside bunkers force golfers to consider their shots carefully. (402) 444-5900 Comfort Inn 10729 J St. Comfort Inn is conveniently located near Ralston Arena, Lauritzen Gardens, Henry Doorly Zoo, Orpheum Theater, TD Ameritrade Park Omaha, and Joslyn Castle. Free amenities include WiFi, daily newspaper and coffee. Each room is equipped with a 32 inch flat screen TV, coffeemaker, microwave and refrigerator. beercornerusa.com/crescentmoon Cunningham Lake 8660 Lake Cunningham Rd. Enjoy picnicking, no-wake boating, hiking and bicycling on asphalt trails, nature study opportunities and fishing. Horseback riding permitted on designated trails. More than 50 RV pads are available along with tent camping and showers. (402) 444-5900 (402) 339-8111 choicehotels.com/nebraska/omaha/comfort-inn-hotels/ne147?source=lb parks.cityofomaha.org parks.cityofomaha.org Comfort Inn & Suites 7007 Grover St. Comfort Inn & Suites is near University of Nebraska at Omaha, Heartland of America Park, Henry Doorly Zoo, Horsemen’s Park and Creighton University. This pet-friendly hotel offers an on-site restaurant, Firewater Grille and Lounge, indoor heated pool, game room, exercise room and free amenities like WiFi, full hot breakfast, and airport transportation. All guest rooms feature a coffee maker, hair dryer, iron, ironing board and cable television. Suites have microwaves, refrigerators, wet bars, hot tubs, fireplaces and robes. (402) 934-4900 Cunninghams Pub & Grill 10904 W Dodge Rd. Find a unique offering of 33 beers on tap, lots of big HDTVs and great food. Come to Cunninghams to enjoy your favorite game or just to get a great meal unlike your average “pub grub.” Our burgers are hand-pattied Angus Beef and our juicy wings are never frozen or fried–we smoke ‘em! You’ll be comfortable in our large sports bar or more intimate separate dining room. (402) 934-4385 Best Western Plus Kelly Inn 4706 S. 108th St. (402) 339-7400 bestwesternnebraska.com Big Mama’s Kitchen and Catering 3223 N 45th St., Bldg. A Big Mama’s Kitchen & Catering is a family-owned restaurant specializing in soul food and traditional American cuisine. They offer a variety of delicious homemade appetizers, entrees, cakes and desserts, but are best known for their oven-fried chicken and delectable sweet potato pie ice cream! The restaurant has gained national attention. In 2008 it was featured on Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives; in 2010 it made the Travel Channel’s 101 Tastiest Places to Chow Down list; and in 2011 appeared on Sundance Channel’s Ludo Bites America. Big Mama and her family were also featured in a reality show titled Big Mama’s Kitchen in 2013. cunninghamspubandgrill.com Discover Omaha 119 North 19th St., Ste. 507 Explore, experience and discover Omaha in a new way. We offer fun tour experiences that can be scheduled when you are available with a host who is your driver. Discover the best and most unique places in the heart of the city. 866-99-OMAHA choicehotels.com/nebraska/omaha/comfort-inn-hotels/ne090?source=lb Comfort Inn at the Zoo 2920 S. 13th Ct. Free internet access. (402) 342-8000 choicehotels.com/nebraska/omaha/comfort-inn-hotels/ne049?source=lb discover-omaha.com (402) 455-6262 bigmamaskitchen.com Doubletree Hotel & Executive Meeting Center -Omaha Downtown 1616 Dodge St . Offering all the comforts of home, complete with warm chocolate chip cookies upon arrival. Every room has a 42 inch television with 65 high definition channels and 58 standard definition digital channels. Enjoy dining in Signatures and socializing in our City Center Pub. If working off the day’s tension is more in line, try the complimentary Fitness Center by Precor and then take a dip in the indoor pool. Comfort Suites 10503 Bedford Ave . The Comfort Suites is a family suite hotel minutes from the Nebraska Furniture Mart, Creighton University and the Westroads Mall. You’ll find plenty of other sites and activities nearby, some of which include Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo, CenturyLink, University of Nebraska-Omaha. Our hotel offers an indoor heated pool, guest laundry services and a fitness center, making it a common choice for many visitors. The hotel doesn’t allow smoking or pets on the premises. Additional amenities at our Omaha all-suite hotel include free WiFi, free weekday newspaper, free coffee. Get going with a great breakfast. (402) 445-0400 Blatt Beer & Table North Downtown 610 N 12th St . At Blatt Beer & Table we strive to bring people together. A hub for the common folk, those who appreciate craft beer and curated pub food (that means you). (402) 718-8822 blattbeer.com BLUEBARN Theatre 1106 S. 10th St. Located just south of the Old Market, the Blue Barn’s mission is to provoke thought, emotion, action and change through daring and innovative theatre. (402) 345-1576 (402) 346-7600 omahadowntown.doubletree.com bluebarn.org choicehotels.com/nebraska/omaha/comfort-suites-hotels/ne074?source=lb VisitNebraska.com 83
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