/ METRO / Schramm Park State Recreation Area the free WiFi! Caffeina’s features a full Starbucks menu, lunch boxes, magazines and sundries. ing Lucky Bucket Pre-Prohibition La-ger, the brewery’s flagship full-flavor lager. Cut Spike Distillery, our sister company, offers an array of craft cocktails from our hand-crafted spirits produced onsite. Open for tours Wed. -Fri., 5:30 p.m.; Sat. at noon, 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. welcoming all who look for friendly company, good conversation, house-made beers and solid drinks. We serve true, locally sourced foods when possible, well-crafted brews and drinks to please all. outdoornebraska.gov/schramm 21502 W. NE Hwy. 31, 7 mi. S. of I-80 Exit 432 / (402) 234-6855 Unique geologic and botanical area was the site of the state’s first fish hatchery, now a museum. Spectac-ular views of the Platte River Valley. A 3-mile nature trail winds through rugged woodlands. Home of Aksar-ben Aquarium. Park open for day use only; no camping. Courtyard by Marriott Vala’s Pumpkin Patch omahalavistacourtyard.com 12560 Westport Pkwy. / (402) 339-4900 / Located just off I-80 at Exit 442, near major attractions in the area such as the world’s top-ranked zoo, Strategic Air Command Museum, Nebraska Crossing Out-lets and the Old Market. The hotel features an indoor pool, whirlpool and gym. Free parking. Benson Park Nebraska Brewing Company, Brewery and Tap Room nebraskabrewingco.com/ brewery / 6950 S. 108th St. (402) 934-7988 / The brewery is where you’ll find great tours of the facility, a much larger expansion of our barrel-aging program, a beautiful tap/tasting room and a wonderful meeting space adjacent to the tap room for private parties or business meetings. valaspumpkinpatch.com / 12102 S. 180th St., 1 mi. S. of NE Hwy. 370 near Gretna on 180th St. (402) 332-4200 / Enjoy a five-week fall festival including hayrack rides, haunted house, lost pumpkin mine, pig races, petting corral, pump-kin-eating dragon and storybook barn. Pick your own pumpkin or ride on the Pumpkin Creek Railroad. More than 44 attractions and three live shows daily. Open mid-Sep. -Oct. 31. Embassy Suites Omaha -La Vista omahalavista.embassysuites.com 12520 Westport Pkwy. / (402) 331-7400 / Located just off I-80 at Exit 442. All major attractions in the area are within a 20-minute drive. All guests enjoy a cooked-to-order buffet breakfast and evening recep-tion, indoor swimming pool plus whirlpool, gym and free parking. Next to the property is the La Vista Conference Center. parks.cityofomaha.org / 5333 N. 72nd St. / (402) 444-5900 Recent improvements have made the park a destination for many outdoor uses. A new picnic pavilion with decorative stone columns, new picnic tables and grills and the new 8,500-SF playground, sprayground and accessible fishing pier have turned Benson Park into a very popular park. The Berry & Rye OMAHA Amazing Pizza Machine amazingpizzamachine.com 13955 S. Plaza / (402) 829-1777 We offer more than 60,000 SF of fun for all ages! Our amazing buffet features more than 100 items and our amazing arcade has more than 170 games. Featuring laser tag, go-karts, bumper cars, bowling and more! Open daily at 10:30 a.m. Voodoo Taco voodootaco.com / 21209 Nebras-ka Crossing Dr. / (402) 332-5715 Open Mon. -Thu., 11 a.m. -9 p.m.; Fri. -Sat., 11 a.m. -11 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m. -9 p.m. Hampton Inn & Suites -Omaha Southwest theberryandrye.com / 1105 Howard St. / (402) 613-1331 The Berry & Rye finds inspiration in Pre-Prohibition era-drinks, yet approaches its cocktails from an experimental, contemporary & culinary perspective. Stop by and immerse yourself in this unique atmosphere. Best Western Plus Kelly Inn LA VISTA Beyond Golf Bar + Kitchen beyondgolf.com / 12040 McDer-mott Plaza, #330 / (402) 916-4727 At Beyond Golf, we feature the world’s finest High Definition Golf simulators in a laidback, country club atmosphere with a full bar, food menu and lots of big-screen TVs. Play the world’s most famous courses with extreme realism. No waiting for the group in front of you to get off the green! They are avail-able for rental by the hour, lessons, tournaments and much more! omahalavistasuites.hamptoninn .com / 12331 Southport Pkwy. (402) 895-2900 / Our comfortable Omaha hotel is ideally located close to restaurants, art galleries, botanic gardens, museums and shopping. Feel at home in our beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites. Host a meeting or gathering in our 925 SF of meeting space or discuss business in our boardroom. AmericInn Hotel & Suites americinn.com / 9720 W. Dodge Rd. / (402) 391-5300 / Free high-speed internet access and a country breakfast every morning, 6 -10 a.m. bestwesternkellyinnomaha.com 4706 S. 108th St. / (402) 339-7400 / Small indoor water playland. Hot breakfast included. Free WiFi. Microwaves and refrigerators in each room. Big Mama’s Kitchen and Catering Kros Strain Brewing Company krosstrainbrewing.com / 10411 Portal Rd., #102 / (402) 779-7990 Kros Strain Brewing is a fun and unique brewery! Opened in 2017, the brewery typically has 10 -14 beers on tap which are all made onsite in a 15-barrel brew system. With a 24-ft. graffiti wall and a 10-ft. angel statue from Dundee, this is one place you should not miss! Tours Sat. at 2, 3 and 4 p.m. Artists’ Cooperative Gallery Ltd. The Bistro at the Courtyard by Marriott artistscoopomaha.com / 405 S. 11th St. / (402) 342-9617 / We are a cooperative group of artists conducting education and outreach activities who maintain a gallery in Omaha’s Old Market. With a wide range of items for sale, you may easily begin or expand an art collec -tion. Opening receptions are usually the first Friday of the month. bigmamaskitchen.com / 3223 N. 45th St., Bldg. A / (402) 455-6262 A family-owned restaurant special-izing in soul food and traditional American cuisine. We offer a variety of delicious homemade appetizers, entrees, cakes and desserts, but are best known for our oven-fried chick-en and delectable sweet potato pie ice cream. Blatt Beer & Table North Downtown The Backline Comedy Theater courtyard.marriott.com/tour/ bistro / 12560 Westport Pkwy. (402) 339-4900 / The Bistro at the Courtyard by Marriott is your food and beverage destination for refreshing breakfast choices, dinner and cocktail options and Starbucks beverages. The La Vista Nines Restaurant embassysuites3.hilton.com/en/ hotels/nebraska/embassy-suites -omaha-la-vista-hotel-and -conference-center-omaeses/ dining/index.html / 12520 Westport Pkwy. / (402) 331-7400 / Featuring a contemporary setting with a menu that includes a mix of seasonal, dietary, low-fat, vegetarian and the usual favorites, the La Vista Nines offers the perfect casual dining option for lunch or dinner. Located just off I-80 at Exit 442 inside the Embassy Suites by Hilton. backlinecomedy.com / 1618 Harney St. / (402) 720-7670 / A long-form improv training center, local comedians regularly perform improv, stand-up, sketch, talk shows, podcast recordings and more. blattbeer.com / 610 N. 12th St. (402) 718-8822 / 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). BLUEBARN Theatre Cabela’s Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts cabelas.com/lavista / 12703 West-port Pkwy. / (402) 861-4800 / The Cabela’s La Vista store is located in the Omaha metro area. The enor-mous 128,000-sq.-ft. large-format retail showroom is packed with outdoor equipment and experi -enced Outfitters who are ready and waiting to help you get the most out of your next adventure. Caffeina’s Marketplace Cafe Lucky Bucket Brewing Company and Cut Spike Distillery bemiscenter.org / 724 S. 12th St. (402) 341-7130 / The Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts supports today’s artists through an interna-tional artist-in-residence program, temporary exhibitions and innova -tive public programs. Exhibitions and public programs are always free and open to the public. bluebarn.org / 1106 S. 10th St. / (402) 345-1576 / Located just south of the Old Market, the Blue Barn’s mission is to provoke thought, emotion, action and change through daring and innova-tive theatre. Carter Lake 809 Carter Lake Shore Dr. CHI Health Center Benson Brewery 12520 Westport Pkwy. / (402) 331-7400 / Stop in for a coffee on the go, or stay a while and enjoy 96 VisitNebraska.com luckybucketbrewing.com / 11941 Centennial Rd., 1/2 mi. S. of 120th & Giles / (402) 763-8868 Featuring a variety of beers includ -bensonbrewery.com / 6059 Maple St. / (402) 934-8668 / Cradled in the heart of Benson on Omaha’s north side you will find Benson Brewery, a neighborhood brew pub chihealthcenteromaha.com 455 N. 10th St. / (402) 341-1500 Home to hosted concerts, family shows, swimming, tennis, basket-ball, hockey, rodeos, motocross, circuses, volleyball and much, much more. See website for event sched-ules and facility details.
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