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Omaha offers locals and visitors spooky fun at a handful of local attractions this Halloween and year-round. Explore the dark side with Midwest Paranormal History Tours. Led by Jamie Nestroyl, these tours at various locations immerse participants in Omaha’s haunted past. In shadowy woods or historic buildings, Nestroyl weaves unsettling tales that blend local history and the supernatural. At Joslyn Castle, a Scottish baronial 35-room mansion built in 1903, mysterious occurrences have been reported for years. Employees have heard disembodied voices and seen strange apparitions. Paranormal investigators have recorded moving objects and ghostly voices, adding to the Castle’s spooky lore. For another unsettling experience, visit Fairview Cemetery in Council Bluffs and gaze into the eyes of the Black Angel. This bronze statue, created in memory of Ruth Anne Dodge and her last premonition and crafted using the tragic model Audrey Munson, forever links the two women’s haunting stories....

Is your professional organization planning a national or regional conference? Consider hosting it in Omaha. Not only will you deliver an exceptional experience to your attendees, but you’ll make a positive impact on your community. Tourism, including folks traveling for meetings and conferences, brings more than 14 million visitors to Omaha annually, generating $1.5 billion in spending at hotels, restaurants, attractions and retail shops. This revenue directly supports local businesses and helps create jobs – one in every 29 in Douglas County. You can contribute to the city’s economic growth and well-being by choosing Omaha as a meeting destination. Omaha stands out as a premier destination for meetings – and it’s only getting better. More than $8 billion in exciting new developments make Omaha a vibrant and dynamic gathering place. The city’s unique attractions, affordability and welcoming spirit make it an ideal destination. Plus, its central location offers convenience for...

A premier softball tournament is coming to Omaha from October 25 to 27, bringing 120 teams from across the region. Omaha’s central location, family-friendly amenities and sporting facilities are attracting youth sport competitions, contributing to the city’s development as a winning sports destination. The inaugural Top Gun Cornhusker Classic, poised to become a significant event on the fastpitch calendar, will offer girls ages 12 to 18 competitive action at six venues throughout the Omaha metropolitan area. Baseball and softball comprise a significant portion of the $30 billion youth sports market, and both sports are seeing huge growth in participation, according to a 2023 report from Sports & Fitness Industry Association. Baseball is at its highest participation level in more than a decade, and softball participation grew 6 percent year over year. Omaha is preparing to meet these growing sports’ needs and to attract even more players and fans to Omaha. In our city, we swing...

Omaha is a growing sports destination, and the arrival of League One Volleyball (LOVB) has created another exciting entertainment option for the more than 14 million people who visit the city each year. Season tickets are now on sale for the eight local matches during LOVB Omaha’s inaugural season beginning January 10, 2025. The Omaha games will happen at Liberty First Credit Union Arena and Baxter Arena. The team’s roster includes decorated American volleyball players, including Olympic medalists, NCAA Champions and international superstars. LOVB recently announced its groundbreaking of a 66,000-square-foot state-of-the-art training facility in Gretna, further solidifying the league’s commitment to growing the sport in the city. Omaha’s successes in hosting major events like the NCAA Men’s College World Series, U.S. Olympic Swim Trials, and NCAA Championships and its wins securing new pro teams, like the Pro Volleyball Federation’s Supernovas and LOVB Omaha, are part of the city’s...

So far this year, the Omaha Visitors Center and airport information kiosks have assisted 33,972 visitors. To enhance its experience and promote local businesses, the Omaha Visitors Center, located at 10th and Harney, has expanded its hours of operation during major events and is celebrating social holidays like National Tea Day and National Donut Day. Partnering with local businesses, like The Tea Smith, Le Quartier Bakery & Cafe, Pettit’s Pastry, Olsen’s Bake Shop, The Bubbly Tart and more, the Omaha Visitors Center staff and volunteers serve curated treats to anyone who stops by for information or inspiration. To spread awareness about the center and show appreciation to the hospitality community, members of the visitors center team also deliver goodies to local hotel frontline staff prior to the holiday and encourage the hotel staff to direct guests their way. It’s a sweet recipe for happy visitors and successful partnerships.

Omaha Restaurant Week is back from September 13-22, 2024. Omaha’s 10 Tastiest Days features 50 restaurants offering discounted three-course dinners priced from $20 to $50 per person. The event, organized by Visit Omaha, showcases the city's diverse culinary scene and provides a platform for local chefs to display their creativity. It also helps neighbors in need. A portion of proceeds from Omaha Restaurant Week will be donated to Food Bank for the Heartland. Attendees will enjoy a variety of dining options, including steakhouses, Chinese, Mexican, Indian, Mediterranean, breweries, pizzerias and more. Omaha’s revered dining establishments and some of the city’s most exciting newcomers are represented. Find a list of participating restaurants at OmahaRestaurantWeek.com and follow Omaha Restaurant Week on Facebook, Instagram and X for delicious updates.