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Vote for the 2026 Omaha Metro Tourism Awards Winners

By Visit Omaha
March 4, 2026

If you’ve ever told an out-of-town guest, “We have to take you here,” this is your moment.

The public has narrowed the field for the 2026 Omaha Metropolitan Tourism Awards, with 42 finalists selected from nearly 900 nominations across Douglas and Pottawattamie counties. Voting is open now at OMATourismAwards.com through April 2.

Winners will be selected in each county in four categories — Best Attraction, Best Hotel, Best Restaurant and Best Retail Business — through a partnership between Visit Omaha and Unleash Council Bluffs. The awards recognize the attractions and businesses that help make the metro a great place to visit.

Winners will be announced May 4 during National Travel and Tourism Week and will receive promotional support, including social media spotlights and billboard exposure.

Voting is quick and easy — and it can make a big difference for the businesses and attractions you love.

Photo of Yoshitomo courtesy of Visit Omaha

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