The old market has a bunch of little shops-antique, candy, christmas, etc and has quite a bit of restaurants to choose from. We ate at Upstream Brewery, which I highly recommend. Make sure you bring quarters for meters if you plan on parking on the streets--parking is free after 5pm, but it seemed to fill up fast! We ended up... more

I love visiting Old Town when we go to Omaha for the zoo. It really is a beautiful place with a cross between New Orleans style and Italian style architecture. There are flowers on the rooftops that hang down and potted plants along the sidewalks. The brick streets remind one of yesteryears. There is a lot of art around the... more

Even though it was the morning after an ice storm, my husband and I walked around the Old Market. Unfortunately, we are early birds and shops do not even open until 11:00 on a Saturday! Thank goodness for the coffee shops. There are small art galleries and specialty shops to walk around and check out. However, the merchants are quite... more

A trip to Omaha without visiting the Old Market would just be silly. The Old Market is, for better or for worse, the main cultural hub of the city. I noticed another reviewer called it a "Hidden Gem." That's ridiculous because it is definitely not hidden. It is a gem though. more

I live in Omaha, and the Old Market is a fun place to walk around and "sight see" (see the major Omaha buildings/architecture/historical sites) and also have some fun on the Slides and in the parks (in the Conagra park there is a large fountain that lights up and shoots VERY high into the air). The slides in the Gene... more

I grew up across the river in Iowa and make it back to Omaha a few times every year. My boyfriend always has anticipation about coming back, mainly because of the Old Market (and the nearby casinos). The Old Market is settled near the Missouri river and its features include a sprinkling of boutiques, unique little shops, and restaurants, many... more

the old market is an unknown district of downtown Omaha where one can find many quaint little shops and eateries with great atmosphere. i say hidden because not many outsiders have heard of the old market, which is a shame. if better known, perhaps the omaha area could actually attract some tourism. however, it could do with a little more... more

On a roadtrip along I-80, we made a point of stopping in Omaha. I was a little disappointed with the city itself, it seems old & tired. But the Old Market area is a great oasis from the rest of downtown. We parked a couple blocks away at meters and walked along through a park to the restaurants and shops.... more

We stayed at the Plaza Hotel and found it very nice. Good specials on the weekend. Went to the Famers Market in the Old Market and then on to the Children's Museum. All were beyond our expectations. The shops, the food, the atmosphere very relaxing and what a lovely area. The flowers, streets and shops were like stepping back in... more