The city of Omaha, Nebraska, is bigger and brighter than you’d think. A stop on the Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail, Omaha is known for its rich pioneer history, as well as cultural stops like Lauritzen Gardens, Love’s Jazz & Art Center and the award-winning Henry Doorly Zoo. Though...

Omaha, Nebraska doesn’t get enough credit. The state’s largest city is home to nearly a half-million people, numerous award-winning restaurants, and four Fortune 500 companies including billionaire Warren Buffett’s multi-national conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway. In 2015, the city was named TIME’s Best Place to Live in the Midwest, namely because of...

Omaha was once a city of horses. Early settlers heeded Horace Greely’s advice to “Go west,” traveling across Nebraska and the plains states on horseback. “Buffalo Bill” Cody started his infamous Wild West Show in Omaha in the 1880s, when horse parades filled the streets and showboating cowboys drew crowds....

Plan a visit to Omaha for some of the best free summer fun in the Midwest. Located just three hours north of Kansas City and two hours west of Des Moines, the city of Omaha is a hotspot for indoor and outdoor activities every summer as well as year-round. Omaha...

In The Happy Prince and Other Tales, author Oscar Wilde said, “Travel improves the mind wonderfully…” Journeying to new places helps boost your mood and relieve the stresses of daily life. Traveling has its own challenges, though. As exciting as new places and experiences are, it can be difficult to...

The Magnolia Omaha offers guests the opportunity to stay in a unique, boutique hotel located in the heart of downtown Omaha. This historic hotel was built in 1923 by Chester Cook and named after his grandmother. Its design was influenced by the Bargello, museum located in Florence, Italy. Today, visitors...

If a trip to Omaha is in your future, you’re likely hitting up our wonderful city’s tourism websites to get ideas for what to do during your visit. Experience the best of Omaha. Something we recommend to all of our guests at Magnolia Hotels is to experience Omaha like a...