We cannot wait to welcome you to our city! Our wedding venue, The Leo Ballroom, and recommended hotel, the Hilton Omaha, are both located in Downtown Omaha and nearby the famous Old Market neighborhood.
The Old Market is Omaha's most beloved historic district, a nine-block stretch of 19th-century brick warehouses turned boutiques, galleries, and lively restaurants, with street performers and twinkling lights woven throughout. The surrounding Downtown area adds world-class performing arts, nationally recognized museums, and a brand-new science center on the reimagined RiverFront.
Below, you'll find a few of our top recommendations for you to explore during your visit.
Housed in the historic Rail & Commerce Building in Omaha's Little Italy neighborhood, this former postal railway terminal blends modern design with historic charm. This is one of the most beautiful spaces in the city for a morning coffee.
A husband-and-wife owned scratch kitchen working with up to 45 local farms throughout the year, serving breakfast, lunch, and weekend brunch with something for every dietary preference. Known for inventive sandwiches, daily soups, and a cozy exposed-brick atmosphere that makes you want to linger.
A downtown Omaha institution serving farm-to-table street food. Known for their legendary duck confit poutine, creative sandwiches, and a rotating daily special.
Scratch-made fried chicken and southern sides housed in the historic Flatiron Building. Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, with a menu of sweet tea-brined birds, buttermilk biscuits, and craft cocktails. One of the best casual spots in the city.
A mezze-forward Mediterranean restaurant in the heart of the Old Market, built for sharing. Housemade hummus, grilled meats, herb-forward vegetables, and a curated wine list. Warm, intimate, and great for a long lunch or dinner.
Located inside the Joslyn Art Museum, this café sits in a glass atrium filled with natural light and serves globally inspired breakfast and lunch alongside Archetype Coffee, one of Omaha's most respected local roasters. A great stop before or after browsing the galleries.
Downtown Omaha's most talked-about new restaurant, steps from the Old Market. A sleek, dimly lit room with a menu spanning everything from a kale and farro salad with charred grapes to sushi rolls and a brûlée grapefruit parfait at brunch. Weekend brunch Saturday and Sunday, dinner nightly.
Widely considered the best restaurant in Omaha. A weekly-changing menu built around seasonal, locally sourced ingredients with a chef's tasting menu and wine pairing that reviewers consistently describe as a Michelin-level experience.
A James Beard-recognized French kitchen in the heart of the Old Market with a seasonal, rotating menu and some of the best oyster happy hour in the city. Equally good for lunch, dinner, or a Saturday brunch.
A refurbished industrial space in the Old Market with a menu that changes daily based on what local growers and foragers are offering.
Omaha's beloved small-batch, handmade ice cream shop with inventive seasonal flavors.
A craft cocktail bar in the Old Market drawing inspiration from pre-Prohibition era drinks, with an experimental, culinary approach.
A European-style wine bar and café that has been an Old Market institution since 1991. Bread baked daily using Parisian methods, a rotating chalkboard menu, and an extensive wine list you can order by the bottle at the table.
An Alice in Wonderland-themed speakeasy hidden behind a moving shelf inside a small liquor store. Tell the clerk you're looking for the Wicked Rabbit and the wall swings open to a candlelit cocktail bar.
A contemporary mid-century cocktail lounge steps from the Old Market, with an extensive wine list, late-night small plates, and some of the best Old Fashioneds in the city.
A hidden speakeasy-inspired cocktail bar inside Hotel Indigo, focused on scratch-made cocktails, classic spirits, and a low-light intimate setting designed for conversation. Named in honor of Anna Wilson, a 19th-century Omaha philanthropist and one of the city's most fascinating historical figures. If the light on the door is green, knock and the host will greet you.
Omaha's only downtown brewery and distillery, with award-winning craft beers and house-distilled spirits, tours, and a tasting room right in the Old Market.
Founded in 2018, The RiverFront combines three parks in the heart of downtown Omaha into one identity. After undergoing renovations, the three parks now connect, serving as a gathering space between the historic Old Market and vibrant north downtown Omaha.
Omaha's most charming residential neighborhood located about 10 minutes from downtown. This area offers the city's highest concentration of small businesses, award-winning dining, distinctive shopping, an independent film house, and specialty services, all within walking distance of three of the city's major public parks.
A scenic walk across the Missouri River connecting Omaha to Council Bluffs, with a photo op straddling the Nebraska/Iowa state line.
Consistently ranked one of the best zoos in the world, with an indoor rainforest, desert dome, and aquarium.
One of the best free art museums in the country. Over 30 galleries spanning 5,000 years of art, housed across three architecturally stunning connected buildings in the heart of downtown. Free admission always, with an on-site café and shop. Open Tuesday through Sunday.
Within the magnificent Union Station building, one of the finest examples of Art Deco architecture in the Midwest is the Durham Museum. Permanent exhibits include restored 1940s storefronts, vintage train cars, and a working old-fashioned soda fountain.
A brand-new 82,000 square foot science center on the reimagined RiverFront with over 120 interactive exhibits. Thursday evenings are reserved for adults-only cocktails and themed programming.
A free, rotating contemporary art gallery in the heart of the Old Market. This site is great for a quick cultural stop between meals.
Located on the Dick & Mary Holland Campus, this performing arts center is among the best in the country with its bold modern design and finely engineered acoustics. It is home to the Omaha Symphony, which happens to be at the height of its season in November.
Visit www.ticketomaha.com to view the show schedule around our wedding weekend.
A beautifully restored 1927 vaudeville house and Nebraska's home for touring Broadway productions. The theater hosts programs best served by a more theatrical setting, including the Omaha Performing Arts Broadway Season, presented with Broadway Across America, and Opera Omaha's season. The theatre is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Visit their website to see what is playing during your visit.