As the old saying goes, “all that glitters is not gold”. This applies to Omaha, Nebraska – a city with much more than meets the eye. Located on the Missouri River along I-80 and I-29 in western Iowa, Omaha has been an impressive yet underrated destination for years.
Omaha is home to over 500,000 people and serves as the economic and cultural center of the state of Nebraska. It boasts one of the country’s most vibrant music scenes, with bands like Bright Eyes and The Faint emerging from Omaha’s independent rock scene in recent decades. Notable attractions include Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, Lauritzen Gardens Botanical Center, Heartland of America Park, and many museums such as Joslyn Art Museum and Durham Museum. Additionally, it hosts several annual festivals including Taste of Omaha in June and Siesta Fiesta Hispanic Festival in August.
In terms of its economy, Omaha is sometimes referred to as “The Silicon Prairie” due to its growing tech industry which includes companies such as Gallup Analytics, InfoGroup Inc., PayPal Credit, and Flywheel Sports. Moreover, this thriving Midwestern city also features four Fortune 1000 headquarters: Berkshire Hathaway (Warren Buffett), Union Pacific Railroad Company (railroad transportation), Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company (insurance), and Kiewit Corporation (construction). All these factors contribute to making Omaha an attractive place to live or visit for business or leisure purposes alike.