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Omaha City Information
Population: 390,007
Elevation: 1060 feet above sea level
Land Area: 115.7 square miles
Location: Located along the banks of the Missouri River at Nebraska's eastern
border.
Time Zone: Central Time Zone (when it's noon in Omaha, its 1:00pm in New York
and 10:00am in Los Angeles. Omaha observes Daylight Savings
time April - October
Local Seasons
Making the most of Omaha is easy any time of the year. Summer is the time for outdoor activities, including the popular Omaha Zoo. Not only is it home to over 600 species of animals, it also houses one of the largest aquariums located between Chicago and California. With daytime temperatures in the mid 70's F, it's a great time for any outdoor activity. With temperatures dropping in the fall, the scenery changes daily and is a perfect time to experience a brisk walk after a good meal at one of the many great restaurants in town. Winters can be quite chilly with a good sprinkling of snow. During this time of year, a great way to spend a day is to visit some of the many historical sites, including the birthplace of Gerald Ford, museums or an evening at the theatre. With spring comes a rebirth of nature and a return to outdoor activities. The Annual Spring Fever Craft Festival is a popular way to see just some of the many unique crafts of the area. No matter what your interest, every time of year is a good time to visit this unique Nebraska city.
Getting There
By Air
Omaha Airport (Eppley Airfield)
4501 Abbott Drive
Omaha, Nebraska 68110
402-661-8000
Located four miles northeast of downtown Omaha
By Car
From Des Moines (125 miles; 2 hours 5 minutes)
Take I-80 West (121 miles); Merge into I-29 N via
Exit 1-A toward Sioux City (2.1 miles); Merge into US-
6W/I-480W to Omaha (.9 miles).
From Kansas City (181 miles; 2 hours 53 minutes)
Take I-29N (174 miles); Merge onto I-480W via the exit on the left
toward Omaha (7 miles)
From Denver (540 miles; 8 hours 15 minutes)
Take I-76E toward Ft. Morgan (182 miles); I-76E becomes I-80E to
Omaha (349 miles); Merge onto I-480E toward Eppley Airfield/Downtown 3.5 miles); Exit Dodge/Harney, turn right to downtown (1 mile)
From Sioux Falls (183 miles; 2 hours 47 minutes)
Take I-29S (173.7 miles); Merge onto I-480 W via exit number 53B
toward Omaha/Eppley Airfield/Carter Lake.
By Train
Amtrak
1003 S. Ninth St.
Omaha, Nebraska
402-342-1501 or 800-872-7245
By Bus
Greyhound
1601 JACKSON ST
Omaha NE 68102
402-341-1906
Getting Around Town
Metro Area Transit
2222 Cuming St.
Omaha, Nebraska
402-341-0800.
MAT transports passengers within the Omaha metro area by bus, including wheelchair accessible buses on regular routes.
Shared Mobility Coach
402-345-6640
Wheelchair transportation and assistance for people with disabilities operates six days a week within a 60-mile radius of Omaha.
Attire
Most of the residents and visitors dress casually when enjoying Omaha's recreation and entertainment offerings. A sweater or a jacket is recommended from October - November. A heavy coat, scarf and boots may be wise from December - March. April thru May and September thru October provide some of the best weather with pleasant days and crisp nights.
National Holidays
New Year's Day: Jan. 1
Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: 3rd Mon. in Jan.
President's Day: 3rd Mon. in Feb.
Memorial Day: last Mon. in May
Independence Day: July 4
Labor Day: 1st Mon. in Sept.
Thanksgiving Day: 4th Thurs. in Nov.
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day: Dec. 24 and 25
New Year's Eve: Dec. 31
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