If you’re relocating to Omaha but aren’t sure what to expect when you get here, then sit back and learn some of the cool and interesting facts about Omaha. You’re probably wondering What’s So Great About Omaha? As home builders in Omaha, we work with many families who are relocating here for work or because they’ve decided they want to raise their family with Midwestern values. Whatever the reason you choose Omaha, you’ll find there’s a lot to appreciate about living in Omaha, Nebraska.
What’s So Great About Omaha?
First things first, the Omaha public schools are outstanding. We build in some of the best school districts in the city including Millard, Papillion, Bellevue, Ralston, Elkhorn, Gretna and Omaha. There are also some great colleges here including University of Nebraska Omaha, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Creighton University, Bellevue University and Metropolitan Community College.
The food is pretty good here in Omaha. Of course everyone has heard of Omaha Steaks but did you know we have some of the best restaurants in the region? From The Drover (where you’ll get the best steak you’ve ever sunk your teeth into) to The Boiler Room (featuring local growers), there’s something for every budget and every palate.
What’s better than to pair great food with great beer? The Omaha craft beer scene has been growing over the years. Many of the breweries offer beer tasting.
Of course the big draw to Omaha is the safe neighborhoods and friendly people. It’s easy to make friends in Omaha, unlike some other popular Midwestern cities.
The music scene is one of the best and most diverse in the country. You can catch live music any night of the week in Omaha and when it’s time for the Maha Music Festival you can rock out to local and national acts.
Everything in Omaha is 20 minutes away. Easy interstate access makes getting around this city super easy. And, traffic isn’t too bad.
The Henry Doorly Zoo is rated the best zoo in the nation.
There’s actually tech in Omaha, many tech companies have set up shop in Omaha making it Silicon Prairie.
Finally, there are a few famous people who hail from Omaha including:
- Gerald Ford
- Malcolm X
- Warren Buffet
- Clayton Anderson (astronaut)
- Fred Astaire
- Wade Boggs
- Johnny Carson
- Henry Fonda (Grand Island)
- Bob Gibson (St. Louis Cardinals pitcher)
- Gorgeous George (professional wrestler)
- Emily Kinney (actress who played Beth on The Walking Dead)
- Larry the Cable Guy
- Alexander Payne (Director)
- Hillary Swank
- Nicholas Sparks
If you’d like to learn more about living and building your next home in Omaha, please give us a call at 402-827-3000.
