Lincoln, Nebraska ★ 4.2
Lincoln is 90 minutes southwest and home to Runza's original 1949 location, with a young Haymarket restaurant scene built around the University of Nebraska.
Food destinations within easy reach of Omaha. worth the train, the rental car or the early start.
Worth the trip
Wilber, Nebraska (Czech Capital of the USA) ★ 4.1
Wilber, the Czech Capital of the USA, is 1.5 hours southwest of Omaha with a Czech Festival in August drawing 50,000 visitors for kolache competitions.
Nebraska City, Nebraska (Apple Country) ★ 4.0
Nebraska City is one hour south with Arbor Day Farm and pick-your-own apple orchards through September and October, with a farm-sourced Lied Lodge kitchen.
Council Bluffs, Iowa ★ 3.8
Council Bluffs is under 10 minutes east across the Missouri River, with casino dining, Iowa pork traditions, and a Saturday farmers market May to October.