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.
Council Bluffs, Iowa is a food day trips in Omaha.
Editorially verified June 26, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
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.
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 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.