Omaha, Nebraska started in 1854 as a trading post and a major midway point between the East and West coasts. Within the last decade, it has become one of the more prominent cities in the nation and in 2011, Omaha topped Forbe's list of America's Most Affordable Cities.
The metropolis as of 2010 held a population of nearly 870,000 and is home to five fortune 500 companies, the College World Series, Billionaire Warren Buffett and countless historic museums and landmarks.
As a city, Omaha truly is one of the finest. Along with a world of activities, its atmosphere creates the perfect environment for families and young professionals to start up. Check out the photos above, the video of the Old Market - the famous downtown area - and take a look at the links below for all this unique city has to offer. Click here to find interesting things to do in Omaha.
Kiplinger recently voted Omaha the "Best Value" city of 2011. They included EVERYTHING such as the top attractions, shopping, dining, museums and golf courses. You can also find a compilation of rankings Omaha has received (for example, Omaha was rated the Best Value City for 2011 by Kiplinger Magazine), and you can find links for the major necessities in Omaha (gas, electric, major schools, hospitals, etc.)
The best part about the new Omaha section? It includes a detailed page for each area of Omaha, complete with photos, stuff to do and tasty restaurants from that part of town. So whether you're a native or a newby, you're guaranteed to discover something about this amazing city. Click here to visit their About Omaha section!