Shopping Downtown Omaha & the Old Market
Old Market
A place to shop in Downtown Omaha & the Old Market, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Evening.
Why go
Warehouse district of brick streets and 1880s buildings with galleries, shops, bars and restaurants.
It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Downtown Omaha & the Old Market, alongside 3 places to eat, 2 sights and 1 activity. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with M's Pub and Upstream Brewing Company.
- Type
- Shopping
- Neighborhood
- Old Market
- Price
- $$
- Time needed
- 2 hr
- Best time
- Evening
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 2 beyond Downtown Omaha & the Old Market. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1M's Pub
Old Market bistro open since 1973, rebuilt after a 2016 fire, known for lavosh, salads and steaks.
Food · 0.0 mi straight-line - 2Upstream Brewing Company
Old Market brewpub in a 1903 firehouse, brewing since 1996.
Drinks · Omaha · 0.1 mi straight-line - 3Upstream Brewing Company
Brewpub in a 1904 firehouse in the Old Market, brewing its own beer since 1996.
Drinks · 0.1 mi straight-line - 4Gene Leahy Mall
Rebuilt downtown park on the RiverFront, with a slide hill and lagoon.
Outdoors · Omaha · 0.2 mi straight-line - 5Gene Leahy Mall
Rebuilt downtown park running from the Old Market to the river, part of The RiverFront, with lit paths and lawns.
Sight · 0.2 mi straight-line - 6RiverFront New Year's Eve Fireworks
Choreographed fireworks over the Missouri River at 7 p.m. on Dec 31, closing Omaha's Holiday Lights Festival.
Sight · 0.3 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Old Market is a stop on our Omaha New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in Downtown Omaha & the Old Market
Old Market is our only shopping pick in Downtown Omaha & the Old Market; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Downtown Omaha & the Old Market guide.
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Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge
S-curved cable-stayed footbridge over the Missouri where you can stand in Nebraska and Iowa at once.
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Gorat's Steakhouse
Midtown steakhouse open since 1944 and famous as Warren Buffett's favorite, with neon signs and T-bones.
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The Drover
Dark, wood-paneled steakhouse since 1977, known for whiskey-marinated steaks.
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Hotel Deco
Boutique hotel in a 1930 Art Deco tower on Harney Street, a short walk to the Old Market and the RiverFront.
When to go: weather by month, based on Omaha
Our climate figures for Downtown Omaha & the Old Market come from nearby Omaha. Average daily highs in Omaha run from 31°F in January to 88°F in July; May is usually the wettest month. For Old Market itself, we suggest: Evening.
Modelled monthly averages for Omaha from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Omaha weather by month (covers Downtown Omaha & the Old Market).
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Old Market, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Coordinates
- 41.25556, -95.93056
- Destination
- Downtown Omaha & the Old Market, Nebraska
Old Market: quick answers
How much time do you need at Old Market?
Plan on about 2 hours at Old Market. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Old Market?
Our pick: Evening. Insider tip: Horse-drawn carriage rides often run through the Old Market in winter.
Which TripsCircle routes include Old Market?
Old Market appears on Omaha New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Old Market to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Downtown Omaha & the Old Market.
Plan Downtown Omaha & the Old Market
- Downtown Omaha & the Old Market travel guide 9 places
- Omaha weather (covers Downtown Omaha & the Old Market) weather by month
Lists & regions
Also in Downtown Omaha & the Old Market
- Gorat's Steakhouse Food
- Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge Activity
- Hotel Deco Stay
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.