Omaha

Hotel Deco

Art Deco boutique hotel in a stunning 1930s skyscraper in downtown Omaha with stylish rooms and a popular cocktail bar. A characterful stay for College World Series fans and Husker supporters visiting the state's largest city.

Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel

Stylish Kimpton boutique hotel in Omaha's Blackstone District featuring mid-century modern design and a rooftop lounge. A short ride from CHI Health Center, it's popular with visiting fans for College World Series weekends and Creighton basketball trips, with nightly wine hour included.

Magnolia Hotel Omaha

Elegant boutique hotel in a beautifully restored 1923 building in downtown Omaha. Perfectly positioned within walking distance of CHI Health Center and the Old Market entertainment district, making it ideal for fans attending College World Series games, concerts, and Creighton basketball.

The Farnam Hotel

The Farnam is a stylish Autograph Collection boutique hotel in Omaha's Midtown Crossing district, with a rooftop lounge and locally inspired design. College World Series fans and Creighton Bluejays supporters appreciate its central location and walkable access to Omaha's best dining.

Where to Eat in Omaha

Block 16

Nationally acclaimed burger joint in downtown Omaha known for the Crunch Burger and creative seasonal specials. Located inside the Flagship Commons food hall, it's a short walk from CHI Health Center and a perfect pre-game fuel stop for College World Series and Creighton basketball fans.

Dante Ristorante Pizzeria

Upscale Italian restaurant in Omaha's Old Market district serving house-made pasta and Neapolitan pizza in a warm, bustling atmosphere. A popular dinner spot during College World Series season when baseball fans from across the country descend on Omaha.

Gorat's Steak House

Warren Buffett's favorite steakhouse since the 1960s, Gorat's serves classic Omaha beef in an old-school setting. A must-visit for fans in town for events at CHI Health Center, where you might spot the Oracle of Omaha himself enjoying a T-bone with a Cherry Coke.

Le Bouillon

Acclaimed French bistro in Omaha's Blackstone District serving seasonal farm-to-table dishes and an impressive wine list. A refined pre-event dinner option for fans attending shows at CHI Health Center, offering classic bistro fare elevated with Nebraska-sourced ingredients.

Yoshitomo

An acclaimed Japanese restaurant in the Benson neighborhood serving creative omakase and izakaya plates. College World Series fans and Berkshire Hathaway visitors discover Omaha's unexpected Japanese food scene in this intimate neighborhood gem.

Best Bars in Omaha

Benson Brewery

Anchoring Omaha's Benson neighborhood, this beloved community brewery pairs rotating house craft beers with regular live music, making it a favourite both for College World Series visitors who wander north from downtown and for local Husker fans watching Nebraska road games on the taproom's screens. The Benson neighborhood's walk-able bar strip has made it Omaha's most buzzed-about post-game district.

Brickway Brewery & Distillery

Omaha's first combined brewery and distillery in the historic Old Market district, pouring house-made beers and spirits in a rustic brick-walled taproom. Just blocks from CHI Health Center, it's a fan-favorite for pre-game pints during Creighton Bluejays games and concert nights.

Infusion Brewing Company

A Benson neighborhood brewery with a dog-friendly taproom and rotating seasonal craft beers. College World Series baseball fans and Husker supporters gather on the patio for fresh IPAs and community vibes in Omaha's hippest brewery district.

Krug Park

Award-winning cocktail bar in Omaha's trendy Benson neighborhood with creative drinks and a dark, moody speakeasy atmosphere. A sophisticated nightcap destination for College World Series visitors and Creighton Bluejays basketball fans.

The Berry & Rye

The Berry & Rye is a hidden speakeasy in Omaha's Old Market district, accessible through an unmarked door, serving inventive cocktails by candlelight. Husker fans visiting for College World Series games at Charles Schwab Field discover this gem for sophisticated post-game drinks.

The Outfield

The Outfield near Charles Schwab Field Omaha is the city's most dedicated baseball sports bar — packing out every June during the College World Series when tens of thousands of fans from across the country descend on Omaha for one of college sports' greatest events. The bar's CWS decorations, team merchandise from every participating school, and passionate staff who live for tournament time make it a fan destination that baseball enthusiasts plan their Omaha trips around. Nebraska Huskers fans make it their year-round sports headquarters.

The Waiting Room Lounge

The Waiting Room Lounge in Benson is Omaha's most celebrated independent music and bar venue, a beloved institution in a neighbourhood that has become the cultural heart of the city's creative and sports community who gather here before and after events at CHI Health Center Arena. The bar's commitment to local Nebraska craft beer and its knowledgeable, welcoming staff make it the kind of neighbourhood institution that sports travelers who venture off the tourist path invariably become devoted to. College World Series weekends bring a beautiful influx of baseball fans who make The Waiting Room their Omaha home base.

Tiny House

Intimate craft cocktail bar in Omaha's Benson neighborhood known for creative seasonal drinks and a cozy speakeasy vibe. A favorite post-event wind-down spot for fans after concerts and basketball games at CHI Health Center, offering expertly crafted drinks in a relaxed setting.

UP Rooftop

UP Rooftop atop the Marriott at the Capitol District is Omaha's finest rooftop bar — a sleek outdoor space with panoramic views of the Missouri River and the Old Market district that visiting College World Series fans and Creighton Bluejays basketball supporters make their elevated base camp. The craft cocktails and local craft beer selection are excellent, and on clear summer evenings during CWS you can hear the distant roar from Charles Schwab Field. It's Omaha's most photogenic fan social spot.

Upstream Brewing Company

Nestled in the historic Old Market district, Upstream Brewing Company serves house-crafted beers in a warm, brick-walled space that buzzes with energy during the College World Series. Fans flock here before and after games to debate rosters over fresh pints and hearty pub fare.

Fan Attractions in Omaha

Things to Do

Champions Run Golf Course

One of Omaha's top public golf courses, Champions Run offers a challenging and beautifully maintained 18-hole layout popular with visiting sports fans looking to fill non-game days. The course frequently hosts charity rounds tied to local sports events and attracts athletes and coaches from the CWS scene.

Charles Schwab Field (College World Series)

Charles Schwab Field has been the permanent home of the NCAA Men's College World Series since 1950, making Omaha the undisputed capital of college baseball. The 24,000-seat stadium in the downtown riverfront area hosts the nation's most electric amateur sporting event each June.

Things to Do

Charles Schwab Field Fan Walk

Every June, the approach to Charles Schwab Field transforms into one of college sports' most electric outdoor experiences — fans in eight different team's colors filling the streets, Nebraska Furniture Mart BBQ vendors set up on every corner, and the roar of the College World Series crowd audible blocks away. The walk from the Old Market district to the stadium is a quintessential American summer sports ritual.

Charles Schwab Field Omaha

The permanent home of the NCAA College World Series, Charles Schwab Field Omaha is a jewel-box ballpark that draws passionate college baseball fans from across the country every June. The stadium's intimate sightlines and electric CWS atmosphere make it one of the best fan experiences in all of amateur sports.

CHI Health Center & Olympic Trials Heritage

The CHI Health Center has hosted the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials multiple times, earning Omaha the nickname 'Swim City USA.' The 18,300-seat arena in the downtown convention district continues to be a premier destination for major sporting events.

CHI Health Center Omaha Arena

CHI Health Center Omaha is the city's premier indoor sports and entertainment venue, home to Creighton Bluejays basketball in the Big East Conference and a major concert venue that hosts the biggest touring acts through the midwest. Creighton basketball has cultivated one of college basketball's most passionate mid-major fan bases, and Big East road trips to Omaha draw national attention to a program that consistently punches above its market size. The arena's downtown location makes it accessible from the Old Market District's excellent restaurants and bars.

Things to Do

College World Series Fan Fest

Surrounding the College World Series each June, Fan Fest transforms the TD Ameritrade Park area into a sprawling celebration with autograph sessions, skills challenges, and live entertainment. It's the perfect free activity for fans of all ages to soak in the CWS spirit even without a game ticket.