{"id":727,"date":"2019-06-18T11:15:26","date_gmt":"2019-06-18T15:15:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kimberlyyavorski.com\/expandinghorizons\/?p=727"},"modified":"2021-04-27T10:20:01","modified_gmt":"2021-04-27T14:20:01","slug":"omaha-culture-friendliness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/kimberlyyavorski.com\/expandinghorizons\/omaha-culture-friendliness\/","title":{"rendered":"Omaha Combines the Best of Big City Culture With Small Town Friendliness"},"content":{"rendered":"

While Omaha may not top a typical list of vacation hot spots, the Midwestern city has much to offer visitors, most notably a friendly face just about any time you turn around. The largest city in Nebraska, Omaha has a population of about 466,000 in an area of about 141 square miles. Located on the Missouri River, the city has a number of cultural and historic buildings interspersed with open space and an abundance of public art.<\/p>\n

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Degas’ “Little Dancer” displayed in Omaha’s Joslyn Museum<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Sculptures can be seen along city streets and throughout parks, quietly indicating that Omaha is very artist-friendly. The Joslyn Art Museum<\/a> has displays both indoors and out and like other world-class museums, has both permanent and visiting exhibits. The Art Deco building dates back to 1931 and houses artwork from around the world including Degas\u2019 \u201cLittle Dancer\u201d as well as works by Monet, Renoir, Rodin and Rembrandt. The museum\u2019s \u201cArt Works\u201d provides 1,500 square feet of interactive space for young art aficionados to experience and learn about art.<\/p>\n

The downtown Old Market<\/a> is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a popular area for shopping and dining. The area is home to over 45 restaurants and drinking establishments as well as many unique shops and galleries.<\/p>\n

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A replica of the original Buffett store sits in the basement of the Durham<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Just down the street is the Durham Museum<\/a>, located in the old train station. Dedicated to preserving the history of the area, this museum tells the story of Omaha\u2019s immigrant origins and provides a walk back in time with its life-sized replicas of everything from a rawhide tepee to the original Buffett Grocery Store (the place a young Warren Buffett once worked). The rail history is not forgotten, with a section dedicated to trains, including the opportunity to walk through rail cars and experience changing times and fashions.<\/p>\n