The Old Market — Attraction in Omaha

Didn't get to try out any food, only tried the local favorite NE brewed beer and some coleslaw at the Mattress Factory 🏭 which is a cute name for the highest trafficked bar in the downtown Omaha area, they had a DJ outdoor party at night, and no time to take breaks in the day while providing prompt service throughout 2-3 or more rooms/sections. Staff was handling it wonderfully during the College World Series, which brings in all ages of patrons in groups generally ranging from 4-8, it seems. Found the sweetest leather shop I have ever browsed! There seemed to be a proper and wide range of types of shops and foods. No 2 businesses are the same flavor, lay that on cobblestone streets, add some water fountains to cool off, the occasional street musician, and multiple medias of art, and that's my style of recipe for "exactly what I was expecting" in...

I've been here several times over my 40+ years. I've never felt like a criminal until now. For the record I usually find it's the amateur cell phone shooters that take forever to take a photo. A "professional" camera is generally designed to do the job much quicker, and I've found this to be the case at repeated public events. I can understand not wanting photographers to have a photoshoot and block access to businesses that are trying to earn money. Hopefully they understand that this sign inspired me to not even open the door and give them a chance to earn my money. Me and my camera will shop elsewhere. Maybe at some point in the future management will change and get someone that has some common sense in...

I love the old market, I make it part of my Omaha agenda. Lots of shops and places to eat. The passageway is gorgeous, as a house plant lover it's heaven.

This last trip sadly two major restaurants were no longer open, the district is looking for someone to fill those spaces.

I would recommend going on the weekend. If you are there on a weekday, wait til late afternoon or evening. We were there at 12noon on a Monday and it was dead! When I walked back thru closer to 4pm there were street performers and some...