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The word Omaha (Omaha–Ponca: Umoⁿhoⁿ or Umaⁿhaⁿ) in the Omaha language means 'Upstream People' or 'Against the Current'. In 1804 the Lewis and Clark Expedition passed the riverbanks where the city of Omaha would be built.

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When in Omaha, NE, go visit Henry Doorly Zoo, which regularly gets ranked #1 in the world. New exhibits include a space for elephants, giraffes and relocated cat complex.

Downtown Omaha is an obvious part of Omaha to begin exploring, with live music venues, shops, bars, and theaters, but there's plenty of more to see beyond downtown.

We started this initiative in January to commit ourselves to being the good neighbors we are to our families, our immediate geographic neighbors and to people across Omaha.

Omaha is Nebraska’s biggest city and a regional manufacturing, transportation, trade, and service hub. From the 1890s through the mid-20th century Omaha emerged as one of the top livestock markets in the world and a leader in the meat-processing industry.

Omaha is sprawling with a diverse array of neighborhoods and sections that offer a surprise at every turn. The Omaha Old Market, a familiar favorite, is a historic cobblestone district packed with arts, entertainment and food and drink options.

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