Around Omaha

Step off campus and you’ll find plenty of entertainment, live music, nature, dining, shopping—much within walking distance. The newly redesigned Gene Leahy Mall is a large outdoor green space with a music pavilion, sculpture garden, dog park and walking paths. Aksarben Village and the Blackstone District are packed with fun eating spots, karaoke, artisanal ice cream, yoga studios, a movie theater and more. The Joslyn Art Museum and the Durham Museum offer world-class exhibits, and the Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is among the best in the United States.