Omaha Overview | An informative introduction to Omaha, Nebraska

[@BeaverGeography]

Omaha has gotta be one of the most underrated cities out there. Despite there being no major landmarks or worldwide notable things. It's a very nice place for families and has a wonderful vibe.

[@CityGeek]

Totally agree!! Thanks for the comment!

[@laurabagley5]

I’ll vouch for the zoo! Absolutely incredible!!!!!

[@Steveofthejungle8]

I visited Omaha last summer as a stop while taking the Amtrak from SLC to Chicago. I mainly wanted to visit the Henry Doorly Zoo, which exceeded my already high expectations, but it was a surprisingly nice city! Great food and drink, cool neighborhoods, nice parks close by, and while I missed the college World Series, I got to see the Omaha Storm chasers, which was a great ballpark as well. I’ll be back someday!

[@BradThePitts]

5:23 I'm the engineer that designed the orange lights shown in Gene Leahy Mall. They are aluminum replicas of the original steel structures and they sport LED lights. When they were ordered them, the paint finish was to be "OSHA safety orange" which is the same color as traffic cones. We thought they were out of thier mind, but in the installation they look fantastic!

[@CityGeek]

That’s so cool! I like the look of them. Thanks for pointing that out!

[@luiscarrasco8410]

Amazing work @bradthepitts! It’s one of mine and my wife’s favorite feature to look at when we walk the park!

[@tyronewilson7890]

I love these videos. Please make more

[@CityGeek]

Thank you!! I will 😊

[@nomeca961]

I’m from Omaha! I’ll say that this city has a lot of potential to be better than it is, but it’s still pretty decent. Most definitely has its problems, especially with much of the city not being walkable. Though, regardless it is a nice place to live and there’s always lots to do.

[@richardalvarez2390]

But walkable problems are found in most us cities. Omaha has a very large walkable area compared to other cities of similar size

[@KaLiGr]

Hey Hello, Id like to ask you whether gays can also live in Omaha Nebraska. How is that state for gays and lgbt community? Are there also other places like lincoln or Omaha? What about grand Island or Ogallala? Im a man looking for other men, but I wouldnt flaunt with it and I wouldnt marry!!!! Would you accept me living there or would you have a problem with me???

[@richardalvarez2390]

@@KaLiGr Omahas largest club is a gay club called the Max. Everyone feels welcome in Omaha

[@KaLiGr]

@@richardalvarez2390 oh thats great to hear. But how is it possible living gay in the US? I thought its like the Iran?!

[@richardalvarez2390]

@KaLiGr nope, it's just exaggeration. People can be free to be who they are in Omaha, as long as they do not push their lifestyle to children

[@Tom_Seline]

Great video about my city!

[@CityGeek]

Thank you!!

[@hemaccabe4292]

The most unusual thing about Omaha are the NE annexation laws which don't allow people to flee to suburbs as Omaha will just annex them. This means Omaha has the budget to resolve her issues like maintaining policing and housing for the poor at a high level.

[@mmrw]

I was just in Omaha for one night and I was very surprised at how hopping it was. Could hardly find a place to have breakfast in the morning, all the breakfast restaurants were packed. Was surprising to me because it seems like such a random place for a city

[@laurabagley5]

And I like the clip at the end lol

[@CityGeek]

As a big Peyton Manning fan I had to throw that in 😉

[@chosenpbabbi]

I was waiting for Manning !!! 🤝🏾🔒

[@LamNguyen-yp1xx]

I came across your channel after watching a video about Buffalo, and I absolutely love how precise and well-organised your content is. I'm currently deciding on a city to settle in after graduating, and your videos have been incredibly helpful. Could you also share more about city planning, walkability, and cycling infrastructure? I’m particularly interested in Honolulu, HI; Denver, CO; and Portland, OR. Thank you! Your oppion when comparing those to Buffalo?

[@CityGeek]

Thanks so much!! I'm glad you found my channel! I appreciate the suggestions! I hesitate including some of those topics only because I don't consider myself much of an expert when it comes to walkability and cycling infrastructure. I'll certainly consider it though!

[@Gabe-vw2ux]

I’ve lived in Des Moines and now live near Omaha and they are both cool cities. I definitely feel safer in Des Moines but Omaha has much cooler attractions.

[@Evanwilliams27]

Please do Des Moines next!

[@CityGeek]

It’s on my list 😉

[@ei513563854]

Omaha is great! Come visit, make sure you go back home.

[@kumandand]

I think Omaha is a great city with a great residential environment. The climate is comfortable.

[@Rot_Long_legs]

I love Omaha, it was an amazing place to go visit during my trip to the midwestern US. Also, is Winnipeg on your list for cities that you’ll cover?

[@CityGeek]

Yep, Winnipeg is on the list 😊

[@Rot_Long_legs]

Nice! I’ll be looking forward to seeing it!

[@rudolphwatson1088]

nice genuine people very easy to live here a simple life comfy Neiborhoods.its a place in one of Stephan Kings novels.not Derry tho.

[@LeveyHere]

Ayy, this'll be a good one

[@deCypherrr]

Hey City Geek, you should cover Kelowna, British Columbia! It’s sure to have enough history, easter eggs and more to make a great video. It is the number one fastest growing city in Canada after all.

[@CityGeek]

Thanks for the recommendation! I’ll check it out!

[@hemaccabe4292]

You missed the transportation detail that Omaha, by being at the confluence of the two major rivers has those major transportation assets as well.

[@hi-ks6sh]

Can you do a video of Oakland CA

[@mtomas91]

can you do a Nashville or Memphis video?

[@CityGeek]

Yes, they're both on my list!

[@mtomas91]

just discovered your channel, i love them! tho id put some negative remarks.. like if its safety, economy, people..

[@CityGeek]

Thank you!! Yeah those types of topics are outside of the scope of what I focus on with my videos but I realize they are an important factor for people when considering visiting or moving to a city.

[@mtomas91]

@@CityGeek yah i most certain going to nashville and memphis.. but im not really sure about memphis due to safety.. im from Argentina should be ok compared to here but you kever know

[@raymondpeterson952]

Not from Omaha but another fine video, oh and, i have been sub'd for a while now.

[@CityGeek]

Thank you so much!

[@jarvisstradford7211]

Greenville South Carolina Metro surpass Omaha maybe next year.

[@gooffgoff89]

I visited this city for two days back in 2007. I haven’t returned since. While I enjoyed my short stay, I found the air quality (back then) very difficult for me. There was a stench that I smelled throughout the area, which caused me to cancel my planned extended trip. I want to return again but I’m concerned about the air quality and if it’s gotten better.

[@Gabe-vw2ux]

I wasn’t there in 2007 to know what it was like but I’ve never noticed it now.

[@richardalvarez2390]

@@gooffgoff89 Omaha doesn't smell, only in south Omaha where there is a meat packing plant but that's not really where visitors go to.

[@hemaccabe4292]

You missed Nebraska Furniture Mart as well.

[@vadimstolemyvodka4963]

Saul Goodman was seen in Omaha

[@hemaccabe4292]

Conagra moved their headquarters away to Chicago, a decision I expect they are deeply regretting now.

[@jeffsbenningtonelkhornvall2207]

While their HQ is in Chicago, Omaha remains their largest employment base.

[@hemaccabe4292]

@@jeffsbenningtonelkhornvall2207 Didn't know that. TY!

[@LucaLuca-cn1bgh]

What kind of channel?

[@Ponchoed]

That greenspace by Downtown with Conagra lake was Jobbers Canyon. A large historic district of late 19th century brick warehouses torn down in the 80s to build a suburban office campus for the poisonous food company Conagra which since moved out. Its a black stain on Omaha.

[@hemaccabe4292]

Steaks are surprisingly bad in Omaha. Gorats sucks. So do most of the big name local steak houses. There are some hidden gems like Jerichos.