Old Market District
Shopping in the Old Market District offers a getaway from the big box stores. The Old Market is filled with one-of-a-kind and boutique shops, cafes and many bars and restaurants. Store hours vary but most open by 10 AM and close around 9 PM. Cafes usually close around 9 PM, restaurants range from 10 PM to midnight (depending on the day of the week), and majority of the bars are open until 2 AM.
Housing in this area ranges from condo rentals, condos for sale, townhomes and villas. During the Christmas holiday, carolers fill the air with singing and good cheer throughout the main streets and Gene Leahy Mall. Depending on the weather, horse-drawn carriage rides are offered year-round. The Old Market features cobblestone streets and old-world charm. It is truly something everyone living or visiting Omaha needs to experience.
With Interstate 80 extending through the city, getting around Omaha is quick and easy. Omaha is only 3 hours from Kansas City, only 7 and ½ hours from Chicago, and approximately 9 hours from Denver.
There are four main public school districts in Omaha: District 66, Elkhorn Public Schools, Millard Public Schools, and Omaha Public Schools. All these districts have multiple elementary, middle and high schools. Each offers a different teaching atmosphere for students. Some schools specialize in certain areas of study, such as fine arts, trade, math and science. Millard Public Schools offers an International Baccalaureate program, starting in elementary school and continuing through high school. There are several private schools within Omaha as well. The schools in this area rate tops in testing scores. There are also approximately 12 colleges and universities in the Omaha area.
With affordable housing prices and a family-friendly environment, Omaha has a lot to offer its residents.
