Omaha area tourism awards announced
May 9, 2025
Article originally published by Nebraska Examiner and Cindy Gonzalez.
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OMAHA, Neb. —Winners of the 2025 Omaha Metropolitan Area Tourism Awards were announced this week, spotlighting standout attractions, hotels, restaurants and retail businesses in Douglas and Pottawattamie Counties.
More than 15,000 votes were cast in the contest intended to recognize tourism attractions that have made a difference in the lives of area residents and visitors.
The competition is organized by Visit Omaha and the Council Bluffs Convention & Visitors Bureau, and sponsored by the Metropolitan Hospitality Association and Pottawattamie Tourism Committee.
Winners are to be featured in videos on social media and on area billboards starting this week, to align with National Travel and Tourism week.
Douglas County:
Best Attraction: Lauritzen Gardens
Runners-up: Kiewit Luminarium and The Joslyn
Best Hotel: Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District
Runners-up: Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel and Magnolia Hotel Omaha
Best Restaurant: Clio
Runners-up: Dynamite Woodfire Grill and Jewell on Capitol
Best Retail Business: Nebraska Furniture Mart
Runners-up: Raygun and City Limits
Pottawattamie County
Best Attraction: Hitchcock Nature Center
Runners-up: Union Pacific Railroad Museum and Arrowhead Park
Best Hotel: Harrah’s Hotel & Casino
Runners-up: Hilton Garden Inn and Courtyard by Marriott
Best Restaurant: Boxer Barbeque
Runners-up: Henry’s Diner and 712 Eat + Drink
Best Retail Business: Bloom Works Floral
Runners-up: The Sugar Makery and Dusted Charm
