AKSARBEN VILLAGE
ONCE A HORSE TRACK, NOW A VIBRANT SHOPPING, DINING AND ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT.
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ksarben Village is a distinctive mixed-use development marrying urban space with events, dining and shopping options in the heart of the city. Bring your appetite for food and drink to the village. From DJ’s Dugout and its dueling pianos to Jones Bros. and its Cupcake War-worthy assortment of unique treats, there’s no shortage of casual restaurants and bars to enjoy. Try the braided crust pizza at Dudley’s Pizza & Tavern, the mango crab rangoon at Mai Thai and tacos stuffed with shrimp, brisket or even alligator at Voodoo Taco. Featured nationally on CBS’ Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley, a new must-try is Inner Rail Food Hall. It includes nine specialty food vendors serving elevated cuisine from across the globe in a modern food hall atmosphere. Stinson Park is adjacent to Aksarben Village and offers live concerts and entertainment events throughout the year. From May through October the farmers market fills the streets with fresh produce and handmade products. Active folks will be tempted to hop on a Heartland B-cycle bicycle to explore nearby trails. Take a breather from all the fun and indulge in area history. Aksarben Village stands where the bustling Ak-Sar-Ben Race Track (1919-1995) and Coliseum once stood. Its celebrated history is punctuated in Stinson Park with a bronze figure marking the grave of Omaha, the 1935 Triple Crown winner. FUN FACT: Aksarben is “Nebraska” spelled backwards. ANNUAL EVENTS Saturdays @ Stinson Concert Series: Saturdays, May – August • Free local music with food, drink & activities for kids Farmers Market: Sunday mornings, May – October • Carry home fresh produce or homemade goods Get Fit in the Park: May – October • Enjoy morning yoga or Zumba Sunday in Stinson Park Lights of Aksarben: November & December • Holiday fun with carriage rides, live music, activities & Santa 66
Go to VisitOmaha.com to find more things to do.
Inner Rail Food Hall
Farmer’s Market
OTHER STOPS IN THE VILLAGE • • • • • • • • •
Backwoods Outdoor Beacon Hills Cold Stone Creamery & Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Denim Saloon Eat Fit Go Healthy Foods Freezing Godfather’s Pizza Gold Mountain Restaurant Herbe Sainte
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Juice Stop Liv Lounge Luvbird Boutique Oklahoma Joe’s BBQ Pauli’s Sports Lounge Pickleman’s Gourmet Cafe Ponzu Sushi & Grill Roast Coffeehouse Vitality Bowls
Natalie says a must-do for teens is going to the outdoor concerts at Stinson Park. They always have local bands and the area includes a lot of great food and coffee shops.
