Omaha, Nebraska - The Best Kept Secret in the Midwest 

Lewis and Clark knew it would be just right when they explored the territory in the early 1800s. Because of the location and terrain, they knew this Missouri River site would make a perfect trading area. Half a century later, the Union Pacific Railroad put its home base in Omaha where it continues today. Omaha's central location, the navigable Missouri River, and Interstate 80 and 29 offer inexpensive transportation to residents and businesses. Either coast is only a few hours away by jet.

'Crossraods of the Nation' and 'Gateway to the West' -- metropolitan Omaha is home to nearly a million people and is the largest city within the area of Chicago, Denver, Minneapolis, and Kansas City. It is situated ideally for the rapidly expanding telecommunications industry. The city has the most extensive wide-area telephone service (WATS) network in the world.

Being located in the center of the Midwest, Omaha is an ideal city for business meetings and professional conferences. Intercity travel is convenient throughout the metropolitan area. Business districts, schools, churches, recreational areas and wide-open spaces are easily accessible. The business community, local Chamber of Commerce, and the State Legislature all work together to encourage the establishment and growth of new business and industry.

There is always something to do or see in Omaha. Culturally, the Omaha Symphony, Opera Omaha, Holland Performing Arts Center, Omaha Community Playhouse, Rose Blumkin Performing Arts Center, and several dinner theaters offer audiences regularly scheduled performances. The Qwest Center presents nationally and internationally recognized entertainers.

The Joslyn Art Museum, Witherspoon Concert Hall, Strategic Air and Space Museum, Durham Western Heritage Museum, Omaha Children's Museum, Girls and Boys Town, Henry Dorly Zoo, Union Pacific Railroad Museum, Mormon Winter Quarters, Malcolm X's birth site, and former President Ford's birth site provide some of the many family activities and historicalk attractions. Septemberfest, River City Roundup, Winterfest, various ethnic festivals and baseball's College World Series are among the most popular annual events.

The metropolitan area contains many parks, golf courses, pools, lakes, and indoor/outdoor recreational facilities. Omaha, the softball capital of the world, has hundreds of teams for all ages. In addition, there are semi-professional and professional teams available to provide entertainment: Omaha Royals and Omaha Beef.

Metropolitan area school districts provide high quality primary, secondary, and adult education programs -- Public and Private Schools, the University of Nebraska at Omaha, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Creighton University, College of St. Mary, Bellevue University, and Metropolitan Technical Community College offer diversified opportunities for higher education. Omaha is known nationally for its state-of-the-art medical facilities providing excellent health care, research and training.

Omaha provides dining excellence. Whether your choice is steak, seafood, gourmet or ethnic, there is an abundance of outstanding restaurants. Nebraska steaks are known to be the finest in the world!

Omaha's employment rate remains relatively stable. The cost of living is lower in Omaha than in cities of similar size. It's economic future is very promising. It is a growing city with infinite potential; due in part to its economic diversification. Historically, real estate costs have been lower in Omaha than in other large cities. It is not uncommon to hear former Omahans talk about the high cost of housing in other parts of the country. Statistically, Omaha ranks among the Top 25 most affordable cities in the nation. Click on "Our Featured Homes" to see our listings and other homes for sale throughout the city.

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