Omaha, NE: Fast Facts

Founded:	1854
Population:	425,000
Location:	Situated along the Missouri River, centered on the eastern border of Nebraska
Nickname:	Gateway to the West
Public Transportation:	Metro Area Transit (MAT) bus system
Climate:	Four season
Education:	Creighton University, University of Nebraska – Omaha, Bellevue University and Metropolitan Community College, among others.
Recreation:	From swimming, boating, hunting, fishing, camping and hiking, to cycling and sports, Omahans enjoy the great outdoors. Residents and visitors can also take advantage of community swimming pools, parks, ice-skating rinks, bike trails, golf courses and generous green spaces throughout the city.
Entertainment:	From historic attractions and art museums, to opera, theatre and ballet, Omaha is culturally well-represented. Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo is among the top three in the nation, and the community is home to numerous festivals and fairs, as well as great shopping and restaurants.
Sports:	With Creighton University and the University of Nebraska – Omaha, sports fans can take in men's and women's basketball, football, soccer, volleyball, hockey and more, as well as the NCAA Men’s College World Series. Omaha is also home to the Omaha Royals AAA minor league baseball team.
Airports:	Eppley Airfield
Interesting fact:	Omaha was rated by Forbes magazine as the 11th best city for business and careers.

Source: OmahaChamber.org, VisitOmaha.com