The votes are in for the Omaha Metropolitan Area (OMA) Tourism Awards recognizing the best tourism businesses in Pottawattamie County! This year, the public nominated and voted for the best restaurant, hotel, attraction, and retail shop in Pottawattamie, Douglas, and Sarpy Counties. More than 6,000 votes were cast across the three metro counties. See the results for Pottawattamie below!
Best Restaurant:
- Winner: Pizza King
- 2nd Place: Barley's Bar & Grill
- Honorable Mention: 712 eat + drink, Lincoln's Pub, and Em & Liv's Hard Bean Coffee
Best Hotel:
- Winner: Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites @ Ameristar
- 2nd Place: Ameristar Casino Hotel
- Honorable Mention: SpringHill Suites by Marriott, BridgePointe Inn & Suites, and Microtel Inn & Suites
Best Attraction:
- Winner: Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard
- 2nd Place (tie): Union Pacific Railroad Museum, and Wabash Trace Nature Trail
- Honorable Mention: Historic General Dodge House, Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center, and Joe's Indoor Karting
Best Retail Business:
- Winner: Anytime Tees
- 2nd Place: Rustic Cuts Butcher Shop
- Honorable Mention: Dusted Charm, Bass Pro Shops, and Olive Branch
The winners are being highlighted in promotional videos on social media during National Travel & Tourism Week (May 2 - 8, 2021). Additionally, the winners will be featured on area billboards from May 7 - 20.
The OMA Tourism Awards are presented in partnership with the Council Bluffs Convention & Visitors Bureau, Sarpy County Tourism, and Visit Omaha to honor the more than 18,000 local residents who work in the tourism industry. This year, the awards provided the opportunity to shine a light on the strength, unity, and resilience of our local tourism community during a challenging time.
Special thanks to our OMA Tourism Award sponsors Pottawattamie Countywide Tourism Promotion Committee, the Metropolitan Hospitality Association, and Omaha Magazine.
Thank you to everyone who participated by sending in nominations and voting and for supporting the tourism industry!
