The Omaha Metropolitan Area (OMA) Tourism Awards celebrate attractions, restaurants, hotels, and retail shops that have made a difference in the lives of locals and visitors. The public is invited to honor those great memories and exceptional experiences by nominating, and later voting for, for the best tourism businesses in Pottawattamie and Douglas counties.
- Nominations Open: February 10 - March 7, 2025 | Now Closed
- Voting for Finalists: March 12 - April 2, 2025
- Winners Announced: May 4 - 10, 2025
Voting is now open! Use the button below to vote for your favorite hotel, restaurant, attraction, and retail shop in Pottawattamie County before April 2, 2025. Finalists are based on the top five most nominated businesses in each category.
Best Attraction:
- Arrowhead Park (Neola)
- Botna Bend Park (Hancock)
- Hitchcock Nature Center (Honey Creek)
- Hoff Family Arts + Culture Center
- Union Pacific Railroad Museum
Best Hotel:
- Country Inn & Suites – Council Bluffs
- Courtyard by Marriott
- Harrah’s Hotel & Casino
- Hilton Garden Inn
- SpringHill Suites by Marriott
Best Restaurant:
- 712 eat + drink
- Barley’s
- Boxer Barbeque
- Henry’s Diner (Crescent)
- Tish’s Restaurant
Best Retail:
- Bev’s Porch (Neola)
- Bloom Works Floral
- Dusted Charm
- The Olive Branch
- The Sugar Makery
Vote For Pottawattamie's Best!
Show your support for the entire metro by voting for your favorites in Douglas County!
During National Travel & Tourism Week, May 4 - 10, 2025, the award winners will be publicly recognized through a paid media campaign. Help make 2025 a brighter year for our travel industry professionals by giving them the recognition they deserve!
Past Winners:
Please note that the 2024 and 2023 OMA Tourism Award winners are not eligible for nominations this year.
2024
- Best Attraction: Mt. Crescent Ski Area
- Best Hotel: Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites @ Ameristar
- Best Restaurant: Pizza King
- Best Retail Business: The Unique Boutique Iowa
2023
- Best Attraction: Dreamland Theatre (Carson)
- Best Hotel: Ameristar Casino Hotel
- Best Restaurant: Back Forty (Macedonia)
- Best Retail Business: The Occasional Collective (Treynor)
2022
- Best Attraction: Union Pacific Railroad Museum
- Best Hotel: Courtyard by Marriott Council Bluffs
- Best Restaurant: Boxer BBQ
- Best Retail Business: Dusted Charm
The Omaha Metropolitan Area Tourism Awards are brought to you by these partner destinations:
If you have any questions about the Omaha Metropolitan Area Tourism Awards, please contact CBCVB Executive Director Mark Eckman, at [email protected].
