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, Douglas, and Sarpy counties.
- Nominations Open: February 2 - 28, 2024
- Voting for Finalists: March 1 - 31, 2024
- Winners Announced: May 19 - 25, 2024
Voting is now open! Use the button below to vote for your favorite hotel, restaurant, attraction, and retail shop in Pottawattamie County before March 31, 2024. Finalists are based on the top five most nominated businesses in each category.
Best Attraction:
- Historic Squirrel Cage Jail
- Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center
- Mt. Crescent Ski Area
- Phoenix Movie Theater
- Prairie Crossing Vineyard & Winery
Best Hotel:
- Country Inn & Suites
- Hampton Inn @ Ameristar
- Hilton Garden Inn
- Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites @ Ameristar
- SpringHill Suites
Best Restaurant:
- The Buck Snort Neola
- Dew Drop Inn
- Minden Bowl Cafe
- Nesting Grounds
- Pizza King
Best Retail:
- Anytime Tees
- Bev's Porch
- The Olive Branch
- The Unique Boutique Iowa
- White Ivory Apparel
Vote For Pottawattamie's Best!
Show your support for the entire metro by voting for your favorites in Douglas and Sarpy counties!
During National Travel & Tourism Week, May 19 - 25, 2024, the award winners will be publicly recognized through a paid media campaign. Help make 2024 a brighter year for our travel industry professionals by giving them the recognition they deserve!
Past Winners:
Please note that the 2023 and 2022 OMA Tourism Award winners are not eligible for nominations this year.
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].
