You'll have plenty of time outside of training hours to explore Omaha and experience U.S. culture first-hand.
Check out this Overview of Greater Omaha in Portuguese from the local Chamber of Commerce.
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Exploring Omaha
NEBRASKA NEIGHBORS
During your stay, the group will travel to Red Cloud, a community of about 1,000 people in south-central Nebraska. Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Willa Cather grew up in Red Cloud, and the Willa Cather Foundation has preserved many of the sites that inspired her work. Your visit will bring her works to life and provide useful materials and insights for teaching English in Brazil.
On the way, we will also visit the State Capitol in Lincoln and meet some of the state's elected leaders, and we'll visit the Stuhr Museum outside of Grand Island. The rural trip will give you a well rounded understanding of U.S. history, government, and culture.
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Our recommendations
Omaha is a vibrant, culturally diverse metropolis in the middle of the United States, offering big-city attractions in a safe, small-town atmosphere. The metro area’s 850,000 residents are hard-working, genuine, and welcoming. Here are our recommendations for fun, engaging cultural activities in the city:
For music lovers:
- Sokol Underground: Punk, indie rock, and more.
- Waiting Room Lounge: Indie rock, local and national bands, shows every week.
- The Slowdown: Named in honor of the forerunner to the band Cursive, the biggest label with Saddle Creek Records.
- The Holland Performing Arts Center: Draws world-class performers in all genres, classical to rock.
- Jazz on the Green: Outdoor jazz concerts on Thursday evenings in Midtown Crossing.
For outdoor enthusiasts:
- City of Omaha Parks: Trails, pools, picnic spots, frisbee golf, and more.
- Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources: Hiking, biking, boating, and more.
For food connoisseurs:
- Omavore dining blog: Reviews of Omaha's best food, not just the most expensive.
For sports fans:
- CenturyLink Center: The venue for UNO Maverick Hockey games, the Olympic Swim Trials, and many other events. World-famous music performances, too.
- TD Ameritrade Park: Home of the College World Series of baseball.
Must-see for everyone:
- Shakespeare on the Green: Outdoor performances in nearby Elmwood Park. In 2013, Twelfth Night and Titus Andronicus.
- Henry Doorly Zoo: The top-rated zoo in the United States.
- Aksarben Village: Shopping, dining, movies, night life, free outdoor concerts - a short walk from campus.
- Omaha Visitors Bureau: Everything that's great about Omaha; regularly updated calendar of events.
- The Old Market: Shopping, dining, night life, holiday festivals, art shows, and walking trails linked to the restored riverfront.
- Midtown Crossing: Movies, shopping, lunch, outdoor jazz concerts, and night life.
- Omaha Farmers Markets: Fresh produce and crafts from local farmers and artisans.
- The Durham Museum: History of the area's Wild West and 19th Century roots, housed in the former train depot.
- The Joslyn Art Museum: Fine arts from antiquity to contemporary; outdoor concerts in the sculpture garden.
- Lauritzen Gardens: A living botanical museum; many hectares of green tranquility.
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