What is the surrounding area like?

CHI Health Center Omaha is lucky enough to call Downtown Omaha home. You won't have to venture far to find something to eat and a cool beer or two. If feeling energetic, head the few blocks to the historic Old Market, where the streets are filled with bars playing live music, restaurants, ice cream shops and everything in between.

Where are the best places to eat near CHI Health Center Omaha?

Blatt Beer & Table

Just a five-minute walk from the CHI Health Center, Blatt Beer & Table have a huge range of craft beers -- including several locally-brewed varieties -- and even a rooftop beer garden. Snack on pretzel bites, fries, or honey-roasted peanuts, or tuck into the full menu of burgers, fish and chips, salads and sandwiches.

The Old Mattress Factory

Featuring the original brick walls of the 1883 building, this venue is regularly filled with live music and party-goers. The menu includes the baked shrimp scampi, chicken piccata, plus veggie dishes such as the mushroom burger.

V. Mertz Restaurant

Flash your plastic at this cool restaurant that's hidden below street level in The Old Market Passageway. Dishes like grass-fed wagyu beef and peppercorn steak are savored amongst the minimal decor and candlelight.

Modern Love

It might be a ten-minute drive away, but this vegetarian and vegan restaurant will make your trip worthwhile with inventive dishes like applewood smoked tofu, creamy cashew cheese and roasted spaghetti squash tacos.

What attractions are near to the venue?

The Durham Museum

Like old trains? Of course you do. Learn about the history of Omaha while enjoying the grand architecture of Union Station; entry is around $10.

Lauritzen Gardens

A 50-minute train ride will take you around the various sections of this botanical center and park. Or else you could exercise your legs around displays including the indoor tropical plants, rose gardens and orchids. Pay $10 for an afternoon's flora.

Any other info visitors might want to know?

Omaha has a love of live music, especially indie. If you're wanting a steady supply of tunes, head downtown to bars like rock-playing Slowdown, chilled out Havana Garage and Harney Street Tavern in The Old Market.

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What's the best way to get to CHI Health Center Omaha?

From Omaha city center, head east along the I-480 to North 14th Street, then left onto Dodge Street and left again onto North 10th Street. If you're getting there from Midtown, just head east along Dodge Street until you reach North 10th Street.

How much does food and drink cost?

Prices are steep but not to the point you'll want to go on hunger-strike. Here's a benchmark: hot dogs will cost around $3.50-4 and soda around $5. The quality is good, too, with the mix of vendors including Alexander's BBQ, Katie's Gyros and Maui Wowi smoothies.

Does the venue have WiFi?

Yep, it sure does, and it's free of charge.

How much does parking at CHI Health Center Omaha cost?

Parking is plentiful and includes free spots around downtown (outside of business hours). The venue lot will cost you around $8 for surface parking; add an extra $4 or so for garage parking.

What time do doors normally open?

Typically 90 minutes beforehand for basketball matches and for those with club/suite seats. 60 minutes beforehand for concerts.

Any other information I should know?

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