Brian’s Blackstone guidebook
Food scene
Mertyle&Cypress is a wonderful, locally owned and operated coffee shop with special seasonal drinks, Ted and Wally's ice-cream (locally made), and other delicious treats! We have frequently walked here from our Blackstone Cottage with our children for weekend coffee and ice cream. It is near to Gifford park were the kids can play to burn off the sugar.
13 locals recommend
Myrtle&Cypress Coffeehouse
517 N 33rd StMertyle&Cypress is a wonderful, locally owned and operated coffee shop with special seasonal drinks, Ted and Wally's ice-cream (locally made), and other delicious treats! We have frequently walked here from our Blackstone Cottage with our children for weekend coffee and ice cream. It is near to Gifford park were the kids can play to burn off the sugar.
As seen on the TV show: 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.' A local treat. Walk there from the Blackstone Cottage!
26 locals recommend
California Tacos & More
3235 California StAs seen on the TV show: 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.' A local treat. Walk there from the Blackstone Cottage!
Get coffee in a jar, and come back again for a refill! Another local coffee shop within walking distance from the Blackstone Cottage.
9 locals recommend
Amateur Coffee
3913 Cuming StGet coffee in a jar, and come back again for a refill! Another local coffee shop within walking distance from the Blackstone Cottage.
My wife's favorite Thai food restaurant in Omaha. Just a short drive down Cuming Street to a delicious plate of Pad Thai and Spring Rolls!
25 locals recommend
Salween Thai
1102 NW Radial HwyMy wife's favorite Thai food restaurant in Omaha. Just a short drive down Cuming Street to a delicious plate of Pad Thai and Spring Rolls!
New York style pizza. What makes it so good? It's the water! Water made specifically to mimic the purity of upstate NYC used to make the crust.
42 locals recommend
Noli's Pizzeria
4001 Farnam StNew York style pizza. What makes it so good? It's the water! Water made specifically to mimic the purity of upstate NYC used to make the crust.
Mula
3932 Farnam StStart your night in Blackstone with delicious mexican food.
Local Brewery on the east end of the Farnam strip in Blackstone.
26 locals recommend
Farnam House Brewing Company
3558 Farnam StLocal Brewery on the east end of the Farnam strip in Blackstone.
Grabs some Sgt. Peffer's Pizza, or grab a beer at the Homy Inn... or both! They are right across the street, and the Homy Inn allows pizza to be ordered to the bar.
15 locals recommend
Sgt. Peffer's Cafe Italian
1501 N Saddle Creek RdGrabs some Sgt. Peffer's Pizza, or grab a beer at the Homy Inn... or both! They are right across the street, and the Homy Inn allows pizza to be ordered to the bar.
A small, neighborhood bar with a cozy feel. Grabs some Sgt. Peffer's Pizza right across the street, or the Homy Inn allows pizza to be ordered to the bar.
36 locals recommend
The Homy Inn
1510 N Saddle Creek RdA small, neighborhood bar with a cozy feel. Grabs some Sgt. Peffer's Pizza right across the street, or the Homy Inn allows pizza to be ordered to the bar.
Nothing better than Brunch after Mass at Saint Cecilia's! The patty melt at lunch is also one of the best in town. Get there early. This place is always full. And don't forget to bring Cash to pay for your food!
40 locals recommend
Lisa's Radial Cafe
817 N 40th StNothing better than Brunch after Mass at Saint Cecilia's! The patty melt at lunch is also one of the best in town. Get there early. This place is always full. And don't forget to bring Cash to pay for your food!
Maybe your crew at the Cottage doesn’t have kids. Or maybe grandma and grandpa are also at the cottage to babysit, and you can get a date night. My wife and I love this intimate setting for dates with tasty specials and wonderful olive appetizers! Just don’t bring the kids. There’s lots of things to break.
57 locals recommend
La Buvette Wine & Grocery
511 S 11th StMaybe your crew at the Cottage doesn’t have kids. Or maybe grandma and grandpa are also at the cottage to babysit, and you can get a date night. My wife and I love this intimate setting for dates with tasty specials and wonderful olive appetizers! Just don’t bring the kids. There’s lots of things to break.
If you’re downtown, grab a dish of this local Omaha specialty ice cream. You won’t regret it.
54 locals recommend
Ted & Wally's Ultra-Premium Ice Cream
1120 Jackson StIf you’re downtown, grab a dish of this local Omaha specialty ice cream. You won’t regret it.
My wife and I have had great date nights here. Solid steaks and a great bar.
26 locals recommend
Gorat's Steakhouse
4917 Center StMy wife and I have had great date nights here. Solid steaks and a great bar.
One of the highest rated steakhouses in Omaha. Bring your wallet and your appetite.
22 locals recommend
801 Chophouse at the Paxton
1403 Farnam StOne of the highest rated steakhouses in Omaha. Bring your wallet and your appetite.
Local New American Cuisine. Only open for dinner 5:30-9/10pm. Fun, local, rustic eatery with wine cellar.
25 locals recommend
The Boiler Room
1110 Jones StLocal New American Cuisine. Only open for dinner 5:30-9/10pm. Fun, local, rustic eatery with wine cellar.
American pub with beers brewed on site! Shoot some pool or hang out on the downtown patio.
38 locals recommend
Upstream Brewing Company
514 S 11th StAmerican pub with beers brewed on site! Shoot some pool or hang out on the downtown patio.
Wood fire pizza and other delicious dishes with a great atmosphere and fully stocked bar.
115 locals recommend
Pitch Pizzeria
5021 Underwood AveWood fire pizza and other delicious dishes with a great atmosphere and fully stocked bar.
New and groovy. Not many more places like this around to get a great meal at a great price!
Cheeseburgers - Omaha - A take-out joint
4007 Farnam StreetNew and groovy. Not many more places like this around to get a great meal at a great price!
Best fish and chips in town. Besides any Catholic Church in Omaha on a Friday in Lent, of course.
45 locals recommend
Dundee Dell
5007 Underwood AveBest fish and chips in town. Besides any Catholic Church in Omaha on a Friday in Lent, of course.
The Mill on Leavenworth
Saddle Creek Breakfast Club
1540 N Saddle Creek RdCulprit Cafe
3201 Farnam StGreat Sourdough Bread!
Fun!
Bob & Willie's Wonderbowl
3724 Farnam StreetNo kids allowed, but a new, fun place to mini-bowl, and have a drink!
Come see a local treasure with well maintained garden and grounds. Tours are also available and listed on their website. Walking distance from the Blackstone Cottage!
42 locals recommend
Joslyn Castle
Come see a local treasure with well maintained garden and grounds. Tours are also available and listed on their website. Walking distance from the Blackstone Cottage!
If you’ve heard of Omaha, you probably know about our Zoo. It’s pretty great. Plan on a weekend to see everything the zoo has to offer!
Omaha Zoo South (Main) Entrance
3701 S 10th StIf you’ve heard of Omaha, you probably know about our Zoo. It’s pretty great. Plan on a weekend to see everything the zoo has to offer!
Keep the kids engaged with all the exhibits at the Children’s Museum!
100 locals recommend
Omaha Children's Museum
500 S 20th StKeep the kids engaged with all the exhibits at the Children’s Museum!
Get out of the concrete jungle for a day at the Fontenelle Forest. There's a raptor exhibit, dirt trails, and even a stroller friendly board walk through the woods. The indoor exhibits are also informative and interactive.
97 locals recommend
Fontenelle Forest Nature Center
1111 Bellevue Blvd NGet out of the concrete jungle for a day at the Fontenelle Forest. There's a raptor exhibit, dirt trails, and even a stroller friendly board walk through the woods. The indoor exhibits are also informative and interactive.
Local Sunday Masses
A great place to fulfill your Sunday Obligation during your stay! One of the best Organs in the area, and a wonderful Roman Catholic liturgy. Take a walk from the Blackstone cottage and see the beautiful architecture.
8 locals recommend
St. Cecilia's Cathedral
701 N 40th StA great place to fulfill your Sunday Obligation during your stay! One of the best Organs in the area, and a wonderful Roman Catholic liturgy. Take a walk from the Blackstone cottage and see the beautiful architecture.
Another Roman Catholic Church within walking distance from the Blackstone Cottage!
From the parish Website:
Liturgies at Saint Barnabas used the traditional language of the historic Book of Common Prayer with supplemental material from the American Missal and the Anglican Service Book.
St Barnabas Catholic Church
129 North 40th StreetAnother Roman Catholic Church within walking distance from the Blackstone Cottage!
From the parish Website:
Liturgies at Saint Barnabas used the traditional language of the historic Book of Common Prayer with supplemental material from the American Missal and the Anglican Service Book.
A short drive from the Blackstone Cottage. A beautifully renovated church known for traditional Novos Ordo sung Masses, four choirs specializing in chant, Mass parts in Latin, Masses celebrated ad orientem.
St Peters Church
709 South 28th StreetA short drive from the Blackstone Cottage. A beautifully renovated church known for traditional Novos Ordo sung Masses, four choirs specializing in chant, Mass parts in Latin, Masses celebrated ad orientem.
Grocery stores
Family Fare Supermarket
820 N Saddle Creek RdA close grocery store just down Cuming street.
Forgot an essential during your stay? The neighborhood Walmart will have it.
29 locals recommend
Walmart Neighborhood Market
360 N Saddle Creek RdForgot an essential during your stay? The neighborhood Walmart will have it.
Right down the street from the Cottage. A downtown grocery store that will have what you need for your stay! Parking is free in the garage just south of the grocery store.
41 locals recommend
Wohlner's Grocery
2289 S 67th StRight down the street from the Cottage. A downtown grocery store that will have what you need for your stay! Parking is free in the garage just south of the grocery store.
Baker's
13250 W Maple RdAnother larger grocery store with a bit more selection if needed.
Parks
We walked to this place with our kids every other night. A great playground right down the street from the Blackstone Cottage!
Gifford Park
3571 Davenport StreetWe walked to this place with our kids every other night. A great playground right down the street from the Blackstone Cottage!
Bemis Park
A hidden park, just north of Cuming street. Lots of space for the kids to run!
A small park that's a quick drive away from the Blackstone cottage. Grabs some Sgt. Peffer's Pizza on your way home, or grab a beer at the Homy Inn... or both! They are right across the street, and the Homy Inn allows pizza to be ordered to the bar.
7 locals recommend
Metcalfe Park
A small park that's a quick drive away from the Blackstone cottage. Grabs some Sgt. Peffer's Pizza on your way home, or grab a beer at the Homy Inn... or both! They are right across the street, and the Homy Inn allows pizza to be ordered to the bar.
One of the largest parks in Omaha. Not as close to the Cottage as some others, but my wife rates it the highest on her list!
93 locals recommend
Aksarben/Elmwood Park
One of the largest parks in Omaha. Not as close to the Cottage as some others, but my wife rates it the highest on her list!