The "Gateway to the West" as it has been known since the nineteenth century, Omaha is centrally located in Douglas County Nebraska in the Midwestern United States. Off the historic Missouri River, the longest river in the Unites States, Omaha was built in the Missouri River Valley. With a rich ecosystem, the Missouri River Valley offers travelers a myriad of outdoor activities, including hiking, camping, and fishing. Being the central hub for business and leisure travel, Omaha makes available all of the amenities and attractions expected from one of the forty largest cities in the United States, including, of course, the variety of Omaha luxury hotels that provide some of the finest accommodations in the world.
Originally a collection of fur trading outposts in the very early eighteen hundreds, the area in and around what would become Omaha was a way station for travelers seeking fortune exploring the West. Amongst those early adventurous explorers utilizing the fledgling community as a base of operations in the Midwest were U.S. Army officers Lewis and Clark, whose famous 1804 expedition was of paramount importance in the eventual western expansion in America. For close to sixty years, the early pioneers traveling east and west found the future site of Omaha to be a welcome repose from the hardships of early frontier life, and Omaha remains so today.
Home to several of the largest companies in the world, Omaha provides the perfect location for shareholder meetings or business retreats. In Forbes 2009 list of "Best Bang-For-Your-Buck Cities" Omaha ranked Number One, making it the ideal place both fiscally and geographically for multi-city businesses to come together, whether national or international. With Southwest and United Airlines being the two largest carriers, travel to and from Omaha's Eppley Airfield is as easy as anywhere in the world; and the location is only three miles from the central business district making travel to and from the Airport or one of Omaha's premier luxury hotels shorter and faster than almost any other city in the country.
Travel is never entirely about business, and Omaha provides the kind of Midwestern atmosphere and charm that visitors of all walks in life have grown to appreciate. For shopping, there is the recently redesigned Gene Leahy Mall, built on a 9.6-acre park located downtown, close to several of Omaha's finest luxury hotels. This beautiful testament to the flourishing downtown revitalization has been in development for over thirty years and is known locally as "The Park." With waterfalls, slides and an amphitheater for summer concerts, , this home to hundreds of retail outlets, cafes, and restaurants is the perfect one-stop shopping and dining experience.
With the global rise in popularity of Texas Hold 'em, Omaha has become a prime destination for the world's gambling aficionados and top professional card players. Several casinos are located close by to all of Omaha's finest luxury hotels. So whether it is slots, roulette, craps blackjack, or a hand of poker, a stay in one of Omaha's luxury hotels provides easy access to any game of chance. With one of the most popular card games named after the city, Omaha Poker, a trip to this Midwestern metropolis could prove to be worth its weight in gold.
Counting many luxury hotels minutes away from all of Omaha's tourist hot spots, some offering free shuttle service to the major attractions and others within walking distance, Omaha's luxury hotels offer everything a visiting family, company or solo adventurer could ever need. Besides providing easy access to various points of interest, these superior hotels offer a host of amenities in every combination, including on-site fine dining, twenty-four hour room service, indoor pools and state-of-the-art fitness centers and spas, and all of the latest technological needs such as free Wi-Fi access.
A visit to one of Omaha's luxury hotels also provides the kind of service expected from the upper echelon of travel destinations. A friendly and knowledgeable concierge is always available for suggestions on local cuisine. Staying for an afternoon or evening in an Omaha luxury hotel presents a world of relaxation and enjoyment, with a courteous and friendly staff at your disposal.
With so many travelers visiting the "Gateway to the West" for business, pleasure, or a bit of both, everyone finds a stay in one of Omaha's luxury hotels a visit to remember. Take comfort in knowing your business destination is one of the finest in America, or take in the sights with your family at the Henry Doorly Zoo. Omaha's luxury hotels have every amenity worldly travelers have come to expect, and the kind professional service that everyone deserves.
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