Welcome to Omaha…

We are grateful to all who make the trip to celebrate us and we hope you enjoy your time in Omaha as much as we do! Details about transportation, lodging, and our favorite places are included below.

Planes

OMA Eppley Airfield

Fly into Omaha’s quaint airport and enjoy the skyline view of downtown in the 15 minute ride to the Cottonwood Hotel.

Travel

Trains

Amtrak

We don’t know why you would take this option, but if you do, let us know how it goes!

Automobiles

Personal Vehicle / Ride-Share 

The airport, church, and reception venue are all relatively close, roughly a 5-10 minute drive. Ride-shares are widely available and affordable to get around downtown Omaha, so there’s no need to rent a car.

Stay

Enjoy your stay in Omaha at the Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel. Book your room by August 19, 2025 to receive the Koenig-VanderMeulen room block rate.

Explore Omaha

    • Creighton University - visit campus and see where it all began for Casey and Cooper

    • Blackstone District - includes the Cottonwood Hotel, as well as various restaurants and bars. See the lists below for recommendations

    • Old Market - a cute area to explore local shops, restaurants, and more!

    • Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium - Omaha's pride and joy place to see, especially if you enjoy seeing baby elephants and giraffes

    • Gene Leahy Mall - enjoy a stroll in the heart of downtown

  • We've listed restaurants by areas in Omaha.

    Blackstone District (walking distance from the hotel):

    • Mula, Upscale Mexican - great margs

    • Nite Owl, American

    • Meatball, Casual Italian

    • Nolis, Pizza

    • Crescent Moon, American

    • The Commitee, Steakhouse in the Cottonwood

    • Coneflower Creamery - rated the best ice cream shop in the U.S. and rightfully so. A must visit!

    Old Market

    • Jams, Upscale American

    • Gather, Farm-to-fork

    • Upstream Brewery, American

    • M's Pub, Upscale American - Casey and Cooper's favorite place for dessert and a night cap cocktail!

    Dundee

    • Pitch, Pizza and Italian

    • Hoppy Taco, Casual Mexican

    • Avoli Osteria, Italian - One of our favorite places!

    Downtown

    • 801 Chophouse, Steakhouse - Cooper first met the Koenig family here! Highly recommend if you want an Omaha steak

    • Omaha Taphouse, Burgers and American

    • Hook & Lime, Mexican

    • Tupelo Honey, Modern Southern

    • Shahi Indian & Grill

    • Salween Thai - a go-to place for every Creighton student

  • Our recommendations are listed by the main areas in Omaha

    Blackstone District (walking distance from the hotel):

    • Crescent Moon - where every Creighton student visited on a weekly basis!

    • Sullivans

    • Lil Ricky's Rooftop Bar

    • Corkscrew Wine Bar - where Casey made Cooper a wine fan

    • Bar 39

    Old Market

    • Dubliner Pub - where Creighton freshmen frequented

    • Laka Lono Rum Club

    • Wicked Rabbit

    • Billy Frogg's - where Cooper "let" Casey win at pool and air hockey

    • T. Henry's Pub

    • Throwback Arcade Lounge

    Downtown

    • Capitol District, includes Beer Can Alley (country), Stuffed Olive, Annie's Irish Pub, the Exchange, Let it Fly Sports Bar

    • Moe & Curly's Pub