{"id":7543,"date":"2017-03-17T11:00:50","date_gmt":"2017-03-17T11:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.npdodge.com\/blog\/?p=7543"},"modified":"2017-03-17T11:00:50","modified_gmt":"2017-03-17T11:00:50","slug":"reasons-lucky-live-omaha","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/2017\/03\/reasons-lucky-live-omaha\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Reasons We’re Lucky to Live in Omaha"},"content":{"rendered":"

Omaha is often stereotyped. And, we\u2019ll admit, it\u2019s easy to do. We definitely love our steaks, our Mavs, our corn; but we also love our communities, our small businesses and, most importantly, our city. We\u2019re a delicate, loud and proud mix of people and cultures and we want the world to know it!<\/span><\/p>\n

So join us in celebrating everything that makes Omaha, well, Omaha! Read through the reasons we\u2019re lucky to live here and then tell us what you love about our beautiful city. <\/span><\/p>\n

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1. It\u2019s actually one of the best places to live in the country<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n

\"Omaha<\/p>\n

Omaha consistently makes \u201cbest of\u201d lists in every category. And, according to Real Estate News, <\/span>it\u2019s one of the best places to live in the US<\/span><\/a>!\u00a0Here are the top 12 reasons to consider moving to Omaha<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2. It\u2019s also one of the most affordable<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"Omaha<\/p>\n

On the list of best places to live in the country, Omaha may be 25th, but it\u2019s the second most affordable! In fact, on the Business Insider list of <\/span>Best Places to Live Where the Average Home is Under $250,000<\/span><\/a>, Omaha makes the top 20!<\/span><\/p>\n

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3. The music scene is jammin\u2019 (and growin\u2019)<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"Music<\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t live in Omaha, music might not be the first thing you think of (steaks, right?). But the music scene here has been thriving and constantly growing for years. Livability even ranked Omaha on their list of <\/span>America\u2019s best music cities<\/span><\/a>! <\/span><\/p>\n

Check out <\/span>our favorite area bands<\/span><\/a> + start exploring local music.<\/span><\/p>\n

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4. It\u2019s a foodie paradise<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"Best<\/p>\n

We may be famous for <\/span>steaks<\/span><\/a> and reubens, but Omaha has so many options for every type of foodie. There\u2019s <\/span>vegan and veggie<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>pizzas<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>burgers<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>ice cream<\/span><\/a> \u2014\u00a0you name it! If you need a little more proof, Livability ranked Omaha in their <\/span>top 10 foodie cities<\/span><\/a>! <\/span><\/p>\n

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5. We love our zoo<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"Omaha<\/p>\n

The Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is one of the best zoos in the world \u2014\u00a0<\/span>and we can prove it<\/span><\/a>. It has its own <\/span>railroad<\/span><\/a>, a <\/span>Skyfari<\/span><\/a>, a <\/span>carousel<\/span><\/a> and a <\/span>tram<\/span><\/a> to explore 130 acres of exhibits and gardens, as well as seven acres of indoor exhibits! <\/span><\/p>\n

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6. And our dogs<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"Omaha<\/p>\n

Omaha is ranked in the top 10 on the list of <\/span>Best Cities for Dog Owners<\/span><\/a> and we\u2019re proud of it. Our furry friends make life better!<\/span><\/p>\n

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7. There\u2019s always something to do in Old Market<\/span><\/h2>\n

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\"Old<\/p>\n

Historic Old Market<\/span><\/a> is the heart of downtown and in the past few decades, it\u2019s grown to be the heart of Omaha. Stroll through on a summer night, stop in at a charming restaurant, listen to live music \u2014\u00a0you won\u2019t regret it. <\/span><\/p>\n

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8. We\u2019re the best at celebrating the Collegiate Baseball Championship<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"College<\/p>\n

The Collegiate Baseball Championship has been held annually in Omaha since 1950. Every year, the event brings thousands of people to our city.<\/span><\/p>\n

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9. You\u2019ll see friendly faces everywhere you go<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"Omaha<\/p>\n

The people of Omaha are famously friendly. Whether you\u2019re a native, a transplant or a visitor, you\u2019re welcomed with open arms. There\u2019s a reason <\/span>Movoto named Omaha the top city in the US to raise a family<\/span><\/a>! <\/span><\/p>\n

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10. We\u2019re proud to be Omahans<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"Lucky<\/p>\n

Omaha is quirky at times, occasionally <\/span>hipster<\/span><\/a>, often <\/span>entrepreneurial<\/span><\/a>, but, most importantly, it\u2019s Omaha proud. <\/span>#WeDontCoast<\/span><\/a> because the world should know just how amazing our city really is. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Feeling lucky? \u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Spread the love and let us know why you\u2019re lucky to live in Omaha!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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