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Welcome to Benson, the Old Market’s quirky cousin. This hot nightlife district is known for frosty beer, good music and dishes loaded with local flavor. The rest of the year, Benson is a not-so-mild mannered entertainment district with live music pouring out of The Waiting Room – a nationally recognized indie rock club.
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Benson is a historic neighborhood in Omaha, Nebraska. Now a pocket within North Omaha, Benson Place was originally platted in 1887 and was annexed into the City of Omaha in 1917. Actor Nick Nolte lived in the Benson area before moving to the Westside district.
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Most people refer to the stretch of Maple Street between 60th and 65th streets as Benson, but it actually extends a bit more each way (and extends north and south of Maple into neighborhoods). It’s considered a part of Midtown Omaha. For the purpose of this blog post, I’m focusing on that busy stretch of Maple Street. It’s kinda what you’d call Ben...
Parking in Benson, as is the case in a few of Omaha’s popular neighborhoods, can be a bit of a headache. However, I’ve never NOT been able to park. Plus, parking is FREE. So relax. We can handle this. The first parking lot to check is just south of 61st and Maple Street (on the southeast corner of the block). If that’s full, begin checking neighbor...
Breakfast, brunch, dinner, dessert. Whatever you want to eat, Benson has it. There are a lot of restaurants to run through so I’ll start with my favovrites and then share the rest.
It’s easy to bar hop in Benson, since there are a lot of unique places in one compact strip of Maple Street. Where: Krug Park, 6205 Maple St. Why: This is a great bar housed in a restored 1908 building. The craft beer and cocktail selection are superb, and usually, the music is perfection. Honorable mentions: 1. If you’re eager to try local beers, ...
Benson is a grown-up’s playground. There are several things to do for nights out with friends or for dates. But first, let’s talk about daytime. There isn’t an abundance of shops and galleries in Benson (yet), but there are some worthy stops. For thrifty clothes, head to Daisy Jones’ Locker. For chic home decor, check out Found Vintage Market. Ther...
Arguably, Benson is more fun for grown-ups. However, we’ve found many reasons to head to the neighborhood with the kiddos over the years. When the weather is nice, we’re at Benson Park, 7028 Military Ave. The playground is huge and there’s a great splash park there. There’s a short, paved trail around the lake. It’s where my kids learned to ride th...
Benson’s annual and seasonal events are more in the spirit of neighborhood celebrations, though a few can and do draw large crowds. Benson First Fridayis a free monthly art event in Benson. You can venture into pop-up galleries in businesses and see (and purchase) art by local artists. It’s pretty casual and you’ll likely meet all of the artists. B...
Benson High School, Omaha, Nebraska. 1,936 likes · 63 talking about this · 271 were here. This is the official page for Omaha Benson High School.
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3 days ago · In the midst of Omaha, Nebraska, nestled as a vibrant pocket within North Omaha, lies the historic neighborhood of Benson, a charming enclave with a rich past and a lively present. Founded by the land speculator and philanthropist Erastus Benson in 1887, this small neighborhood was once an independent town bustling with a population ...
Sep 6, 2022 · Benson is a popular and affordable neighborhood in Omaha, Nebraska with more than 20 restaurants, bars, & a vibrant music scene. Here are 10 things you probably didn't know about Benson.
