Travel & Lodging

Getting to Omaha

Omaha Eppley Airfield is a quick 5-10 minute drive from the venue (https://www.flyoma.com/)

The conference will be held at the Mike & Josie Harper Center at Creighton University; the location is given on the map shown

To find your way around the conference space, please use the Harper Center Building map link

Lodging

There are numerous hotels within a short distance of the venue (2 miles or less), and since the event is held  on campus, there will be no conference-specific hotel

Attendees are encouraged to use Creighton's Campus Travel website to search for lodging options near Creighton's Campus https://campustravel.com/university/creighton-university/

If you will not have a vehicle, some hotels may offer airport and local area shuttles

Event Parking

Parking details for conference attendees

Parking is available on the top floor (uncovered) portion of the 2016 Cass Street Parking Garage (G5 on the map provided) and the Visitor Surface Lot (5A) directly across from the Harper Center.  Overflow parking is available in lots E95A and 35. Parking passes are not required, as it is Creighton's fall break

There will also be ample parking on Cass Street, 20th Street, and Burt Street

Things to Do in Omaha

Omaha is a vibrant city, and the area around Creighton's campus is within proximity to downtown and several popular neighborhoods and entertainment districts such as Blackstone, Capitol District, Midtown Crossing, Millwork Commons, and the Old Market, to name a few

Visit the world-famous Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, Kiewit Luminarium, or one of the many attractions in town

For more information, go to https://www.visitomaha.com/ 

Conference Lunch Options

Off campus (within 2 miles) *Recommended*

The organizers suggest attendees with the time and access to transport use the lunch breaks to network and explore one of the several dozen restaurants in the areas within a short distance of campus

See here for a list of Downtown Restaurants

Off campus (walking, less than ~1 mile)

 Within a 15-minute walk, there is a McDonald's, Subway, and several local restaurants, including China Taste, Ellie's Chinchorro, Fu Asian Grill, and Taqueria El Rey

Many more options are available for those able and willing to venture a bit further east of the venue, including Burger Theory, Blatt Beer & Table, Hook & Lime, Old Mattress Factory, and Rocco's Pizza, to name a few

On campus

Creighton University's dining options hours are publicly posted and updated weekly. A Starbucks conveniently located in the Harper Center lobby will be open during lunchtime. A short distance west of the venue, the Skutt Student Center has a food court with a few major retail outlets 

Visitor Map of Omaha