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Neighborhood
67th & Center
Aksarben Village
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Aksarben is Nebraska spelled backward, and the village sits on the grounds of the old Ak-Sar-Ben racetrack, which ran from 1919 until 1995. Stinson Park and Baxter Arena, home ice and home court for the UNO Mavericks, now hold the middle of the site.
South 67th Street is the part you walk: a coffeehouse, the Inner Rail food hall, Herbe Sainte, Saffron, a taphouse, Voodoo Taco, and a patisserie. The lawn fills for concerts. The arena fills for games.
Come for either one, then lap the village for dinner.
Best for
Families, UNO fans, festival-goers
The story
The name is 'Nebraska' spelled backward. The original Ak-Sar-Ben racetrack and coliseum (1919–1995) hosted horse racing, rodeos, and the famous Ak-Sar-Ben Ball. The 250-acre site was redeveloped starting in 2007 into a mixed-use village anchored by Stinson Park and Baxter Arena (home of UNO Mavericks). The development is considered one of the most successful urban revitalization projects in the Midwest.
Aksarben Village Stroll
- 1Start at Roast Coffeehouse, 1904 S 67th St, Omaha, NE
- 2Continue to Inner Rail Food Hall, 1911 S 67th St, Omaha, NE
- 3Continue to Herbe Sainte, 1934 S 67th St, Omaha, NE
- 4Continue to Saffron Urban Indian Kitchen, 6706 Frances St, Omaha, NE
- 5Continue to Backlot Taphouse, Aksarben Village, Omaha, NE
- 6Continue to Voodoo Taco, 2295 S 67th St, Omaha, NE
- 7Finish at Grand Patisserie, 2283 S 67th St, Omaha, NE
Happening here
- SeptemberAksarben Stock Show
Agriculture expo, rodeo, and carnival.
- Summer FridaysFood Truck Fridays
Rotating trucks at Stinson Park.
Explore Aksarben Village
Aksarben is Nebraska spelled backward, and the village sits on the grounds of the old Ak-Sar-Ben racetrack, which ran from 1919 until 1995. Stinson Park and Baxter Arena, home ice and home court for the UNO Mavericks, now hold the middle of the site. South 67th Street is the part you walk: a coffeehouse, the Inner Rail food hall, Herbe Sainte, Saffron, a taphouse, Voodoo Taco, and a patisserie. The lawn fills for concerts. The arena fills for games. Come for either one, then lap the village for dinner.
The essentials
Walk stops, neighborhood icons, and the rooms with something on the calendar in Aksarben Village.
Food Hall · $$ · Open · until 9 PM
Nine rotating vendors and a central bar in Aksarben Village.
Cajun/Creole · Open · until 10 PM
New Orleans food in Aksarben, with etouffee made with crawfish or as a vegan version.
sushi · $$ · Open · until 9 PM
Trendy spot for contemporary takes on sushi, Asian Fusion grilled plates & stylish cocktails.
pizza · $$ · Open · until 10 PM
Detroit-style square pizza, with a crispy caramelized cheese crust and the sauce on top.
Voodoo Taco
All places in Aksarben Village
20 places
restaurant · pizza · $$
Open · until 10 PM
Detroit-style square pizza, with a crispy caramelized cheese crust and the sauce on top.
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restaurant · Cajun/Creole
Open · until 10 PM
New Orleans food in Aksarben, with etouffee made with crawfish or as a vegan version.
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restaurant · Food Hall · $$
Open · until 9 PM
Nine rotating vendors and a central bar in Aksarben Village.
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restaurant · chinese · $$
Open · until 9 PM
Chinese restaurant serving traditional dishes, with a conference room & a bar.
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restaurant · sushi · $$
Open · until 9 PM
Trendy spot for contemporary takes on sushi, Asian Fusion grilled plates & stylish cocktails.
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Park
Neighborhood park on the district's east edge with tennis courts, a playground, and open green space — a favorite for pickup games and dog walks.
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Walk Stop #6
