The Old Market is a neighborhood located in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, United States, and is bordered by South 10th Street to the east, 13th Street to the west, Farnam Street to the north and Jackson Street to the South. The neighborhood has many restaurants, art galleries and upscale shopping. This is where the Cambria Hotel is located for those that choose to stay with the hotel block reserved for the wedding.
Lauritzen Gardens is the nation's premier botanical garden for its ability to impart beauty, awe, and knowledge about local-to-global natural worlds. Robert and Jenna took their engagement photos at Lauritzen Gardens and it is one of their favorite get aways in the city.
For guests looking for a slower pace, Fontenelle Forest is about a 15 min drive from the hotel. Fontenelle Forest is a 1,500-acre forest, located in Bellevue, Nebraska. Its visitor features include hiking trails, a nature center, children's camps, a gift shop, and picnic facilities. The forest is listed as a National Natural Landmark and a National Historic District.
Nestled in the heart of Iowa's globally significant Loess Hills, Hitchcock Nature Center offers nearly 1,500 acres of publicly available prairie, savanna, and woodlands for low-impact recreation and camping. Hitchcock is a 22 minute drive from the Cambria Hotel.
Jams has the best patio in the Old Market. Jams, an Omaha restaurant legacy, is an American Grill that offers a melting pot of different styles and varieties of food dishes containing high-quality ingredients paired with the optional cold drink or creative cocktail. This is a 15 min walk from the Cambria Hotel.
Hook & Lime is a modern Mexican restaurant serving up gourmet tacos and tortas (and a lot more) from a scratch kitchen. We make everything in-house, from the brisket we smoke overnight to the fresh corn tortillas we make every morning. Nothing is an afterthought at Hook & Lime. Hook & Lime is a 4 minute walk from the Cambria Hotel.
The Session Room offers a unique selection of Craft Beers, Craft Cocktails and a menu suited to please any palate. Sample a Session Ale and enjoy some Hot Savory Food while watching the games on our twelve 65” TV’s in a hip but casual atmosphere. This is a 2 minute walk from the Cambria Hotel.
A vibrant sanctuary nestled in the heart of Omaha’s newest development project, Brickline at The Mercantile. Here, amidst flowing cocktails entwined throughout quality conversations that linger long after the glasses are emptied, meals are crafted into delightful masterpieces, nourishing both your palate and soul. Our space embodies cherished memories of forging new connections and rekindling with old ones, enriched with décor that weaves the story of our memorable journey. The walls breathe warmth and nostalgia, while our servers and bartenders not only remember your name but treat you like family. Memoir is a 25 minute walk from the Cambria Hotel.
Mexican and American home-cooked favorites for over 45 years. We use only the freshest ingredients cooked from scratch each day by our passionate staff. This is Robert's favorite restaurant! He highly recommends the beef tacos. This is an 11 minute drive from the Cambria Hotel.
Shucks is our favorite place to go for dates. Now, I know seafood and the midwest sounds like an oxymoron. But hear me out... the food here is amazing! Robert had never tried crab before meeting Jenna and now he says he could eat crab for every meal if he were a rich man. The atmosphere is casual so don't worry about dressing up!