Sunset over Old Market, Omaha

Sunset over Old Market, Omaha, originally uploaded by bridgepix.

The Old Market is a neighborhood located in downtown Omaha, Nebraska. The neighborhood has many restaurants, art galleries and upscale shopping. The area retains its brick paved streets from the turn of the century, horse-drawn carriages, and covered sidewalks in some areas. It is not uncommon to see a variety of street performers, artists and other vendors.

The area is designated on the National Register of Historic Places as a historic district, and borders the the former site of the Jobbers Canyon Historic District, as well as the still-existent Omaha Rail and Commerce Historic District and Warehouses in Omaha MPS. There is a walking tour of historic buildings available from the Omaha Chamber of Commerce. (Wikipedia)