West Omaha, Omaha, Nebraska facts for kids
West Omaha is a part of Omaha, Nebraska. It includes all areas west of 90th Street within the larger Omaha metropolitan area. Think of it as the western side of the city!
Discovering West Omaha's Communities
West Omaha is home to many different communities. Some of these, like Boys Town, have a long history. Other areas, like Elkhorn and Millard, used to be separate towns but are now part of Omaha. Ralston is another city that is almost completely surrounded by Omaha. Chalco is also seen as part of West Omaha, even though it's not officially a city.
| Communities in West Omaha (Alphabetical Order) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Started | Location | Notes | ||
| Bennington | 1880s | ||||
| Boys Town | 1917 | Between 144th and 132nd Streets, from West Dodge Road to Pacific Street. | A famous place that helps children. | ||
| Chalco | 1888 | From 156th Street to I-80, and Harrison Street to 144th Street and I-80. | A CDP (a special type of community) in Sarpy County. | ||
| Elk City | 1884 | Just south of 225th Street and Pawnee Road. | |||
| Elkhorn | 1865 | From 240th to 180th Streets, and Rainwood Road to Harrison Street. | Used to be its own city, now part of Omaha. | ||
| Keystone | 1907 | Between 90th and 72nd Streets, and Military Avenue, from Fort Street to Maple Street. | |||
| Millard | 1885 | From 204th to 108th Streets, and Blondo to Harrison Streets. | Used to be its own city, now part of Omaha. | ||
| Ralston | 1907 | Between 84th and 72nd Streets, and L to Harrison Streets. | Still a separate city. | ||
West Omaha's Boundaries
West Omaha has clear borders. To the east, it's bordered by 90th Street. To the south, you'll find Harrison Street. The Platte River forms its western edge. And to the north, its boundary is Rainwood Road.
Shopping Centers in West Omaha
West Omaha is a great place for shopping! You can find many different shopping centers, from large indoor malls to smaller outdoor villages.
| Shopping Centers in West Omaha | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Location | Notes | |||
| Bel-Air Plaza | 120th and West Center Road | A smaller outdoor shopping area. | |||
| Country Side Village | 87th and Pacific Streets | A smaller outdoor shopping area. | |||
| Crossroads Mall | 72nd and Dodge Streets | Being rebuilt, expected to open in 2024. | |||
| Montclair Shopping Center | 132nd and West Center Road | A smaller outdoor shopping area. | |||
| Oakview Mall | 144th and Center Streets | A traditional indoor shopping mall. | |||
| One Pacific Place | 103rd and Pacific Streets | A smaller outdoor shopping area. | |||
| Pepperwood Village | 156th and West Dodge Road | A smaller outdoor shopping area. | |||
| Regency Shopping Mall | 103rd and West Dodge Road | A special indoor mall that has Borsheims, a famous jewelry store. | |||
| Rockbrook Village | 108th and Pacific Streets | An outdoor shopping area. | |||
| Shops of Legacy | 168th and West Center Road | An outdoor shopping area. | |||
| Village Pointe | 168th and West Dodge Road | An outdoor shopping area. | |||
| Westroads Mall | 102nd and California Streets | The biggest mall in Omaha. | |||
