Located just east of downtown Omaha is a shopping and restaurant district called the ‘Old Market’. A favorite of hipsters, locals and visitors will both enjoy the cute stores and wide sidewalks.

As with most of Omaha, red brick is the look of choice. On the corner of 10th and Howard is the shop that caught my eye- Tannenbaum Christmas Shop. Any flavor and color of Christmas decoration and ornament you can imagine, along with other holiday decorations as well, fill every nook and cranny of this store.
Just next door is a candy shop. It’s a small place, but I loved the large open window along the back wall which allowed visitors to watch chocolates being made by hand.

In addition to scores of yummy chocolates the shop has lots of retro candy and hand made taffy in several flavors.

Walking around the Old Market you will find stores selling winter clothing, incense and Asian imports, gifts, trendy clothing and various sundries. There are several well recommended music stores, restaurants, bars and I even saw a yoga studio. It’s a great place to pass an afternoon!

Check out www.oldmarket.com for information on stores, restaurants and especially events.