Where to Stay
A limited number of hotels in the downtown Omaha area and downtown Lincoln area have been reserved for Market To Market Relay teams and families. We are sending you this information via email first. These hotels are just a few blocks away from the starting line or the finish line and are a great way to avoid getting up early or driving home late after the event. Please note that both hotels have CUT OFF dates when this offer will not be available.
Omaha, September 30, 2011 (Night before Race, Hotel Near the Start Line)
Hilton Garden Inn Omaha Downtown/Old Market
Group Rate: $89.00
Group Code: MTM
Booking Instructions: Website
Cut Off Date: September 9th, 2011
View for more information on Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Omaha
Lincoln, October 1, 2011 (After the Race, Hotel Near the Finish Line)
Holiday Inn Downtown Lincoln
Group Rate: $82.00
Group Code: M2M
Booking Instructions: Go to www.holidayinn.com/lincolnne and insert the arrival and departure dates on the left, insert group code and select view rates.
Phone: Contact hotel (402-475-4011) or toll free (1-800-HOLIDAY) and reference the group code to make a reservation into the block.
** If you experience difficulty please contact Lauren Wegman (402) 475-4011
Cut Off Date: September 19, 2011 *Please make your reservations before this date
View the hotel flyer
Hilton Garden Inn Omaha Downtown/Old Market
Group Rate: $89.00
Group Code: MTM
Booking Instructions: Website
Cut Off Date: September 9th, 2011
View for more information on Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Omaha
Lincoln, October 1, 2011 (After the Race, Hotel Near the Finish Line)
Holiday Inn Downtown Lincoln
Group Rate: $82.00
Group Code: M2M
Booking Instructions: Go to www.holidayinn.com/lincolnne and insert the arrival and departure dates on the left, insert group code and select view rates.
Phone: Contact hotel (402-475-4011) or toll free (1-800-HOLIDAY) and reference the group code to make a reservation into the block.
** If you experience difficulty please contact Lauren Wegman (402) 475-4011
Cut Off Date: September 19, 2011 *Please make your reservations before this date
View the hotel flyer
How to Get Here
Located in the middle of the country, the great state of Nebraska is easy to get to and from via the road, the air, or rail.
Via the Road: Omaha and Lincoln both sit upon Interstate 80, making it an easy drive from anywhere in the United States.
Via the Air: Omaha’s Eppley Airport occupies 2,650 acres and handles about 397 flights a week and more than 4.2 million passengers a year. Lincoln’s Municipal Airport is minutes from Interstate 80 and 45 minutes from the Market To Market Relay starting line.
Via the Rail: Both Lincoln and Omaha have Amtrak lines that are less than a mile away from the start in Omaha or finish line in Lincoln.
Via the Air: Omaha’s Eppley Airport occupies 2,650 acres and handles about 397 flights a week and more than 4.2 million passengers a year. Lincoln’s Municipal Airport is minutes from Interstate 80 and 45 minutes from the Market To Market Relay starting line.
Via the Rail: Both Lincoln and Omaha have Amtrak lines that are less than a mile away from the start in Omaha or finish line in Lincoln.
What To Do
Nebraska, home of Arbor Day, is full of surprises and has many sites to see and countless things to do. As you race in the Market To Market Relay, you'll get to experience a snapshot of Nebraska in less than 24 hours, from metropolitan areas to scenic open spaces and everything in between. After the race, the Market To Market Relay encourages you to explore everything Nebraska has to offer. Whether you're looking for great food, city night life, word renowned attractions, action-packed outdoor adventures, or a family-friendly jaunt through history – Nebraska has it all.
Nebraska: Find vacation possibilities at the Nebraska Department of Tourism
Omaha: Find out where to eat and what to do while your in Omaha
Lincoln: Check out attractions, shopping and dining options in the capital city
Omaha: Find out where to eat and what to do while your in Omaha
Lincoln: Check out attractions, shopping and dining options in the capital city
Market to Market Relay Recommends
Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo: Visit the world's largest indoor rainforest, a desert and nocturnal exhibits. Experience the Butterfly and Insect Pavilion, open spring 2008! Also explore the world-class Scott Aquarium, the Hubbard Orangutan Forest and Gorilla Valley, Lozier IMAX Theater, the Cat Complex, Bear Canyon and more. Open year-round.
Arbor Day Farm: Just a 45-minute drive from Omaha or Lincoln, this 260-acre national historic landmark, part of the original estate of J. Sterling Morton, is owned and operated by the Arbor Day Foundation. Enjoy nature's wonders while walking through the Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure or a round of golf at environmentally friendly Arbor Links designed by Arnold Palmer. The Arbor Day Farm has something for all ages. Open year-round.
Historic Haymarket: Visit unique shops, great local restaurants and coffee houses in Lincoln’s Historic Haymarket.
Old Market: Upon arriving in Omaha, check out the historic Old Market’s art, nightlife, shopping and dining options.
