For a third straight year Omaha is named as one of the best cities in America by Resonance Consultancy, a leading advisor in tourism, real estate, and economic development.
Considered one of the most comprehensive studies of its kind, Resonance also uses opinions of visitors and residents to determine rankings. This year Omaha ranks second among America’s Best Midsize Cities, just behind Honolulu and just ahead of Charleston, South Carolina.
“The study calls Omaha a ‘discreet economic powerhouse’ and touts the excellence of our cultural offerings, attractions, dining scene and nightlife,” says Visit Omaha Interim Executive Director Deborah Ward. “While the study was done prior to the pandemic, these strong attributes help make our city more resilient in the face of the current challenges.”
The top 50 cities were selected based on six criteria including the quality of arts, culture, restaurants and nightlife.
Omaha ranked #1 in economy, standard of living and nightlife, #3 in attractions and cultural institutions and #6 in restaurants.
Top 10 Best U.S. Cities (population of less than one million):
1. Honolulu
2. Omaha
3. Charleston
4. Colorado Springs
5. Albuquerque
6. Cape Coral
7. Madison
8. El Paso
9. Tulsa
10. Durham