Travel Details for OLC Collaborate - Nebraska
Join us and our academic partner – University of Nebraska OnlineWorldwide – at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Truhlsen Events Center (1st floor, Michael F. Sorrell Center for Health Science Education), Omaha, NE – for this one-day collaborative event. Find special hotel rates, travel tips, directions and more on this page.
Courtyard Omaha Aksarben Village
1625 S 67th Street, Omaha NE 68106
The special event rate of $116 per night (plus taxes and fees) is available June 5 – June 7.
Located conveniently near UNMC, this is the Collaborate meeting hotel. We will have a one-way shuttle service from the hotel to campus in the morning, 7:15am – 9:15am. Make sure you bring your bags to campus because the shuttle will not return to the hotel later. Bags can be stored at the event registration desk.
Rooms will be available at the Courtyard Omaha Aksarben Village at a special OLC conference rate of $116.00+. Rate is available for reservations made until May 23, 2017.
If calling in (1-402-951-4300), be sure to reference the group name: OLC Collaborate – UNMC.
Room rate expires Tuesday, May 23 or when the room block is filled, whichever comes first.
Please note: Standard tier in-room internet access is available and included in your room rate.
Courtyard Omaha Aksarben Village, 1625 S 67th Street, Omaha NE 68106
Driving Directions to the Hotel
Parking
Directions from the Airport to the Hotel: Depart Airport on Abbott Drive toward Fort Street. Stay left continuing onto Storz Expwy. Merge onto I-480/US-75 South. Merge onto I-80 West toward Lincoln. Take the 72nd Street exit, EXIT 449. Turn right onto North 72nd Street. Continue approximately 1.5 miles to Pine Street. Turn right on Pine Street and continue to 67th. Hotel is on the southeast corner of 67th and Pine Streets
We will have a one-way shuttle service from the hotel to campus in the morning, 7:15am – 9:15am. Make sure you bring your bags to campus because the shuttle will not return to the hotel later. Bags can be stored at the event registration desk.
There is no shuttle service to or from the airport and event location. Your best option is to take a cab/Uber/Lyft.
There is a lot to do in and around Omaha.
Here are a few ideas and links to get you started. Make a few days of it!
Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is one of the top-rated zoos in the country.
Lauritzen Gardens is a living museum of unique four-season plant displays, maintained to the highest standards consistent with environmental stewardship. It provides memorable educational and aesthetic experiences for all.
Joslyn Art Museum collects, preserves, and interprets the visual arts of the highest quality, fostering appreciation and enjoyment of art for the benefit of a diverse audience.
Union Station opened its doors to the public on January 15, 1931, as one of the finest of Art Deco architecture in the United States. This magnificent facility served millions of rail travelers and was well-known for its “modern” amenities and lavish style. Today, Union Station serves as the home of The Durham Museum, and its grandeur has not diminished with time.
Nearby are jogging and biking trails. Bikes are available to rent. There are also several golf courses in the Omaha area.
The Old Market is Omaha’s most historic, most entertaining neighborhood. The cobblestone streets are home to a diverse mix of shopping, galleries, restaurants, and taverns.
Restaurants onsite at the hotel include The Bistro.
There are several restaurants and shops in Askarben Village, within walking distance of the hotel.
Other area restaurants include: