Benson, Nebraska

I have lived right in the heart of Downtown Benson for the past seven or eight years (it’s a blur) and watched it grow form empty store fronts and beat down bars to what it is today. Today there are proper dive bars, upscale bars, fantastic restaurants, the best music venues, and a lot of art and culture happening on any given night. There is something for everyone on this strip, but it’s really a treat for people who like a lot of different things.

Benson is now one of Omaha’s most vibrant entertainment districts. Who would of thought, especially walking by the many empty storefronts and scuzzy bars that populated Maple Street back in the ‘90s?
From amazing music venues and great restaurants to stellar brew pubs, classic watering holes and bustling coffee shops, Benson has it all. There are even a few retail shops finally popping up, adding to the day time traffic.
And have you been during a First Friday? The neighborhood is packed with people getting out and enjoying, well, art. You won’t find that at Village Pointe.
Benson’s future is bright as well. A new street scape to widen the sidewalks is in the works. The historic Benson Theatre is also under renovation. All the area needs is a full service grocer and a bodega and it’ll be just about perfect.