Inspired by Omaha’s rough and tumble past, “The Gritty City” explores the growth and challenges the city faced as the country expanded west. Omaha was at times a sophisticated urban setting and other times a throwback to the days of the Wild West. Learn why the city earned poems about its muddy streets and why some writers begged their readers to “take heed” and avoid Omaha at all costs! One of our most popular tours, this program is for people who enjoy a good rags-to-riches story, love history that makes you laugh and want to be inspired. Stops include some of Omaha’s most remarkable landmarks and how they represented a positive turnaround for the city.
