Pizza King, 1101 N. Broadway, was named Pottawattamie County’s Best Restaurant at the 2021 Omaha Metropolitan Area Tourism Awards.


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From Marjie Ducey
Omaha World Herald

Votes are received for the Omaha Metropolitan Area Tourism Awards, which recognize the best tourism companies in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, and Douglas and Sarpy counties, Nebraska.

The awards are presented in partnership with the Council Bluffs Convention & Visitors Bureau, Sarpy County Tourism and Visit Omaha to honor the more than 18,000 local residents who work in the tourism industry.

The public nominated their favorites and more than 6,000 votes were cast in the three counties. Here are the winners in four categories.

1. Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard

2. Tie. Union Pacific Railroad Museum, Wabash Trace Nature Trail

Honorable Mention: Historic General Dodge House, Hoff Family Arts and Culture Center, Joe’s Indoor Karting

1. Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites @ Ameristar

2. Ameristar Casino Hotel

Honorable Mention: SpringHill Suites by Marriott, BridgePointe Inn & Suites, Microtel Inn & Suites