Dundee-Happy Hollow Historic District

Dundee is one of Omaha's older residential neighborhoods, located just west of Midtown. The Dundee-Happy Hollow Historic District covers the area, and its tree-lined streets are known for historic homes and a compact, walkable business district. The anchor for visitors is the Dundee Theater, operated by the nonprofit Film Streams. It first opened in December 1925 when Dundee was still a suburban community, and the site calls it Omaha's longest-running cinema. It has a 300-seat main theater and a 25-seat microcinema. Film Streams took ownership in 2017 after the Sherwood Foundation gave the property to save the then-closed theater.

A renovation added a new entrance and a larger lobby shared with Lola's cafe. Visit Omaha reports that Dundee hosts Third Saturdays in Dundee, a monthly event that brings live music, art, vendors and food into the streets. The neighborhood also has restaurants, coffee shops and small stores. Dundee suits couples, history lovers and film fans who prefer a quiet stroll and an evening movie to a large attraction. A walk through the surrounding blocks adds architecture to the outing.

Highlights

• Dundee Theater (opened 1925)
• Third Saturdays in Dundee
• Historic residential streets
• Neighborhood restaurants and shops

Tips for your visit

• Check Film Streams for showtimes before planning a movie.
• Third Saturday event dates and details are best confirmed locally.
• Parking is mostly on the street.
• Business hours vary.