PGATOUR.com - Cox Classic Presented by Chevrolet: Local Information

Cox Classic presented by Lexus of Omaha

Monday Jul 20 – Sunday Jul 26, 2009

Champions Run · Omaha, NE

Purse: $700,000
Winning Share: $126,000
http://www.coxclassic.com

Local Info

Hotels

Please visit the Cox Classic's community site at www.coxclassic.com.

Comfort Inn - Omaha Southwest
402/593-2380
10728 L Street
Omaha, NE 68127

Candlewood Suites

360 S. 108th Ave

Omaha, NE 68154

(402) 758-2848

The Holiday Inn (Miracle Hills)
(402) 496-7500 / 1-866-562-7306
11515 Miracle Hills

Omaha, NE 68154

Super 8 Motel
402/492-8845/ 1 800 800-8000
11610 W. Dodge Rd
Omaha, NE 68154

For all accommodations, please identify yourself with the Cox Classic to get the best rates. All hotels are within 10-20 minutes of Champions Run.

Country Inn & Suites
11818 Miami St.
Omaha, NE 68164
402-445-4445

Regency Lodge
909 So. 107th Ave
Omaha, NE 68114
402-397-8000 or 1800-617-8310

Studio Plus
9006 Burt Street

Omaha, NE 68114
402-343-9000 or 1800-398-7829

Clarion Hotel
4888 S. 188th St.
Omaha,NE 68137
402-895-1000 or 1800-424-6423

Days Hotel - Carlisle
10909 M St.
Omaha, NE 68137

(402) 331-8220 or 1800-526-6242

Restaurants

There are over 650 restaurants in Omaha featuring 22 distinctive cuisines, everything from Italian to Persian. Eat what you like!

Buffalo Wild Wings
14615 W. Maple
Omaha, NE 68116

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Sports Bar with Burgers, Chicken and Wings

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers
493-6223
14455 W. Maple Road
Omaha, NE 68116
Gourmet Burgers and Fries

Volunteer Information

At least 1,000 volunteers will be needed from July 28 - July August 3, 2008.

Please visit our website, www.coxclassic.com, to view our volunteer opportunities and also fill out our on-line application.

You may also call 402/399-1800 to receive a volunteer application by mail.

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Local Attractions

If you want to escape for awhile, here are some ideas of places to go and things to see in the area.

Henry Doorly Zoo Complex
Deer Park Blvd & 10th, take I-80 to the 13th Street exit and follow the signs.
This 110-acre world-class zoo now includes an IMAX theatre, the Lied Jungle (a tropical rainforest with pygmy hippos, monkeys gliding through bamboo forests, a 50-foot waterfall, groves of papaya trees and much more) and the new $16 million undersea exhibit with its 900,000-gallon walk-through aquarium. 402/733-8400

Heartland of America Park and Fountain
Harney and 10th Streets
Technically outside of the Old Market, these attractions and the ConAgra campus are impressive.

The Council Bluffs, Iowa Casinos
Bluffs Run, 402/323-5000
Harvey's, 402/329-6000
Ameristar, 402/328-8888
Riverboat gambling. Great view from 360 Restaurant on the 12th floor of Harvey's Hotel.

The Old Market
14th to 10th and Farnam to Leavenworth
Shop...eat...enjoy the scenery. The Market is loaded with dozens of restaurants and shops in an Old World setting, including several sidewalk cafes.

Joslyn Museum
2200 Dodge Street
Get cultural in this near-downtown palace of fine arts. A magnificent building, it offers a fine lunchtime restaurant and varying, impressive art exhibits. 402/342-3300.

The Omaha Community Playhouse
69th and Cass Streets
This two-theater complex has a multimillion dolar budget and one of the finest theatrical operations in the nation. 402/553-0800 for tickets or 402/553-4890 for show information.

The Durham Western Heritage Museum
801 South 10th Street -- a restored train station that recreates the golden age of railroading in America with other exhibits of Omaha and Nebraska history. 402/444-5071

Boys Town Campus
132nd and West Dodge Road
The world-famous residential village for young people.

Omaha Royals AAA League
Rosenblatt Stadium, take I-80 to the 13th Street exit and follow signs.
Rosenblatt is the site of the NCAA College World Series.

Shopping

With 50 regional shopping malls, Omaha is the shopaholics dream come true! Local shopping options include Nebraska Crossing Outlet Mall, SuperTarget, Nebraska Furniture Mart (the country's single largest furniture store), and Borsheim's (the country's single largest jewelry and gift store).

Oakview Mall: 144th & W. Center Rd. Every shop necessary to BUY, BUY, BUY! Sears, JC Penney's, Younkers, and Dillards are the staple stores along with a fabulous food court.

Village Pointe Mall: 168th & W. Dodge Rd. A Beautiful new mall with loads of nice restaurants. Window shop at some of your favorites; Gap, Chicos, DSW, American Eagle, Pier 1, and many more. You can even catch a movie at the Village Pointe Theatre.

Area Parks

Area Parks: There are several public parks nearby offering walking trails, playgrounds, and much more.

Zorinsky Lake
168th and F Streets

Standing Bear Lake
132nd and Fort Streets

Cunningham Lake
State Street, take I-680 to the Irvington North exit and turn right on State Street.

Chalco Hills Recreation Area
8901 South 154th Street, take the entrance north of Giles Road.

Memorial Park
59th and Dodge Streets, across from the University of Nebraska at Omaha campus.