Many homeowners enjoy the privacy of an acreage, a view of a river valley, or the fun of living in a small town. School districts in communities surrounding Omaha include Arlington, Bennington, Blair, Elkhorn, Fort Calhoun, Gretna, Valley, Waterloo, and some districts in Iowa. Omaha's first planned community. Two private golf courses, Highland and Happy Hollow, attract upscale homeowners. The Jewish Community Center serves the city from the area.
Shopping malls are abundant.
They include Westroads, Old Mill, Rockbrook Village, One Pacific Place, Countryside Village and Regency Court. Boys Town, a village with family homes for 500 youth, is on the western edge.