With many Creighton students coming from smaller Midwest towns, arriving in Omaha can seem like a move to the “big city.”

But with the Whiskey Tango Saloon and Dance Hall downtown, small-town students can get back to their roots.

Located at 15th and Farnam Streets, Whiskey Tango is a popular country-western bar complete with live music. The spot combines traditional western saloon décor with modernized touches. For example, the L-shaped bar is wooden, but it’s lighted by purple neon fixtures. Cowboy boots and jeans are the normal attire for attendants.

Both national acts and local bands frequent the 300-person capacity venue. Country-pop artist Lee Ann Womack performed at the venue last Saturday and local music acts such as Omaha’s Cowboy Up! play every weekend.

Another draw for the saloon is the barn-styled wooden dance floor. Free dance lessons on Monday nights are offered to anyone wanting to learn to square or line dance. Lead and follow dances, such as the two-step and shuffle, are offered for couples wanting to step onto the country dance floor.

Third-year Occupational Therapy student Elizabeth Hurley enjoys visiting the downtown saloon. “It’s a fun place to go to when you are with a big group of friends and a great place to go if you want to dance. They have a huge dance floor,” she said. “It’s a nice change of pace from the regular bar scene.”