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WELCOME TO SARPY COUNTY Let Sarpy County Tourism be your expert guide to help you plan your perfect get away. No matter what your interests, Sarpy County offers endless fun and adventure and Sarpy County Tourism has the inside information. Check out a professional sports event, tour one of the many breweries, climb, zip and swing through the trees in one of the largest private nature centers in the country or visit local shops and artists in lovely towns throughout the county. Sarpy County is waiting for you or your group to come explore. Talk to your “expert” today to start planning your next adventure! We can help with: • • • • • •
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BELLEVUE Haworth Park
t’s easy to feel right at home in Nebraska’s oldest settlement—and Sarpy County’s largest city. Originating as a fur-trading post in 1822, Bellevue earned its name from trappers who admired the city’s “beautiful view” of the wooded bluffs surrounding the majestic Missouri River. While certainly a lot has changed over the years, this remarkable view remains. One prime location is Haworth Park, where recreational trails wind along the riverfront and lead into western Sarpy County and Omaha. Adjacent to Haworth is the American Heroes Park featuring a 9-11 Memorial, the Heroes Plaza, a pond featuring a fountain and fishing pier, and various paths for outdoor enthusiasts. Haworth Park Photo by Mike Welch
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Bellevue is one of the fastest-growing communities in the nation. Home to more than 60,000 residents and the 55th Wing and U.S. Strategic Command at Offutt Air Force Base, the city is bustling with residential and commercial growth, sparking the creation of several new shopping and dining destinations. Stella’s Bar & Grill is a down-to-earth staple in Bellevue, known for hand-pressed burgers served on paper napkins and fresh-cut fries. Since 1936, they have prided themselves on making the best burger you’ll ever eat. So much so, they’ve been named Omaha’s Best Burger seven years in a row. In 2014, they were also named the best burger in the state. The Bellevue culinary scene is thriving with local favorites satisfying every craving whether it be BBQ, Asian, Italian, Mexican, Soul Food or good old American.
“Great little museum packed with historical information and things to see. We loved it and will be back again!”
Not to be forgotten is Bellevue’s commitment to heritage and civic pride. Here, you can see Nebraska’s oldest church, the Old Presbyterian Church, the oldest public commercial building, the Old Fontenelle Bank, and Bellevue Cemetery—the final resting place of Chief Big Elk, the last full-blooded chief of the native Omaha Tribe—all built in 1856. The city also maintains a 1830s log cabin, the Southern Railroad Depot, and the Sarpy County Historical Museum, featuring hundreds of artifacts and dozens of historical displays.
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Fontenelle Forest
« Outdoor recreation abounds at
Fontenelle Forest, with 19 miles of boardwalks and clearly marked trails, hands-on exhibits, live animal displays, and abundant wetlands. For something a little more challenging there is the Tree Rush Adventures at Fontenelle Forest, featuring 8 treetop trails with 103 different challenges. An experience for all levels, beginners to experts and also features KidRush Park for ages 4-8. Several other parks are peppered throughout the community, including golfing hot spots Tregaron and Willow Lakes. The fun doesn’t stop there. Locals and visitors alike enjoy visiting the Bellevue Berry Farm for a true country experience, where guests will see a variety of farm antiques, livestock and crops. They host festivals throughout the year, including the Renaissance Festival of Nebraska in May and the Midwest Pirate Fest in August. In the fall they have the Great Pumpkin Roundup with the Ranch of Terror haunted house, Haunted Caves and the Haunted Hayride.
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“Loved this place...Really surprised me. My daughter had so much fun. Very family-friendly, tons to do, tons to see...”
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Bellevue Volleyball Team
« For sports fans the
Bellevue University Bruins, members of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), offer six men’s sports and seven women’s sports. The Bruin men compete in baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer and distance track. Women’s sports include basketball, cross country, distance track, golf, soccer, softball and volleyball. eSports has also been added as a varsity intercollegiate sport. The Bruin athletic department strives to compete at the highest level and you’ll find many of their teams competing in conference and even National Championships. SARPY
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American Heroes Deli Catfish Lake at the Lodge China Taste Dairy Twist El Arepon Venezuela Food First Watch Izmir Gyro House Jade Palace John’s Grecian Delight Lil’ Burro Los Tapatios Luigi’s Italian Restaurant Moran’s Grill Nettie’s Fine Mexican Food Ono Pinay Kitchen Papa Reno Roma Italian Restaurant Shugs Comfort Food Sickies Garage Burgers and Brews Sinful Burger Sports Grill Swine Dining BBQ The Special Umami Asian Cuisine
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Holy Family Shrine
retna is a charming and scenic community, declared home by many people for its proximity to Lincoln, Omaha, and several great attractions in between. The city originally sprang from an old Irish immigrant settlement called Forest City when the Burlington Railroad began laying down tracks in the area. Legend has it that Gretna was named by the railroad for the Gretna Green Community in Scotland.
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Nebraska Crossing Outlets
The community is perhaps best known for the Nebraska Crossing along Interstate 80 and is the Midwest's No. 1 shopping destination. The area features over 80 new-to-the-market retail brands like Michael Kors, Coach, PUMA, Polo Ralph Lauren, The North Face, Kate Spade, Tommy Hilfiger, Vera Bradley, Under Armour, Nike, REI, Cole Haan, Steve Madden, and countless more.
In the fall, thousands of visitors descend upon Vala’s Pumpkin Patch and Apple Orchard, a family-owned-farmturned-mini-amusement-park dedicated to the Halloween holiday. Some attractions include the Lost Pumpkin Mine and Tumbling Rock Cavern, a pumpkin-eating dragon, the Pirate Maze, a train, and hayrack rides.
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Schramm Education Center
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31, travelers can drop down to low gear and enjoy the scenery. Along this route you will find Schramm Park near the banks of the Platte River. The park offers tremendous views of the surrounding countryside, wildlife, and seemingly endless horizon. The park also features several miles of hilly trails and limestone paths, as well as the Schramm Education Center. This state of the art attraction, formerly known as the Ak-Sar-Ben Aquarium, teaches about Nebraska’s aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems through a variety of unique and interactive exhibits. It features renovated and expanded aquariums featuring Nebraska aquatic habitats, seventeen live animal tanks featuring Nebraska’s reptile and amphibian species, and a bird watching area. A virtual reality mountain biking experience gives visitors an opportunity to “ride” the trails on an actual bike. For a fun family festival, visit Gretna Days on Main Street. The annual July event includes a car show, hog roast, tractor pull, dance, and parade.
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Plan your wedding, company parties, quinceneras, birthday parties, reunions, retirement and graduation parties at our country lodge or barn. We can accommodate groups from 25- 350+. Renaissance Festival of Nebraska first three weekends in May Strawberry Season starts 1st week of June Omaha Potter Faire June 10th & 11th Raspberry Season starts mid July Pirate Festival last weekend in August Great Pumpkin Patch and the Ranch of Terror starts September 16th
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« Another peaceful, and often moving, retreat is the Holy Family Shrine, situated
on 23-acres overlooking I-80 and the Platte Valley. The Holy Family Shrine is glasswalled, with supports holding up its 45-foot-tall roof. A man-made stream bubbles along a path cut near the walkway to the entrance and then in the floor of the nave. The idea for the shrine was hatched in 1993, and a series of miracles led to the acquisition of property and building of the shrine, which opened in 2002. SARPY
“Beautiful and moving shrine. The architecture and story behind the building are truly awesome.”
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Billy’s Gretna Café Brag N Rights Dragon Wok El Vallarta Good Life Sports Bar & Grill Langdon’s Bar & Grill Lansky’s Pizza, Pasta & Philly Steaks MacDaro’s Pub & Pizzeria McKenna Street Tavern Noli’s Pizzeria Voodoo Taco We’ll Smoke U BBQ
◊ Holiday Inn Express & Suites 16175 Stevens Point Circle, Gretna, NE 68028 402.504.3716 | ihg.com
◊ Super 8 Motel 14355 S. Hwy. 31 (Exit 432), Gretna, NE 68028 402.332.5188 | super8.com
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LA VISTA La Vista City Hall Campus
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a Vista, Nebraska’s youngest city, awaits you with a myriad of activities that appeal to visitors of all ages. Whether your interests are sports and recreation, shopping, dining, or sampling our breweries and distilleries, there is something for you in La Vista. The City’s annual Salute to Summer Festival signals the end of spring and kicks off the festival season in the area and a variety of events to celebrate the community. This dynamic community has experienced tremendous growth over the last couple decades, and continues to be a thriving, forward-thinking place. A close-knit community with big-city conveniences, La Vista offers a rich diversity of restaurants, retail stores, and specialty shops along the main streets and nestled within quaint neighborhoods. La Vista Municipal Pool
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La Vista Sports Complex
“Clean park, well maintained fields, excellent playground that is closed in for the kids.” The city’s name, Spanish for “The View,” came about in the early 1960s because the first homes were built overlooking the floodplain of the Big Papillion Creek. That area is now the La Vista Sports Complex. One of the premier facilities in the Omaha area, it hosts the national Triple Crown SlumpBuster Baseball Tournament each year, welcoming thousands of people to La Vista and Sarpy County. This beautiful city-owned sports complex is home to four softball fields, a baseball field, 12 soccer fields, two football fields, and concession stands. While in La Vista, make sure to visit the Nebraska Brewing Company Brewery and Tap Room, an airy alehouse with an industrial feel where they brew their own beer. You can also check out some of La Vista’s other amazing breweries like Kros Strain Brewing or Lucky Bucket Brewing Company as well as Cut Spike Distillery and Patriarch Distillers. One of the new venues is locally owned Heights Draft Room, a craft beer bar with over 30 rotating taps of local, national, and international craft beers along with a diverse selection of bottled beer as well as wine and cocktail options. Heights Draft Room’s “mission is to expand the knowledge and appreciation for craft beer through exceptional selection, service, and community involvement. Heights will distinguish itself by creating a relaxed atmosphere to congregate, unwind, catch up with old friends, and make new ones.”
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Czech and Slovak Educational Center and Cultural Museum
« The Czech and Slovak
Educational Center and Cultural Museum is dedicated to honoring and preserving the heritage of Nebraska’s early Czech and Slovak immigrants. Along with numerous exhibits, you can enjoy fresh kolaches and other pastries or browse the museum gift store. The store features many old world treasures, including Bohemian glass, hand-decorated eggs, and imported glass Christmas ornaments. Cabela’s offers an interactive shopping experience like no other and is your home for quality hunting, fishing, camping, recreational shooting, and outdoor gear at competitive prices. Cabela’s is conveniently located in the Southport area, a retail and entertainment development where you can also find five major branded hotels and numerous restaurants.
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« If you’re an outdoor enthusiast,
you might be drawn to the city’s miles of walking trails surrounded by lush landscaping and mature oak and maple trees. Twelve city parks offer prime real estate for picnicking and playing Frisbee. The redevelopment projects along 84th Street are transforming this corridor into an area with a distinct identity, a rich mix of uses and destinations, and a sense of community and high quality of life. The new Central Park is an exciting piece of this new 84th Street Corridor. With the beautiful fountain as the centerpiece and the array of activities planned for the site, this public space will become an iconic park for all of the community. The Astro Theater, part of the City Centre development, will open in 2023 with a capacity of 2,500 in its indoor theater and 5,000 in the adjacent outdoor amphitheater overlooking the 34-acre park. This state-of-the-art venue will transform the Sarpy entertainment scene and feature a variety of musical genres. SARPY Central Park
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Wings Over Papillion
rom the early days in 1870 as a railroad town on the Union Pacific Main Line, Walnut Papillion has grown into a strong, vibrant community that is the home ofCreek major employers such as Facebook, Google, and Amazon. Despite the tremendous growth, Papillion has maintained its “small town” charm and continues to be rated one of the best places to live in the country. The “Wings Over Papillion” Butterfly Bench Public Art Project celebrates the town’s early history and namesake with uniquely painted butterfly benches placed throughout Papillion, showcasing work by a variety of artists. These benches reflect the heritage, spirit and character of the community. Check out papillion.org for a map of all the locations.
“Beautiful facility, nice landscaping and plenty of seating.”
SumTur Amphitheater
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Papillion Landing
Papillion Landing is the new home of the Papillion Recreation Department and is owned and operated by the City of Papillion. The Papillion Landing Community Recreation Center and Field House is a state-ofthe-art facility which consists of four main areas: • 96,000 square foot recreation center with a Natatorium, Indoor Playground, Birthday Party Rooms, Private Changing Rooms, Multi-Court Gymnasium, Child Watch Services, Elevated Walking/Running Track, Fitness Center and Group Fitness/Dance Rooms • 23,000 square foot Community Center with an Event Center, Catering Kitchen, Youth Center, Community Gym and Lounge Space for all Papillion residents. • 81,000 square foot Field House with a 150 ft x 225 ft flexible configuration soccer field, 4 Batting Cages, 2 Live Pitching Tunnels, 2 Meeting Rooms, and a Spectator Mezzanine. • 25-acre Outdoor Complex with Soccer, Baseball, and Softball Fields.
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Veterans Park honors the service and sacrifice of our nation’s military veterans — especially those in Sarpy County. The park provides a peaceful and solemn place for local residents to reflect and remember the dedication of our community’s military service members. Veterans Park is an official Gold Star and Blue Star Memorial. Its Honor Walls display the names of Sarpy County veterans of all eras, and the newly added Gold Star Memorial and accompanying sculptures honor military servicemembers Killed In Action (KIA) and Missing In Action (MIA), and those who are Prisoners of War (POW). The park also features an obelisk honoring military heroes from the local community.
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Papio Fun Park
« Papillion is also a family-friendly place
with its Papio Fun Park and the Papio Bay Aquatic Center. The Papio Fun Park is a six-acre family entertainment center offering go-karts, miniature golf, batting cages, laser tag, an arcade, and a variety of group-oriented games.
Papio Bay Aquatic Center
The Papio Bay Aquatic Center provides five acres of swimming and recreation, including a zero-depth pool, two waterslides, several diving boards, sand volleyball, and, for smaller children, a wading pool with butterfly slide and a sand play area. Enjoy the pristine natural beauty of the Platte River aboard Stinger Airboat Rides. With eight luxury seats, your ride on the airboat allows for unmatched encounters with the wildlife along the river, including eagles and other fauna unique to the environment. An ideal way to enjoy the river! All that activity can make a person hungry. Fortunately, Papillion has you covered there as well.
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« Find plenty of food
options ranging from upscale pizza at Spin! Neapolitan Pizza, to the creative, locally cooked food at Ollie and Hobbes, to casual food while watching a game at Jerzes Sports Bar & Grill. Finish off your meal with delectable Dutch chocolates at Chocolaterie Stam, where you can also find exquisite bonbons, their own rich coffee blend, and more than 50 flavors of homemade Italian gelato and sorbetto. You can also travel back in time while visiting Graley’s Creamery & Confections, an 1890s-themed ice cream shop in the heart of historic downtown Papillion. Pint Nine Brewing Company offers several aroma-driven American ales and complex Belgian beers. If you appreciate fine German lagers and English session ales, but also crave the innovation of one-off batches and barrel aging, you will find the selection at Pint Nine to be scientifically sound and artfully executed.
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Spin! Neapolitan Pizza Ollie & Hobbes
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« For a taste of history, visit the John
Sautter Farmhouse, the home of a German immigrant farmer during the late 1800s. Right next door, get a glimpse of an 1890 one-room schoolhouse. The Portal School is just one of the great sites to see in Papillion. Shadow Lake Towne Center offers a wide selection of shopping opportunities plus year-round activities and entertainment, with more than 70 stores, restaurants, and services. You may also enjoy perusing The Bell Place Shoppes located in historical downtown Papillion, home to several local shops and artists.
If you visit Papillion between March and October you won’t want to miss Werner Park, a unique outdoor venue that is home to the Omaha Storm Chasers, the Triple-A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals, and now the new League One professional soccer team, Union Omaha. The stadium has a maximum occupancy of 9,023, 15 luxury suites, three hospitality tents and an indoor bar. In addition to Storm Chaser baseball games and Union Omaha games, each year Werner Park provides a unique outdoor venue for corporate events, concerts, charity walks, state high school baseball championships and much more. SARPY
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Apparel & Accessories
The Stave Wine & Cheese Parlour
Recreation & Entertainment
Kajoma’s Fashion Boutique
Twisted Vine Wine & Tap
Heartwood Event Room
Mama Winky’s
The Papillion Taco Guy
Belvedere Polish Home Papillion Historical Society: Sautter
Automotive
Health, Wellness & Beauty
Gene’s Auto & Truck Service
Gina V Physical Therapy
House & 1890 Portal School Papio Fun Park
Grace Salon & Boutique
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Specialty Shops
First Lutheran Church
Services
Papillion-La Vista Schools Founda-
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tion Papillion La Vista Arts Network
Hike Real Estate
Sump Memorial Library
Kahler Dolce Mortuary
Wood & Knit Be Nice Music Studio
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Green Street Cycles Mariposa, Home & Gifts Design MJ Sewing & Vinyl Supply The Book Nook Papillion Flower Patch
Midlands Home Inspections
Food & Beverage Diana’s Papillion Tea Shop Fraternal Order of Eagles Graley’s Creamery & Confections KB’s Food Shop (Fuel/Carwash) Let’s Eat Runza
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SPRINGFIELD Soaring Wings Vineyard
rue to its name, Springfield is overflowing with pleasant vistas and breathtaking valleys. Founded in 1882 by Capt. James Dawson Spearman, this delightful community provides a retreat for those who like the finer things in life.
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If wine and art sound like a fine combination to you, then Springfield is the place to be. Don’t miss Soaring Wings Vineyard and Brewing, the labor of love of a former Air Force pilot and a current pilot—hence its name. The winery presently produces a variety of red and white wines, some of which have won prizes in international competitions. Grab a glass and head to the tasting room for French bread, cheese, and wine with an incredible view. They host a variety of musical and special events throughout the year, including the Blues & Balloons Festival and their Harvest Festival.
“Two acres of formal and informal gardens filled with whimsical wonders!”
Weiss Studios and Gardens
Not far from the vineyard, two acres of formal and informal gardens feature the work of local, regional, and national artists at Weiss Studios and Gardens. There, proprietor and sculptor Carl Weiss blends centuries-old practices with modern techniques to create sculptures, fountains, furnishings, and more. Be sure to also make a stop at Springfield Artworks, a boutique, working studio, and gallery, featuring millinery, surface design, wearable and fiber art, bold contemporary glass art, glass etching, awards and recognition pieces, jewelry, and mixed media.
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Old Fashioned Soda Fountain at Springfield Drug
« There’s perhaps no better concoction than nostalgia and old-time ice-cream
treats. Step up to the counter of the Old Fashioned Soda Fountain at Springfield Drug. Reviewers rave about the milkshakes and banana splits, but any treat bought here will be sure to delight you. And from the moment you step into the store, you'll be treated like family by some of the nicest folks you'll ever meet. Sarpy County Fair
“The Sarpy County Fair is always a great time. The newer tractor pulling arena is really nice.” Other treats abound at the Sarpy County Fair, which envelops Springfield with a carnival-like celebration for one week every summer. The fairgrounds also hosts events throughout the year, such as flea markets, rodeos, and other fun happenings.
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MoPac Trail
The MoPac Trail in Springfield is an integral component of what is planned to be a more than 50-mile recreational trail between Omaha and Lincoln, Nebraska's two largest cities. Nearly the entire route rests on an abandoned Missouri Pacific Railroad corridor—hence the trail's name. The highlight of the trail is the half-mile-long railroad bridge that the trail uses to cross the Platte River called the Lied Platte River Bridge. SARPY
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Black Sheep Coffee House Heron Bay Sweet Rice Thai Food The Blind Pig Bar & Grill Wicked Hen Farmhouse
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ocated at the Cloisters on the Platte, the Stations of the Cross is a walking tour comprised of 14 sculpture stations that represent Christ’s trial through his burial. The Stations of the Cross walk is the same length that Jesus carried the cross from Jerusalem to Golgatha, about 2,500 feet. Each station tells a story about Jesus’ life that concludes with the beginning of Christianity, and includes an audio tour. Chalco Hills Recreation Area
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The Omaha National Cemetery, a 236-acre cemetery in Sarpy County, Nebraska, will serve the burial needs of more than 112,000 veterans in the cemetery’s service area for the next 100 years. This cemetery is the second Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) national cemetery in the State of Nebraska.
“They have everything shooting range, firearms, gear, ammo, and restaurant.” 88 Tactical is a multifaceted organization that offers top-level training courses for civilians as well as law enforcement and military personnel; it’s also a family-centric community that teaches life-saving skills, cultivates confidence, and provides a unique entertainment experience. The social atmosphere, training classes, events, and activities give people of all ages and experience levels the opportunity to learn new skills, bond, and create lifelong memories. The long list of services and amenities at the world-class facilities have created a one-of-akind “Guntry Club.”
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Lake and easy access to the extensive Omaha Metro Trails System, Chalco Hills Recreation Area at the Interstate 80/Highway 50 junction offers outdoor fun for the whole family. At Chalco Hills, you can try your luck with fishing, relax at a picnic site, bike, hike, or jog more than 7 miles of trails. The area is managed by the PapioMissouri River NRD. Tubing & Adventures is the Omaha metro’s first and largest tubing outfitter located on the Elkhorn River. Tubing & Adventures provides a fun day on the river while focusing on safety and keeping the river as clean as possible. Located on a 54-acre property in Sarpy County, on the edge of western Omaha, they offer multiple services that focus around river activities and camping. They were also featured in the 2016 Olympic Swim Trials brochure as being one of the top 10 fun things to do in Omaha.
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Azteca Mexican Restaurant Cracker Barrel Old Country Store El Bee’s Harrison Beijing Gate Lighthouse Bar & Grill Phoenix 370 Ref’s Sports Bar & Grill The Caddy Shack Bar & Grill Waterfall Grill & Lounge
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Tiburon Golf Club
Tiburon Golf Club features 27 holes of championship golf and superior greens. With over 12 acres of lakes and natural wooded areas, Tiburon offers both spectacular scenery and challenging golf shots. With three distinct nines, Tiburon provides variety and fun for players of all levels. Tiburon prides itself on being Omaha’s best setting for golf events, providing a beautiful golf course and a newly expanded clubhouse. Come out and play a round or two, and see why Tiburon was voted among Omaha’s premier golf destinations.
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« Just outside Sarpy County
on Interstate 80 West, three of Nebraska’s most unique, beloved, and major attractions await. The Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum is one of the nation’s foremost facilities of its kind. With 300,000 square feet , the museum preserves and displays historical military artifacts from throughout the nation’s history. An impressive array of the actual aircraft flown over the years, including during the Cold War, are housed in the museum. Visitors get a first hand look at planes as “Looking Glass”, “Nighthawk”, “Invader” and other significant aircraft. The museum also has a range of exhibits and interactive educational stations and draws guests from throughout the country and the world. The Lee G. Simmons Conservation Park and Wildlife Safari offers a four mile drive with face to face encounters of white tiled deer, bison, pronghorn and other native wildlife. Operated by the famous Henry Doorly Zoo
in Omaha, areas include the Bison Overlook, Pelican Wetlands and Prairie Dog Town. Visitors can also exit their vehicles and hike on trails throughout the park and experience other aspects of the park including Wolf Canyon where a boardwalk traverses the exhibit, allowing guests to peer in on the pack as they prowl and play. Eugene T. Mahoney State Park is an ultra modern park with a myriad of recreational activities including miniature golf, tennis and basketball courts, horseback trail rides, fishing and picnicking. A 70 foot observation tower allows a view of the almost 700 acres overlooking the scenic Platte River. Guest rooms in the park’s lodge include sleeping lofts with fireplaces and secluded cabins. SARPY
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Omaha
CABELA’S GILES RD
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Gretna
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WERNER PARK OMAHA NATIONAL CEMETERY
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SUMTU AMPHITHE
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CAPEHART RD S 132ND ST
NEBRASKA CROSSING
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SCHRAM RD
VALA’S PUMPKIN PATCH
PRAIRIE QUEEN RECREATIONAL AREA
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LINCOLN RD
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LA VISTA CONFERENCE CENTER
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Lincoln
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HOLY FAMILY SHRINE
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BEARDMORE EVENT BELLEVUE CENTER MEDICAL CENTER D R T R A H E CAP
SHADOWLAKE TOWNE CENTER
SARPY COUNTY MUSEUM
HAWORTH PARK
Offutt AFB
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85 S 84TH ST
S 96TH ST
AIRVIEW RD
CEDARDALE
BELLEVUE BERRY & PUMPKIN RANCH
FORT CROOK RD
UR EATER WALNUT CREEK LAKE
Bellevue
CORNHUSKER RD
S 48TH ST
Papillion
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S 84TH ST
S 96TH ST
6TH ST
I RIVER MISSOUR
FONTENELLE FOREST & NATURE CENTER
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GILES RD
Omaha S 36TH ST
S 48TH ST
La Vista
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LEGEND Highways Other Roads Trails Trailhead Parking Lodging Camping
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Omaha
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PIONEER CEMETERY
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WOODSPRING SUITES
HARVELL
FORT CROOK RD S
COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT
MICROTEL
SUNRISE MOTEL
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS CANDLEWOOD SUITES
COMFORT INN & SUITES
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HARVE LL D R
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FO
CEDAR ISLAND RD
GILES RD
Bellevue
IMPERIAL MOTEL
CHANDLER RD
LOG CABIN
FONTENELLE BANK
MISSION AVE NE
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LS
25TH ST
36TH ST
BELLEVUE MEDICAL CENTER
W SARPY AVE
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HAWORTH PARK
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Offutt AFB
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OFFUTT MOTOR COURT
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Bellevue: Where the good life keeps getting better It’s easy to feel right at home in Nebraska’s oldest settlement—and Sarpy County’s largest city. Originating as a fur-trading post in 1822, Bellevue earned its name from trappers who admired the city’s “beautiful view” of the wooded bluffs surrounding the majestic Missouri River.
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Gretna: Where the welcome mat is always set out The city originally sprang from an old Irish immigrant settlement called Forest City when the Burlington Railroad began laying down tracks in the area. Legend has it that Gretna was named by the railroad for the Gretna Green Community in Scotland. But no one knows for sure.
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HARRISON ST
HARRISON ST
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HAMPTON INN & SUITES
La Vista
COMFORT SUITES
GILES RD
GILES RD
LA VISTA EMBASSY CONFERENCE SUITES CENTER 120TH ST
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RT AL
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PO
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CLAAS FACTORY
66TH ST
CABELA’S
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MY PLACE EXTENDED STAY
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COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT
CORNHUSKER RD
BELLEVUE BERRY & PUMPKIN RANCH 6TH ST
PRAIRIE QUEEN RECREATION AREA
CORNHUSKER RD
1ST ST
132ND ST
Sarpy County Tourism SCHRAM RD
Papillion
CORDES COTTAGE
370
SUMTUR AMPHITHEATER
WALNUT CREEK RECREATION AREA
PAPIO FUN PARK PAPIO BAY AQUATIC CENTER
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WERNER PARK
WASHINGTON ST
LINCOLN RD
W LINCOLN RD
CEDARDALE RD
FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES
CHI HEALTH MIDLANDS HOSPITAL SCHRAM RD
370
84TH ST
SHADOW LAKE TOWNE CENTER
Papillion / La Vista: Where progress is inevitable . . . and beautiful According to legend, fur trappers who came upon the area stumbled upon thousands of butterflies flying in the sunlight, causing one member of the exploring party to exclaim “Papillon!”—the French word for butterfly. La Vista is Nebraska’s youngest and fastest-growing city. La Vista also happens to be the second city in Sarpy County to be named for its setting, adopting the Spanish translation for “the view.”
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Omaha
Springfield
50
PLATTEVIEW RD
N 5TH AVE
N 4H ST
T ST
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CHESTNU
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N 1ST ST
VALLEY DR
132ND ST
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PARK DR
CEDAR ST
SPRINGFIELD DRUG STORE
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ELM ST
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132ND ST
CHESTNUT ST
N 2ND A VE
PLATTEVIEW DR
MAIN ST
LOCUST ST
9TH ST 10TH A VE
MAPLE ST
PFLUG RD
SPRUCE ST
WEISS SCULPTURE GARDENS
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SOARING WINGS WINERY
Springfield: Where goodness got its name True to its name, Springfield is simply overflowing with pleasant vistas and breathtaking valleys. Founded in 1882 by Captain James Dawson Spearman, this delightful community provides a retreat for those who like the finer things in life.
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Louisville
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SPRUCE ST
8TH AVE
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MAPLE ST
VINE ST
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SARPY COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
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S 2ND ST
VINE ST
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