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When you plan your next adventure, plan it in Sarpy County! You will be surprised by the mix of fun things to see and do. From outdoor recreation to history and museums, fine dining to breweries, shopping at a local boutique or an outlet mall, Sarpy County has something for everyone. Pull up a chair and stay awhile. We have over 30 hotels, motels, B&Bs and campgrounds just waiting for you to arrive. This guide will give you an overview of our communities, as well as some insider information on some hidden treasures so come and explore. We look forward to seeing you soon.
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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, and oldest public commercial building, the Old Fontenelle Bank, both 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 7 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 five men’s sports, six women’s sports and eSports. The Bruin men compete in baseball, basketball, cross country, golf and soccer. Women’s sports include basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball and volleyball. And eSports was added as a varsity intercollegiate sport in the fall of 2017. The Bruin athletic department strives to compete at the highest level and you’ll find many of their teams competing in conference and National Championships. The 1995 men’s baseball team won the NAIA Baseball World Series and have competed in that event thirteen times. On the ladies side, the volleyball team has competed in 12 National Championships followed by the softball squad with 10 appearances. SARPY
◊ American Heroes Deli ◊ Catfish Lake Restaurant and Lounge ◊ China Taste ◊ Dairy Twist ◊ First Watch ◊ Izmir Gyro House ◊ Jade Palace ◊ John's Grecian Delight ◊ Lil' Burro ◊ Los Tapatios ◊ Luigi’s Italian restaurant ◊ Nettie's Fine Mexican Food ◊ Ono Pinay Kitchen ◊ Quick Bites Soul Food ◊ Umami Asain Cuisine ◊ Roma Italian Restaurant ◊ Sickies Garage Burgers and Brews ◊ Sinful Burger Sports Grill ◊ Swine Dining BBQ ◊ The Special
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Full Service Bar, Close to bike and walking paths, campfire area for rent, pick your own berries and pumpkins in season, educational tours.
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◊ Candlewood Suites 10902 S. 15th St., Bellevue, NE 68123 402.932.8144 | candlewoodsuites.com
◊ Comfort Inn & Suites 2105 Pratt Ave., Bellevue, NE 68123 531.213.4087 | comfortinn.com
◊ Courtyard by Marriott Bellevue 3730 Raynor Parkway, Bellevue, NE 68123 402-408-5300 | Marriott.com
◊ Holiday Inn Express & Suites 3404 Samson Way, Bellevue, NE 68123 402.292.1607 | hamptoninn.com
◊ Holiday Inn Express 10804 S. 15th St., Bellevue, NE 68123 402.502.4500 | holidayinn.com
◊ Imperial Motel 1209 Fort Crook Road N., Bellevue, NE 68005 402.733.4889
◊ Microtel Inn 3008 Samson Way, Bellevue, NE 68123 402.292.0191 | microtelinn.com
◊ Offutt Motor Court 3618 Fort Crook Road S., Bellevue, NE 68123 402.291.4333
◊ Rodeway Inn 1110 Fort Crook Road, Bellevue, NE 68005 402.291.0804 | rodewayinnnebraska.com
◊ Royal Inn Motel 105 Fort Crook Road S., Bellevue, NE 68005 402.291.4990
◊ Sunrise Motel 303 Fort Crook Road S., Bellevue, NE 68005 402.291.1518
◊ Sure Stay Plus by Best Western 305 Fort Crook Road N., Bellevue, NE 68005 402.293.1600 | bestwestern.com
◊ WoodSpring Suites 2703 Samson Way, Bellevue, NE 68123 402.991.5050 | woodspring.com
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GRETNA
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 Outlets along Interstate 80 and is the Midwest's No. 1 outlet 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, Brooks Brothers, 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
« On Nebraska Highway
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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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-feet-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 ◊ Spikers Sports & Spirits ◊ Buddha Belly ◊ We’ll Smoke U BBQ ◊ El Vallarta ◊ Langdon’s Bar & Grill ◊ MacDaro's Pub & Pizzeria ◊ McKenna Street Tavern ◊ Pieocracy ◊ Voodoo Taco
◊ 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
elcome to La Vista, Nebraska’s youngest and fastest-growing city. Even though we are the youngest, we turn 60 years old in 2020 and have some exciting things planned for the celebration so make sure you check out our website www.cityoflavista.org to join in the fun. Our dynamic community has experienced tremendous growth over the last couple decades, and we continue 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 and serve a menu of delicious American grub. 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.
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“Went to Star Wars opening night they had people dressed up, legit place!”
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
« Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is
also a great place to visit for “good food, good beer, and good film, all at the same time!” The stylish theater chain features new and classic films, innovative cocktail creations, and creative bites all served seat-side to elevate your cinematic experience. 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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◊ Beyond Golf Bar + Kitchen ◊ Dragon Café ◊ El Vallarta ◊ Houston's Lounge ◊ Hutong ◊ Island Bar & Grill ◊ Jimbo's Diner ◊ Lina's Mexican Restaurant ◊ Mama's Pizza ◊ Ozzy's Roadhouse ◊ Philly Sports Bar & Grill ◊ Ref's Sports Bar & Grill ◊ Summer Kitchen Café ◊ Thai Orchids
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LA VISTA, NE 7823 South 123 Plaza · La Vista, NE 68128 (402) 614-8747 · lavista@myplacehotels.com
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« The long-awaited, mixed-use La Vista City Centre is rapidly progressing along
the 84th Street Corridor. This 34-acre property will be home to a variety of local and national restaurants and bars, retail shopping, residential and commercial properties as well as an indoor/outdoor music venue. 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.” Other concepts that may be coming to the development include a BBQ restaurant, Ice cream shop, a Tex-Mex location, an Asian restaurant, and a night club. To keep up to date on the progress and visit the new tenants, check out the website www.lavistacitycentre.com.
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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 Civic Center Park is an exciting piece of this new 84th Street Corridor and officially opened to the public in September of 2019. 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 master plan calls for illuminated pathways, interactive water, an amphitheater with flexible seating, and a large open lawn perfect for festivals such as the Annual Fall Festival held in late July. The final project will include a boat house and boat launching area as well as a sculpture garden for all to enjoy. SARPY
◊ Comfort Suites La Vista-Omaha 8121 Eastport Parkway, La Vista, NE 68128 402.505.7333 | choicehotels.com
◊ Courtyard by Marriott La Vista 12560 Westport Parkway, LaVista, NE 68128 402.339.4900 | courtyardlavista.com
◊ Embassy Suites La Vista 12520 Westport Parkway, La Vista, NE 68138 402.331.7400 | embassysuiteslavista.com
◊ Hampton Inn & Suites 12331 Southport Parkway, La Vista, NE 68128 402.895.2900 | hamptonlavista.com
◊ My Place Exended Stay 7823 S. 123rd Plaza, La Vista, NE 68128 402.614.8747 | myplacehotels.com
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PAPILLION Walnut Creek t’s our 150th birthday! Come help us celebrate. There are events throughout the year listed on our website www.papillion150.com. You may even get to meet “Papillion Pete.” Papillion was founded in 1870 as a railroad town on the Union Pacific Main Line. Fast-forward 150 years and Papillion is a strong, vibrant community — one of the best places to live in the country.
The “Wings Over Papillion” Butterfly Bench Public Art Project is a part of our celebration with uniquely painted butterfly benches placed throughout Papillion, showcasing work by a variety of artists. These will be on display from April 12 through Sept. 7th. Check out our website for a map of all the locations. Papillion Landing
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“Beautiful facility, nice landscaping and plenty of seating.”
SumTur Amphitheater
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 4 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. Papillion is also a familyfriendly place with its Papio Fun Park and the Papio Bay Aquatic Center. The Papio Fun Park is a sixacre family entertainment center offering go-karts, miniature golf, batting cages, laser tag, an arcade, and a variety of grouporiented games.
Papio Fun Park
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. 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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◊ Brownie’s Watering Hole ◊ El Chicano Mexican Bistro ◊ First Watch ◊ Grecian Gyros ◊ Ming’s Restaurant ◊ Papio Pit BBQ ◊ Red Sushi Hibachi ◊ Sinnott’s Sand Bar ◊ The HopHouse Bar & Grill ◊ The Papio Pub ◊ The Stave Wine & Cheese Parlour ◊ Wild Rice Sushi & Grill Spin! Neapolitan Pizza
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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 September 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, 3 hospitality tents and an indoor bar. In addition to 70 Storm Chaser baseball games and 15 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
◊ Fairfield Inn & Suites 465 Olson Drive, Papillion, NE 68046 402.932.2700 | fairfield.marriott.com
◊ Liberty Lodge Motel 1409 Gold Coast Road, Papillion, NE 68046 402.339.0555
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What a way to spend the day!
Apparel & Accessories
Kajoma’s Fashion Boutique Mama Winky’s
Automotive
Dingman’s Collision Center Gene’s Auto & Truck Service
Church/Education
First Lutheran Church Papillion-La Vista Schools Foundation Sump Memorial Library Wood & Knit Be Nice Music Studio
Food & Beverage
Dairy Queen & Orange Julius Diana’s Papillion Tea Shop Fraternal Order of Eagles Graley’s Creamery & Confections KB’s Food Shop (Fuel/Carwash) Northwoods Cheese Haus The Papio Pub Popperista Gourmet Popcorn Runza The Stave Wine & Cheese Parlour Twisted Vine Wine & Tap
Recreation & Entertainment
Belvedere Polish Home Papio Fun Park Papillion Historical Society: Sautter House & 1890 Portal School Sinnott’s Sand Bar
Services
Action Management Baehler Insurance & Assoc. Kahler Dolce Mortuary KidGlov MJ Sewing & Vinyl Supply Midlands Home Inspections Papillion Community Foundation Papillion Glass & Door Pathfinder Wealth Advisors Prime Roofing State Farm Insurance - Thad Hamilton The Heartwood Event Room Traci A. Heavican Agency
Health, Wellness & Beauty
Gina V Physical Therapy Grace Salon & Boutique Greenstreet Cycles
Affiliate Members
Chick-fil-A Citizen State Bank Essentials Natural Family Health Leanne Sotak BHHS Ambassador Real Estate Papillion La Vista Arts Network Papillion Police Department Papillion Times Newspaper Pinnacle Bank Sarpy County Tourism
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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, 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.
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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JULY 29 - AUGUST 2 FAIR EVENTS •Carnival •4H Entries •Parade •Livestock Building
•Pedal Pull •Commercial Displays •Open Class Entries •Beer Garden Every Night
WEDNESDAY EVENING: •Sarpy County Only Truck & Tractor Pull •Muttin Bustin’ •Extreme Bull Riding
THURSDAY EVENING: •NE Bush & Western Series Sanctioned Truck & Tractor Pull
FRIDAY EVENING: •NE Bush & Western Series Sanctioned Truck & Tractor Pull •Rodeo
SATURDAY EVENING •Concert—Details Winter 2020 •Rodeo
SUNDAY: •Open Garden Tractor Pull •Demo Derby
AVOID THE LINES ....BUY ONLINE!!! SARPYFAIR.COM Certain events do require a ticket purchase to attend, visit sarpyfair.com for more information.
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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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HUNDREDS OF MEDALS IN INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITIONS FINEST HAND CRAFTED BREWS TO BE FOUND
Blues Festival — June 6th The Edge Music Festival — July 11th Tribute Festival — August 22nd Harvest Festival — September 27th Vineyard
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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
◊ Heron Bay ◊ Sweet Lime Thai Food ◊ Trojan Tavern ◊ Wicked Hen Farmhouse
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SARPY Cloisters on the Platte
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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Wehrspann Lake
« With the 245-acre Wehrspann
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.
Re l ax! ◊ Ammo Box Café ◊ Angus Burgers and Shakes ◊ Azteca Mexican Restaurant ◊ Cracker Barrel Old Country Store ◊ Phoenix Food & Spirits ◊ Ling’s Asian Cuisine ◊ Harrison Beijing Gate ◊ Lighthouse Bar & Grill ◊ The Caddy Shack West Sports Bar & Grill
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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 Omaha’s best golf course. SARPY
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HARRISON ST
EXIT 442
Omaha
CABELA’S GILES RD
370
Gretna
EXIT 440
WERNER PARK OMAHA NATIONAL CEMETERY
EXIT 439
SUMTU AMPHITHE
Sarpy County Tourism
CAPEHART RD S 132ND ST
NEBRASKA CROSSING OUTLETS
S 144TH ST
SCHRAM RD
VALA’S PUMPKIN PATCH
PRAIRIE QUEEN RECREATIONAL AREA
S 114TH ST
LINCOLN RD
S 168TH ST
S 180TH ST
S 240TH ST
31
LA VISTA CONFERENCE CENTER
WEHRSPANN LAKE/CHALCO HILLS RECREATION AREA
FAIRVIEW RD
FA
EXIT 432
PLATTEVIEW RD
Lincoln
PLATTEVIEW RD
Springfield
HOLY FAMILY SHRINE
SOARING WINGS WINERY
31
50 BUFFALO RD
AK-SAR-BEN AQUARIUM/ SCHRAMM PARK STATE RECREATION AREA
LIED BRIDGE
PLA TT ER IVE
CLOISTERS ON THE PLATTE
31
R
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HARRISON ST
S 66TH ST
370 CHI HEALTH MIDLANDS
BEARDMORE EVENT BELLEVUE CENTER MEDICAL CENTER D R T R A H E CAP
SHADOWLAKE TOWNE CENTER
SARPY COUNTY MUSEUM
HAWORTH PARK
Offutt AFB
HARLAN LEWIS RD
S 36TH ST
S 60TH ST
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
S 72ND ST
S 84TH ST
S 96TH ST
6TH ST
I RIVER MISSOUR
FONTENELLE FOREST & NATURE CENTER
S 25TH ST
GILES RD
Omaha S 36TH ST
S 48TH ST
La Vista
FAIRVIEW RD
PLATTEVIEW RD PLATTEVIEW RD
d
LAPLATTE RD
34
LAPLA T TE RD
ER River E RIVPlatte PLATT
Omaha
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LEGEND Highways Other Roads Trails Trailhead Parking Lodging Camping
29
Attractions/ Points of Interest
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MISSOURI RIV
Omaha
EW P BR CAM
KASPER VIN GAL RD
BELL
RD
FRE E MAN D R
IN LV S
370
370
HANCOCK ST FRANKLIN ST
EVUE BLVD
PIONEER CEMETERY
GA
RODEWAY INN
WOODSPRING SUITES
HARVELL
FORT CROOK RD S
COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT
MICROTEL
SUNRISE MOTEL
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS CANDLEWOOD SUITES
COMFORT INN & SUITES
LINCOLN RD
HARVE LL D R
RD R D
GIFFORD FARMS
GREGG RD
N
ROYAL INN
D
CAM PG IF
E BLV D BE L L E V U
25TH ST
36TH ST
75
SKER R
HAMPTON INN
FONTENELLE FOREST
CHILDS RD
SURESTAY PLUS
CORNH U
ER ST
FO
CEDAR ISLAND RD
GILES RD
Bellevue
IMPERIAL MOTEL
CHANDLER RD
LOG CABIN
FONTENELLE BANK
MISSION AVE NE
W 24TH AVE
LS
25TH ST
36TH ST
BELLEVUE MEDICAL CENTER
W SARPY AVE
DR
HAWORTH PARK
W 29TH
75
Offutt AFB
HARLAN LEWIS RD
SARPY COUNTY MUSEUM
OFFUTT MOTOR COURT
CAPEHART RD
ON
Plattsmouth
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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PARADISE
MI
FRANCES ST
MAPLE ST
SOUTH ST BIRCH
204TH ST
VALA’S PUMPKIN PATCH
CAPEHART RD
CAPEHART RD
FAIRVIEW RD NEBRASKA CROSSING OUTLETS 192ND ST
AK-SAR-BEN AQUARIUM/ SCHRAMM STATE PARK
FAIRVIEW RD
S 204TH ST
KOA CAMPGROUND
HOLY FAMILY SHRINE
SCHRAM RD LEWISON LN
VANLEA
Gretna SUPER 8
OAK
OAK
202ND ST
STAND ING ST
R
IVA ST
ED ON
210TH AVE
217TH ST
SCHRAM RD
180TH ST
BRYAN
FIGG ST
31
W ANGUS ST
192ND ST
W ANGUS RD
MCKENNA
BURNS ST
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS GRETNA 1-1/2 MILE
HACKBERRY
198TH ST
R AEL D CH L P AINS R D T WE S
GLENMORE N PARK DR
216TH ST
GRUENTHER RD
PLATTEVIEW RD
CLOISTERS ON THE PLATTE
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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WEHRSPANN LAKE/CHALCO HILLS RECREATION AREA
HARRISON ST
HARRISON ST
85
HAMPTON INN & SUITES
La Vista
COMFORT SUITES
GILES RD
GILES RD
LA VISTA EMBASSY CONFERENCE SUITES CENTER 120TH ST
RD
85 WASHINGTON ST
RT AL
GILES RD
96TH ST
PO
114TH ST
132ND ST
CLAAS FACTORY
66TH ST
CABELA’S
72ND ST
MY PLACE EXTENDED STAY
108TH ST
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
72ND ST
WERNER PARK
WASHINGTON ST
LINCOLN RD
W LINCOLN RD
CEDARDALE RD
FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES
CHI HEALTH MIDLANDS HOSPITAL SCHRAM RD
LIBERTY LODGE
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
7TH
CHESTNU
N 6TH AT
S 2ND ST
N 1ST ST
VALLEY DR
132ND ST
N 3RD ST
PARK DR
CEDAR ST
SPRINGFIELD DRUG STORE
8TH ST
ELM ST
N 7TH ST
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
138TH ST
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.
S 132ND ST
S 6TH ST
S 1ST ST
Louisville
7TH ST
SPRUCE ST
8TH AVE
50
8TH CIR
MAPLE ST
VINE ST
S 4TH ST
SARPY COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
S 3RD ST
S 2ND ST
VINE ST
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