Sarpy County Visitors Guide 2021

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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.

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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.

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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 14 times. On the ladies side, the volleyball team has competed in 13 National Championships followed by the softball squad with 10 appearances. SARPY

◊ American Heroes Deli ◊ Catfish Lake at the Lodge ◊ 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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◊ Candlewood Suites 10902 S. 15th St., Bellevue, NE 68123 402.932.8144 | candlewoodsuites.com

◊ Comfort Inn & Suites 2105 Pratt Ave., Bellevue, NE 68123 402.292.1155 | comfortinn.com

◊ Courtyard by Marriott Bellevue 3730 Raynor Parkway, Bellevue, NE 68123 402.408.5300 | Marriott.com

◊ Hampton Inn Bellevue 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 & Suites 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 S., 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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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, 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 ◊ Buddha Belly ◊ El Vallarta ◊ Langdon’s Bar & Grill ◊ Local Beer, Patio and Kitchen ◊ MacDaro’s Pub & Pizzeria ◊ McKenna Street Tavern ◊ Pieocracy ◊ Spikers Sports & Spirits ◊ 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.

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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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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◊ 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 ◊ Osaka Steakhouse & Sushi Bar ◊ Ozzy’s Roadhouse ◊ Philly Sports Bar & Grill ◊ Ref's Sports Bar & Grill ◊ Summer Kitchen Café ◊ Thai Orchids

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La Vista City Centre

« The long-awaited, mixed-use La Old Fashioned Victorian Ice Cream Parlor

...where friends and family gather and memories are made

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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.”

Soon to join the City Centre lineup is The Astro, an unique indoor/outdoor concert venue with a combined capacity of 7,400 and a consortium of dining experiences featuring new-to-the-market concepts such as Franco’s Fresh Mexican, The Daq Shack, and Lincoln’s Pub, all expected to open in 2022.

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 Central 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 Central Park

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◊ 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 68128 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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Wings Over Papillion

Creek rom the early days in 1870 as a railroad town on the Union PacificWalnut Main Line, Papillion has grown into a strong, vibrant community that is the home of 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 is a part of our celebration 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 our website (papillion150.org/bench-project) 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 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.

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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◊ Café Diem (Fall 21) ◊ Copps Pizza ◊ Brownie’s Watering Hole ◊ Early Bird Brunch ◊ El Chicano Mexican Bistro ◊ First Watch ◊ Grecian Gyros ◊ Hunan Palace ◊ Ika Ramen and Izakaya ◊ Ming’s Restaurant ◊ Moran’s Grill ◊ Papio Pit BBQ ◊ Red Sushi Hibachi ◊ Sinnott’s Sand Bar ◊ Sushi Karma-Asian Bistro & Bar ◊ The Good Life Sports Bar and Grill ◊ The HopHouse Bar & Grill ◊ The Papio Pub ◊ The Stave Wine & Cheese Parlour

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 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, three 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

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Apparel & Accessories Black Tree Boutique Kajoma’s Fashion Boutique Mama Winky’s

Automotive Dingman’s Collision Center Gene’s Auto & Truck Service Don’s Radiator Services

Church/Education First Lutheran Church Papillion-La Vista Schools Foundation Papillion La Vista Arts Network Sump Memorial Library Wood & Knit Be Nice Music Studio

Food & Beverage Brownie’s Bar & Grill Dairy Queen & Orange Julius Diana’s Papillion Tea Shop Fraternal Order of Eagles Graley’s Creamery & Confections

KB’s Food Shop (Fuel/Carwash)

Smith Davis Insurance Company

Let’s Eat

State Farm Insurance - Thad Hamilton

Runza

The Heartwood Event Room

Northwoods Cheese Haus

Traci A. Heavican Agency

The Papio Pub The Stave Wine & Cheese Parlour Twisted Vine Wine & Tap

Recreation & Entertainment Heartwood Event Room

Health, Wellness & Beauty Essentials Natural Family Health Gina V Physical Therapy

Belvedere Polish Home Papillion Historical Society: Sautter House & 1890 Portal School Papio Fun Park Sinnott’s Sand Bar

Grace Salon & Boutique

Specialty Shops

Services

Abby’s Corner

Action Management

CE Smith Cabinets

American Family Insurance

Green Street Cycles

Baehler Insurance & Assoc.

Mariposa, Home & Gifts Design

Hike Real Estate

MJ Sewing & Vinyl Supply

Kahler Dolce Mortuary

Bianchi Candles

Karen’s Kritter Kastle

The Book Nook

KidGlov

Papillion Flower Patch

Midlands Home Inspections Midlands Community Foundation Papillion Community Foundation

Supporting Members

Papillion Glass & Door

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Citizen State Bank

Prime Roofing

Leanne Sotak BHHS Ambassador Real Estate

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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.

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◊ Black Sheep Coffee House ◊ Heron Bay ◊ Sweet Lime Thai Food ◊ The Blind Pig Bar & Grill ◊ 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 ◊ Harrison Beijing Gate ◊ Lansky’s Pizza ◊ Lighthouse Bar & Grill ◊ Ling’s Asian Cuisine ◊ Phoenix Food & Spirits ◊ Ref’s Sports 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

◊ Home-Towne Lodge 10308 Sapp Brothers Dr., Omaha, NE 68138 402.895.2200 | home-towne-lodge. omaha-hotels.com

◊ Motel 6 10560 Sapp Brothers Dr., Omaha, NE 68138 402.896.6868 | motel6.com

◊ Countryside Suites 9477 S. 142nd St., Omaha, NE 68138 402.884.2644 | countrysideomaha.com

◊ Econolodge Inn & Suites 9595 S. 145th St., Omaha, NE 68138 402.896.6300 | choicehotels.com

◊ Quality Inn & Suites 9505 S. 142nd St., Omaha, NE 68138 402.764.9006 | qualityinn.com

◊ Super 8 by Wyndham 9305 S. 145th St., Omaha, NE 68138 402.895.2555

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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

385

83

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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

29

281 83

81

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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370

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

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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