Sarpy County Visitor's Guide 2019

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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 into western Sarpy County and Omaha. The park is also home to the highly imaginative Lewis and Clark Children’s Interpretive Art Wall, which tells the story of the expedition through the eyes and artwork of children.

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. Another family-friendly staple in the Bellevue area is B&B Grill and Arcade, where you can find hot dogs from around the country— like the Seattle Dog, the New Yorkie, or the B&B Chicago Dog, to name a few.

“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. 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, as well as unique play areas patterned after what life was like for kids 40 to 100 years ago. They offer hayrides through 20 acres of woods along the old Papio Creek bed, unique tree houses, fun playgrounds, and a 3 story, 120 foot long pirate ship.

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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...”

Bellevue Berry Farm

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Bellevue Volleyball Team

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teams, nicknamed athletically as the Bruins, are part of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). Men’s sports include baseball, basketball, golf, and soccer, while women's sports include golf, soccer, softball, and volleyball. In 1995, the Bellevue men's baseball team won the NAIA Baseball World Series and in 2016, Bellevue University started their first-ever women's basketball program.

Bellevue University Athletic Department also launched eSports as a varsity intercollegiate sport in fall 2017.

Bellevue offers athletic scholarships to male and female student-athletes who will begin competing in eSports. SARPY

◊ American Heroes Deli ◊ Catfish Lake Restaurant and Lounge ◊ Dairy Twist ◊ Ixtapa Mexican Grill ◊ Jade Palace ◊ John's Grecian Delight ◊ Lil' Burro ◊ Luigi’s Italian restaurant ◊ Nettie's Fine Mexican Food ◊ Quick Bites Soul Food ◊ Umami Asain Cuisine ◊ Roma Italian Restaurant ◊ Sinful Burger Sports Grill ◊ Swine Dining BBQ ◊ The Lodge ◊ 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 68138 402.292.1155 | comfortinn.com

◊ Courtyard by Marriott Bellevue 3730 Raynor Parkway, Bellevue, NE 68123 402.287.7302 | bellevueeventcenter.com

◊ Hampton Inn & Suites 3404 Samson Way, Bellevue, NE 68123 402.292.1607 | hamptoninn.com

◊ Hillside Motel 16408 Hwy. 75 S., Bellevue, NE 68123 402.291.3676

◊ 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 68005 402.291.4333 | offuttmotorcourt.com

◊ 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 | sunrisemotel.com

◊ 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, True Religion Brand Jeans, 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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Ak-Sar-Ben Aquarium and Outdoor Education Center

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 Ak-Sar-Ben Aquarium and Outdoor Education Center.

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.

The Nebraska Balloon & Wine Festival at Leo Royal Park is a unique celebration.

The festival brings together the experience of hot air balloon rides along with the best vineyards from Nebraska, showcasing some of their award-winning wines available to taste alongside delicious food, live entertainment, and a festive atmosphere.

The Nebraska Balloon & Wine Festival

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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.”

Holy Family Shrine

◊ Billy’s Gretna Café ◊ Brag N Rights ◊ Spikers Sports & Spirits ◊ Buddha Bell ◊ We’ll Smoke U BBQ ◊ El Vallarta ◊ Langdon’s Bar & Grill ◊ MacDaro's Pub & Pizzeria ◊ McKenna Street Tavern

◊ Holiday Inn Express 16175 Stevens Point Circle, Gretna, NE 68028 402.504.3716 | hiexpressgretna.com

◊ Super 8 Motel 14355 S. Hwy. 31 (Exit 432), Gretna, NE 68028 402.332.5188 | super8.com

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LA VISTA Big Papillion Creek

Photo by Dominic Brockhaus

elcome to Nebraska’s youngest, and fastest-growing, city. Take one look around and you’ll immediately see that La Vista is a thriving, forwardthinking 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.

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“Clean park, well maintained fields, excellent playground that is closed in for the kids.”

La Vista Sports Complex

The first 335 homes built in La Vista in the early 1960s overlooked the floodplain of the Big Papillion Creek. The view from this vantage point is what eventually led to the city’s name, Spanish for “the view.”

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 Theatre

« Alamo Drafthouse Theatre 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 ◊ Thai Orchids

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OMAHA MAGAZINE – it’s about all of us.

Omaha Magazine publishes stories about interesting people who live next door and fascinating former Omahans. It is the place to read stories about the arts, the food, the music, and the events that are making Omaha the cultural epicenter of the Midwest.

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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.

Back in the days before airconditioning, farmhouses would often have a separate building where they would cook meals, preserve gardenfresh produce, and bake goodies.

Having a separate building meant the main house wouldn’t heat up while food was being prepared. This building was known as the summer kitchen.

Today, we have air-conditioning and modern kitchens with all the conveniences. But, we still need a place to go once in a while where warm smiles, good food, and friendly conversation are guaranteed—we call it the Summer Kitchen Café. It's a family-friendly café where you can enjoy homemade desserts, soups, breakfast, lunch, and coffee. SARPY

◊ Comfort Suites La Vista-Omaha 8121 Eastport Parkway, La Vista, NE 68128 402.505.7333 | choicehotels.com

◊ Courtyard by Marriott LaVista 12560 Westport Parkway, LaVista, NE 68138 402.331.7400 | courtyardlavista.com

◊ Embassy Suites LaVista 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 402.315.9790 | myplacehotels.com

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PAPILLION Walnut Creek

magine stumbling upon a broad valley of luxurious grasses and wildflowers, covered in thousands of butterflies. According to legend, this is what happened to fur trappers who came upon the area, causing one member of the exploring party to exclaim “Papillon!”—the French word for butterfly.

Papillion today continues to dazzle visitors with its ambience and charm. The community is especially well-known for its proximity to fantastic outdoor recreation including fishing, hiking, biking, picnicking, nature study, camping, and more.

Walnut Creek Recreation Area offers 450 acres of rustic and relaxing vistas, the centerpiece of which is a 105-acre reservoir.

Walnut Creek

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“Beautiful facility, nice landscaping and plenty of seating.”

SumTur Amphitheater at Walnut Creek is one of a kind in the area, offering seating for 600, superior acoustics, and a stage large enough to accommodate a 100-member band or orchestra. The outdoor amphitheater has productions, movies, and entertainment throughout the spring, summer, and fall.

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.

SumTur Amphitheater

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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PAPIO BAY AQUATIC CENTER

815 E. Halleck Street Papillion, NE 68046 www.PapioBay.org

Zero Depth Entry | Water Slides Children’s Play Area | Diving Boards Full Bathhouses & Concessions Over 5 acres of water and outdoor recreation. Papio Bay has it all including season passes which go on sale April 15th!

SUMTUR AMPHITHEATER

11691 S. 108th Street Papillion, NE 68046 www.SumTur.org Live Concerts | Theater Private Rentals | Free Family Events Starlight Movie Series SumTur Amphitheater features 350 permanent seats and additional hillside seating for up to 2,000. Visit us on line for a schedule of events.

ARRIVING SOON

www.PapillionLanding.com

FIELD HOUSE | NATATORIUM | YOUTH CENTER | FITNESS CENTER MASTERS 55+ CLUB | DIGITAL LIBRARY | EVENT CENTER | COURTS

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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 ◊ First Watch ◊ Grecian Gyros ◊ Lon & Pat’s Gourmet Panini Grill ◊ Ming’s Restaurant ◊ Nebraska Brewing Company ◊ Papio Pit BBQ ◊ Pato Loco ◊ 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

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.

“Family friendly atmosphere and a good place to get into the baseball tradition.”

Last but certainly not least, no trip to Papillion would be complete without a visit to Werner Park, a unique outdoor venue that is home to the Omaha Storm Chasers, the Triple-A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals. The stadium has a maximum occupancy of 9, 023, 15 luxury suites, three hospitality tents, and an indoor bar. In addition to 70 Storm Chasers Baseball games, each year Werner Park provides a unique outdoor venue for corporate events, concerts, charity walks, 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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SPEND AN HOUR OR THE DAY, FAMILY FUN FOR EVERYONE

G o-K arts, Miniat ure G olf, L azer Tag , Bat t ing Cage s, Water Wars, Spaceball, Jumpsho t, Arcade Game s Open Daily April 1st – Labor Day Check Website or Call For Off-Season Hours

402.592.5671 • papiofunpark.com 210 East Lincoln St. Papillion, NE 68046 (1 Mile North of 84th & Hwy 370 Just East of 84th & Lincoln St. in Papillion)

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One church. Two Locations.

CHURCH CENTER

330 W. Halleck St., Papillion Worship 8 AM Sundays, 7 PM Mondays

FAMILY LIFE CENTER 520 W. Lincoln St., Papillion Worship 9 & 11:15 AM Sundays

402-339-3788 www.trinitylife.org

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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 31-AUGUST 4

FAIR EVENTS:

Carnival 4H Entries Parade Livestock Building

WED EVENING:

Sarpy County Garden Tractor & Tractor Pull Mutton Bustin' *Extreme Bull Riding

THURSDAY:

*Open Truck & Tractor Pull

FRIDAY:

*NE Bush Pull *Rodeo

SATURDAY:

*Concert-Details Winter 2019 *Rodeo

SUNDAY:

Open Garden Tractor Pull *Demo Derby *Ticket purchase required at sarpyfair.com or day of event at fair office

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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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Sarpy County Fair

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HUNDREDS OF MEDALS IN INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITIONS FINEST HAND CRAFTED BREWS TO BE FOUND

Blues Festival — June 1 Tribute Festival — July 13 The Edge Music Festival — August 17 Harvest Festival — Sept 28

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Facility available for events with seating up to 2,000 Located just 10 minutes South of Omaha www.soaringwingswine.com • 402-253-2479

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old Fashioned Soda Fountain 402-253-2000 2nd & Main St. • Springfield, NE Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm • Sat, 9am-4pm www.springfielddrug.com Follow us on OMAHAMAGAZINE.COM/SUBSCRIBE

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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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◊ 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 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-a-kind “Guntry Club.”

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« 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.

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◊ Azteca Mexican Restaurant ◊ Cracker Barrel Old Country Store ◊ Ammo Box Café ◊ Phoenix Food & Spirits ◊ Ling’s Asian Cuisine ◊ Harrison Beijing Gate ◊ Pudgy’s Pizzeria ◊ Angus Burgers & Shakes ◊ Lighthouse Bar & Grill

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« 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 Tiburon Golf Club

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“Serving World Famous Hamburgers since 1936” 106 Galvin Rd • Bellevue, NE • 402-291-6088 Open Monday-Saturday, 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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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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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 CHILDS RD

RD

BELL

PIONEER CEMETERY

RD

FRE E MAN D R

IN LV

GA S

370

370

HANCOCK ST FRANKLIN ST

EVUE BLVD

LINCOLN RD

HARVELL

FORT CROOK RD S

RODEWAY INN

WOODSPRING SUITES

GIFFORD FARMS

SUNRISE MOTEL

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS CANDLEWOOD SUITES

BEARDMORE EVENT CENTER

RD R D

GREGG RD

N

HARVE LL D R COMFORT INN

MICROTEL

VIN GAL

ROYAL INN

D

CAM PG IF

FO

KASPER

SKER R

HAMPTON INN

FONTENELLE FOREST

75 SURESTAY PLUS

CORNH U

ER ST

E BLV D BE L L E V U

36TH ST

25TH ST

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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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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(Southwest corner of 132nd & Hwy 370)

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