Sarpy County Visitor's Guide 2013

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Welcome!

We would like to invite you to come, stay and play in Sarpy County

Welcome to beautiful and diverse Sarpy County! We invite you to experience all we have to offer: great shopping, wonderful attractions, historical attractions, magnifi-cent dining, outdoor activities, or cultural events. Family friendly treasurers await you at every turn! We encourage you to stay in one of our great lodging properties (all with complimentary parking!).

Sarpy County boarders Omaha on the south and includes the cities of Bellevue, Papillion, Springfield, La Vista, Gretna, and Offutt Air Force Base.

Opportunities and adventures await you…come visit us today!

Safe Travels,

Linda RevisSarpy County Tourism Director

What’s InsideSarpy County Map .........................................................................................4-5Events ............................................................................................................ 6-10Bellevue: Attractions/Recreation/Shopping ............................................ 11-13Gretna: Attractions/Recreation/Shopping............................................... 14-15Papillion/La Vista: Attractions/Recreation/Shopping ............................ 17-22Springfield: Attractions/Recreation/Shopping ........................................ 23-24Golf, Birding, and Trails ............................................................................. 25-27Sarpy County Lodging ............................................................................... 28-29Restaurants .................................................................................................. 30-32Nearby ................................................................................................................33

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Ranked #1 Embassy Suites

in the World...THREE TIMES!

The Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center in La Vista is the perfect place to host your next event.

Whether you’re hosting a meeting or celebrating a job well done, we have a variety of rooms to choose from. Better yet, our attentive staff

and creative menus are guaranteed to make each and every event a great success.

Call 402.408.5470 to book your event today!

Ranked #1 Embassy Suites worldwide in quality, service and guest satisfaction 2009, 2010 and 2011

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Peter Abadie Sarpy (1804–1865) A prominent businessman, who helped lay out the towns of Bellevue and Decatur, Nebraska. The legislature named Sarpy County after him in honor of his service to the state.

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JANUARY

Every SundaySunday Acoustic MusicSoaring Wings Vineyard and Brewery 17111 S. 138th St., Springfield 402-253-24792-5pm. Free admission. Enjoy a wine and food basket and relax to some great local talent. www.soaringwingswine.com

FEBRUARY

Every SundaySunday Acoustic Music Soaring Wings Vineyard and Brewery 17111 S. 138th St., Springfield 402-253-24792-5pm. Free admission. Enjoy a wine and food basket and relax to some great local talent.www.soaringwingswine.com

February 1-17“How the Other Half Loves”Bellevue Little Theater 203 W. Mission Ave., Bellevue 402-291-1554F-Sat/8pm; Sun/2pm Reservations recommended.www.bellevuelittletheater.com

MARCH

Every SundaySunday Acoustic Music Soaring Wings Vineyard and Brewery 17111 S. 138th St., Springfield 402-253-24792-5pm. Free admission. Enjoy a wine and food basket and relax to some great local talent. www.soaringwingswine.com

March 22 UNO vs. Northern Colorado (Baseball)Werner Park 12356 Ballpark Way, Papillion 402-738-51002pm

March 23UNO vs. Northern Colorado (Baseball)Werner Park 12356 Ballpark Way, Papillion 402-738-51001pm

March 24UNO vs. Northern Colorado (Baseball)Werner Park 12356 Ballpark Way, Papillion 402-738-51001pm

March 30UNO vs. Creighton (Baseball)Werner Park 12356 Ballpark Way, Papillion 402-738-51001pm

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Every FridayFriday Night MusicSoaring Wings Vineyard and Brewery 17111 S. 138th St., Springfield 402-253-24797-9:30pm. $5 ages 12 & up. Great acoustic music, wine, and beer.www.soaringwingswine.com

Every SundaySunday Acoustic Music Soaring Wings Vineyard and Brewery 17111 S. 138th St., Springfield 402-253-24792-5pm. Free admission. Enjoy a wine and food basket and relax to some great local talent. www.soaringwingswine.com

April 2-27 Springfield Art Works183 Main St., SpringfieldTennie Pump De´coratifs – a contest and display of painted high top tennis shoes.www.springfieldartworks.com

April 9UNO vs. Air Force (Baseball)Werner Park 12356 Ballpark Way, Papillion 402-738-51006pm

April 10UNO vs. Kansas State (Baseball)Werner Park 12356 Ballpark Way, Papillion 402-738-51006pm

April 11 Bob Gibson Project UnveilingWerner Park 12356 Ballpark Way, Papillion 402-738-5100 www.omahastormchasers.com

April 12-28“Sugar”Bellevue Little Theater 203 W. Mission Ave., Bellevue 402-291-1554F-Sat/8pm; Sun/2pm Reservations recommended.www.bellevuelittletheater.com

April 16UNO vs. Iowa (Baseball)Werner Park 12356 Ballpark Way, Papillion 402-738-51002pm

MAY

May – JulySwingin @ Sumtur SeriesSumtur Amphitheater 11691 S. 108th St., Papillion 402-597-2041Thursdays through July 4th/7:30pm Join us for a free night of music featuring the best popular bands in the Omaha area. Enjoy fresh grilled foods and beverages. Fun, free outdoor activity for the whole family.www.sumtur.org

May – AugustOpen Mic NightSumtur Amphitheater 11691 S. 108th St., Papillion 402-597-20417:30pm Join the Sumtur Amphitheater and area musicians for themed open mic nights. Bring your instrument and join in the fun playing with and learning from the area’s best musicians while playing on the big stage with a world-class sound and light system. Amps and drums are provided. All ability levels are welcome and encouraged to participate. www.sumtur.org6

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May – August FridaySumtur Amphitheater Starlight Movie SeriesSumtur Amphitheater 11691 S. 108th St., Papillion 402-597-20417:30pm Enjoy family-friendly movies under the stars all summer long.www.sumtur.org



May 4 Family Nature DayGifford Farm 700 Camp Gifford Road, Bellevue 402-597-492010-4pmwww.esu3.org

May 5Midwest Winds KitefliersPapillionNational Kite Month Eventwww.omahakites.org

May 11Class A High School Baseball TournamentWerner Park 12356 Ballpark Way, Papillion 402-738-5100 www.omahastormchasers.com

May 11 & 12Midlands Pirate FestivalBellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch 11001 S. 48th St., Papillion 402-331-550011am-6pm Family funfest with both historical and fantasy characters. Lots of hands-on activities and a tour of the huge pirate ship.www.bellevueberryfarm.com

May 12 Bellevue-Offutt Runway RunOffutt Air Force Base, BellevueRunway Run is a seven-mile run through the base and down the runway among a formation of Air Force Planes.www.bellevuenebraska.com

May 13-16Class A High School Baseball TournamentWerner Park 12356 Ballpark Way, Papillion 402-738-5100 www.omahastormchasers.com

May 18 & 19Nebraska Renaissance FestivalBellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch 11001 S. 48th St., Papillion 402-331-550011am-6pm Annual celebration of European history with full-contact jousting and dozens of other shows, food, and a variety of activities.www.bellevueberryfarm.com

May 192013 Papillion Half Marathon, 10KPapillion-La Vista South High School 402-597-20417:45am Start and finish at the stadium. Activities will be held during the races and after inside the stadium. www.papillionhalfmarathon.com

May 23School’s Out For Summer 2013Sumtur Amphitheater 11691 S. 108th St., Papillion12-5pm Join D-Rocks and the Sumtur Amphitheater for an after-school party with continuous music from 15 bands. Sumtur concession stand will be open serving food and drinks. Come support your favorite student bands from the Omaha area.www.sumtur.org

May 23-26La Vista DazeLa Vista Central Park. 402-331-4343Carnival in Central Park, Saturday parade, entertainment, concert events for all ages, and commu-nity cookout.www.cityoflavista.org

May 24 Sounds of Summer Concert SeriesShadow Lake Towne Center 72nd St & Hwy 370, Papillion6:30-8:30pm Enjoy the Sounds of Summer featuring live music from local cover bands. A great evening for the whole family. www.shadowlakeshopping.com

May 31-June 16“Leaving Iowa”Bellevue Little Theater 203 W. Mission Ave., Bellevue 402-291-1554F-Sat/8pm; Sun/2pm. Reservations recommended.www.bellevuelittletheater.com

JUNE

June Annual Quilt ShowSarpy County Historical Museum 2402 Clay St., Bellevue 402-292-1880Featuring 50+ quilts, old and new, various styles. Something for everyone. www.sarpycountymuseum.org

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June - AugustSumtur UnpluggedSumtur Amphitheater 11691 S. 108th St., PapillionSundays through August/7:30pm Local entertainment is featured in a relaxed outdoor environment at the Sumtur Amphitheater. Join us for traditional park concerts high-lighting the best in area acoustic and unplugged music throughout the summer. www.sumtur.org

June – August FridaySumtur Amphitheater Starlight Movie SeriesSumtur Amphitheater 11691 S. 108th St., Papillion 402-597-20417:30pm Enjoy family-friendly movies under the stars all summer long.www.sumtur.org

June – AugustAnnual Quilt Show2402 Clay St., Bellevue402-292-1880$2 adults; $1 seniors; $.50 children. Annual quilt show featuring 50+ quilts, old and new, various styles. Something for everyone, plus a quilt raffle.www.sarpycountymuseum.org


Every FridaySounds of Summer Concert SeriesShadow Lake Towne Center 72nd St & Hwy 370, Papillion6:30-8:30pm Enjoy the Sounds of Summer featuring live music from local cover bands. A great evening for the whole family. www.shadowlakeshopping.com


June 2 – July 28Nebraska Art Quilts Exhibit A Celebration of ColorSpringfield Artworks 183 Main St., Springfield 402-301-9162

June 7-8Springfield DaysDowntown SpringfieldFun family event. Food, music and more.www.springfieldnebraska.com

June 8 – July 27A Celebration of Color II – Art Quilt ExhibitSpringfield Artworks 183 Main St., Springfield 402-301-9162

June 12Papillion Days Kickoff & Papillion Idol 2013www.sumtur.org

June 12-16Papillion DaysCity Park, PapillionParade, carnival, kiddie parade, Papillion’s Idol, dances, vendors.www.papillionfoundation.org

June 162013 Papillion Days DuathlonWalnut Creek Lake 96th St & Hwy 370, Papillion8amwww.papillionraceseries.com

JULY

July – August FridaySumtur Amphitheater Starlight Movie SeriesSumtur Amphitheater 11691 S. 108th St., Papillion 402-597-20417:30pm Enjoy family-friendly movies under the stars all summer long.www.sumtur.org

JulyAnnual Quilt ShowSarpy County Historical Museum 2402 Clay St., Bellevue 402-292-1880Featuring 50+ quilts, old and new, various styles. Something for everyone. www.sarpycountymuseum.org


Every FridaySounds of Summer Concert SeriesShadow Lake Towne Center 72nd St & Hwy 370, Papillion6:30-8:30pm Enjoy the Sounds of Summer featuring live music from local cover bands. A great evening for the whole family. www.shadowlakeshopping.com


July 11-14 & 20-22“42nd Street”Sumtur Amphitheater 11691 S. 108th St., PapillionTicketed event.www.sumtur.org

July 142013 Mayors TriathlonWalnut Creek Lake 96th St & Hwy 370, Papillion7:30amwww.papillionracesereis.com

July 19-20Gretna Days402-332-3535An annual town celebration. www.gretnachamber.com

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July 19-20RiverFestKramer Site (North Haworth Park), Bellevue 402-898-3000Community Festival. If you love good food, especially BBQ, good times and great music then RiverFest is for you. Two nights of live music and the Nebraska State BBQ Championship. www.belleveuenebraska.com

July 20Nebraska Barns Photo ContestSpringfield Artworks 183 Main St., Springfield 402-301-9162Exhibit August 6-31.www.springfieldartworks.com

July 31 – August 4Sarpy County FairSarpy County Fairgrounds, Springfield 402-253-2453The Sarpy County Fair provides all the fun you expect at a county fair; a rodeo complete with buckin’ broncs, carnival rides, interesting exhibits, live entertainment and tractor pull. Enjoy a parade, demolition derby, beer garden, and crafts.www.sarpyfair.com

AUGUST

AugustAnnual Quilt ShowSarpy County Historical Museum 2402 Clay St., Bellevue 402-292-1880Featuring 50+ quilts, old and new, various styles. Something for everyone. www.sarpycountymuseum.org

August FridaySumtur Amphitheater Starlight Movie SeriesSumtur Amphitheater 11691 S. 108th St., Papillion 402-597-20417:30pm Enjoy family-friendly movies under the stars all summer long.www.sumtur.org

Every ThursdayHot August NightsSumtur Amphitheater 11691 S. 108th St., Papillion7-10pm Celebrate the end of summer Thursdays in August featuring multiple bands. Enjoy fresh grilled foods and beverages. www.sumtur.org


Every SundaySunday Acoustic MusicSoaring Wings Vineyard and Brewery 17111 S. 138th St., Springfield 402-253-24792-5pm. Free admission. Enjoy a wine and food basket and relax to some great local talent. www.soaringwingswine.com

August 16-17Arrows to AerospaceBellevueThe Bellevue-Offutt Kiwanis are proud to sponsor Arrows to Aerospace, Bellevue’s premier community celebration. www.bellevuenebraska.com

August 24-25Offutt Air Show – Defenders of FreedomOffutt Air Force Base, BellevueFree Admission

SEPTEMBER


Every SundaySunday Acoustic MusicSoaring Wings Vineyard and Brewery 17111 S. 138th St., Springfield 402-253-24792-5pm. Free admission. Enjoy a wine and food basket and relax to some great local talent.www.soaringwingswine.com

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September 23 – November 3Great Pumpkin Round Up and Ranch of TerrorBellevue Berry and Pumpkin Ranch 11001 S. 48th St., Papillion 402-331-5500Great Pumpkin Round-Up. Multiple activities during the day and Ranch of Terror - Friday and Saturday night. www.bellevueberryfarm.com

September 23 – October 31Haunted Hollow120th & Giles Rd, La Vista 402-896-1920Sun-Th/7-10pm; F-Sat/7pm-12am Haunted House, barn maze, movies under the stars, bonfire, hatchet house and much more. www.hauntedhollowomaha.com

September 23 – October 31Scary Acres17272 Giles Rd 402-896-96667pm-12:30am The ultimate haunted attractions including: The Masters Castle, Haunted Woods, and House on the Hill.www.scaryacres.com

September 23 – October 31Vala’s Pumpkin Patch12102 S. 180th St., Gretna 402-332-4200Daily/9am-9pm A 5-week fall festival with over 49 attractions and 3 live shows. Take a hayride, see the pumpkin eating dragon, a pumpkin launcher, pig races, a cornfield maze, and much more.www.valaspumpkinpatch.com

OCTOBER

Every SundaySunday Acoustic MusicSoaring Wings Vineyard and Brewery 17111 S. 138th St., Springfield 402-253-24792-5pm. Free admission. Enjoy a wine and food basket and relax to some great local talent.www.soaringwingswine.com

October 5 - 6 Fall Festival Gifford Farm 700 Camp Gifford Road, Bel-levue 402-597-4920Fri/10-4pm; Sat/11-4pm.www.esu3.org

October 6Midwest Winds KitefliersPapillionNational Kite Month Eventwww.omahakites.org

October 13Midwest Winds KitefliersLa Vista Sports Complex 7346 S. 66th St., La VistaFall Kite Festivalwww.omahakites.org

October 19Trick or Treat with the Animals of Gifford Farm Gifford Farm 700 Camp Gifford Road, Bel-levue 402-597-492011-3PMwww.esu3.org

NOVEMBER

Every SundaySunday Acoustic Music Soaring Wings Vineyard and Brewery 17111 S. 138th St., Springfield 402-253-2479

2-5pm. Free admission. Enjoy a wine and food basket and relax to some great local talent.www.soaringwingswine.com

November 1 – December 24Platte River ChristmasSpringfield Artworks 183 Main St., Springfield 402-301-9162Help us celebrate the significance of the Platte River to the area with music, art demos, souvenir, and more.www.springfieldartworks.com

November 9Veteran’s Day ParadeOld Towne BellevuePatriotic parade to honor the military services.www.bellevuenebraska.com

November 27Santa’s Arrival and Tree Lighting CeremonyShadow Lake Towne Center 72nd St & Hwy 370, Papillion6:30pm Be there when Santa rides into Shadow Lake Towne Center and helps light the giant holiday tree in the roundabout on Main Street. Great fun for the whole family.www.shadowlakeshopping.com

November 28Winter Wonderland CelebrationThanksgiving Weekend Downtown PapillionBring the whole family and enjoy a variety of free activities; and a joyful sense of community when we turn on the downtown holiday lights together.www.papillionfoundation.org

DECEMBER


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Bellevue (French for “beautiful view”) It was the first state capitol. Bellevue - the oldest continuous town in Nebraska. The Nebraska State Legislature has credited the town as being the second oldest settlement in Nebraska. It was once the seat of government in Nebraska.

Home to Offutt Air Force Base. Offutt Air Force Base is home of the 55th Wing, the Fightin’ Fifty-Fifth, and a variety of partner units. Offutt’s diverse missions and global responsibilities put it on the cutting edge of the Air Force’s transformation. Each branch of the US military is represented among the approximately 10,000 military and federal employees assigned here.

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Bellevue Little Theater 203 Mission Avenue, BellevueLive theater productions from September-May.402-291-1554 • www.bellevuelittletheatre.com

Fontenelle Forest1111 North Bellevue Boulevard, BellevueEnjoy 1,400 acres of woods, wetlands, and waterways along 19 miles of walking trails, including two all-access boardwalks. Nestled amid the scenic bluffs overlooking the Missouri River, the forest offers spectacular scenery and an educational view into the area’s wildlife and natural habitat. In the Nature Center, discover hands-on exhibits and live animal displays.402-731-3140 • www.fontenelleforest.org.

Offutt Air Force Base Capehart Road & Fort Crook RoadHome of the 55th Wing and a variety of tenant units. Each branch of the U.S. military is represented among the approxi-mately 10,000 military and federal employees assigned here.402-294-1110 • www.offutt.af.mil

Hall of Fame Field Complex 14602 Harlan Lewis Road, BellevueHost to traveling softball and travel baseball teams from across the world. www.hoffields.com

Bellevue Pioneer Cemetery 13th Avenue and Lord Boulevard, Bellevue The final resting place of Chief Big Elk, the last full-blooded chief of the Omaha tribe.402-293-3142

Fontenelle Bank 2212 Main Street, BellevueBuilt in 1857, it is the oldest commercial public building in Nebraska. It was the first bank granted the right to circulate and issue money in the Nebraska Territory. 402-293-3142

Log Cabin 1805 Hancock Street, BellevueAuthentic log cabin dating back to about 1835. The log cabin was built using hand hewn cottonwood. 402-293-3142

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Fontenelle ForestOpen daily 8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. year round.1111 Bellevue Blvd. North Bellevue, NE 68005

Neale WoodsTrails open year round. Nature Center open seasonally.14323 Edith Marie Ave. Omaha, NE 68112

Old Presbyterian Church 2002 Franklin Street, BellevueChurch was built in 1856, still stands with the original stained glass windows and oak pews. 402-293-3142

Omaha and Southern Railroad Depot 2402 Clay Street, BellevueLocated next to the Sarpy County Historical Museum. 402-293-3142

Sarpy County Historical Museum 2402 Clay Street, BellevueHundreds of artifacts and dozens of historical displays.402-292-1880 • www.sarpycountymuseum.org

St. Columbans 1902 Calhoun Street, BellevueSt. Columbans walking trails, a grotto, a place for reflection. 402-291-1920 • www.columban.org/bellevue-nebraska

ShOPPiNg Antiques on Franklin2217 Franklin, Bellevue402-657-3300

For the Wild Birds111 West Mission Avenue, Bellevue402-733-3555

The Fresh Roast Store901 Fort Crook Road, Bellevue

Mission Avenue Antiques608 West Mission Avenue, Bellevue402-551-0597

Rebecca’s Indian Trading Post219 West Mission Avenue, Bellevue402-292-1577

Remnant of our Time2219 Franklin, Bellevue402-709-8292

Shopko601 Galvin Road South402-293-1840

Target3808 Twin Creek Drive, Bellevue402-291-6779

Twin Creek 36th Street & Highway 370, Bellevue

Walmart10504 S. 15th Street, Bellevue402-292-0156

Wolfe Creek 15th Street & Cornhusker Road, Bellevue

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Gretna started shortly after the Burlington Railroad built a short line between Omaha and Ashland in the summer of 1886.

The name suggests Scotland’s Gretna Green, the ancestral county of some of the earli-est settlers.

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ATTrACTiONS/rECrEATiON Ak-Sar-Ben Aquarium/Schramm Park 21004 West Highway 31, Gretna50 plus species of Nebraska fish, hiking, wildlife and more.402-332-3901 • www.ngpc.state.ne.us

Holy Family Shrine 23132 Pflug Road, GretnaA glass shrine situated on 23-acres overlooking I-80 and the Platte Valley.402-332-4565 • www.hfsgretna.org

Linoma Beach 17106 South 255th Street, GretnaLocated on the Platte River in western Sarpy County, Linoma Beach features a 40 acre lake. The site also includes a RV park for campers. A 100 foot tall lighthouse near the beach bearing the word “LINOMA”, beckons travelers for miles around. The lighthouse was constructed in the 1930’s and was named to recognize the two major cities it sits between —Lincoln and Omaha.www.linomabeachbar.com

Scary Acres 17272 Giles Road, OmahaThe ultimate haunted attractions including: The Masters Castle, Haunted Woods and House on the Hill.402-896-9666 • www.scaryacres.com

Vala’s Pumpkin Patch 12102 South 180th Street, GretnaIf it’s fall in Sarpy County, it’s Vala’s Pumpkin Patch time. September through October, experience rural beauty and interactive fun at this wildly popular pick-your-own farm. Take a hayrack ride to the pumpkin field. Settle in for a story in the storybook barn. Sample delicious food at more than a dozen food and beverage locations. There’s also scheduled live enter-tainment, a petting corral, and a country bakery and gift shop.402-332-4200 • www.valaspumpkinpatch.com

ShOPPiNg Brass Armadillo Antique Mall10666 Sapp Brothers Drive, Omaha, Located near the I-80 and Nebraska Highway 50 Interchange402-896-9600

Quilted Moose109 Enterprise Drive402-332-4178

Tiburon golf Club

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402-895-2688Hwy 370 & 168th St.

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27 Holes of Championship Golf

Rental Clubs Available

Practice Facility

Full Service Sports Bar & Grill

Fully Stocked Pro Shop

Come Visit the Sarpy County Tourism Office!

Go West off I-80 Exit 439to Wick’s Southpoint Center

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See the Largest Cornhuskers this Side of Memorial Stadium.Take a manufacturing tour at CLAAS of America, home of the award winning LEXION combine. This state-of-the-art facility fea-tures world-class manufacturing techniques, air-pallet assembly lines, a movie theatre, showroom and gift shop. Located just off I-80, less than a mile from Cabela’s, this unique attraction is one you won’t want to miss.

CLAAS of America Factory TourAdmission: FREE!Hours: By appointment only, Wed. and Fri. afternoons, Nov. thru Jul.Duration: 90 minutes Contact: Brandon Olstad – Visitor Services8401 S. 132nd Street, Omaha, NE 68138Phone: (402) [email protected]

Papillion Named Fifth Best Place to Live: Money Magazine released its “Best Places to Live” top 100 list and Papillion was ranked #5 in the entire nation!

La Vista home to Cabela’s, Inc., the World’s Foremost Outfitter of hunting, fishing and outdoor gear, has opened one of its destination superstores. The Embassy Suites Hotel/Convention Center has been named the number one Embassy Suites in the world.La Vista is currently one of the fastest growing cities in the State of Nebraska

“La Vista” is Spanish for “The View”.

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See the Largest Cornhuskers this Side of Memorial Stadium.Take a manufacturing tour at CLAAS of America, home of the award winning LEXION combine. This state-of-the-art facility fea-tures world-class manufacturing techniques, air-pallet assembly lines, a movie theatre, showroom and gift shop. Located just off I-80, less than a mile from Cabela’s, this unique attraction is one you won’t want to miss.

CLAAS of America Factory TourAdmission: FREE!Hours: By appointment only, Wed. and Fri. afternoons, Nov. thru Jul.Duration: 90 minutes Contact: Brandon Olstad – Visitor Services8401 S. 132nd Street, Omaha, NE 68138Phone: (402) [email protected]

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PapillionBellevue Berry & Pumpkin Patch 11001 South 48th Street, PapillionFun times are ripe for the picking! An outdoor adventure awaits as you pick your own berries and pumpkins. Come for strawberries in June, raspberries in September, and pumpkins in September and October. Hayrack rides, a playground, and a rental barn are also available. 402-331-5500 • www.bellevueberryfarm.com

Papio Bay Aquatic Center815 E. Halleck Street, PapillionJump into summertime fun via five acres of swimming and recreational resources. Enjoy the zero-depth pool, two water-slides, one- and three-meter diving boards, sand volleyball, a sand play area, and grass or patio sunning areas. Young children will especially enjoy the wading pool with a frog slide. Concessions and a bathhouse are also available. Open seven days a week, Memorial Day through Labor Day.402-597-2055 or 402-597-2041 • www.papillion.ne.us

Papio Fun Park84th & Lincoln, PapillionThere’s something for everyone—laser tag, go-kart racing, miniature golf, batting cages, water wars, an arcade, trampoline games, and more. Bring the whole gang and spend the day. Group packages and wristbands are available as are snacks and prizes. It’s the place to be for all your fun all year long!402-592-5671 • www.papiofunpark.com

Papio Greens11050 S. 66th Street, Papillion36 Holes Miniature Golf402-331-4621 • www.papiogreen.com

Portal School242 North Jefferson Street, Papillion

1890 one-room school house complete with desks and books. 402-547-2021

Sautter House242 North Jefferson Street, Papillion1860 farmhouse, a story and a half wood-framed structure with ballast walls.402-547-2021

1/2 mile north of 84th and Hwy 370 just east of 84th & Lincoln St. in Papillion 402-592-5671 • www.papiofunpark.com

Open Year Round • Call for hours

Spend an Hour or the Day, Family Fun for Everyone

GO-KARTS, MINIATURE GOLF, LAZER TAG, BATTING CAGES, WATER WARS, SPACEBALL,

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Sumtur Amphitheater11691 South 108th Street, Papillion Outdoor amphitheater with productions, movies, events and entertainment throughout spring, summer and fall. 402-597-2041 • www.sumtur.org

Werner Park 12356 Ballpark Way, PapillionSarpy County Triple A Baseball. Home of the Omaha Storm Chasers. Check website for game information.402-738-5100 • www.omahastormchasers.com

CLAAS of America8401 South 132nd StreetTour the 200,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility for the Claas Lexion combine.402-861-1000 • www.claasomaha.com

La VistaHaunted Hollow12501 Giles Road, La VistaHaunted house, barn maze and, movies under the stars.402-896-1920 • www.hauntedhollowomaha.com

Lucky Bucket Brewing Company11941 Centennial Road, #1, La VistaOne of the Midwest’s fastest growing breweries offering tours and tasting.402-763-8868 • www.luckybucketbrewingcompany.com

ShOPPiNg Papillion

Country Sampler841 Tara Plaza, Papillion402-537-9515

Kajoma’s Boutique104 E. First Street, Papillion402-991-4477

Kohl’s8909 S. 71st Plaza, Papillion402-537-0742

Junque Factory132 N. Washington, Papillion402-682-2817

Oolala Boutique1219 Applewood Drive402-614-7779

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Pirate Festival(August 24 & 25)

Renaissance Faire(May 4 & 5, 11 & 12)

Catered Parties, Company Picnics,

Weddings, Reunions(Air Conditioned & Heated)

The Great Pumpkin Roundup, Hayrack Rides

& Ranch of Terror(Late Sept.-Early Nov.)

Pick Your Own in Season Stawberries & Raspberries

11001 S. 48th Street Papillion, NE 68133

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www.OmahaSteaks.com1-800-228-9055

96th & “J” Street402-593-4223

Eppley AirfieldTerminal Kiosks402-346-9151

Lakeside Plaza402-330-2260

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Shadow Lake Towne CenterLocated at Highway 370 & 72nd Street, PapillionShadow Lake Towne Center integrates a combination of home, fashion, grocery, discount & lifestyle retailing into one convenient location. You will find a wide selection of shopping opportunities and restaurants in an easily accessible environment. The center offers a comfortable, welcoming environment, which showcases an architectural scheme inspired by actual historic building in the Omaha region.www.shadowlakeshopping.com

Shoppes at Market Point72nd Street & Giles Road, Papillion

Target718 N. Washington, Papillion402-597-9900

Your Country Connections114 N. Washington, Papillion402-592-2281

Walmart8525 S. 71st, Papillion402-597-8977

Weathered & Worn Country Store320 North Adams, Papillion402-597-1379

La VistaBrentwood Square8082 South 84th Street, La Vista

Cabela’s12703 Westport Parkway, La VistaWorld’s foremost outfitter, quality merchandise, 128,000 ft show room is an entertainment attraction with museum quality ani-mal displays and trophy animals interacting in realistic re-creations of their natural habitats, also a huge aquarium. Lots more!402-861-4800 • www.cabelas.com

Divine Truth Christian Book Store6905 S. 84th Street, La Vista402-592-4866

J’Amour Boutique9637 Giles Road, La Vista402-597-8691

Log Cabin Quilt Shop9635 Giles Road, La Vista 402-332-5212

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Zero Depth Entry • Water Slides • Diving BoardsSand Volleyball Courts • Children’s Area

Full Bathhouses • Concessions • Season Passes

2013SeasonOpening Day: May 25th • Closing Day: September 2rd

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Papio Bay Aquatic Park815 E. Halleck Street

Papillion, NE402-597-2055

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Sumtur Amphitheaterat Walnut Creek

Live Concerts • Musical PlaysCamps • Free Events

Swinging in Summer Music SeriesStarlight Movie Series

Sumtur Amphitheater features 350 permanent seats and additional hillside seating for up to 2,000

Proudly owned and operated by the City of Papillion. For details, contact the Recreation Department at (402) 597-2041 or visit us online at www.sumtur.org for a complete list of events and activities.

Springfield is the site of the Sarpy County fair held every August. The MoPac Trail runs from Springfield south to the Platte River. This trail will connect Omaha to Lincoln upon completion.

Visit Springfield Drug’s old fashioned soda fountain.

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ATTrACTiONS/rECrEATiON Soaring Wings Vineyard and Brewery17111 South 138th Street, SpringfieldAward-winning wines, wine tasting and fun filled events, the beers created at Soaring Wings are brewed to highlight barley-the one key ingredient. Taste and explore the depth of the flavor and character it can bring.402-253-2479 • www.soaringwingswine.com

Springfield ArtWorks183 Main Street, PO Box 158, SpringfieldArt attraction features etched glass, felted and silk articles.402-301-9162 • www.springfieldartworks.com

Springfield Old Fashioned Soda Fountain205 Main Street, inside Springfield Drug, SpringfieldSarpy County’s only old fashioned soda fountain.402-253-2000 • springfielddrug.com

Weiss Studios and Gardens13603 Pflug Road, SpringfieldFormal & informal gardens showcasing artwork.402-680-0642 • www.carlweissart.com

ShOPPiNg Corky’s Workshop121 Main Street, SpringfieldAntiques.402-253-8346

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Historic Springfield Drug

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402-253-20002nd & Main St. • Springfield, NE

Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm • Sat, 9am-4pm

www.springfielddrug.com

EXPLORE NEBRASKA’S BIRTHPLACEHISTORICAL PROGRAMS

CHeCk OuR webSITe fOR deTAILSSee Indian artifacts, farm equipment, old general store and

several period rooms.

View the 7 ft. X 12 ft. model of historic Fort Crook, catch one of our historical programs, and bring home a souvenir from

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www.sarpycountymuseum.org 2402 Clay St. • Bellevue • (402) 292-1880

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Hundreds of Medals in international wine competitions

Finest Hand Crafted Brews to be Found

Live Music on Sundays 2-5

Friday Night Music April through October

Blues Festival — June 1stHarvest Festival — Sept 28th

Facility available for events with seating up to 2,000Located just 10 minutes South of Omaha

www.soaringwingswine.com • 402-253-2479

Eagle Hills Golf Course 501 Eagle Hills Drive, PapillionThis 18-hole complex comprises two 9-hole layouts: The Links and The Meadows. The Links is an executive course built on a hillside and surrounding flatland. The Meadows is a par-3 course designed like The Links except without the uphill or downhill lies. 402-592-7788 • www.eaglehills.org

Hidden Valley Driving Range 2910 Gilmore Road, Bellevue

Conveniently located just south of Nebraska Highway 370, the lighted range features mat and grass tees, as well as a practice putting green.402-291-9456

La Vista Falls Golf Course 8305 Park View Boulevard, La VistaThis fine executive course surrounds a bowl-shaped acreage and features a modern design with raised tees, mostly level fairways, and midsize greens. Most golfers will find this course tricky yet enjoyable.402-339-9147 • www.ci.la-vista.ne.us

Papio Greens Golf Course 11050 South 66th Street, PapillionOnce Nebraska’s only public 18-hole, par-3 course, Papio Greens is now privately managed by Evergreen Alliance Golf Ltd. Still open to the public, Papio Greens offers a water-engulfed driving range, league play, PGA instructors, junior golf programs, and a full-featured clubhouse.402-331-4621 • www.papiogreens.com

Platteview Country Club 4215 Platteview Road, BellevueThis 18-hole course presents a rewarding challenge via rolling terrain and well-placed water hazards. It’s a welcome retreat for any golfer.402-291-5927 • www.platteviewcc.com

Tara Hills Golf Course 1410 Western Hills Drive, PapillionThis city-owned course was revamped in the mid-1990s to include a back 9 and an expanded clubhouse. The mani-cured layout is short but challenging.402-592-7550 • tarahills.org

Tiburon Golf Club 10302 South 168th Street, OmahaTiburon, meaning “shark” in Spanish, packs a vicious bite if one’s not careful. The 27-hole complex is long, open, and contoured with well-placed fairway bunkers lying in wait for off-line tee shots.402-895-2688 • www.tiburongolf.com

Tregaron Golf Course 13909 Glengarry Circle, BellevueGolfers can find the best of playability and challenge at Tregaron, which, although open, should not be played reck-lessly. Plenty of bunkers, uneven lies, water, and wind gusts keep even the best golfers honest.402-292-9300 • www.tregarongolf.com

Willow Lakes 12301 South 25th Street, BellevueDesigned by Robert Trent Jones, Sr., this course combines plenty of lakes and trees to protect its smaller greens. Located just outside Offutt Air Force Base. The public is welcome to play with an eligible player.402-292-1680

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Chalco Hills Recreation Area at Wehrspann LakeNE Highway 50 and I-80 Exit 440Wehrspann Lake has a reputation as one of the area’s hot spots for anglers. The area includes spacious picnic sites, more than seven miles of trails perfect for biking, hiking or jogging and an interpretive wood-chip nature trail. Chalco Hills Recreation Area is a special favorite for bird watchers and water fowl observation-ists in the warmer months and for cross country skiers when the snow falls. A visitor’s center overlooks the lake and provides the perfect location for many educational opportunities. 402 444-6222 • www.papionrd.org

Fontenelle Forest1111 Bellevue Boulevard North Bellevue1,300-acre forest is a privately funded nonprofit organization and includes 17 miles of trails and a mile-long boardwalk. There is a marsh with an overlooking observation blind. A small combined nature center and museum is open from 8 am to 5 pm daily, while trails are open dawn ‘til dusk. A bird checklist of 246 species is avail-able. Organized bird and nature hikes, as well as other programs, are available. Admission. 1111 N. Bellevue Boulevard.www.fontenelleforest.org

Schramm Park State Recreation Area21502 NE Hwy 31, GretnaNestled along the banks of the Platte River 6 miles south of I-80, Exit 432, Schramm Park is home to the Nebraska Game and Park Commission’s Ak-Sar-Ben Aquarium and Outdoor Education Center. The recreation area is open daily for picnick-ing, hiking, and myriad of other day-use activities. 402-234-6855 • www.npgc.state.ne.us/parks

Walnut CreekNE Highway 370 and 96th Street, OmahaThe recreation area is open year round from 6:00am to 10:00pm. The area features three miles of hiking and biking trails, boat dock and ramp, picnic and playground areas, fishing pier, lake island for fishing, wildlife management area, and a 3.5 mile equestrian trail. RV and tent camping is available from March 1 – December 1.402-592-8877 • www.papionrd.org www.nebraskabirdingtrails.com

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Keystone/Bellevue Loop Trail The Keystone Trail connects to the Bellevue Loop at Highway 370 and Capehart Road. It is paved and very flat except for its underpasses which allow users to safely cross all major streets. Trailhead parking is at 48th Street and Cornhusker Road.

Bellevue Loop Trail The Keystone Trail connects to the Bellevue Loop at High-way 370 and 25th Street. This trail runs through Haworth Park in Bellevue. Trailhead parking is at either 13th Street & Capehart Road or Harlan Lewis Rd.

Lewis & Clark Interpretive Trail16 interpretive sites along the Missouri River in Nebraska and Iowa.

MoPac Trail Runs from Schram Road to Springfield and south to the Platte River. This trail also runs through Lincoln and will extend south to South Bend and north to Omaha in the near future.

Nature & History Trail Haworth Park, Bellevue. More than 2 miles of trails that run through beautiful woods and along the edge of the Missouri River. Entrance to the trail is on the north side of Hwy 370, just west of the Bellevue Bridge.

144th Street Trail Paved trail that follows the grade of the street, stretching up and down hills, to connect Standing Bear Lake in Omaha to Springfield, including Chalco Hills Recreation Area.

West Papio Trail The Papillion stretch of the trail runs 5.5 miles from Lincoln and Laredo Roads southeast to 36th Street in Bellevue. It also connects to the Walnut Creek Lake and Recreation Area.

Halleck Nature Trail Winds through the heart of Papillion and runs parallel to the Papio Creek. This trail is kept busy with walkers, runners, and bikers daily.

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Best Western White house inn 305 Fort Crook Rd., Bellevue, NE 68005

402-293-1600 • www.bestwestern.com

Candlewood Suites 10902 S. 15th Street, Bellevue, NE 68123

402-932-8144 • www.candlewoodwuites.com

Comfort inn 9595 S. 145th St., Omaha, NE 68138

402-896-6300 • www.comfortinn.com

CountrySide Suites 9477 S. 142nd St., Omaha, NE 68138

402-884-2644

Courtyard by Marriott 12560 Westport Pkwy., LaVista, NE 68138

402-339-4900 • www.marriott.com/courtyard

Embassy Suites hotel 12520 Westport Pkwy, LaVista, NE 68128

402-331-7400 or 800-EMBASSY

www.embassysuiteslavista.com

hampton inn & Suites 3404 Samson Way, Bellevue, NE 68123

402-292-1607 • www.hamptoninn.com

hampton inn & Suites 12331 Southport Pkwy, LaVista, NE 68128

402-895-2900 • www.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 • www.holidayinn.com

holiday inn Express 16175 Stevens Point Cir., Gretna, NE 68028

402-504-3716 • www.hiexpressgretna.com

hometowne Lodge 10308 Sapp Bros. Drive, Omaha, NE 68138

402-895-2200 • www.hthhotels.com/NE/Omaha.html

imperial Motel 1209 Fort Crook Rd. N., Bellevue, NE 68005

402-733-4889

Liberty Lodge 1409 Gold Coast Rd., Papillion, NE 68046

402-339-0555

Microtel 3008 Samson Way, Bellevue, NE 68123

402-292-0191 • www.microtelinn.com

Motel 6–Sapp Brothers 10560 Sapp Bros. Drive, Omaha, NE 68138

402- 896-6868 • www.motel6.com

Offutt Motor Court

3618 Fort Crook Road S., Bellevue , NE 68005402-291-4333

Quality inn 9505 S. 142nd St. Omaha, NE 68138

402-896-9500 •www.qualityinn.com

red Carpet inn 9305 S. 145th St., Omaha, NE 68138

402-895-2555 • www.omaharedcarpetinn.com

rodeway inn 1110 Fort Crook Rd. S., Bellevue, NE 68005

402-291-0804 • www.rodewayinn.com

royal inn/Sandman Motel 105 Fort Crook Rd. S., Bellevue, NE 68005

402-291-4990

Settle inn & Suites 2105 Pratt Ave., Bellevue, NE 68123

402-292-1155 • www.settleinn.com

Super 7 303 Fort Crook Road S., Bellevue, NE 68005

402-291-1518

Super 8 Motel – gretna 14355 S. Hwy. 31, Exit 432, Gretna, NE 68028

402-332-5188 • www.super8.com

Value Place hotel Bellevue 2703 Samson Way, Bellevue, NE 68123

402-991-5050 • www.valueplace.com

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Linoma Beach 17106 South 255th Street., Gretna, NE 68028402-332-4500www.linomabeachbar.com

RV Park

Walnut Creek Lake/recreation Area 9902 Schramm Road, Papillion, NE 68046402-592-8877 • RV Park 402-679-9889 www.papillion.org

Open March 1 – December 1. 43 RV pads, Electric, Water.

BED & BrEAkFAST Melia hill inn 22410 Highway 6 and Melia Road, Gretna, NE 68028402-332-5737 • www.meliainnbb.com4 Rooms, Handicap Accessible, Full Breakfast

CAMPiNg & CABiNS haworth Park/City of Bellevue Mission Avenue and Payne Drive, Bellevue, NE 68005402-293-3098

Haworth Park features 153 acres of park land with a concession stand, public boat launch & RV pads equipped with electric hookups. Open year-round. nearby is a fishing pond, picnic tables & grills, shelters, a playground. restrooms, 3 soccer fields, 4 basketball courts, 2 lighted tennis courts, 2 lighted softball diamonds & a sand volleyball court.

kOA Omaha 14601 Highway 6, Gretna, NE 68028402-332-3010 • www.koa.com

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Everybody needs their space. At Hampton Inn & Suites LaVista, we give you lots of it, from a traditional room to a spacious studio suite. You can also take advantage of our Suite Shop® and other amenities to help make your stay

relaxing and productive. And our team members are ready to welcome you with a smile.

A delicious On the House® hot breakfast, Cloud Nine bed experience, and complimentary hi-speed Internet access await you. All backed by our 100% Hampton Guarantee.

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Hampton Inn & Suites Omaha Southwest/LaVista12331 Southport ParkwayLaVista, Nebraska 68128

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Cracker Barrel/Old Country Store9409 South 142nd Street 402-891-8665

Sapp Bros Truck Plaza9905 Sapp Bros Drive 402-895-2121

The Omlet Factory168th & Harrison 402-502-2042

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Beijing Gate Express16919 Audrey Street 402-861-1977

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Azteca9429 South142nd Street 402-896-6766

El Bees 210402 South144th Street 402-896-8417

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Bellevue Keno3915 Harrison Street 402-731-0419

Catfish Lake Restaurant1006 Cunningham Road 402-292-9963

DJ’s Dugout10308 23rd Street 402-292-9096

Karrays Café3512 Samson Way 402-884-9722

Lum’s511 Fort Crook Road 402-733-1646

Sinful Burger Sports Grill4005 Twin Creek Drive 402-933-8727

Summer Kitchen Cafe & Bakery1203 Cornhusker Road 402-291-4544 www.summerkitchen.net

Stella’s Hamburgers106 Galvin Road South 402-291-6088

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China Buffet2903 Samson Way 402-292-2944

China Road4006 Twin Creek Drive 402-291-8855

China Star1004 Lincoln Road 402-292-6999

China Taste Restaurant7003 South 36th Street 402-738-1682

Deijing Tokyo3503 Samson Way 402-293-5599

Imperial Palace810 Galvin Road South 402-293-7878

Golden Dragon923 Galvin Road South #107 402-291-9099

Jade Palace1702 Galvin Road South 402-293-8089

John’s Grecian Delight1001 Fort Crook Road 402-731-8022

Khan’s Mongolian BBQ4102 Twin Creek Drive 402-731-4800

Korean House2413 Lincoln Road 402-291-3900

Sechwan Sunrise 11523 South 36th Street 402-292-3888

Siam Cuisine11796 South 25th Street 402-292-7215

Sina Way2211 Capehart Road 402-991-9898

Super Buffet701 Galvin Road South 402-682-9888

Thai Delicious209 Fort Crook Road North 402-452-3986

SteakS/BBQ

Swine Dining204 E. Mission Ave. 402-292-7427 www.swinediningbbq.com

coffee

Downtown Coffee Shop119 West Mission Avenue 402-292-7100

mexican

El Chalateco2203 Avery Road 402-991-5558

Lil’ Burro Mexican Restaurant12510 South 29th Avenue 402-292-0102

Mi Casa105 East Mission Avenue 402-884-6010

Nettie’s Fine Mexican Food7110 Railroad Avenue 402-733-3359

Romeo’s Mexican Food & Pizza405 Galvin Road North 402-292-2028

Pizza/italian

Lansky’s Pizza & Pasta3909 Twin Creek Drive 402-502-0555

Mama Alvino’s Pizzaria2861 Capehart Road 402-292-6666

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Roman Coin Pizza3504 Samson Way 402-932-1944

That’s Amore811 Hillcrest Drive 402-934-5800

GretnaameRican

Brag N Rights115 North McKenna Avenue 402-332-3108

D & K’s Gretna Cafe20596 Hwy 370 402-332-3273

Green Apple11867 South 216th Street 402-933-3444

Spiker’s20227 Husker Drive 402-332-4466

Steak/BBQ

Po’Boy’s Barbecue111 Cort Plaza

402-332-3541

We’ll Smoke U BBQ11773 South Highway 6, Standing Stone Plaza 402-932-0022

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Buddha Belly20576 Highway 370 402-332-0005

coffee

The Beanery11849 South 216th Street 402-991-1649

PapillionameRican

Brownie’s Watering Hole125 East 2nd Street 402-331-9948

Chocolaterie Stam7474 Towne Center Parkway 402-933-7826

Dort’s Bar & Grill129 North Washington 402-331-9973

Eileen’s Cookies8410 South 73rd Plaza 402-933-1555

Fire Barn Sports Bar and Grill11336 South 96th Street 402-935-4355

Jerzees501 Olson Drive 402-934-4394

Morning, Noon & Night7474 Town Center Parkway 402-933-3836

Wheatfields7775 Olson Drive 402-592-9713

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Hunan Palace Chinese Res-taurant1401 Gold Coast Road 402-597-1688

Ming’s Restaurant828 Tara Plaza 402-592-2390

SteakS/BBQ

Nebraska Brewing Company7474 Towne Center Parkway 402-934-7100

LaVista ameRican

Stadium Dawgs8045 South 83rd Avenue 402-592-2337

Cabela’s Conestoga Cafe12703 Westport Parkway 402-861-4809

J-Birds Food & Spirits9725 Giles Road 402-991-3999

La Vista Keno Club7101 South 84th Street 402-537-9090

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Some familiar places also in Papillion

5 Guys Burger & FriesBuffalo Wild WingsChick-Fil-AHunan Palace La Mesa Mexican RestaurantOld ChicagoPanda ExpressPanera BreadPizza HutQdoba Mexican GrillRed Robin BurgersRunzaScooter’s Coffee HouseStarbucksTexas RoadhouseVillage InnWhich Wich

Some familiar places also in Gretna

Denny’sGodfather’sPizza HutRunza

Some familiar places also in BellevueApplebee’sBuffalo Wild WingsChick-Fil-AChipotle Mexican GrillDomino’sFamous Dave’sGodfather’sGolden CorralIHOP RestaurantLa Mesa Mexican RestaurantLittle Ceaser’s PizzaOutback Panera BreadPapa John’s PizzaPizza HutRuby TuesdayRunzaScooter’s Coffee HouseStarbucksVillage Inn

Philly’s8116 South 84th Street 402-331-6112

Pinoy Grill8116 South 84th Street 402-331-6112

Summer Kitchen Café & Bakery12010 Giles Road (402)592-9181 www.summerkitchen.net

The Nines12520 Westport Parkway 402-331-7400

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Dragon Cafe8078 South 84th Street 402-597-6169

Hutong Sushi Grill7202 Giles Road 402-575-5646

Thai Orchids8058 South 84th Street 402-592-6877

Vietnamese Restaurant8013 South 83rd Street 402-991-8998

Pizza

Pizza Gourmet12040 McDermott Plaza402-932-8998

Springfield

Hazy’s Place105 Main Street 402-253-8307

Springfield Drug205 Main Street 402-253-2000 www.springfielddrug.com

Yotes BBQ Pizzaria167 Main Street 402-253-2755

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Breakfast served all day Biggest homemade dessert selection in town

We love families!Hot Turkey Sandwhich:

OUR SPECIALTY

2 Locations in Sarpy County Bellevue: LaVista: 1203 Cornhusker Rd. 12010 Giles Rd. 291-4544 592-8017

Chili’s Grill & BarGodfather’sIHOP RestaurantImperial PalaceRunzaScooter’s Coffee House

Some familiar places also in La Vista

RunzaA familiar place also in Springfield

Boys Town13628 Flannagan Blvd, Omaha

Durham Museum801 South 10th Street, Omaha

Henry Doorly Zoo3701 South 10th Street,

Omaha

Husker Memorial Stadium

UNL Campus, Lincoln

Joslyn Art Museum

2200 Dodge Street, Omaha

Lauritzen Botanical Gardens

100 Bancroft Street, Omaha

Lied Lodge2700 Sylvan Road,

Nebraska City

Lincoln Children’s Museum

1420 P Street, Lincoln

Mahoney State Park

I-80, Exit 426, Ashland

Nebraska Furniture Mart

700 South 72nd Street, Omaha

Nebraska State Capitol

1445 K Street, LincolnOld Market

Downtown OmahaStrategic Air & Space

MuseumI-80, Exit 426, Ashland

Wildlife Safari Park

I-80, Exit 426, Ashland

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www.sasmuseum.com28210 West Park Hwy, Ashland, NE 68003

I-80 Exit 426 • 402-944-3100

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Take flight at the Strategic Air & Space

Museum. Sip Nebraska wine and stay

in a luxury bungalow at Slattery Vintage

Estates. Buckle up and go for a ride at Eagle

Raceway. Get up close and personal with

free-roaming animals at the Wildlife Safari

Park. Indulge yourself at the Platte Valley

Antique Mall and Louisville’s unique shops.

Dine overlooking the Platte River Valley at

Eugene T. Mahoney State Park. Relax and

unwind at one of our scenic golf courses.

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Estates. Buckle up and go for a ride at Eagle

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Park. Indulge yourself at the Platte Valley

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Sarpy County Visitor's Guide 2013