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City in Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States
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Bellevue, is a small town in Sarpy County, Nebraska, just south of Omaha and west of the Missouri River. It is the oldest town in Nebraska and the oldest town west of the Missouri River. It is known for being the historical home to Strategic Air Command and, today, US Strategic Command.
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A National Natural Landmark covering 1,400 acres of marshes and woodlands on the banks of the Missouri River. The forest has several facilities spread across the area, including a raptor bird conservation facility. Several hiking trails available. No overnight camping. No dogs allowed.
The oldest remaining building between the Missouri River and the Pacific Ocean erected in the United States Territory. Built circa 1835.
Located between 19th and 20th avenues in Olde Towne. Built in 1856, it is one of several remaining buildings from this era in Bellevue. People still get married there to this day.
The oldest commercial public building in Nebraska. It was the first bank granted the right to circulate and issue money in the Nebraska Territory. The original bank vault remains, as do the old bank teller cages.
Museum chronicles the history of Sarpy County.
Missionary Society of St. Columban
Scenic campus with trees, open space, various birds, turkeys, deer and more. Take a short walk to find a grotto.
Located in Olde Towne, This is one of Bellevue's cultural gems. It is made up of entirely volunteers. The high quality of their performances has earned them a dedicated following in Bellevue. It show cases a variety of local talent. It's where you can enjoy a big theatre production with a small town community feel.
Highway Twin Creek Cinema is a spacious movie theatre. It has 16 screens, stadium seating, highbacked loveseats, 8 inches of leg room in every row, and plenty of parking spaces.
The Lied Center features an indoor walking track, a fully equipped weight room, batting cages, swimming pool, basketball court, volleyball court, tennis court, and a softball field.
153 acres centered on the Missouri River. It has places for both RV and tent camping. It features a marina, 3 soccer fields, two fully lite baseball diamonds, 3 fully lite tennis courts, playground equipment, restrooms, electric RV pad hook ups, grills and picnic tables.
18 holes in Bellevue's lush forest area. It features a lounge, 250 seat banquet facility, pro shop, and it's open to the public.
Delicious burritos in a modern atmosphere.
A real blue-collar American burger joint.
Immaculate Mexican food experience. This building is enormous and is built like an old Mexican mission. Ornate decor inside is all authentic from Mexico.
Started out on the BBQ Competition circuit and cooking for friends, then selling roadside BBQ and at last a restaurant.
A top notch sports bar. It has great American style food and it has keno, competitive TV quizzes, and big screen TVs.
Sports Bar with a lot of TVs for your viewing needs, enjoy great pizza and beverages.
Large rooms with kitchen and high speed internet. Kitchenette rooms have a full size refrigerator and oven. Microwave available as well. Regular rooms also have a small refrigerator. Many restaurants within 1 mile.
59 rooms, sauna, weight room, Jacuzzi, refrigerator, recliner, hair dryer, iron/ironing board, in every room. Restaurants on each side of motel.
Bellevue's largest shopping area. It includes shops and stores like Richman Gordmans, Michaels, Gamestop, Walmart and many others. It also has various restaurants too.
It includes shops such as Nobbies, Target, Bakers, and several smaller shops too.
Here is where most of the towns smaller shops are featuring everything from a one of a kind hat maker to a rare coins dealer.
The primary north-south arteries are Highway 75 (the Kennedy Freeway) and Fort Crook Road. Both roads link to Interstate 80 north of Bellevue in South Omaha. Highway 370 and Cornhusker Road are major east-west arterials.
Read in the guideThere are three main roads that will lead you around Bellevue. The oldest being Mission Ave. This will take you through Bellevue's historic Olde Towne area.
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