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City and county seat in Nebraska, United States
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Papillion is a small town in Sarpy County, Nebraska, just southwest of Omaha and west of the Missouri river. The City of Papillion (French, for the word butterfly) was founded in 1870. Legend has it that Frenchmen visited the broad valley where Papillion is now located, finding it overgrown with luxuriant grasses and multitudes of wild flowers. Swarms of butterflies flitted about in the sunlight and enthralled by the beautiful sight, one member exclaimed, "Papillion!"
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Challenging 18 hole, 6500 yard facility opened in 2000.
Challenging 18 hole, 6100 yard facility opened in 1993.
The City of Papillion offers concerts in the park throughout the summer months. All concerts are held at City Park on 84th & Lincoln Streets, beginning at 7PM every Sunday night.
Chinese cuisine American style
Papillion location of the #1 rated Mexican chain in Omaha
Thankfully the pool is indoors here.
This 880,000 square foot complex is one of the largest shopping centers in the metro area. Complex includes over 20 stores such as American Eagle Outfitters, C.J. Banks, Christoper and Banks, Justice, Old Navy, Pacific Sunwear, T.J. Maxx, Gordmans, JCPenny, HyVee, Bed Bath and Beyond, World Market, Old Chicago Restaurant, Red Robin, Best Buy, Petsmart, Victoria's Secret, Texas Roadhouse, Borders, Claires and Lane Bryant.
550,000 square foot complex includes Wal-Mart, Kohl's and Lowe's
Includes shops such as Nobbies, Target, Bakers, and tons of restaurants.
The best roads that lead into Papillion are the Kennedy Freeway, Cornhusker Road, and Highway 370.
Read in the guideThere are numerous roads that will lead you around Papillion. 84th street which turns in to Washington as it goes through downtown will bring you to the center of Papillion.
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