Bellevue (Nebraska)
Get in
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. Interstate 29, in Iowa, can be reached by following Highway 370 through Olde Towne Bellevue and crossing the Missouri River.
Get around
There 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. Cornhusker Road will take you through one of the newer parts of town, Wolf Creek. Highway 370 will take you past the Twin Creek area.
See
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Fontenelle Forest
phone: +1 402 731-3140 1address: 1111 No. Bellevue Blvd300 acres of pristine forest and fantastic vistas. It features over 17 miles of trails, a nature center, and a gift shop. Old Log CabinThe oldest remaining building between the Missouri River and the Pacific Ocean erected in the United States Territory. Built circa 1835.
1st Presbyterian ChurchLocated 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.
Fontenelle BankThe 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.
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phone: +1 402 292-1880address: 2402 Clay StMuseum chronicles the history of Sarpy County.
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Columban Fathers Missionary Society
phone: +1 402 291-1920address: 1902 Calhoun StScenic campus with trees, open space, various birds, turkeys, deer and more. Take a short walk to find a grotto.
Do
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Bellevue Little Theatre
phone: +1 402 291-1554Located 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. -
Twin Creek Cinema
phone: +1 402 827-3456address: 370 and 36th StHighway 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. -
Lied Activity Center
phone: +1 402 293-5000address: 2700 Arboretum DrThe 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. -
Haworth Park
phone: +1 402 293-3142153 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. -
Fontenelle Hills Golf Course
phone: +1 402 292-2500address: 1102 Country Club Ct18 holes in Bellevue's lush forest area. It features a lounge, 250 seat banquet facility, pro shop, and it's open to the public.
Buy
Wolf Creek Shopping AreaBellevue's largest shopping area. It includes shops and stores like Richman Gordmans, Michaels, Gamestop, Walmart and many others. It also has various restaurants too.
Twin Creek Shopping AreaIt includes shops such as Nobbies, Target, Bakers, and several smaller shops too.
Olde TowneHere is where most of the towns smaller shops are featuring everything from a one of a kind hat maker to a rare coins dealer.
Eat
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Amarillo
phone: +1 402 291-7495address: 303 Fort Crook RdKnown for its World Famous BBQ, The Amarillo has been a favorite place for many of country music's biggest stars to get a bite to eat. It is one of only two in the world. (the other being in Texas) -
China Road
phone: +1 402 291-8855address: 4006 Twin Creek DrChina Road is known more for how their food is served than their actual food. They take the time to make your food into art. -
Lansky's Pizza, Pasta & Philly Steaks
phone: +1 402 731-5243address: 4601 South 50th StTheir name says it all. -
That's Amore
phone: +1 402 934-5800address: 105 W. MissionItalian food presented in a romantic atmosphere. Best calzones in Omaha. Heaping portions. -
Chipotle
address: Cornhusker RoadDelicious burritos in a modern atmosphere. -
Stella's
address: North Galvin RdA real blue-collar American burger joint. -
La Mesa
address: South Fort Crook RdImmaculate Mexican food experience. This building is enormous and is built like an old Mexican mission. Ornate decor inside is all authentic from Mexico. -
Swine Dining BBQ
address: 204 E. Mission Ave.Started out on the BBQ Competition circuit and cooking for friends, then selling roadside BBQ and at last a restaurant. -
phone: +1 402 884-6010address: 105 E Mission AveFresh traditional El Paso Style Mexican food made from scratch. Family owned by long time local residents.
Drink
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DJ's Dugout
phone: +1 402 292-9096address: 2440 Cornhusker RdA top notch sports bar. It has great American style food and it has keno, competitive TV quizzes, and big screen TVs. -
Pharaoh's
phone: +1 402 981-4734address: 910 Fort Crook Road SouthA bar featuring pool, darts, and keno. They serve food too. Jammer's Pub
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Roman Coin Pizza and Varsity's Sports Bar
phone: +1 402 932-0303address: 3504 Samson WaySports Bar with a lot of TVs for your viewing needs, enjoy great pizza and beverages.
Sleep
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phone: +1 402 502-4500address: 10804 S 15th St
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Imperial Motel
phone: +1 402 733-4889address: 1209 Fort Crook Rd NLarge 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. -
phone: +1 402 291-0804address: 1110 Fort Crook Rd S105 rooms, 8 suites, whirlpool rooms, heated outdoor pool, adult/children play area, microwave and refrigerator in every room.
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phone: +1 402 293-1600address: 305 Fort Crook Rd N59 rooms, sauna, weight room, Jacuzzi, refrigerator, recliner, hair dryer, iron/ironing board, in every room. Restaurants on each side of motel.