METRO Do, Eat & Stay KEY: See & Do Eat Stay BELLEVUE Candlewood Suites Bellevue ihg.com/candlewood/hotels/us/en/ bellevue/bvuch/hoteldetail / 10902 S. 15th St. / (402) 932-8144 The Candlewood Suites Bellevue is a pet-friendly hotel in greater Omaha. Ideal for a short getaway or a long business trip, this hotel boasts amenities designed to make your stay comfortable and convenient. Farm has a series of public events Apr. -Oct. each year. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Comfort Inn & Suites ihg.com / 10804 S. 15th St. / (402) 502-4500 / Located right off Hwy. 75 & Cornhusker Rd. Wireless hi-speed internet and guest laundry. Manager’s reception Mon. -Thu., 5 -7 p.m., which features complimen-tary beer/wine and snacks. Compli-mentary breakfast every morning. Indoor pool and hot tub, fitness and business center. traders and missionaries, period rooms, early agricultural pursuits and a scale model of Fort Crook. The Bellevue Depot and the Sarpy Caboose offer a unique opportunity to discover the history of railroads in Sarpy County. Sinful Burger Sports Grill choicehotels.com/nebraska/ bellevue/comfort-inn-hotels/ ne141 / 2105 Pratt Ave. / (480) 725-1618 / Stay minutes from the Bob Devaney Sports Center, Memorial Stadium and the Pinnacle Bank Arena at the 100% smoke-free Quality Inn & Suites hotel in Lincoln, Nebraska. Situated near I-80, we offer convenient access to several area attractions as well as the Lincoln Airport. Missionary Society of St. Columban (Columban Fathers) sinfulburger.com / 4005 Twin Creek Dr. / (402) 933-8727 Our bar will stay open late during NFL and Husker night games. We are a Green Bay Packers-, Nebraska Huskers-and Chicago Cubs-friendly bar. 3088 / Enjoy the views at Main Street Studios & Gallery in historic downtown Elkhorn! We have two large gallery spaces as well as numerous in-house art studios. These include a glass worker, a bronze sculptor, a silversmith and an acrylic painter! We also do large events and commission work for people to watch. The Mark Tregaron Courtyard by Marriott columban.org / 1902 Calhoun St. / (402) 291-1920 / Visit the campus and enjoy a stroll through the grounds, experience nature and wildlife or visit the grotto and chap-el. On-campus retreat center with lodging can accommodate up to 48 guests for directed retreats, family reunions or business meetings. Denominations are welcome. 13909 Glengarry Circ. / (402) 292-9300 / Golfers can find the best of playability and challenge at Tregaron, which, although open, should not be played recklessly. Plenty of bunkers, uneven lies, water and wind gusts keep even the best golfers honest. markomaha.com / 20902 Cumberland Dr. / (402) 289-4614 One of the finest independently owned bowling centers in the country with a mission to provide a top-quality bowling experience so that guests and their families will return again and again. Residence Inn Omaha West marriott.com/hotels/travel/ omarw-residence-inn-omaha-west 18202 Cuming St. GRETNA Aksarben Aquarium Outdoor Education Center outdoornebraska.gov/aksarben 21502 W. Hwy. 31, 6 mi. S. of I-80 Exit 432 / (402) 332-3901 / Aquar-ium with native Nebraska fish, a fish management museum and nearby geologic display. Picnic area and hiking trails. Open daily Memorial Day weekend -Labor Day: 10 a.m. -4:30 p.m. Rest of the year: closed Tue. and holidays. Admission: $1 adults; $.50 ages 6 -15; children age 5 and under free. BENNINGTON Oft’s B&B oftsbb.com / 11523 N. 156th St. / (402) 614-7509 / Enjoy a stay in this historic B&B just a few miles northwest of Omaha. marriott.com/omasb / 3730 Raynor Pkwy. / (402) 408-5300 The new state-of-the-art lobby at Courtyard by Marriott Omaha South Bellevue at Event Center provides greater flexibility and choices for our guests. Whether traveling for business or pleasure, your stay at Courtyard is sure to be more comfortable, more produc-tive and more enjoyable than ever before. Olde Presbyterian Church bellevue.net / 2002 Franklin St. (402) 293-3142 / Historic Pres-byterian Church, built in 1858, is believed to be the oldest surviving building in Nebraska. Built to hold religious services, the church was added to the National Register in 1970 and is now a historic site occasionally housing weddings and music performances. Call for more information. BOYS TOWN Boys Town boystown.org/about/visit-the -village / 13628 Flanagan Blvd. (402) 498-1141 / Established in 1917 by Father Edward J. Flanagan, Boys Town is a national organization saving children and healing families across America. The village was made famous by the 1938 award-winning movie Boys Town starring Spencer Tracy and Mickey Rooney. RockOn Olde Towne Fontenelle Forest fontenelleforest.org / 1111 Bellevue Blvd. N. / (402) 731-3140 / Explore Fontenelle Forest Nature Center, one of Nebraska’s five National Natural Landmarks. It features 1,400 acres of lush forest and 19 miles of trails, including two wheelchair-accessible boardwalks. Within this natural oasis you will find unlimited opportunities for outdoor adventure. rockonoldetowne.com / 111 W. Mission Ave. / (402) 881-0436 Rock Shop. Featuring nature’s finest rocks, minerals and mineral art in the heart of Olde Towne Bellevue. Local Beer, Patio and Kitchen Rodeway Inn Gifford Farm Education Center esu3.org / 700 Camp Gifford Rd. (402) 597-4920 / Gifford Farm has been serving students in the greater Omaha area for over 40 years with outdoor education about farming, nature, science, history, teamwork and more. In addition to our educational programs, Gifford choicehotels.com/nebraska/ bellevue/rodeway-inn-hotels/ ne111 / 1110 Fort Crook Rd. S. (402) 291-0804 / When all you need is a solid deal on a simple stay, our Rodeway Inn® hotel in Bellevue is just what you’re looking for. We’re conveniently located near downtown Omaha, Bellevue University and the Lauritzen Gardens—Omaha’s Botanical Center. ELKHORN The Garden Gallery the-garden-gallery.blogspot.com 2721 N. 206th St. / (402) 707-0056 / The Garden Gallery features 25+ local artists. In the yard and inside the three-story 1920s home, you will find welded garden art, sculpture, painting, jewelry and much more! All hand-created! Explore our three greenhouses filled with some of the most unusual annuals, perennials and tropicals found in this area. localbeer.co / 21351 Nebraska Crossing Dr. / (402) 332-0088 Located in the Nebraska Crossing Outlet Mall, we offer 30 taps of Nebraska craft beer! Our menu complements our wide variety of local brews. It includes burgers, salads, sandwiches, flatbreads and more! We have 50 TVs to view any events. Drink Local, Eat Local, Support Local! Nebraska Crossing Outlets Sarpy County Historical Museum sarpymuseum.org / 2402 Clay St. / (402) 292-1880 / Explore the history of Sarpy County. Exhib -its include the history of the fur Main Street Studios & Gallery mainstreetstudios2610.com 2610 N. Main St. / (402) 452-nexoutlets.com / 21209 Nebraska Crossing Dr. / (402) 332-5650 Nebraska Crossing Outlets is the Midwest’s Premier Outlet Shopping destination. NEX Outlets is home to 75 premier brands like Michael Kors, Kate Spade, Nike, Under Armour, The North Face, Coach, Polo Ralph Lauren, Cole Haan and Vera Bradley! Nebraska Crossing Outlets is accessible via I-80 (Exit 432) Gretna. VisitNebraska.com 95
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