Papillion, Nebraska travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

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!"

5 sights · 5 things to do · 2 places to eat · 1 places to stay

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Best things about Papillion

Omaha Storm Chasers

Named for Omaha, but located in Papillion, the local Triple-A East minor league baseball team plays at Werner Park.

Bellevue Berry Farm and Pumpkin Ranch

Walnut Creek Lake and Recreation Area

Papio Fun Park

Papio Bay Aquatic Center

1860 John Sautter House and 1890 Portal "One-Room" School

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 88°F; winter lows dip to about 15°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: May and Aug. (climate data from nearby Omaha)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
OMA Eppley Airfield, Omaha — 13 mi away (major hub). Directions
LNK Lincoln Airport, Lincoln — 43 mi away. Directions

The best roads that lead into Papillion are the Kennedy Freeway, Cornhusker Road, and Highway 370.

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Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 2-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Bellevue Berry Farm and Pumpkin Ranch, Papio Fun Park, 1860 John Sautter House and 1890 Portal "One-Room" School
Lunch Ming's
Afternoon Tara Hills Golf Course, Papillion Days
Dinner La Mesa

Day 2

Morning Walnut Creek Lake and Recreation Area, Papio Bay Aquatic Center, Eagle Hills Golf Course
Afternoon Concerts in the Park, Omaha Storm Chasers

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

Cuisine (tap to filter)

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder

Get in

The best roads that lead into Papillion are the Kennedy Freeway, Cornhusker Road, and Highway 370.

Get around

There 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. Other streets take you through newer parts of the city: 72nd Street which goes north/south, and Cornhusker which goes east/west.

See

See Bellevue Berry Farm and Pumpkin Ranch

📍 11001 S. 48th St

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See Walnut Creek Lake and Recreation Area

I-80 Exit 439, E. 5 mi. S. 1 mi. W. 3/4 mi

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See Papio Fun Park

📍 210 E. Lincoln St

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See Papio Bay Aquatic Center

📍 815 E. Halleck St

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See 1860 John Sautter House and 1890 Portal "One-Room" School

📍 232 & 242 N. Jefferson Stsouth of City Hall

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Do

Do Eagle Hills Golf Course

Challenging 18 hole, 6500 yard facility opened in 2000.

☎ +1 402 592-7788

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Do Tara Hills Golf Course

Challenging 18 hole, 6100 yard facility opened in 1993.

☎ +1 402 592-7550

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Do Concerts in the Park

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.

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Do Papillion Days

Held every summer, this small town fair resonates of old fashioned family fun

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Do Omaha Storm Chasers

Named for Omaha, but located in Papillion, the local Triple-A East minor league baseball team plays at Werner Park.

📍 12356 Ballpark Way💲 From $9 to $27☎ +1 402-738-5100

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Buy

Shop Shadow Lake Towne Center

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.

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