Things to Do in Papillion, NE

  • Our list of the best things to do in Papillion, Nebraska, features the top 98 nearby activities — including 39 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Papillion, NE has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, and Amusement.
  • The results below include the top 13 things to do within the city of Papillion, NE , followed by 85 popular activities in nearby cities, including Omaha, Council Bluffs, Bellevue, Ashland, Gretna, Boys Town and Springfield
  • Our list of the best things to do in Papillion, Nebraska, features the top 98 nearby activities — including 39 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Papillion, NE has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, and Amusement.
  • The results below include the top 13 things to do within the city of Papillion, NE , followed by 85 popular activities in nearby cities, including Omaha, Council Bluffs, Bellevue, Ashland, Gretna, Boys Town and Springfield
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10.1 Miles
67% 3 votes
Dog Races 2701 23rd Avenue, Council Bluffs, IA 51501 MoreLess Info
Bluffs Run Casino & Greyhound Park shows live greyhound racing along with simulcast horse racing, and the casino contains slots, table games and a poker room. The race viewing room is stocked with TVs and a restaurant and bar.
10.4 Miles
36% 69 votes
Beaches 1100 Southshore Drive, Council Bluffs, IA 51501 MoreLess Info
Lake Manawa Beach is the place to go in Council Bluffs, Iowa for outdoor recreation. The area includes places to host a picnic, as well as to grill, swim and play a game of volleyball.
10.8 Miles
79% 19 votes
Movie Theaters 14304 W Maple Road, Omaha, NE 68164 MoreLess Info
A 19-screen movie theater, Majestic Cinema of Omaha displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, reclining chairs, game and party rooms, a lounge and in-theater dining.
11.3 Miles
65% 43 votes
Military Museums 2497 Freedom Park Road, Omaha, NE 68110 MoreLess Info
Freedom Park Navy Museum is home to the only target and training USN submarine left in the world, the only Admiral Class Minesweeper left in the world and the only complete collection of USN anti-aircraft guns held in one park.
11.7 Miles
91% 54 votes
Historic Sites 5730 North 30th Street, #11B, Omaha, NE 68111 MoreLess Info
Authentically restored to its former glory, the General Crook House Museum features an in depth look at life in the late 1800s. The furnishings are from the 1880 Victorian period which complement the Italianate style structure.
11.8 Miles
65% 31 votes
Other Museums & Galleries 1512 South Main Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51503 MoreLess Info
Originally a train station, the Rails West Railroad Museum & HO Model display is now one of the largest American rail museums. Part of the museum is devoted to the history of trains in Iowa, and the other portion focuses on HO-scale model trains.
12.2 Miles
89% 55 votes
Historic Buildings 605 South 3rd Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51503 MoreLess Info
Built during the Civil War, the Historic General Dodge House is now a museum and historical site dedicated to General Grenvill Dodge, an American military hero and railroad construction pioneer. Guided tours are available and depart from the gift shop.
12.2 Miles
77% 91 votes
Historic Prisons 226 Pearl Street, Council Bluffs, IA MoreLess Info
Open February through December, the Pottawattamie County Squirrel Cage Jail & Museum is a historic former jail in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The nickname 'Squirrel Cage' is a reference to the jail's unusual design, which resembles a segmented rodent cage with a wheel on top.
12.2 Miles
The Union Pacific Railroad Museum in Council Bluffs, Iowa is a popular destination for rail fans. Its extensive collection of railroad memorabilia includes photographs, antique tickets and rail schedules, railway uniforms, maps and other media. It is an excellent destination for anyone interested in the history…
12.5 Miles
100% 2 votes
Other Adventures Iowa West Foundation Trailhead Park, Council Bluffs, IA 51503 MoreLess Info
Stretching 63 miles from end to end, the Wabash Trace Nature Trail has a crushed limestone surface that makes it ideal for biking as well as walking, jogging, or hiking. The trail runs through scenic wilderness.
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