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BellevueBellevue, Nebraska
Skip Bellevue as a base and sleep in Omaha. Come for one half-day: Fontenelle Forest trails plus the Olde Towne historic blocks, 20 min south of downtown.
Bellevue is the oldest town in Nebraska, sitting on the Missouri River just south of Omaha. Its draw is small and specific: 1,400 acres of river-bottom forest at Fontenelle Forest, a handful of 1830s–1850s buildings in Olde Towne, and Offutt AFB history. Most travellers see it as an Omaha half-day, not a destination. Two nights is the maximum useful stay, and one is usually enough.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold, icy trails), Jul–Aug (heat and humidity)
- Airport
- OMA
- Nights
- 1
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Bellevue911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Bellevue Police non-emergency402-293-3100
- Poison Control (US, 24 h)1-800-222-1222
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Bellevue, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyBellevue is a low-crime suburb and feels calm day and night.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 402-293-3100 Bellevue Police non-emergency · 1-800-222-1222 Poison Control (US, 24 h)
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportOMA Eppley Airfield, Omaha (About 20–25 min north by car via I-80 and US-75; no direct bus to Bellevue, so plan a taxi, rideshare or rental car.).
- Getting aroundA car is the practical choice: sights are spread over about 8 km (5 mi) and buses are thin.A car is the practical choice: sights are spread over about 5 mi (8 km) and buses are thin.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$3–6
- BeerDraft beer at a sports bar$5–8
- Museum or sight ticketFontenelle Forest entry (adult)check current rates$11
- Budget bedFamily room (up to 4), a night, per roomUS$140
- Mid-range bedChain-hotel double room, a night, per roomUS$130
- High-end bedChain-hotel double room, a night, per roomUS$210
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$80 · Mid US$150 · High US$260
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- OMA Eppley Airfield, Omaha (About 20–25 min north by car via I-80 and US-75; no direct bus to Bellevue, so plan a taxi, rideshare or rental car.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
Feb
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Mar
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Apr
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Nov
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Dec
not flagged
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb, Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C) low), wettest May (12 rain days), driest Jan (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Bellevue: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C)
6 rd
Feb
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
6 rd
Mar
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
8 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
10 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
12 rd
Jun
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
10 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
8 rd
Oct
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
7 rd
Nov
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
6 rd
Dec
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
A car is the practical choice: sights are spread over about 8 km and buses are thin. US-75 (Kennedy Freeway) and Fort Crook Road run north–south; Highway 370 and Cornhusker Road run east–west. Olde Towne itself is walkable in 15–20 minutes. Rideshare works but waits can be long outside the centre.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 25 min
Drive US-75 north, about 15–20 min to downtown
Old Market, the riverfront and the Joslyn are the reason most people are in this area at all.
Door to door: About 40 min
I-80 west then NE-6, about 30 min by car
Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum; pair with a Fontenelle Forest morning.
Door to door: About 1 h
I-80 west, about 50–60 min by car
State capitol and the university; a full day if you add a game or museum.
Gretna, Nebraska
cautionDoor to door: About 35 min
I-80 west then NE-31, about 25–30 min by car
Mostly outlet shopping; only worth it if you are already driving west.
Door to door: About 1 h 40 min
I-80 west, about 1 h 30 min by car
Too far for a return day from Bellevue; save it for a westbound drive.
Columbus, Nebraska
skipDoor to door: About 2 h
US-75 north then NE-91 west, about 1 h 45 min by car
A separate trip; not a day return.
Norfolk, Nebraska
skipDoor to door: About 2 h 30 min
US-75 north then NE-35, about 2 h 15 min by car
Overnight or skip; no reason to day-trip it.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Olde Towne Bellevue
Historic core on Mission Ave; walkable to the bank, church and Old Log Cabin. Few beds, so book ahead.
Cornhusker Road and Twin Creek
Chain hotels, big-box shops and restaurants; easiest parking and the most reliable rooms.
Fort Crook Road corridor
Budget motels near US-75; quick drive to Offutt and to Omaha.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $70–110 excl. bed
- Mid
- $120–190 excl. bed
- High
- $200+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Chain-hotel double room1 × 1 night × US$130 | US$130 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$150 | US$300 |
| Rental car, one day1 × US$65 · check | US$65 |
| Rideshare, Bellevue to downtown Omaha, one way1 × US$25 · check | US$25 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15 | US$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$55 |
| Trip total≈ US$303 per person per day, bed included | US$605 |
2026 estimate in US dollars; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $3–6 |
| Burger and fries at a diner | $12–18 |
| BBQ plate | $14–22 |
| Draft beer at a sports bar | $5–8 |
| Fontenelle Forest entry (adult)check current rates | $11 |
| Sarpy County Museum entry | Free ($2 suggested donation) |
| Rideshare, 8 km in town | $12–20 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Distances look short on the map but are not walkable between clusters; drive or rideshare.
- Fontenelle Forest bans dogs and overnight camping; trails close at sunset.
- Summer heat and humidity plus mosquitoes near the river; carry water and repellent.
- Winter ice on the forest boardwalks and stairs; check conditions before setting out.
- Offutt AFB is an active military base: no public access without prior arrangement.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Bellevue Police non-emergency
- 402-293-3100
- Poison Control (US, 24 h)
- 1-800-222-1222
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Bellevue Police non-emergency402-293-3100
- Poison Control (24 h)1-800-222-1222
Embassy
No embassies in Bellevue; consulates sit in Chicago, Denver and Kansas City. Most visitors deal with their own country's embassy in Washington, DC.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Rideshare Bellevue → downtown Omaha: about $25, 20 min (check)
- Rental car, one day: $45–95 plus fuel (check)
- Fontenelle Forest entry: $11 adult, $10 senior, $8 child (check)
Say or show
- Thank you — Thank you
- Where is the trailhead? — Where is the trailhead?
- Is this seat taken? — Is this seat taken?
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- Where is the restroom? — Where is the restroom?
- Check, please — Check, please
Tipping is expected: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink, 15–20% taxis.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Bellevue. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, icy trails), Jul–Aug (heat and humidity) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 7 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for OMA: last rideshare window, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Three walking clusters with rescue anchors: Olde Towne, Fontenelle Forest, Cornhusker Road.
- Place pages with verified hours (Fontenelle Forest, Sarpy County Museum, Fontenelle Bank) and eat pages with last orders.
- Seasonal fixtures for trail closures, ice and river flooding so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialBellevue, Nebraska — city site
- officialFontenelle Forest
- officialSarpy County Museum
- officialNebraska Tourism
- secondaryWikivoyage: Bellevue (Nebraska), revision 5239185 (CC BY-SA 4.0)