Offutt AFB, NE - Nearby Cities

Omaha, NE
Omaha is the largest city in the state of Nebraska with a population of 454,000 people. It is located about 20 miles south of the Platte River and about 12 miles from the Offutt Air Force Base. Omaha is home to five Fortune 500 companies including Berkshire Hathaway, Mutual of Omaha, Union Pacific Corporation, ConAgra Foods, and Peter Kiewit and Sons, Inc. Forbes magazine named the city the "Best-Bang-for-the Buck City" in 2009. The city is also home to a number of historical sites and recently placed many more of its buildings on the National Register of Historic Places.

Homes for sale in the area start at $150,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Rental properties such as apartments are also available starting at a monthly rent of $500 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. For those visitors looking for temporary lodging, local hotels such as the Doubletree and the Holiday Inn offer accommodations including high speed internet access and complimentary breakfasts. Nightly rates start at $98.

Local attractions include the Henry Doorly Zoo which is a world-famous zoo that is famous for breeding endangered species from all over the world. The zoo has a variety of exhibits including the Bear Canyon, Madagascar, Giraffe Complex, and the Hubbar Orangutan Forest. There is even a Pachyderm Hill which includes African elephants and White Rhinos. The whole family will enjoy the zoo experience as nearly every animal one can think of is represented.

Council Bluffs, NE
Council Bluffs is located on the east bank of the Missouri River and is located just west of Omaha, Nebraska. With a population of 58,000 people, the city was named for a meeting of the Lewis and Clark expedition and the Otoe Tribe in 1804. The Offutt Air Force Base is only 17 miles away and offers those looking to settle in the area a convenient commute to work. The town was completely transformed by the California Gold Rush and entertained a lively steamboat trade at one time.

Homes for sale in the area start at $260,000 for a 2 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Rental properties such as apartments are also available starting at a monthly rent of $470 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. For those visitors looking for temporary lodging, local hotels such as the Microtel Inn and Suites and the Days Inn Council Bluff offer accommodations including high speed internet access and complimentary breakfasts. Nightly rates start at $84.

Local attractions include the Rails West Railroad Museum which offers a variety of displays regarding the Council Bluff's streetcars and the Lake Manawa Railway. New to the museum is a recreation of the Council Bluff's Pierce Street "Red Light District" at the Squirrel Cage Jail. The museum is a lively and interesting place to visit. Another nearby museum is the Union Pacific Museum Collection which has furnishings from a local hotel, and railroad artifacts and memorabilia. Some of the artifacts include lanterns, locks and keys, pieces of silver, and weapons from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

La Vista, NE
La Vista has a population of 11,600 people and is the newest city in the state. The city is a suburb of Omaha, Nebraska, and is bordered by Omaha and Ralston. Located just 16 miles from the Offutt Air Force Base, the town offers a moderate-sized community for those military personnel and their families who are looking to relocate to the area. La Vista is the third largest city in the county.

Homes for sale in the area start at $154,000 for a 3 bedroom, 3 bath residence. Rental properties such as apartments are also available starting at a monthly rent of $510 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. For those visitors looking for temporary lodging, local hotels such as the Comfort Inn West and the Quality Inn and Suites offer accommodations including high speed internet access and complimentary breakfasts. Nightly rates start at $64.

Local attractions include the Fun Plex which is a large water and theme park. There is a 70-ft high rollercoaster, five-story waterslides, Motion Ocean, and a Lazy River. There are also many family rides and an 18-hole miniature golf course. The LaVista Falls Municipal Golf Course is also nearby and has many hazards to offer a challenging course to the more experienced golfers.

Bellevue, NE
Bellevue is a city located 80 miles south of Omaha with a current population of 44,300 people. The city is the oldest community in Nebraska and is bounded on the east by the Missouri River. The Offutt Air Force Base is located just 17 miles away which offers a short commute to those military personnel and civilians who are looking to relocate to the area.

Homes for sale in the area start at $195,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Rental properties such as apartments are also available starting at a monthly rent of $550 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. For those visitors looking for temporary lodging, local hotels such as the Rodeway Inn and the Hampton Inn offer accommodations including high speed internet access and complimentary breakfasts. Nightly rates start at $49.

Local attractions include the Fontenelle Forest Nature Center which has more than 1,000 acres of forested hardwoods and wildlife-filled wetlands including a nature center full of animal exhibits and children's programs. Wildlife sightings include hummingbirds, mink, raccoons, and opposums. Another nearby attraction is the Fun Plex which is a large water and theme park. There is a 70-ft high rollercoaster, five-story waterslides, Motion Ocean, and a Lazy River. There are also many family rides and an 18-hole miniature golf course.

Plattsmouth, NE
Plattsmouth is a small community in Cass County, Nebraska. The current population is 6,800 people, and the town is the current county seat. The town covers about three square miles and its nearest hospital is located about 10 miles away in Bellevue. Located just 16 miles from the Offutt Air Force Base, the town is a prime location for those new residents who are looking for a short commute to work on the nearby military base.

Homes for sale in the area start at $175,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Rental properties such as apartments are also available starting at a monthly rent of $385 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. For those visitors looking for temporary lodging, local hotels such as the Fitzgerald Hotel and the Parmele House Bed-N-Breakfast offer accommodations including high speed internet access and complimentary breakfasts. Nightly rates start at $89.

Local attractions include the Cass County Historical Museum offer exhibits including some true crime stories that occurred in the town that have never been solved. Also, the museum hosts a walking tour of the more historical areas of town and covers the development that occurred between 1896 and 1920. Many old photographs and imagery of the town's past highlight the rich heritage of the region.

Springfield, NE
Springfield is the site of the Sarpy County Fair that is held annually. The town has a small population of just 1,450 residents, and the drugstore in town even boasts an old-fashioned soda fountain. Located just 16 miles from the Offutt Air Force Base, the town offers a small-town charm that is not found in a larger metropolitan area. Those military personnel and civilians who are looking for a more permanent place to live will find the town ideally located.

Homes for sale in the area start at $240,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Rental properties such as apartments are also available starting at a monthly rent of $450 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. For those visitors looking for temporary lodging, local hotels such as the Hampton Inn and the Comfort Inn West offer accommodations including high speed internet access and complimentary breakfasts. Nightly rates start at $84.

Local attractions include the World War II Library and Museum which offers 250 uniforms on display, 24 cases of World War II memorabilia and over 200 books on World War II. The museum also has over 220 hours of documentary tapes, 6 World War II jeeps, and over 5,000 military toys. The museum even offers shows that highlight the battles that were fought by the Army and Navy during the war.

Blair, NE
Blair is the county seat of Washington County, Nebraska, and has a population of 7,500 people. It is the largest city in Washington County and was established in 1869. Located just 17 miles from the Offutt Air Force Base, the town occupies 4.7 square miles of land. One of the main employers in town is the Kelly Ryan Equipment Company which has been in business since the early-1940s. Mid America Computer Corp. is also in town and employs over 200 people in its computer plant.

Homes for sale in the area start at $110,000 for a 2 bedroom, 1 bath residence. Rental properties such as apartments are also available starting at a monthly rent of $550 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. For those visitors looking for temporary lodging, local hotels such as the Clifton Inn and the EconoLodge offer accommodations including high speed internet access and complimentary breakfasts. Nightly rates start at $61.