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Fontenelle Forest Nature Center

1111 North Bellevue Boulevard, Bellevue, NE 68005
402 731 3140
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Ranked #1 of 2 attractions in Bellevue
4.5 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Activities: Birdwatching, Hiking
Description: More than 1,000 acres of forested hardwoods and wildlife-filled wetlands include a nature center with animal exhibits and children's programs.
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Bellevue, Nebraska
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

The Nature Center charges $7 a head to enter. Once inside, you walk around a few wooden walkways that take you around to several dinosaur statues. Family type of place. WAY too expensive for what it is. If you're an avid hiker, it would be worth getting the year pass and checking out the rest of lower Fontenelle. Many people... More

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Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2012

This is my husband's "go to" place when he's had a rough day at work...actually it's his "go to" place when he's happy also. Just love the peacefulness. More

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Seattle, Washington
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

I visited Fontenelle Forest Nature Center just last week. This was my first time in Nebraska, and I was amazed that it was sunny and not freezing cold during my visit. I decided I needed a long walk in the outdoors, and the manager at my hotel recommended to visit this place, as it is right in Bellevue where I... More

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Nebraska
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2011

This park is located on the Missouri River and is an excellent place for a daytrip with children. More

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kearney ne
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56 helpful votes 56 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 October 2010
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There are tons of trail to follow and we had a great time hiking it is wonderful during the fall months with all the changing colors of the leaves. Inside was just as much fun when we were there they had staff with a snake and an owl and they encouraged my boys to touch them as they explained different... More

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New York City, New York
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Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
87 helpful votes 87 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 July 2008
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We went to Fontenelle Forest in winter (going on Spring), and we could definitely see how the place was great, even covered in snow. We walked around the wooden boardwalk, read all the plaques, and took a few off-the-path hikes, one down to the River. We had a lot of fun and will be returning in Summer or Fall when... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2002
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Fontenelle Forest is a perennial favorite for our family. The new Center is outstanding--it is beautiful! I feel like I am transported to another place when we hike the trails. You leave the hubbub of the city behind when walk. The trails are immaculate and well-kept. My kids and I go often in the spring and summer--we learn something new... More

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