History
Originally named the Belle of Brownville, the riverboat now known as the River City Star was built in Greenville, Mississippi in 1967. The Belle of Brownville was owned by the same owner as the Spirit of Brownville, which, unlike the Belle, still remains in Brownville today. The Belle of Brownville originally started as a single-level barge, with a second level added later. Eventually, a third and fourth level were added, bringing the boat to its present configuration.
The Belle of Brownville was bought in 2000 by Rolling River, LLC and was renamed the River City Star in September of that year.
In 2004, the River City Star moved to its new dock at Miller's Landing. 2005 saw the opening of Muddy Mo's, a bar located at the top of Miller's Landing which could serve waiting passengers as well as passersby on the Back to the River Trail, which passes alongside the landing. That year also saw the addition of 4 Wheels 4 Fun, which rented quadracycles at hourly rates for use along the Omaha riverfront and the Omaha Old Market.
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