Council Bluffs, Iowa
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6miles South of Council BluffsLake Manawa State Park is one of the most popular outdoor recreation facilities in the Omaha/Council Bluffs metropolitan area. The park has a total 1,500 acres including Lake Manawa which has 700+... continue
Attractions and Upcoming Events
Bluffs Run Casino and Greyhound Park
1,500 slot machines, live greyhound racing, simulcast racing, three restaurants, free live entertainment, RV park.
Council Bluffs, IA Casinos
Union Pacific Railroad Museum
Explore 140 years of American railroad history, from the origins of the nation's first transcontinental railroad in 1862 to the advanced technology of modern-day railroading. New permanent interactive exhibit "Working on the Railroad" offers a firsthand look at modern railroading.
Council Bluffs, IA Museums
Railswest Railroad Museum and HO Model Railroad
This 1899 Rock Island depot, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, houses an extensive operating model railroad, historic photos, dining car memorabilia,and uniforms. Also displayed on the grounds are two steam engines, a 1917 waycar, a club car, Railway Post Office car and caboose.
Council Bluffs, IA Museums
Kanesville Tabernacle
Reconstructed log tabernacle, covered wagon, handcart, tools and artifacts near on the site where Brigham Young was sustained president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in 1847
Council Bluffs, IA Exhibits
Historic General Dodge House
Victorian house museum built by Grenville and Mrs. Dodge in 1869-70 is a National Historic Landmark. Dodge was a Civil War General, railroad builder, banker and politician. Holiday decorations include 25 Christmas trees in a variety of styles. Summer garden walk each July, annual fall tea.
Council Bluffs, IA Museums
Things to do near Council Bluffs, IA
Stempel Bird Collection
A collection of more than 300 mounted birds, including many rare species and some over 100 years old....
Lakeshore Golf & Country Club
Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: 1 days...
Greater Shenandoah Historical Museum
Artifacts, displays and videos of early KMA/Earl May, KFNF/Henry Field and their nurseries. Sterling McLaren collection of ma...
Rosman Glendale Shelby County Golf
Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: 3 days...
Quail Run Country Club
Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...