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Squirrel Cage Jail

One of three remaining examples of the rotary cell jails, this three-story brick structure was completed in 1885 and featured a cage that rotated to allow jailers a view of all cells from a single vantage point. Listed on National Register of Historic Places.

Council Bluffs, IA Jails

Ameristar Casino Hotel

Riverboat casino features more than 1,500 slot machines and 37 table games. Four restaurants, 160 hotel rooms, children's activity center.

Council Bluffs, IA Casinos

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

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

Mid-America Center

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Things to do near Council Bluffs, IA

Carstens 1880 Farmstead

Late 1880s farmstead and 80-acre working farm exhibit. Home with period furnishings, machinery, tools and artifacts. Two-day ...

Goldenrod School

Birthplace of 4-H movement. Specializes in "Country School Classes" for young and old....

Henry A. Wallace Country Life Center

Visit this 40-acre outdoor interpretive site featuring the philosophies, ideas and achievements of Henry A. Wallace, demonstr...

Indian Creek Historical Museum

A collection of antique farm machinery and tools using manpower, horsepower and early tractor power. Display of American Indi...

Stempel Bird Collection

A collection of more than 300 mounted birds, including many rare species and some over 100 years old....