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Council Bluffs, Iowa

  • 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 van...
    Squirrel Cage Jail

Attractions and Upcoming Events

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

Harrah's Council Bluffs Casino and Hotel

Casino with more than 1,200 slots and 30 table games. Hotel, convention center, rooftop restaurant, buffet, diner, and lounge.

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

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

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


Things to do near Council Bluffs, IA

Adams County House of History

Military artifacts, items from local jail and county physician. Icarian artifacts and one-room Icarian schoolhouse. Many old ...

Atlantic Golf & Country Club

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...

Avoca Family Aquatic Center

Waterslide, waterfall, lap swimming lane, diving boards, food court....

Adams County Speedway

NASCAR weekly racing series....

Ellston Pioneer Museum

Visit the restored Cornwall Pioneer Home, Hazel Glen Rural school, and National Old Thresherman's Hall of Fame....