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
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
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.
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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.
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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.
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Things to do near Council Bluffs, IA
Glenwood Golf Course
Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...
lake Manawa Fishing Report
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT ACCURATE FISHING REPORTS: This is just to remind you that fishing reports are given with the best int...
Ameristar Casino Hotel
Riverboat casino features more than 1,500 slot machines and 37 table games. Four restaurants, 160 hotel rooms, children's act...
Mount Crescent Ski Area
Double chair lift, quad chair lift, complete ski school program offered. Equipment rentals, snow-making equipment, tubing are...
Shelby County Historical Museum
See old firefighting equipment, furniture, clothing, two-headed calf, farmstead furnishings and two 100-year-old log cabins.