Location: Council Bluffs
Top Things to do in Council Bluffs
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Top 10 Free Things to do in Council Bluffs, Iowa (IA)
Council Bluffs is a city in and the county seat of Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States. The city is the most populous in Southwest Iowa, and a principal city in the Omaha–Council Bluffs metropolitan area. It is located on the east bank of the Missouri River, across from Omaha, Nebraska. Council Bluffs was known, until at least 1853, as Kanesville. It was the historic starting point of the Mormon Trail. Kanesville is also the northernmost anchor town of the other emigrant trails, since there was a steam powered boat to ferry their wagons, and cattle, across the Missouri River.
Restaurants in Council Bluffs
1. Lewis and Clark Monument and Scenic Overlook
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 135 reviews
Reviewed By battlelake
This is a beautiful place and the scenery is wonderful all year long. Go and look to the west and you will not be disappointed at all.
2. Union Pacific Railroad Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 294 reviews
Our museum has chronicled more than 150 years of American railroad history through unique artifacts and immersive interactive games. Admission is free.
Reviewed By maschmit - Johns Creek, United States
A free museum located in the downtown Council Bluffs area. Must park along in the meters along the street, but was able to find those without too much trouble. Museum is great for kids with the interactive exhibits and great for adults with all of the information about the Union Pacific railroad.
3. Bayliss Park
4. Western Historic Trails Center
5. Horseshoe Council Bluffs
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 8,602 reviews
Reviewed By Anekuda - Bellevue, United States
Always a good time at Harrah's Council Bluffs wonderful variety of slot machines end table games complimentary beverages Players card is always a plus 24-hour dining on site the hotel is amazing
6. Tom Hanafan River's Edge Park
7. SUGARS LOUNGE
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By 417owenb - Council Bluffs, United States
So a date night at our age consists of a nice meal and shopping. We had eaten here I once before about 3 years ago a d had a nice meal so since we were in the area decided to try it again. The open area concept of the combination of Bar and dinning area blends nicely. It was fairly busy and the the noise from the bar was not a problem. The waitress was prompt and answered all our questions. Now for the food. I had the Pork tenderloin with onion rings, my wife had the Patty melt with waffle fries. The tenderloin was cooked perfectly, crust was crispy and light. The meat was tender and juicy. Garnish on the side. Onion rings were thick and cooked perfectly and the blue cheese I ordered to dip them in was thick. My wifes patty melt (which she ordered well done) was cooked the way she likes it. Her waffle fries were crispy on the outside and soft in the middle just the way they are supposed to be! We wont wait 3 years again before going back. ????
8. Lake Manawa State Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 21 reviews
9. Golden Spike Monument
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 12 reviews
10. Mall of the Bluffs
Overall Ratings
1.5 based on 16 reviews
