What to do and see in Council Bluffs, Iowa (IA): The Best Things to do Good for Couples

March 31, 2022 Fernanda Pittenger

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

Rainbow Point, north on Eighth Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51501 +1 712-328-4650 http://lewisandclarktrail.com/section1/iowacities/CouncilBluffs/monumentpark.htm
Excellent
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4.5 based on 135 reviews

Lewis and Clark Monument and Scenic Overlook

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

200 Pearl St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503-0825 +1 712-329-8307 http://www.uprrmuseum.org
Excellent
60%
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4.5 based on 294 reviews

Union Pacific Railroad Museum

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. AMC Council Bluffs 17

3220 23rd Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51501-7002 +1 712-325-8924 https://www.amctheatres.com/movie-theatres/amc-council-bluffs-17
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4.5 based on 64 reviews

AMC Council Bluffs 17

Reviewed By crschwab - Red Deer, Canada

During a visit the Omaha we wanted to check out a movie theatre and happened on this theatre as one close to our hotel. We were pleasantly surprised at how nice, clean and efficient this theatre was. They have a full bar on site, you can even bring your drinks into the theatre. We were there on a weeknight and the place was so quiet. The concession was fast and easy. What really excited us about this theatre were the plus red leather chairs that recline and have foot rests. Something we had never seen in a traditional movie theatre. This was the most enjoyable and comfortable I have every had/felt in a theatre. We even decided to come back a second night just to experience it again but didn't stay as the move choices had changed and we didn't want to see any of them.

4. Bayliss Park

100 Pearl Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51503 http://baylisspark.com
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4.5 based on 18 reviews

Bayliss Park

5. Lake Manawa State Park

1100 S Shore Dr, Council Bluffs, IA 51501-7354 +1 712-366-0220 [email protected] http://www.iowadnr.gov/Destinations/StateParksRecAreas/IowasStateParks/ParkDetails.aspx?ParkID=610144
Excellent
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4.0 based on 21 reviews

Lake Manawa State Park

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