- Our list of the best things to do in Council Bluffs, Iowa, features the top 85 nearby activities — including 34 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Council Bluffs, IA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Amusement, and Entertainment & Shows.
- The results below include the top 19 things to do within the city of Council Bluffs, IA , followed by 66 popular activities in nearby cities, including Omaha, Bellevue, Papillion, Missouri Valley, Boys Town, Gretna and Springfield
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Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard, opened in 1994, offers Iowa-produced wines with a wide assortment of cheese
3.1 Miles
66%
35 votes
3434 Richard Downing Avenue, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
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Iowa's Western Historic Trails Center is an organization dedicated to preserving information about American westward expansion in the State of Iowa. The Center maintains many of the original trails forged by explorers and covered wagon caravans.
3.7 Miles
100%
2 votes
Iowa West Foundation Trailhead Park, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
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Stretching 63 miles from end to end, the Wabash Trace Nature Trail has a crushed limestone surface that makes it ideal for biking as well as walking, jogging, or hiking. The trail runs through scenic wilderness.
5.5 Miles
For some good old fashioned outdoor fun, head to Ditmar's Orchard. Pick apples, see the new vineyard, and taste some of the new wine while the kids carve pumpkins or play in the corn maze.
1.1 Miles
65%
31 votes
1512 South Main Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
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Originally a train station, the Rails West Railroad Museum & HO Model display is now one of the largest American rail museums. Part of the museum is devoted to the history of trains in Iowa, and the other portion focuses on HO-scale model trains.
2.3 Miles
AMC Star Council Bluffs 17 is a movie theater that features fresh hot foods, plush reclining seats, special military discounts, and sensory friendly films. The theater also has a bar that serves beer, wine, and cocktails.
1.9 Miles
Chanticleer Theatre presents a wide array of shows including the classics, regional premiers, new releases, and family-centered performances. They also encourage community involvement by hiring only local directors and casting local actors for their productions.
3.3 Miles
Lake Manawa Beach is the place to go in Council Bluffs, Iowa for outdoor recreation. The area includes places to host a picnic, as well as to grill, swim and play a game of volleyball.
2.0 Miles
67%
3 votes
2701 23rd Avenue, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
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Bluffs Run Casino & Greyhound Park shows live greyhound racing along with simulcast horse racing, and the casino contains slots, table games and a poker room. The race viewing room is stocked with TVs and a restaurant and bar.
2.3 Miles
With 15 go-karts to choose from, Joes Karting provides visitors with an indoor track filled with twists and turns. Visitors with the best lap times each month are invited back to compete in a yearly 16 lap competition.
2.4 Miles
Freedom Park Navy Museum is home to the only target and training USN submarine left in the world, the only Admiral Class Minesweeper left in the world and the only complete collection of USN anti-aircraft guns held in one park.