Things to Do in Council Bluffs, IA

  • 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
  • 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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Fun run dotted with giant inflatables including bounce houses and slides ends with a party and raises funds for charity
3.4 Miles
85% 827 votes
Bridges 705 Riverfront Drive, Omaha, NE 68102 MoreLess Info
The Bob Kerry Pedestrian Bridge is a 3,000-foot long bridge designed for walkers and bikers and is the longest pedestrian bridge that linking two states. The cable stay bridge is 15 feet wide and sixty feet above the water.
3.5 Miles
90% 618 votes
Botanical Gardens 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE 68108 MoreLess Info
Visitors to Lauritzen Gardens Omaha's Botanical Center can visit the arboretum and bird sanctuary, featuring Nebraska's seven regional plant communities. While at the center, visitors can stroll through many other gardens including an English perennial border garden, a rose garden, and a tree peony garden.
3.5 Miles
86% 228 votes
Convention Centers 455 N. 10th Street, Omaha, NE 68102 MoreLess Info
Qwest Center Omaha is both a convention center and an arena, hosting concerts and sporting events like Creighton basketball games. Not only does the location offer a variety of concessions for its guests to enjoy, but it also features free Wi-Fi.
3.6 Miles
92% 1715 votes
Neighborhoods 1000 Howard St, Omaha, NE MoreLess Info
Old Market in Omaha, Nebraska, is one of the oldest areas of the town. Old Market offers a variety of services including many fine dining experiences, art galleries, antique stores, and carriage rides.
3.6 Miles
93% 731 votes
History Museums 801 S 10th St, Omaha, NE 68108 MoreLess Info
The Durham Museum is located in the Art Deco building that once was Union Square. The museum has permanent exhibits like the Swanson Gallery, the Union Pacific Train Cars, and the Byron Reed Collection, as well as many temporary exhibits from the Smithsonian, and the Library of Congress National Archives.
3.6 Miles
89% 71 votes
Parks 600 Abbott Drive, Omaha, NE 68110 MoreLess Info
Part of the larger Lauritzen Gardens area, Kenefick Park features displays of two classic Union Pacific Railroad trains - the largest diesel-electric locomotive ever built, and the largest steam locomotive in the world.
3.7 Miles
80% 163 votes
Malls 1203 Farnam Street, Omaha, NE 68102 MoreLess Info
The Gene Leahy Mall is a 9.6-acre pedestrian park near the Old Market. As of 2013, the park is undergoing major renovation including fixing the lagoon located within the park.
3.7 Miles
94% 200 votes
Baseball Fields 1200 Mike Fahey St, Omaha, NE MoreLess Info
The home stadium of the Creighton University Bluejay baseball team, the TD Ameritrade Park has 24,000 seats. From home play to left field is 335 yards, left center field is 375 yards, center field is 408 yards, right center field is 375 yards and right fight is 335 yards.
3.7 Miles
85% 20 votes
Art Museum 724 S 12th St, Omaha, NE 68102 MoreLess Info
The Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts was founded in 1981 and has since been dedicated to the single goal of supporting contemporary artists with exceptional talent. Residencies can be conducted at the site and there are community art projects.
3.7 Miles
96% 110 votes
Theaters 1200 Douglas Street, Omaha, NE 68102 MoreLess Info
A not for profit arts and culture organization founded in the year 2000, Omaha Performing Arts is dedicated to feeding the cultural life of the city of Omaha. The group sponsors a variety of artistic and cultural events.
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