- Our list of the best things to do in Elk Horn, Iowa, features the top 4 nearby activities — including 2 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Elk Horn, IA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Sights & Landmarks, Entertainment & Shows, and Outdoor Places.
- The results below include the top 2 things to do within the city of Elk Horn, IA , followed by 2 popular activities in nearby cities, including Walnut and Manning
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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.
46.9 Miles
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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.
47.0 Miles
89%
55 votes
605 South 3rd Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
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Built during the Civil War, the Historic General Dodge House is now a museum and historical site dedicated to General Grenvill Dodge, an American military hero and railroad construction pioneer. Guided tours are available and depart from the gift shop.
47.0 Miles
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91 votes
226 Pearl Street, Council Bluffs, IA
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Open February through December, the Pottawattamie County Squirrel Cage Jail & Museum is a historic former jail in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The nickname 'Squirrel Cage' is a reference to the jail's unusual design, which resembles a segmented rodent cage with a wheel on top.
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Union Pacific Railroad Museum
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200 Pearl Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
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The Union Pacific Railroad Museum in Council Bluffs, Iowa is a popular destination for rail fans. Its extensive collection of railroad memorabilia includes photographs, antique tickets and rail schedules, railway uniforms, maps and other media. It is an excellent destination for anyone interested in the history…
47.4 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.
48.7 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.
48.9 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.
49.2 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.
49.6 Miles
A 17-screen movie theater, AMC Council Bluffs 17 displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater offers an IMAX auditorium, reclining chairs, a bar with adult beverages, stadium seating, reserved seats and a snack bar.