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Council Bluffs, Iowa

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Railswest Railroad Museum and HO Model Railroad

This 1899 Rock Island depot, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, houses an extensive operating model railroad, historic photos, dining car memorabilia,and uniforms. Also displayed on the grounds are two steam engines, a 1917 waycar, a club car, Railway Post Office car and caboose. Council Bluffs, IA Museums


Kanesville Tabernacle

Reconstructed log tabernacle, covered wagon, handcart, tools and artifacts near on the site where Brigham Young was sustained president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in 1847

Council Bluffs, IA Exhibits

Union Pacific Railroad Museum

Explore 140 years of American railroad history, from the origins of the nation's first transcontinental railroad in 1862 to the advanced technology of modern-day railroading. New permanent interactive exhibit "Working on the Railroad" offers a firsthand look at modern railroading.

Council Bluffs, IA Museums

Squirrel Cage Jail

One of three remaining examples of the rotary cell jails, this three-story brick structure was completed in 1885 and featured a cage that rotated to allow jailers a view of all cells from a single vantage point. Listed on National Register of Historic Places.

Council Bluffs, IA Jails

Things to do near Council Bluffs, IA

Kline Museum

Collection of antique farm machinery and cars includes fully restored 1911 Carter Car. Furniture, dishes, and musical instrum...

Harlan Golf & Country Club

Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: 2 days...

Union County Visitors Center

This renovated 1931 Phillips 66 gas station was dedicated to Union County entrepreneur Frank Phillips and now serves as a vis...

Union Pacific Railroad Museum

Explore 140 years of American railroad history, from the origins of the nation's first transcontinental railroad in 1862 to t...

Henry A. Wallace Country Life Center

Visit this 40-acre outdoor interpretive site featuring the philosophies, ideas and achievements of Henry A. Wallace, demonstr...