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Council Bluffs, Iowa

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Bluffs Run Casino and Greyhound Park

1,500 slot machines, live greyhound racing, simulcast racing, three restaurants, free live entertainment, RV park.

Council Bluffs, IA Casinos

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


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


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

Mount Crescent Ski Area

Double chair lift, quad chair lift, complete ski school program offered. Equipment rentals, snow-making equipment, tubing are...

Lake Manawa Beach

There is a specific beach area at the lake. There are restrooms, playground, picnic areas and refreshments close or near the ...

Olson/Linn Museum & Villisca Axe Murder House

View a large number of automobiles dating from 1909, and primitives from the late 1800s to the early 1900s. The Villisca Axe ...

Lake Manawa Fishing

Iowa\'s DNR has said that the lake has had good to excellent shore fishing. This is good news not only for the regular angle...

Bedford Golf Club

Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...