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Council Bluffs, Iowa

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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.

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Harrah's Council Bluffs Casino and Hotel

Casino with more than 1,200 slots and 30 table games. Hotel, convention center, rooftop restaurant, buffet, diner, and lounge.

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Historic General Dodge House

Victorian house museum built by Grenville and Mrs. Dodge in 1869-70 is a National Historic Landmark. Dodge was a Civil War General, railroad builder, banker and politician. Holiday decorations include 25 Christmas trees in a variety of styles. Summer garden walk each July, annual fall tea.

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

Ameristar Casino Hotel

Riverboat casino features more than 1,500 slot machines and 37 table games. Four restaurants, 160 hotel rooms, children's activity center.

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Things to do near Council Bluffs, IA

Montgomery County History Center

Display of early county history, Thomas D. Murphy "A Legacy of Calendar Art," restored 1884 barn with agricultural history e...

Quail Run Country Club

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

Southern Loess Hills Interpretive and Welcome Cent

Learn about the geography, people, animals and rare plant life in Iowa's nationally significant Loess Hills region. View disp...

Harlan Golf & Country Club

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

Greater Shenandoah Historical Museum

Artifacts, displays and videos of early KMA/Earl May, KFNF/Henry Field and their nurseries. Sterling McLaren collection of ma...