Council Bluffs - Iowa - United States. Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels

With the unique landscape and friendly people, a visit to Council Bluffs, Iowa, is a truly enjoyable vacation. Historic sites are plentiful and the history buff will have an itinerary filled with places to visit. Get a glimpse into the past life with the exhibits featuring the pioneers along the trails and the legendary trip of Lewis and Clark at the Western Trails Center.

 If you are so inclined you can actually take a biking trip along the trails to the Missouri River. The Children's Square features beautiful waterfalls, a soaring red canopy and a wooden mountain at the Lemen Visitor Center. The Gold Rush Historic Site tells the story of the miners and pioneers who traveled the Mormon Trail during the mid-1800s. There are several historic homes, such as the Dodge House and the August Beresheim House and a whole row of Victorian houses featuring architecture of the late nineteenth century. Visit the Lincoln Monument, the Kinsman Monument, the Railroad Museum and many important sites.

Attend a theatrical performance at B and D Productions or enjoy a performance at the Chanticleer Community Theater if you are in town during one of the five months of the year when they put off performances - September, November, December, March and May.  There is no lack of opportunity to take in a movie at either the drive-in or one of several cinemas in town. The Fountain in Bayliss Park is a lighted computerized fountain that changes in form and the patterns of lighting. This fountain is the focal point of the park, which is the beginning of the Mormon Trail. You will enjoy a walk along the central district with the old-fashioned street lamps, brick sidewalks and flower beds.

Outdoor enthusiasts are not forgotten in Council Bluffs. There are over forty parks that offer recreational activities, such as hiking and biking. Lake Manawa is the place to go for water sports and fishing. You will really enjoy shopping in the downtown area with the homey feeling that is present along the streets. Unique stores offer a wide variety of items for sale that you will really enjoy bringing home as mementos of your vacation. Shop at the Village Square or at the largest indoor shopping center in southwest Iowa, the Mall of the Bluffs, where you will find quaint boutiques and department store chains.

Whether you want American food or exotic cuisine, the many restaurants in Council Bluffs will please your taste buds. Choose from elegant dining rooms to fast food outlets or grab a sandwich and a coffee at one of the many small cafés. With the multitude of lodgings available it is not hard to find accommodations to suit any budget. Nightlife in Council Bluffs will leave you breathless with the many clubs in town and you can choose to spend some time at the casino to see if you might be able to win enough money to extend your stay.