Bayliss Park - Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce

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Bayliss Park - Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce
This is
Council Bluffs &
Pottawattamie
County
scenic
entertaining
historical
engaging
www.travelcouncilbluffs.com
Bayliss Park
in Council Bluffs, Iowa
Named One of 10 Great Public
Spaces Nationwide for 2014
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Let’s go travel to Council Bluffs, Iowa! Enjoy our Mid-America Center/
Entertainment District - home of many events, concerts, great food and good
fun. The pages of this publication invite you to explore history, art, dining,
recreation, and a host of activities in Council Bluffs and Pottawattamie County.
Stay a day or stay awhile!
History
Scenic Byways
Hotels
Recreation
Dining
City Map
ARTourism
Playtime
Shopping
Gaming
Pottawattamie County
County Lodging
Orchards & Gardens
Eagles of Honor
union pacific museum
Every effort has been made to ensure
the accuracy of the information in this
publication was correct and current
at press time. The CVB assumes no
responsibility for misinformation. Please
direct additions or corrections to the
CVB department.
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN
The following have made photo
contributions to this publication:
Carla Chance, Deb Hestness, Donna
Peters, Kathy Fiscus, Lori Shields,
Mike Whye, the Mid-America
Center, Council Bluffs and County
Attractions.
Council Bluffs Convention
and Visitors Bureau
400 Willow Avenue, Suite 2C
Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503
veterans plaza
844-271-6909 • 712-256-2577
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commemorative air force museum
August Beresheim House
*National Register of Historic Places
(Dodge House tour starts here.)
621 3rd St. • 712-322-2406 • Home built
in 1899 for banker/state legislator, August
Beresheim. Gift shop. (Inquire about
historic neighborhoods.)
Blockhouse Site
Pierce/Franklin & Union Streets
Commemorative marker stands in honor
of the first building in Council Bluffs. Built
in 1837 by U.S. Dragoons.
Bregant
House
517 S. 4th St.
The smaller
than average
Bregant House
in Council
Bluffs, is considerably smaller than its
neighboring houses along Fourth Street.
The home was originally built to size for
Jean and Inez Bregant who both stood
under 48 inches tall.
august beresheim house
California Gold Rush Trail
Historic Site
Pioneer Trail, Hwy. G66 at Dumfries Rd.
approximately 8 miles S.E. of Council
Bluffs. The story of 1849 Gold Rushers and
pioneers.
Children’s Square, U.S.A.
N. 6th St. & Ave. E • 712-322-3700
www.childrenssquare.org
Since 1882, the Christian Home Association
– Children’s Square, U.S.A. has been serving
children/families of the community.
Self-guided tours; guided tours by
appointment.
Great Plains Wing
Commemorative Air Force
Museum Council Bluffs
Airport
Old Hwy. 6 & McPherson Ave.
16803 McCandless Rd.
712-322-2435
www.greatplainswing.org. Hours: Wed. 6
p.m.-9 p.m. • Sat. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.,
Sun. 12 p.m.-4 p.m. Donations accepted.
Three World War II airplanes, P-51D
Mustang “Gunfighter II,” a Stinson L5, and
an Aeronca L3, plus 2,000 military artifacts.
Fairview Cemetery
308 Lafayette Ave. • 712-328-4650
www.parksandrec.councilbluffs-ia.gov/
historical.asp
Hours: Daily 8 a.m.-Sundown
Mormon pioneer graves. Kinsman Civil War
Memorial. Also the resting site of Dexter
and Amelia Bloomer, the famed suffragette
credited for popularizing “bloomers,” also
known as Turkish pantaloons.
LEMEN VISITOR CENTER
CHILDREN’S SQUARE, U.S.A.
FAIRVIEW CEMETERY
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Grand Encampment /
Mormon Battalion
Mustering Grounds Marker
1600 S. Hwy 275
The Grand Encampment was where the
Mormons met after traveling across Iowa.
Twelve days after they arrived at the
Encampment, the U.S. Army was seeking
volunteers. Five hundred men, known as
the Mormon Battalion, began their trek to
Southern California.
kanesville tabernacle
Historic Squirrel Cage
Jail
MORMON BATTALION MUSTERING
GROUNDS MARKER
Frontier Heritage Library
& Museum
622 4th St. • 712-325-9368
pcgs@pcgs.omhcoxmail.com
www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~iapcgs/
Hours: Tues. & Thurs 1 p.m.- 4 p.m., Sat.
10 a.m.-4 p.m. and by appointment. The
Pottawattamie County Genealogical
Society owns/operates the library.
Golden Spike Monument
S. 21st St. & 9th Ave.
This 56-foot golden concrete spike was
erected in 1939 with the premiere of the
film “Union Pacific.”
historic general dodge house
Historic General Dodge
House
*National Historic Landmark
605 3rd St. • 712-322-2406
www.dodgehouse.org
Hours: Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. •
Sun. 1 p.m.-5 p.m., closed Mondays, January
and Holidays. Admission charged.
This three-story, 14-room, lavish Victorian
home was built in 1869 by Gen. Grenville
M. Dodge, a Civil War veteran, and the
“greatest railroad builder of all time.” The
home is historically authentic. containing
many original furnishings.
historic squirrel cage jail
*National Register of Historic Places
226 Pearl St. • 712-323-2509
www.thehistoricalsociety.org
Hours: Apr. 1-Oct. 31 • Tues.-Sat. 10
a.m.-4 p.m., Sun. 1 p.m.-4 p.m. • Winter
Hours: Nov. 1 - March 31; Wed. - Fri.
Noon - 4 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sun. 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Closed Mondays,
January and Holidays or tours
available year round by appointment.
Admission fee.
This 1885 three-story VictorianGothic styled brick structure is
extremely unique as it is only one of
three left in existence.
Kanesville Tabernacle &
Visitor Center
222 E. Broadway • 712-322-0500
http://lds.org/placestovisit/
eng/historical-sites/kanesvilletabernacle
Hours: Summer-Apr. 1-Sept. 30, 9:30
a.m.-7 p.m. Winter-Oct. 1-Mar. 31, 10
a.m.-5 p.m. Free admission.
This authentic replica was built and
dedicated in 1996, near the site
where Brigham Young was sustained
president by the members of Church
of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
in 1846.
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Kinsman Monument
308 Lafayette Ave., Soldier’s Circle
section, Fairview Cemetery
http://iagenweb.org/pottawattamie/
cem-fairview.htm
Hours: 8 a.m.-sundown
Civil War memorial built to honor Col.
William Kinsman, commanding officer of
the 23rd Iowa Volunteer Infantry Regiment
and veterans of the Civil War.
Lewis & Clark Monument
Scenic Overlook
29385 Monument Rd. • 712-328-4650
www.parksandrec.councilbluffs-ia.gov/
historical.asp
Hours: 6 a.m.-10 p.m. seasonal
This site, north of Big Lake Park, was
dedicated in 1936 honoring the 1804
expedition of Lewis & Clark and their
historic meeting with Otoe and Missouria
tribesmen.
RAILSWEST RAILROAD
MUSEUM
LINCOLN monument
RailsWest Railroad
Museum / H0 Model
Display
*National Register of Historic Places
16th Ave. & S. Main St. • 712-3235182
www.thehistoricalsociety.org/Depot.
htm
Hours: Apr. 1-Oct. 31: Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.4 p.m., Sun. 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Winter Hours:
Nov. 1 - March 31; Wed. - Fri. Noon
- 4 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sun 1
p.m. - 4 p.m. Closed Mondays, January
and Holidays or tours available year
round by appointment. Admission fee.
Restored 1899 Rock Island Depot,
railroad artifacts railcars and operating
H0 gauge model railroad.
Union Pacific Railroad
Museum
*National Register of Historic Places
200 Pearl St. • 712-329-8307
www.uprrmuseum.org
Hours: Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., closed Sunday,
Monday & holidays. Free admission.
The Union Pacific Railroad Museum is
housed in the former 1903 Carnegie
Library, a Beaux Arts style building. Artifacts
include photographs and documents that
trace the development of the railroad and
the American West. Visit the Union Pacific
Railroad Museum to experience “Building
America,” an immersive exhibit featuring
video-game technology; relive the height of
passenger rail travel; and learn how Union
Pacific and America’s progress have been
inextricably linked for 150 years.
lewis & Clark monument
Lincoln Monument
Lafayette Ave. near Fairview Cemetery
This impressive pylon was erected in
July, 1911 and commemorates Abraham
Lincoln’s visit to the site in 1859. From
this site, Lincoln, along with Grenville M.
Dodge, viewed and selected the location
for the eastern terminus of the nation’s
first transcontinental railroad.
UNION PACIFIC MUSEUM
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Western Historic Trails
Center/Lied Historic Building
Official Iowa Welcome Center
3434 Richard Downing Ave.
I-80/29, Exit 1B • 712-366-4900
www.iowahistory.org/historicsites/western-historic-trails/
Hours: Wed.-Sun 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Closed
Monday and Tuesday. Closed official State
holidays. Donations accepted.
200+ sculptures by Timothy Woodman
interpret Lewis & Clark, Mormon Pioneer,
California and Oregon trails. Hiking/biking
trails wind through 400 acres of prairie
along Missouri River.
western historical trails center
Museum
Map
Lincoln
Monument
Ruth Anne Dodge
Memorial
Children’s
Square, U.S.A.
Kanesville
Tabernacle &
Visitor Center
Victorian
Fountain
Bayliss
Park
Veterans
Plaza
Frontier
Heritage
Library and
Museum
RailsWest
Railroad
Museum
SON
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Beresheim House
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AVE
Commemorative
Air Force
Museum
McCandless Dr.
<- Golden Spike
Monument
Historic General
Dodge House
EASTE
RN HIL
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Historic
Squirrel
Cage Jail
DRIVE
Union
Pacific
Railroad
Museum
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Byways
Lincoln Highway
located from L20 & Hwy. 6 (Broadway)
America’s first coast-to-coast highway in
the early 1900s passes through Council
Bluffs. The highway cut time on a trip that
had taken up to 90 days prior to 1913,
down to six days in 1915.
photo courtesy of mike whye
Scenic
Loess Hills National Scenic Byway
712-482-3029 • www.goldenhillsrcd.org
Rated among the best in the nation. The
220 miles of paved highway in seven
counties along the Missouri River valley
offers views of the steep, sharply-ridged
hills, which support a number of rare
plants and animals only found in the Loess
Hills.
LOESS HILLS
Loess Hills Visitors Center
119 Oak St., Moorehead, IA
712-886-5441
Located 1-hour north of Council Bluffs
www.loesshillstours.com
The Loess Hills Hospitality Association
provides visitors with maps and
information about unique viewing points.
Loess Hills Lodge Interpretive Facility
Hitchcock Nature Center
27792 Ski Hill Loop • Honey Creek, IA
712-545-3283
www.pottcoconservation.com
Hours: March-November, Tues.-Sat. 9 am to
5 pm, Sun. 1 to 5 pm
December-February, Friday & Saturday
9 am to 5 pm, Sun. 1 to 5 pm
A perfect place to begin your exploration
of the Loess Hills. Featuring a unique
exhibit gallery with hands on activities.
Exhibits include raptor information, history
of the Loess Hills and information on land
stewardship and the future of the hills.
Features a patio and 45’ tall observation
tower with a bird’s eye view of the Loess
Hills and the Missouri River Valley.
LOESS HILLS NATIONAL
SCENIC BYWAY
HITCHCOCK NATURE CENTER
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Newly remodeled. Serta pillow-top beds, free hearty hot
homestyle breakfast, local calls, high-speed wireless Internet
access in all rooms. Copies, fax, fitness area, sauna, indoor pool,
in-room coffee, pet friendly, flat panel TV, refrigerator and
microwave in each room.
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Kids Quest, children’s entertainment center, riverboat featuring
38,500 sq. ft. of gaming, over 1,500 slot machines, 35 table
games, complimentary valet service.
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uu AAA Rating. Fitness center, free continental breakfast,
microwave and refrigerator in each room, wireless high-speed
Internet, free guest laundry, group and weekly rates available.
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uuu AAA Rating. Full hot breakfest buffet, refrigerator,
microwave, kids under 18 free, high-speed Internet access.
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uuu AAA Rating. Enclosed walkway to Mid-America Center,
complimentary deluxe breakfast, wireless high-speed Internet
access, spa, fitness center, guest laundry.
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continental breakfast, free local phone calls, HBO.
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uuu AAA Rating. Newly remodeled, free continental breakfast,
exercise room, HBO, high-speed Internet access, free local calls.
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uuu AAA Rating. Deluxe continental breakfast, fax & copy
service, 24 hr. coffee, HBO, in-room irons & boards, pillowtop
beds w/feather down pillows, fitness center, free local calls w/
data ports & high-speed wireless Internet access.
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uuu AAA Rating. Deluxe continental hot breakfast, highspeed wireless Internet access, LCD TV in each room, fitness
center, adjacent to Ameristar Casino Hotel with 4 restaurants,
sports bar.
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uuu AAA Rating. High-speed wireless Internet, steak house,
buffet, bar, diner, salon, gift shop, fitness center, riverboat casino
with over 1,000 slots/video machines, 23 table games, parking
garage, fee for pets, complimentary valet, airport shuttle by
appt.
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uuu AAA Rating. Restaurant and lounge, 24-hour pantry,
fitness center, pool, whirlpool, 24-hour business center.
Attached to Horseshoe Casino with gaming, restaurants, live
entertainment, complimentary shuttle.
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uuu AAA Rating. Complimentary extended continental
breakfast, refrigerator, high-speed wireless Internet in rooms,
free local calls, business center and services. Meeting room for
50, fitness center, laundry facilities.
AmericInn
1000 Woodbury Ave, I-80 Exit 5
712-322-8400, 800-634-3444
www.americinn.com
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Ameristar Casino Hotel
2200 River Rd, I-29 Exit 52
712-328-8888, 866-MORE-FUN
www.ameristar.com/Council_Bluffs
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Best Western Crossroads
2216 27th Ave, I-80 Exit 1B
712-322-3150, 800-528-1234
www.bestwestern.com
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Comfort Suites
1801 S 35th St, I-29 Exit 52
712-323-9760, 877-835-3543
www.comfortsuites.com/hotel/
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Country Inn & Suites
17 Arena Way, I-80 Exit 1B
712-322-8282, 800-456-4000
www.countryinns.com/
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Days Inn
3619 9th Ave, I-29 Exit 53A
712-323-2200, 800-329-7466
www.daysinn.com
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3208 S 7th St, I-80 Exit 3
712-366-9699, 800-329-7466
www.daysinn.com
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Fairfield Inn
520 30th Ave, I-80 Exit 3
712-366-1330, 800-228-2800
www.marriott.com/omacb
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Hampton Inn & Suites
2204 River Rd, I-29 Exit 52
712-328-2500, 800-426-7866
www.hamptoninn.com
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Harrah’s Casino & Hotel
1 Harrah’s Blvd, I-29 Exit 53A
712-329-6000, 800-HARRAHS
www.harrahs.com
Hilton Garden Inn
2702 Mid-America Drive
712-309-9000, 877-STAYHGI
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RATES
Handicap Access
Restaurant in Facility
Restaurant Near By
Indoor Pool
Outdoor Pool
Whirlpool
Sauna
Lounge
Courtesy Transportation
Cable TV
Meeting Rooms
Banquet Facilities
Pets Allowed
SUITE
NON-SMOKING
ROOMS/UNITS
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites
2211 S. 32nd St., I-80, Exit 1B North
712-352-1300, 800-465-4329
www.hiexpress.com
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Council Bluffs Room
& Pottawattamie
County n Visitors Guide
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RATES
Handicap Access
Restaurant in Facility
Restaurant Near By
Indoor Pool
Outdoor Pool
Whirlpool
Sauna
Lounge
Courtesy Transportation
Cable TV
Meeting Rooms
Banquet Facilities
Pets Allowed
in Council Bluffs
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites
2202 River Rd • I-29 Exit 52
712-322-5050 • 888-682-0900
www.holidayinn.com/
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uuu AAA Rating. Newly remodeled, airport shuttle, deluxe hot
continental breakfast, high-speed wireless Internet, LCD TV, refrigerator
and microwave in each room. Adjacent to Ameristar Casino Hotel w/ 4
restaurants, sports bar, fitness center.
Microtel Inn & Suites
2141 S. 35th St.
712-256-2900 • 800-771-7171
www.microtelinn.com
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uu AAA Rating. Pillowtop CloudBeds with Dream Well Bedding, free
continental breakfast, free long distance, free Internet, exercise facility,
elevator access. Close to casinos. $25 pet fee.
Motel 6
3032 S Expressway • I-80 Exit 3
712-366-2405 • 800-466-8356
www.motel6.com
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Quality Inn & Suites
3537 W Broadway/Hwy 6
712-328-3171 • 800-556-6242
www.choicehotels.com
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uuu AAA Rating. Living area, refrigerator, microwave, free airport
shuttle, free local calls, free full breakfast, free newspaper, 24-hour coffee,
picnic area on site, casino shuttle, Showtime, ESPN, free high-speed
Internet.
Settle Inn & Suites
500 30th Ave • I-80 Exit 3
712-366-5555 • 888-980-5555
www.settleinn.com
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Deluxe continental breakfast, free HBO, ESPN, unique themed whirlpool
suites, in-room hi-speed wireless Internet access, guest laundry, free local
calls, in-room messaging.
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
3216 Plaza View Dr • I-80 Exit 1B
712-256-6500 • 888-287-9400
www.marriott.com/omash
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uuu AAA Rating. Complimentary Suite Seasons Breakfast® Buffet, hispeed wireless Internet, enhanced fitness center, guest laundry, 32” LCD
HDTVs, iHome* alarm clock radios with iPOD/MP3 docking, microwave,
refrigerator, and walking distance to Mid-America Center.
Super 8 Motel
2712 S 24th St • I-80 Exit 1B
712-322-2888 • 800-800-8000
www.super8.com
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Data ports, hi-speed wireless Internet, 24-hour coffee, continental
breakfast, HBO, fax, free local calls and truck parking. In-room coffee
makers and hair dryers.
Value Place
3541 14th Ave. • I-29, Exit 52
712-388-8000
www.valueplace.com
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* Weekly rates for single, sleeper and double rooms only. Full-size
refrigerator, large microwave, two-burner stove, high-speed Internet
available at additional cost.
Western Inn
1842 Madison Ave • I-80 Exit 5
712-322-4499 • 800-322-1842
www.WesterninnCB.com
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hot meal on Wednesday nights, HBO, computer Internet in lobby, highspeed wireless access in rooms.
Joyous Bed & Breakfast
21264 Homestead Ave.
I-80 Exit 8 • 712-323-0212
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Outdoor country setting, gourmet breakfast, Cow Patty's Reception Hall,
DJA Studio of Photography. 2 1/2 miles from Council Bluffs.
River of Glory Country Retreat
16511 Alcorn Ave • I-29 S Exit 42
712-366-4678 • 888-366-4678
www.riverofglory.com
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Elegant 1890 Victorian farm house on 5 acres in the majestic Loess
Hills. Bike trails nearby. Gardens, gazebo & carriage house. Perfect for
receptions and reunions. Serenity at its best!
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ATV Trails
RIVER VALLEY OHV – ATV PARK
4300 Veterans Memorial Highway, along
the Missouri River (access off I-80 Exit
1B) • 712-328-5612 • http://rvtr.org
Open 7 a.m. - dusk.
Bowling
LIGHTNING BOWL
105 N 12th St. • 712-322-4494
REGAL LANES
15 State St. • 712-323-9900
THUNDERBOWL
1900 Madison Ave., I-80 Exit 5
712-328-2374
www.thunderbowl.com
Biking/Hiking Trails
COUNCIL BLUFFS RECREATION TRAILS
www.cbparksandrec.org/biking.asp
Council bluffs is home to a 39-mile
continuous system of trails. The paved
system is made up of 10-foot wide poured
concrete and asphalt trails, with bike lanes
used to link certain points of the trail
together.
WABASH TRACE NATURE TRAIL
IOWA RIVERFRONT TRAIL
Playland Park, Roberts Park, Big Lake
Park, Dodge Riverside Golf Club
712-328-4660
IOWA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
NATURE CENTER TRAIL
1600 S. Hwy 275, Hwy 92 & Harry
Langdon Blvd. • 712-366-3213
Open year-round.
LAKE MANAWA RECREATION TRAIL
Lake Manawa State Park, Exit 23 off
I-80 • 712-366-0220
WABASH TRACE NATURE TRAIL/IOWA
WEST FOUNDATION TRAILHEAD PARK
Take I-29 south to Highway
92. Follow west to Highway 275
Turn south
712-246-4444/712-246-5820
www.wabashtrace.org
Open year-round; no restrictive hours.
User fee required.
WESTERN HISTORIC TRAILS CENTER/
LINK
3434 Richard Downing Avenue
I-80/29 Exit 1B South
712-366-4900
RIVER VALLEY ATV PARK
Camping
ARROWHEAD PARK
29357 310th St., Neola
I-80 Exit 23
712-485-2295
www.pottcoconservation.com • Fees
BLUFFS RUN RV PARK
2700 23rd Ave., I-80 Exit 1B North
712-329-6000 • Fees
botna bend park
BOTNA BEND PARK
42926 Mahogany Rd, I-80 Exit 40,
Hancock • 712-741-5465
www.pottcoconservation.com • Fees
arrowhead park
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Outdoor Fun
HITCHCOCK NATURE CENTER
27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek
5 miles north of Crescent, off the Old
Lincoln Hwy. • 712-545-3283
www.pottcoconservation.com • Fees
PARKWAY CAFÉ & CAMPGROUND (RV)
857 S. Chestnut St., Avoca
712-343-6652 • Fees
www.parkwaycampground.com
POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY
CONSERVATION
Main Office: 223 S. 6th St.
712-328-5638
www.pottcoconservation.com
TOMES RV PARK
706 Veterans Memorial Highway
712-366-0363 or 712-355-0026 • Fees
Golfing (traditional & disc)
AVOCA GOLF CLUB, INC.
1701 N. Willow St., Avoca
712-343-6979 • avocagolf.tripod.com
9 hole, par 36 (public).
hitchcock nature center
BENT TREE GOLF CLUB
23579 Old Hwy. 6, I-80 Exit 8 East
712-566-9441
www.benttreegolfcb.com
18 hole over 7,022 yards with a par 72 (semiprivate).
COUNCIL BLUFFS COUNTRY CLUB
4500 Piute St., I-80/29 Exit 3 South
712-366-0525
www.councilbluffscountryclub.com
18 hole, 6,234 yards, par 71 (semi-private/
equity).
DODGE RIVERSIDE GOLF CLUB
2 Harrahs Blvd, I-29 Exit 53A
712-328-4660
parksandrec.councilbluffs-ia.gov/golf.asp
18 hole, 6,400 yards, par 72 (public).
FOX RUN GOLF CLUB
3001 MacIneery Dr., I-80/29
Exit 1B, south • 712-366-4653
www.foxrungc.com
18 hole, 6,234 yards, par 71.
QUAIL RUN GOLF COURSE
29512 285th St., Neola
712-485-2266
9 hole, 3,277 yards, par 36 (semi-private).
TREASURE COVE DISC GOLF COURSE
Iowa Western Community College 2700
College Rd, I-80 Exit 8
712-325-3324
www.pdga.com/course_directory/course/
treasure-cove-dgc
18 hole Mach5, 6,318 yards, located near the
Arts Center.
LAKE MANAWA STATE PARK
HONEY CREEK CAMPGROUND (RV)
28120 145th St., Crescent
712-545-9400 • Fees
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL
RESOURCES
712-366-0220 • www.iowadnr.com
LAKE MANAWA STATE PARK
1100 S. Shore Dr., 2 1/2 miles south of
I-80/29 Exit 3 or 2-1/2 miles west of I-29
Exit 47 • 712-366-4802 • 712-366-0220
www.iowadnr.com/parks/state_park_list/
lake_manawa.html • Fees
TREYNOR RECREATION AREA
208 Buck St., Hwy 92 East
712-487-3302
www.traclubhouse.com
9 hole, 2,966 yards, par 36 (semi-private).
SHORELINE GOLF COURSE
210 Locust St., Carter Lake
712-347-5173 • www.golfshoreline.com
18 hole, 6,731 yards, par 72 (public).
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WESTWOOD PARK GOLF COURSE
421 Harrahs Blvd, I-29 Exit 53A
712-328-4660
parksandrec.councilbluffs-ia.gov/golf.asp
9 holes, 1,136 yards, par 27 (public).
Horse Hotel
Bed & Breakfast
JM4 RANCH
Harness & Tack
16938 Lime Kiln Road, Crescent
712-328-7593 • www.jm4ranch.com
Stall your horse plus a bed with breakfast
for the horse’s companion. Professional
farrier supplies, full leather repair and
custom shop.
Horse Riding
INDIAN CREEK STABLE
23136 Mudhollow Road
402-430-2727
SHADY LANE RANCH, INC.
17744 Shady Ln. • 712-323-1932
www.shadylaneranch.com
Hunting
FARM CREEK PUBLIC WILDLIFE AREA
One mile south of Hwy. 92 on 460th St.,
east of Carson • 712-328-5638
320-acre public hunting and fishing area.
No facilities available.
Race Tracks
BLUFFS RUN GREYHOUND PARK AT
HORSESHOE CASINO
2701 23rd Ave., I-80/29 Exit 1B North
712-323-2500 • www.bluffsdogs.com
JOE’S INDOOR KARTING
2121 S. 32nd St., I-80/29 Exit 1B North
712-256-5278 • www.joeskarting.com
MID AMERICA MOTORPLEX (MAM)
19340 Jesup Avenue, I-29 S, Exit 35
Pacific Junction • 712-622-8122
www.midamericamotorplex.com
Recreation Centers
COUNCIL BLUFFS RECREATION COMPLEX
2900 Richard Downing Avenue
I-80/29 Exit 1B South
712-328-4650
www.parksandrec.councilbluffs-ia
.gov/complex.asp
LIED MULTIPURPOSE COMPLEX
Iowa School for the Deaf
3501 Harry Langdon Blvd.
712-366-3232
www.iadeaf.k12.ia.us/resources/lmc.php
River City Baseball & Softball
Youth Complex
1610 E S Omaha Bridge Rd.
www.rcbsa.org
YMCA
7 S. 4th St., Downtown
712-322-6606
www.metroymca.org
Skiing
MT. CRESCENT SKI AREA and ZIP LINE
Crescent, Iowa • 712-545-3850
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Fast Food
Arby’s Roast Beef Restaurant
•2647 S. 24th St., I-80/29
Exit 1B • 712-322-0370
•3313 W. Broadway
712-328-1637
Beijing Restaurant
3134 Manawa Centre Dr.
I-80/29 Exit 3 • 712-366-1819
Blimpie Subs & Salads
417 E. Broadway • 712-323-8233
Burger King
•2608 S. 24th St., I-80/29
Exit 1B • 712-323-0461
•3100 S. Expressway, I-80/29
Exit 3 • 712-366-2295
• 1726 Madison Ave., I-80 Exit 5
712-323-1816
• 3209 W. Broadway
712-322-8737
• 1529 W. Broadway
712-323-4444
Culver’s
3245 South 24th St., I-80 1B
South Exit • 712-256-1881
Dairy Queen
• 3210 W. Bdwy • 712-322-3424
• 540 32nd Ave., I-80/29 Exit 3
712-366-5059
• 1836 Madison Ave., I-80 Exit 5
712-328-6966
Firehouse Subs
3815 Metro Dr., Suite 200
712-256-5677
Hardee’s Family Restaurant
3200 S. Expressway, I-80/29
Exit 3 • 712-366-9549
Jimmy John’s
•1640 W Broadway
712-256-6330
•418 E Broadway
712-256-5402
Kentucky Fried Chicken
•2810 W. Broadway
712-322-5542
•Mall of the Bluffs
1751 Madison Ave., I-80
Exit 5 • 712-322-1166
Little King
Mall of the Bluffs
1751 Madison Ave., I-80
Exit 5 • 712-322-1166
Long John Silver’s
•603 32nd Ave., I-80/29 Exit 3
712-366-6567
McDonald’s
• 1607 W. Broadway
712-322-0705
•Mall of the Bluffs
1751 Madison Ave., I-80 Exit 5
712-328-0040
•610 30th Ave., I-80/29 Exit 3
712-366-0514
PepperJax Grille
3617 Denmark Dr., Ste. 2
712-256-2702
Popeye’s Chicken & Biscuits
3440 W. Broadway
712-388-0738
Dixie Quicks restaurant
Apple Barrel
2620 S. 24th St., I-80/29 Exit 1B
712-322-9052
Runza Restaurants
2146 W. Broadway
712-322-8935
Bella’s Bakery & Cafe
Ameristar Casino
2200 River Rd., I-29 Exit 52
712-328-8888, ext. 7883
Sonic Restaurant
3445 W. Broadway
712-256-1300
Caddy’s
2 Harrah’s Blvd., I-29 Exit 53A
712-328-7079
Subway Sandwiches & Salads
•208 E. Broadway
712-322-4114
•2600 W. Broadway
712-323-1801
•3134 Manawa Centre Dr.
I-80/29 Exit 3
712-366-1571
•3201 Manawa Dr (Wal-Mart)
712-366-1551
•1200 Woodbury Ave., I-80
Exit 5 • 712-322-1772
Cellar 19 Wine & Deli
928 Valley View Drive
712-323-9463
Taco Bell
•318 E. Bdwy • 712-328-7191
•2759 W. Bdwy • 712-323-2778
•3150 Dial Dr., I-80/29 Exit 3
712-366-6551
Taco John’s
•217 E. Bdwy • 712-323-5121
•Mall of the Bluffs
1751 Madison Ave., I-80 Exit 5
712-325-6773
•2300 W. Bdwy • 712-323-7088
Wendy’s Old Fashioned
Hamburgers
3514 W. Broadway
712-328-3392
American
Applebees Restaurant
3000 Dial Drive • 712-366-1250
Country Pride Restaurant
3210 S. 7th St., I-80/29 Exit 3
712-366-2217
Cracker Barrel Old Country
Store
530 30th Ave., I-80/29 Exit 3
712-366-6076
Crumbs By The Lake
321 Commanche St.
712-366-4641
Dixie Quicks/ RNG Gallery
154 W Broadway
712-256-4140
Duncan’s Café
501 S. Main St.
712-328-3360
Ellie’s Deli & Ice Cream Shoppe
105 Pearl Street
712-256-4320
Freddy’s Steakburger
3607 Metro Dr.
712-366-0023
Hooter’s of Council Bluffs
2910 S. 23rd Ave.
712-256-2959
HyVee’s Deli & Kitchen
HyVee Food Stores
•1745 Madison Ave., I-80 Exit 5
712-322-9260
•2323 W. Broadway
712-328-9792
JB’s Café
Horseshoe Casino
2701 23rd Ave., I-80/29 Exit 1B
712-323-2500
Lansky’s
1131 N. Broadway
712-329-5400
Main Street Café
102 S. Main St.
712-388-3801
Panera Bread
3617 Denmark Dr.
712-366-8944
Perkins Restaurant
3250 S. Expressway, I-80/I-29
Exit 3 • 712-366-0585
Village Inn
•1906 Rue St., I-80 Exit 5
712-388-9301
•2935 W. Broadway
712-328-7377
Asian
Beijing Restaurant
3134 Manawa Centre, #8
712-366-1819
China Buffet
1702 W. Broadway • 712-388-0388
China Wok
2412 W. Broadway • 712-256-3889
Chinese Express
HyVee Food Stores
•1745 Madison Ave., I-80 Exit 5 • 712-322-9260
•2323 W. Broadway
712-328-9792
Ruby Tuesday
3150 24th Ave., I-80/29 Exit 1B
712-328-0046
Great Wall Express
•502 E. Broadway
712-323-1541
•900 Woodbury Ave., I-80 Exit 5 • 712-323-9622
Texas Roadhouse
3231 S. 24th Street
712-366-1068
HuHot Mongolian Grill
3120 Manawa Centre Dr.
I-80/29 Exit 3 • 712-309-0100
Tish’s Restaurant
1207 S. 35th St., I-29 Exit 53A
712-323-5456
Panda Express
3805 Denmark Dr.
712-366-8080
Uncle Buck’s Grill
2911 Bass Pro Drive
712-325-5300
Taste of China
30 Pearl St. • 712-325-6118
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Barbeque
Coffee Houses
Boxer Barbeque Co.
722 Creek Top • 712-325-4227
Drips Coffee
1010 South Main
712-256-2503
Buffalo Wild Wings
3701 Metro Dr., I-29 Exit 47
712-366-0067
Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Que
3515 Metro Drive
712-256-1221
Tastee Treet Log Cabin BBQ
13996 Wabash Ave. & Hwy. 275
I-29 Exit 47 • 712-366-2892
The Hog Stop
3621 9th Ave. • 712-328-2277
Buffets
China Buffet
1702 W. Broadway
712-388-0388
Fresh Market Square Buffet
Harrah’s Casino
1 Harrah’s Blvd., I-29 Exit 53A
712-329-6000
Dunkin’ Donuts
2200 West Broadway
712-256-1624
Krispy Kreme
2420 W. Broadway
712-352-0296
The Coffee Stop
2713 E. Kanesville Blvd.,
I-80 Exit 8 • 712-256-7867
Scooters Coffeehouse
•(Inside) Chamber
149 W. Broadway
712-256-0737
•(Inside) First National Bank
3815 Denmark Drive
712-435-5001
•3030 W. Broadway
712-242-1050
Fazoli’s Restaurant
3134 Dial St., I-80/29 Exit 3
712-366-0860
Pizza Ranch
3505 Metro Drive
712-256-7701
Godfather’s Pizza
•34 Pearl St. • 712-328-9566
•928 Valley View Village
712-256-9200
•3020 West Broadway
712-322-5577
Sam’s Italian Villa
3312 W. Broadway
712-322-9783
Italian Express
HyVee Food Stores
•1745 Madison Ave., I-80 Exit 5
712-322-9260
•2323 W. Broadway
712-328-9792
Lansky’s
1131 N. Broadway
712-329-5400
Olive Garden
3707 Denmark Dr.
712-366-0688
Papa John’s Pizza
16 S. 8th Street • 712-322-7272
Papa Murphy’s Take ‘N’ Bake
Pizza
•1702 W. Broadway
712-328-7000
•1751 Madison Ave., I-80 Exit 5
712-256-6868
*1892 German Bier House
142 W. Broadway • 712-256-9700
Amerisports Bar
Ameristar Casino
2200 River Rd., I-29 Exit 52
712-328-8888
Applebee’s Neighborhood
Grill & Bar
3000 Dial Dr., I-80/29 Exit 3
712-366-1250
BadonkaRonks Bar & Grill
2327 S. 24th St. • 712-322-9847
*Barley’s
114 W. Broadway • 712-322-0306
Bertha’s Bar & Grill
1322 N. 16th St. • 712-256-2476
Caddy Shack
1426 4th Avenue • 712-322-9708
Cellar 19 Wine & Deli
928 Valley View Dr. • Suite 19
I-80 Exit 5 • 712-323-9463
Coaches Corner
2752 W. Broadway
712-256-7520
Heritage Buffet
Ameristar Casino
2200 River Rd., I-29 Exit 52
712-328-8888
Village Square Buffet
Horseshoe Casino
2701 23rd Ave., I-80/29 Exit 1B
712-329-6000 ext. 4031
Lounges, Bars
& Grills
*Broadway Bar
144 W. Broadway • 712-256-5551
Golden Corral Family
Restaurant
3103 Dial Dr., I-80/29 Exit 3
712-366-1832
HyVee Deli & Kitchen
HyVee Food Stores
•1745 Madison Ave., I-80 Exit 5
712-322-9260
•2323 W. Broadway
712-328-9792
Sugar’s Pizza & More
2725 E. Kanesville Blvd., I-80
Exit 8 • 712-322-3600
Starbucks
•(Inside) HyVee Food Stores
1745 Madison Ave., I-80 Exit 5
712-322-9260
Pizza Counter
•520 E. Broadway
712-323-7245
•610 Veterans Memorial Hwy.
I-80/29 Exit 3 • 712-366-0593
Italian
Pizza Hut
• 3210 S. 7th St., I-80/29 Exit 3
712-366-2217
• 1738 E. Madison Ave.,
I-80 Exit 5
712-322-9477 (Carry Out/
Delivery)
• 1235 E. Pierce St.
712-323-1000
Bluffs Pizza, Inc.
1702 W. Broadway, Ste 9
712-328-7000
Dan’s Pizza
2543 2nd Ave. • 712-352-3267
Domino’s Pizza
(Carry Out/Delivery)
2004 W. Broadway
712-325-8848
Pizza King
1101 N. Broadway
712-323-9228
D.J.’s Dugout
1003 Capitol Ave., Omaha
402-763-9974
Do Rock Inn
1200 7th Avenue • 712-256-5232
Driftwood Inn
2701 Harry Langdon Blvd.
712-325-0801
*Fiddlin’ Monkey
154 W. Broadway
712-256-5734
*Glory Days Bar & Grille
106 W. Broadway
712-256-5922
Goofy’s Corner
807 S. 21 St. • 712-322-9817
*Hounds
162 W. Broadway
712-256-7768
Johnny’s Cantina
1851 Madison Ave.
712-256-3923
LPL’s Lounge
1707 Harry Langdon Blvd.
712-325-9617
McGee’s Bar & Grill
401 Veterans Memorial Highway,
I-80/29 Exit 3
712-366-1669
Railway Inn
115 S. 12th St.
712-328-9913
*Rodeo Saloon & BBQ
164 W. Broadway
712-256-0510
Victory Grill
25 Scott St. • 712-328-7275
Shenanigan’s Karaoke Bar & Grill
800 N. 8th St.
712-322-6804
Shubby’s
2400 9th Ave. 712-322-9787
Spillway Bar & Grill
1840 Madison Ave., I-80 Exit 5
712-322-9621
Stir
Harrah’s Casino
1 Harrah’s Blvd.
I-29 Exit 53A
712-329-6000
The Salty Dog Bar & Grille
2411 S 24th St
712-256-4851
The Breakaway Bar & Grill
1503 Avenue C
712-256-5388
*T’z Sport Pub
128 W. Broadway
712-256-0097
Uncle Mike & Maggie’s
Irish Pub
319 N. 16th St.
712-323-3275
Vertigo Rooftop Lounge
Harrah’s Casino • 1 Harrah’s Blvd.
I-29 Exit 53A • 712-329-6000
Goldmine Bar & Grill
1601 S 3rd Street
712-325-9915
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Mexican
Steaks
Sweets & Treats
Jonesy’s Taco House
1117 16th Ave. 712-322-8747
360 Steak House
Harrah’s Casino, I-29 Exit 53A
712-329-6000
Christy Creme
2853 N. Broadway
712-322-2778
Juventino’s Mexican Food
2722 W. Broadway
712-323-1345
Bourbon’s BBQ & Spirits
Ameristar Casino, I-29 Exit 52
2200 River Road • 712-328-8888
Ellie’s Deli & Ice Cream Shoppe
105 Pearl St. • 712-256-4320
La Mesa Mexican Restaurant
3036 S. Expressway
I-80/29 Exit 3
712-256-2762
Jack Binion’s Steak House
Horseshoe Casino
2701 23rd Ave, I-80/I-29 Exit 1B
712-396-3806
LaCarreta Rosa
622 S. Main St.
712-309-0004
Longhorn Steakhouse
3727 Denmark Drive
712-366-8085
Primos Mexican Restaurant
930 5th Ave. • 712-256-5200
Quaker Steak & Lube
3320 Mid-America Drive
I-29 Exit 52 • 712-322-0101
Puerta Vallarta
1851 Madison Ave.
712-256-2335
Qdoba
Metro Crossing
3825 Denmark Dr.
712-366-7870
Texas Roadhouse
3231 S 24th Street
712-366-1068
Freddy’s Custard
3607 Metro Dr. • 712-366-0023
Goodrich Dairy/Blimpie Subs
417 E. Broadway • 712-323-8233
Goodrich Dairy/Subway
Sandwiches
1200 Woodbury Ave.
I-80 Exit 5 • 712-322-1772
Ice Cream Social
Harrah’s Casino Hotel
1 Harrah’s Blvd.
712-329-6000
Orange Leaf Yogurt
3825 Denmark Dr. 712-256-9299
Tastee Treet
13996 Wabash Ave. & Hwy. 275
I-29 Exit 47 • 712-366-2892
Seafood
TCBY/Subway Sandwiches
208 E. Broadway • 712-322-4114
Mo Fish
2403 Nash Blvd., I-29 Exit 55
712-256-4000
Red Lobster Restaurant
3040 Dial Dr., I-80/29 Exit 3
712-366-5911
Jack binion’s Steak house
TISH’s restaurant
*Located on the “100 Block” in Historic Downtown.
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B
Arena/Convention Center
1. Mid-America Center (B-4)
Casinos
2. Ameristar Casino Hotel (A-3)
3. Horseshoe Casino & Bluffs Run
Greyhound Park (B-4)
4. Harrah’s Council Bluffs Casino &
Hotel (A-3)
C
Community Information/Tourism
5. Visitors BureauH
6. Chamber and Economic
DevelopmentH
Community
9. City HallH
10. Community HallH
11. County Courthouse/PoliceH
12. Omni Business ParkH
13. Post Office/Federal BuildingH
14. Public LibraryH
D
Hospitals
15. Alegent Creighton Health/
Mercy Hospital (D-2)
16. Jennie Edmundson Hospital (D-2)
Lodging
17. American Inn (C-4)
17a.AmericInn (D-3)
18. Ameristar Casino Hotel (A-3)
19. Best Western Crossroads Of The
Bluffs (C-4)
20. Comfort Suites (B-3)
21. Country Inn & Suites (B-4)
22. Days Inn (B-3)
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23. Days Inn at Lake Manawa (C-4)
23a.Deluxe Inn (B-2)
24. Fairfield Inn (D-4)
25. Hampton Inn & Suites (A-3)
26. Harrah’s Council Bluffs Casino &
Hotel (A-3)
27. Hilton Garden Inn (B-4)
28. Holiday Inn Express & Suites
(B-4)
28a. Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites (A-3)
29. Perfect Rest (C-4)
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29a. Microtel Inn & Suites (B-3)
30. Motel 6 (C-4)
30a. Quality Inn & Suites (A-3)
31. Settle Inn & Suites (D-4)
32. Springhill Suites by Marriott (B-4)
35. Super 8 Motel (B-4)
35a. Value Place (B-3)
36. Western Inn (E-3)
36a. Willows Motel (A-5)
Bed & Breakfasts
37. JM4 Ranch (Horse & Owner) (D-1)
38. JoyAus Bed & Breakfast (F-1)
39. River of Glory Country Retreat (E-6)
Camping
40. Lake Manawa State Park (C-5)
41. Hitchcock Nature Center (D-1)
42. Tomes RV Park (C-4)
Parks & Sports Bike,
Hiking Trails
43. Iowa Riverfront Trail (A-3)
43a. Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge (A-2)
44. Lake Manawa Trail (D-6)
45. Valley View Trail (E-4)
46. Western Historic Trails Center Trail
(B-4)
46a. Indian Creek Trail (C4-5)
47. Wabash Trace Nature Trail (E-5)
Bowling
48. Lightning Bowl (C-2)
49. Regal Lanes (D-2)
50. Thunderbowl (D-3)
Golf Courses (Public)
51. Bent Tree Golf Club (F-2)
52. Dodge Riverside Golf Club (A-3)
53. Fox Run/Cub Run (B-5)
54. Westwood (A-3)
Hay Rack Rides, Horses
55. Shady Lane Ranch (horse rentals)
(D-1)
Parks
56. ATV Park (A-5)
57. Bahnsen (C-2)
58. BaylissH
59. Big Lake (C-1)
60. Broadway Skateboard Park (C-2)
61. Cochran (C-3)
62. Cook (D-2)
63. Dodge Riverside (B-3)
64. Fairmount (D-3)
65. Graham (D-3)
66. Hitchcock Nature Area (D-1)
67. Iowa West Foundation Trailhead Park
(E-4)
68. Kimball (D-2)
69. KirnH
70. Lake Manawa State Park and
Beach (D-5)
71. Lewis & Clark Monument (C-1)
72. Lincoln MonumentH
73. Malmore (A-5)
74. Manawa City (D-5)
75. Manawa North Shore (C-5)
76. Narrows River Park (C-2)
77. Peterson (C-4)
78. Tom Hanafan’s River’s Edge Park
(A-2)
79. ProspectH
80. Roberts (B-2)
81. Sternhill (C-2)
82. Sunset (C-3)
82a. Trolley Park (B-2)
83. Twin City (A-5)
84. Valley View (E-3)
85. Wabash Trace Nature Trail/Head
(E-4)
86. Westwood (A-3)
Nature
87. Hitchcock Nature Center (D-1)
88. ISD Nature Area (E-4)
89. Ditmar Orchard (F-1)
Arts & Theater
99. Bluffs Arts CouncilH
100.Chanticleer Community Theatre
(D-3)
101.Iowa West Public Art (B4), near Bayliss Park &
HaymarketH
104.Westfair Amphitheatre (F-2)
105.The Arts Center/IWCC (E-2)
106.Ruth Anne Dodge MemorialH
Downtown Area
100 Block (top)
Hay Market
Square (bottom)
118.Golden Spike Monument (C-3)
119.Grand Encampment/Mormon
Battalion Markers (E-4)
120.Historic General Dodge House/
August Beresheim House H
121.Historic Squirrel Cage JailH
122.Hyde Park (F-5)
123.Kanesville Tabernacle & Visitor
CenterH
124.Kinsman Monument/Fairview
CemeteryH
125.Lewis & Clark Monument and
Scenic Overlook (C-1)
126.Lincoln MonumentH
127.Mormon Pioneer Center (Winter
Quarters) (A-1)
128.RailsWest RR Museum/HO
Model Display (D-3)
129.Union Pacific Railroad
MuseumH
130.Veterans PlazaH
131.Western Historic Trails Center/
Iowa Welcome Center (B-4)
Shopping
148.Bluffs Northway (C-2)
149.Broadway Plaza (C-2)
150.Farmers Market on 100 Block
of BroadwayH
151.Haymarket Square (Historic
Sector)H
152.Historic BroadwayH
153.Manawa Power Centre (D-4)
154.Mall Of The Bluffs (E-3)
154a. Market Place (C-4)
155.Ogden PlaceH
155a. Metro Crossing (D-4)
156.Old Market District (A-3)
157.Sherwood Plaza (E-2)
158.Sundel Plaza (C-3)
159.The Plaza At The Mid-America
Center (B4)
159a. Bass Pro World (B-4)
160.The Shoppes on Madison
Avenue (E-4)
161.Woodbury Hills (D-3)
162.Madison Ave. Village (E-3)
163.Valley View Village (E-3)
H Located in Downtown
Council Bluffs
90. Lauritzen Gardens/Omaha’s Botanical
Center (A-4)
91. Pioneer Trail Orchard (E-5)
92. Western Historic Trails Center
(B-4)
Sports Complexes
92A. Council Bluffs School Stadium (C-2)
93. Council Bluffs Recreation Complex
(B-4)
94. Joe’s Indoor Karting (B-3)
94a. Lied Center/ISD (E-4)
95. Metro Paintball Games (F-2)
95a. Mid America Motorplex (E-6)
Swimming Pools
96. Katelman Water Park (C-3)
97. Pirate Cove Water Park (C-2)
98. YMCA/City PoolH
107.Star Cinema Movie Theater (B-3)
107a. Veterans PlazaH
108.Westfair (F-2)
Historical
113.Bayliss Park/MonumentsH
114.Blockhouse Site (D-2)
115.Children’s Square, U.S.A.H
116.Commemorative Air Force Museum (F-2)
117.Durham Western Heritage
Museum (A-3)
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Bayliss Park & Veterans Plaza
1st Ave. & Pearl St. • Bayliss Park has
been a focal point of the downtown area
since Samuel S. Bayliss donated the 2.15
acres in 1853. The park received a facelift
and was rededicated in spring, 2007.
Veterans Plaza, dedicated July 4, 2003, was
sculpted by famed artist John Lajba. The
wall lists those who died or are missing in
action from the Civil War through Desert
Freedom. The fountain and surrounding
area were designed by sculptor Brower
Hatcher and landscaped by Dolores
Silkworth.
BAYLISS PARK
Broadway Fountain
Broadway & Pearl St. • The restored cast
iron fountain was built in New York in
1890 and was once the centerpiece of
Bayliss Park, the city’s oldest park. In May
2000, a dedication ceremony was held for
the completely refurbished “Old Rusty”.
An old-fashioned looking clock tower,
lampposts, and flowerbeds have since
joined the fountain area.
Children’s Square USA
Bronze Sculpture
North 6th St. & Ave. E • One of three
bronze figures at Children’s Square.
BROADWAY FOUNTAIN
Grant Wood Paintings
Pottawattamie County Courthouse • 227 South 6th Street • 712-328-5644
Chieftain Hotel’s Corn Room Murals. Restored in 1926, Grant Wood’s murals are
displayed in the lobby of the courthouse.
children’s square bronze
Iowa Western Community College • I-80/Hwy. 6 Exit 8 • 712-325-3200
An original Grant Wood, “The Early Days of Kanesville,” hangs in the lobby of
the Looft Hall Conference Center on the Iowa Western campus.
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Louis Grell Paintings
Paintings by internationally famous artist Louis Grell are on display at
the Pottawattamie County Courthouse in Council Bluffs.
Iowa West Public Art Sites
Locations throughout the city. Go to www.iowawestpublicart.org for
free audio tour instructions and a map with directions under a link
called “Visitor Services.”
IWPA, an initiative of the Iowa West Foundation, currently includes eight
public art sites featuring sculptures by internationally and regionally
renowned artists such as Jonathan Borofsky, Brower Hatcher, Jun
Kaneko, William King, Deborah Masuoka, and Albert Paley. Brochures
with the map of IWPA sites are available at local hotels and motels, as
well as the Council Bluffs Chamber of Commerce office.
Kanesville Tabernacle & Visitor Center
lOUis grell Paintings
222 E. Broadway • 712-322-0500
http://lds.org/placestovisit/eng/historical-sites/kanesville-tabernacle
Summer hours: Apr. 1-Sept. 30, 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Winter hours: Oct. 1-Mar.
31, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Bronze statues depict Young, his two counselors, a
pioneer family and Henry Miller.
Ruth Anne Dodge Memorial
kanesville tabernacle gardens
*National Register of Historic Places
“Black Angel,” Lafayette Ave. &
N. 2nd St.
712-328-4650
www.parksandrec.councilbluffsia.gov/historical.asp
Known locally as the “Black
Angel,” this solid bronze statue
was inspired by three visions
experienced by the wife of Gen.
Grenville M. Dodge in the fall of
1916, before her death. Daniel
Chester French, who created
the seated statue of Abraham
Lincoln at the Lincoln Memorial
in Washington, D.C., sculpted
a likeness of the angel in Mrs.
Dodge’s vision.
black angel statue
IOWA WEST PUBLIC ART
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Western Historic Trails
Center/Lied Historic
Building
Official Iowa Welcome Center
3434 Richard Downing Ave.
I-80/29, Exit 1B • 712-366-4900
www.iowahistory.org/historic-sites/
western-historic-trails/
Hours: Apr. 1-Oct. 31 daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m.;
Nov. 1-Mar. 31 Tues-Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Closed official State holidays.
200+ sculptures by Timothy Woodman
interpret Lewis & Clark, Mormon Pioneer,
California and Oregon trails. Hiking/
biking trails wind through 400 acres of
prairie along Missouri River. Lewis and
Clark depicted with historic scenes on
terra cotta colored installations.
Sidewalk Mosaics and
Streetscape Tiles
Pearl and Main Streets
Between 9th Avenue
and 1st Avenue,
and West Broadway
(Between 1st Avenue
and 2nd Avenue)
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OMAHA’S
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N. 35TH STREET
•Tish’s
•ComfortSuites
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NEBRASKA AVE.
HolidayInnExpress
&Suites
AmeristarCasino
andHotel
MicrotelInn
&Suites
Joe’s
Karting
IMAX&
StarCinema
Whiskey
Roadhouse
JackBinion’s
Steakhouse
JB’sCafé
VillageSquareBuffet
HorseshoeCasino
HiltonGardenInn
GreatAmericanGrill
CountryInn&Suites
23RD AVE.
HolidayInnHotel&Suites
HamptonInn
•FamousDave’s
SpringhillSuites
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QuakerSteak
Hooters
RubyTuesday
BassPro
UncleBuck’s
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H Mid-AmericaArena&ConventionCenter(MAC)
Mid-America Center
1 Arena Way, I-80/29 Exit 1B
712-326-2295 • Box Office
800-745-3000 • Ticketmaster
www.midamericacenter.com
To access events at the “MAC” log onto www.midamericacenter.com.
For other events in Council Bluffs and
Pottawattamie County, click on www.wattawayiowa.com.
MAC
24TH ST.
AmerisportsBar
HeritageBuffet
BellasBakery&Café
BourbonsBBQ&Steak
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Whiskey Roadhouse
2701 23rd Ave., I-80/29 Exit 1B
www.harrahs.com
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Westfair Amphitheatre
West Pottawattamie County Fairgrounds, I-80
Exit 8, 2 miles east on Hwy. 6
712-322-3400
Ticketmaster: 402-422-1212
www.westfairevents.com/media.htm
Harrah’s
Casino
andHotel•
fron
Stir Outdoor Concert Cove
1 Harrah’s Blvd, I-29 Exit 53A
712-329-6499
Tickets: (888) 512-SHOW
www.harrahscouncilbluffs.com
www.stircove.com
Riverside
Grille
iver
Star Cinema 17 Movie Theatre
& IMAX Theatre
3220 23rd Ave., I-80/29 Exit 1B,
north of the Mid-America Center
and Horseshoe Casino
24-Hour Movie Line: 712-325-8924
www.amctheatres.com/CouncilBluffs/
OLD MARKET
DISTRICT
360Steakhouse
Ace’sDiner
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Chanticleer Community Theater
830 Franklin Ave. • 712-323-9955
www.chanticleertheater.com
Enjoy five seasonal performances at Council Bluffs’
community playhouse in September, November,
January, March and May, including Broadway
musicals, comedies and dramas.
BOB KERREY
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The Arts Center
2700 College Rd., I-80 Exit 8
712-388-7140 • 800-432-5852, ext. 7140
www.artscenter.iwcc.edu
Located on the campus of Iowa Western
Community College, this state-of-the-art facility
houses performances in theater, dance, and music,
along with other cultural events. A separate
flexible theater called the “Black Box” is ideal for
dinner theater and other smaller venues.
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Amerisports Bar
2200 River Road, I-29 Exit 53A
712-328-8888
Council Bluffs
Entertainment
District
BestWestern
Crossroads
•Hotels•Restaurants •Entertainment&Activities
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Bass Pro Shops
2901 Bass Pro Dr., I-80/29 Exit 1B
712-325-6000 • www.basspro.com
Mall of the Bluffs
1751 Madison Ave., I-80 Exit 5
712-323-9986
www.mallofthebluffs.com
Lake Manawa Power Center
South Expressway & I-80/29 Exit 3
The Market Place
I-29/I-80 Exit 1B South
www.magnumcompanies.com
Metro Crossing Shopping Center
I-29/Hwy 275 Exit 47
http://legacy.kimcorealty.com
About the Town
• Broadway Plaza
17th St. & W. Broadway
• The Shoppes on Madison Avenue
1851 Madison Ave., I-80 Exit 8
• Valley View Village
928 Valley View Dr., I-80 Exit 5 www.valleyviewvillage.net
• Woodbury Plaza
900 Woodbury Ave., I-80 Exit 5
Antiques & Treasures
• D & D Antiques
1411 S. 3rd St. • 712-323-5233
Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. or by appointment
• Jan-Tiques
729 S. Main St. • 712-323-6624
• Kanesville Kollectibles
530 S. 4th St. • 712-328-8731
• Lake Manawa Antiques
201 Veterans Memorial Highway 712-366-1562
OLIVE BRANCH COUNTRY STORE
Main Street Market
809 Main Street
Historic Haymarket Square
Thursday 5-7:00 p.m. Fresh produce,
handmade goods, music, and more.
• Haymarket Square District
Pearl St./Main St. & 5th Ave. *National Register of Historic Places
• Historic Broadway
100 Block of W. Broadway *National Register of Historic Places
• Madison Avenue Village
1840 Madison Ave., I-80 Exit 5
• Ogden Place
200 Block of W. Broadway
• Rue Street Plaza
Madison Ave. & Rue St., I-80 Exit 5
• Sherwood Plaza
2703 E. Kanesville Blvd., I-80 Exit 8
• Sundel Plaza
22nd St. & W. Broadway
BASS PRO SHOPS
Farmers Market
Corner of N. Main St. & Kanesville Blvd.,
Omni Centre Business Park’s loading dock
712-486-2282
Seasonal: Sat. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. beginning the last
weekend in May and into October. Supply your
pantry with fresh garden vegetables, fruit,
baked good, jams, and jellies.
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Specialty Shops
Horseshoe Casino Council Bluffs and
Bluffs Run Greyhound Racing
2701 23rd Avenue I-80/29 Exit 1B N.
712-323-2500 • 800-238-2946
www.harrahs.com • www.bluffsdogs.com
• Collectors LTD
1783 Vista Lane • 712-323-1325
• Mr. Ed’s Flag Pole Co.
19278 Conifer Ln. • 712-323-7095
• Green Acres Natural Food Market
805 S. Main St. • 712-323-5799
• Olive Branch Country Store
19278 Conifer Ln. • 712-322-2669
• Harvester Lofts
1010 S. Main St.
• Savannah Filmore
19257 Conifer Ln. • 712-388-0010
ameristar casino hotel
council bluffs
Harrah’s Council Bluffs Casino and Hotel
1 Harrah’s Blvd, I-29 Exit 53A
712-329-6000 • www.harrahs.com
Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs
2200 River Road, I-29 Exit 52
712-328-8888 • 866-MORE-FUN
www.ameristar.com/CouncilBluffs.aspx
harrah’s council bluffs
casino and hotel
horseshoe casino council bluffs and bluffs run greyhound racing
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POTTAWATTAMIE
COUNTY MAP
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The WATTA WAY to see
Pottawattamie County is an
historic and scenic route around
the County. Follow the green line
on the map, look for WATTA WAY
signs along the way to guide you.
Hop onto the route anywhere
along the line, and follow the map
around the County to experience
memorable museums, events,
cafés, wineries, and boutique
shops.
www.wattawayiowa.com
Indicates the WattaWay route
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Avoca
City Administration: 712-343-2424
www.cityofavoca.com
1885 East Pottawattamie County Courthouse
203 North Elm St. • Avoca • 712-343-2477
Tours by appointment. Proclaimed “The Most Beautiful
Courtroom in the State,” and listed on the National
Register of Historic Places, this courtroom features a 200
year old bench and canopy from an old English Castle.
Eagle of Honor
Pottawattamie County Courthouse
www.eaglesofhonorproject.com
Farmall-Land USA Museum
2101 N. LaVista Heights Rd. • Avoca
I-80 Interchange, Hwy 59, exit 40
712-307-6806 or 712-343-6354
www.farmall-land-usa.com
Open April-Oct. Tues-Sat. 9:00-5:00. Sun. 12:00-5:00. Closed
Mondays. Open by appointment winter season. Call 402-490-1574. • 26,000 sq. ft.
museum which houses a collection of more than 150 IH full-size tractors, pedal
tractors, toy tractors, artist prints, and other IH memorabilia. And the ladies won’t
want to miss the beautiful doll collection in the “Tractor Widow Lounge.” E-mail
jamez@walnutel.net
Octagon House
Octagon building located in Graceland Cemetery built
around 1875. This unusual structure housed mourners
during inclement weather, and is listed on the National
Register of Historic Places. For more information contact
the Newton-Avoca Historical Society at 712-343-2477.
Sweet Vale of Avoca Museum
504 N. Elm St. • Avoca
712-343-2477 • www.thehistoricalsociety.org
avocahistoricalsociety1@gmail.com
Open Memorial Day-Labor Day, 1:00-4:00 daily. Step back
in time and see what life was like when Avoca was
young. A variety of displays depict historical events. More
than 75 mounted heads and animals from all over the
world. Of special interest are the musk ox and arctic wolf.
Carson
2 City Administration: 712-484-3636
www.carsonia.com
Dreamland Theatre
107 Broadway
712-484-2281 • Carson
166 seat restored theatre showing four new-release
movies a month at 7:00 p.m.
Eagle of Honor
www.eaglesofhonorproject.com
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this publication was correct and current at press
time. The CVB assumes no responsibility for misinformation. Please direct additions or corrections to the CVB department.
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-------- www.wattawayiowa.com -------Pottery by the Creek
13063 432nd St. • Carson
712-486-2324
www.potterybythecreek.com
potteryman@westianet.net
Call ahead for an appointment.
Pottery and ceramic sculpture by Paul Koch. Visit Paul at
The Painted Camel in downtown Macedonia.
3 Carter Lake
City Administration: 712-347-6320
www.cityofcarterlake.com
A great recreational spot, Carter Lake is named for an
oxbow lake formed by flooding in 1877.
Eagle of Honor
950 East Locust St. • Carter Lake
A magnificent bronze eagle sculpture fountain by Russell
Christensen is a community landmark in Carter Lake. www.eaglesofhonorproject.com
Crescent
4 City
Administration: 712-545-3981
www.crescentiowa.com
Eagle of Honor
www.eaglesofhonorproject.com
Loess Hills Vineyard & Winery
1120 Old Lincoln Hwy • Crescent • 712-545-3054
www.loesshillsvineyardandwinery.com
Open Thurs. 12 p.m. – 8 p.m., Fri and Sat.,
12 p.m. – 9 p.m., Sun 12 p.m. – to 6 p.m.
Sample some of Midwest Iowa’s finest wine while
enjoying a breathtaking view of the Scenic Loess Hills of
Western Iowa.
Mt. Crescent Ski Area
17026 Snow Hill Lane • Honey Creek
712-545-3850 • www.skicrescent.com
info@skicrescent.com
Great skiing, snowboarding, and tubing in the beautiful
Loess Hills. Ski lodge with lounge and restaurant. New
Zip Line, too. Check the website for hours and dates.
Screaming Eagle Zip Line • Mt. Crescent
17026 Snow Hill Lane • Honey Creek • 712-545-3850
Experience an intense 1600-ft. zipline over five football
fields long and 300-ft. in the air.
Hancock
5 City Administration: 712-741-5665
Botna Bend Park
42926 Mahogany Rd. Hancock
712-741-5465
www.pottcoconservation.com
• Offers camping, fishing, picnic area,
hiking trails, playground, kids Nature PlayScape, archery range, West Nishnabotna Water
Trail access, and canoe and kayak rentals.
Visitors can also view elk and bison that roam
freely inside fenced areas.
Eagle of Honor
www.eaglesofhonorproject.com
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Honey Creek
Hitchcock Nature Center
27792 Ski Hill Loop
Honey Creek • 712-545-3283
www.pottcoconservation.com
6 a.m. to 10 p.m. year-round.
Located on the Loess Hills Scenic
Byway, this park and wildlife
preserve offers scenic views of over
1,268 acres of Loess Hills bluffs and
native prairie. Recreation includes
hiking trails, accessible boardwalk
trail, picnic shelters, archery range,
wildlife viewing/hunting blind, tent and modern campsites, camping cabins,
the Loess Hills Lodge Exhibit Gallery, and a 45’ observation tower.
Loess Hills Lodge Exhibit Gallery At Hitchcock Nature Center
March-November, Tuesday-Saturday 9 am-5 pm & Sunday 1-5 pm
December-February, Friday -Saturday 9 am-5 pm & Sunday 1- 5 pm
A unique exhibit gallery featuring a variety of hands on activities for visitors of
all ages. Children can visit Curiosity Cove to make animal prints, build their own
habitat, read nature stories and compete in a scavenger hunt. Other features
include a raptor exhibit and information on the formation of Iowa’s Loess Hills and
the communities they support today.
Macedonia
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City Administration: 712-486-2323
www.macedoniaiowa.com
Eagle of Honor
www.eaglesofhonorproject.com
Grist Mill
313 Main St. • P.O. Box 136 • Macedonia
712-486-2216
info@gristmillfinearts.com
http://www.gristmillfinearts.com
Original Mormon Trail Settlement Site
10,000 pound red granite boulder commemorating Old
Macedonia where the Mormons approached the West
Nishnabotna River crossing on June 12, 1846.
The Painted Camel Gallery
320 Main Street • Macedonia • (712) 310-4534
Fine art and craft gallery featuring regional artwork.
cjkoch@westianet.net
Pioneer Trail Museum
316 Main Street • Macedonia • 712-486-2323
macedoniacityhall@gmail.com
www.macedoniaiowa.com/historical-society
Open May 1st through October 31st. Hours: Tuesday
through Saturday 9:00-noon, except Wednesday afternoons
1-4:00 p.m. or by appointment.
Call 712-486-2568 or 712-486-2323.
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Stempel Bird Collection
311 Main St. • Macedonia • 712-486-2323
macedoniacityhall@gmail.com
www.macedoniaiowa.com/stempel-bird-museum
Tours by appointment.
A collection of more than 300 mounted birds including
many rare species and some over 100 years old. Known
as one of the finest in the State, Dr. Stempel a self-made
authority in the areas of ornithology has left a legacy to future generations to
observe species rapidly becoming endangered and may soon be extinct.
McClelland
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City Administration: 712-566-2367
Eagle of Honor • www.eaglesofhonorproject.com
Penny’s Visions Art Gallery: Paintings & Bronze
Sculpture by Two Iowa Artists
510 Front St. • Neola • 712-485-2618
www.pennychristensen.homestead.com
russpenny80@walnutel.net
For over 30 years, artists Russ and Penny Christensen have
been creating bronze sculptures and paintings.
Phoenix Theater
305 Front St. • Neola • 712-485-8051
www.neolaphoenix.org
“The Phoenix is rising!” Restored 1913 movie theater. Home
to the first talking picture show in Pottawattamie County.
Also 3D capability.
Eagle of Honor • www.eaglesofhonorproject.com
SCOLA
21557 270th St. • McClelland • 712-566-2202
email: scola@scola.org • www.scola.org • SCOLA
is a non-profit educational organization that receives and
re-transmits television programming from around the
world in native languages. Tours of the facilities with an
orientation to the SCOLA programming by appointment.
Minden
9 City Administration: 712-483-2991
Breezy Hills Vineyard & Winery
31735 Tamarack Rd. • Minden • 712-485-2083
www.breezyhills.com. Winter/Spring Hours:
Sat 10-5, Sun 1-5. Summer Hours: Tues-Fri 11-6, Sat 10-6, Sun
1-5, closed all Mondays. • Stop for a glass of one of their
award winning wines, while enjoying panoramic views
of the Western Iowa countryside. Music events are held
periodically throughout the summer.
Eagle of Honor • www.eaglesofhonorproject.com
Neola
10 City Administration: 712-485-2307
Arrowhead Park
29357-310th St • Neola • 712-485-2295
www.pottcoconservation.com • 147-acre park
surrounding a 17 acre fishing lake offering
modern camping, cabin rentals, picnicking, equestrian
facilities, ice skating, playground, shelter rentals, sand
volleyball, nature trails, basketball court, ice fishing, fishing
docks, paddle boat, and canoe rentals.
Oakland
11 City Administration: 712-482-6811
www.cityofoaklandiowa.com
Big Grove Country Inn Bed & Breakfast
18807 450th St. • Oakland • 712-482-6840 • www.biggrove.com
Enjoy the comforts of this country bed and breakfast. See a 1850s log cabin, which
forms the heart of the house, an 1878 one room country schoolhouse, and a 1890s
country wedding chapel. See website for events.
Eagle of Honor • www.eaglesofhonorproject.com
Loess Hills National Scenic ByWay
712 S. Hwy 6 • Oakland
712-482-3029 • www.byways.org
lhnsb@goldenhillsrcd.org
For more information contact: Golden Hills R C & D.
Nishna Heritage Museum
117 N. Main • Oakland • 712-482-6802
Apr.-Dec. 31. Mon.–Fri. 11 a.m.–3 p.m. and by appointment.
Take a trip back in time when life was simpler. This
museum has several displays, including collections of dolls,
tools, clothing from the Victorian era, household items, etc.
Don’t miss the quilted map of Iowa created in 1900.
Thistleberry Cottage
17429 390th Street • Oakland • 712-484-3936
www.thistleberrycottagellc.com
A comfortable, interesting, and affordable shopping
experience for things you love.
Shelby
12 City Administration: 712-544-2404
Agricultural Symbol
I-80 Exit 34
76’ steel sculpture highlighting the major commodities
produced by area farmers -- corn, beef and pork.
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Carstens 1880 Memorial Farmstead
32409 380th St. • I-80, Exit 34 • Shelby
712-544-2341 • www.carstensfarm.com
Tours by appointment. This 1880 farmstead is a living
history exhibit of how farming practices have evolved from
hand labor to horse machinery to tractors giving visitors a
look at the things that have formed our rural heritage. Our
motto is, “Preserving and celebrating Iowa’s farm history.”
Unique seasonal activities and demonstrations make
history and the rural spirit come alive. National Register of Historic Places.
Rock Island Old Stone Arch Nature Trail
Shelby City Hall • 419 East St. • Shelby
712-544-2404
An 1883 report by the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
Railroad listed only four 30’ arch culvert bridges -- the
Shelby bridge was one of them and has been named the
first railroad structure built in Shelby County. Most railroad
bridges in Iowa were wood or timber, but limestone for the trestle was believed to
have come from a quarry in Earlham, Iowa, not far from the railroad’s main line in
that area.
Treynor
13 City Administration: 712-487-3787
Eagle of Honor • www.eaglesofhonorproject.com
Iowa’s Antique City
Walnut Welcome Center • 607 Highland St.
Walnut • 712-784-2100
www.iowasantiquecity.com
Turn-of-the-century brick streets, globe street lights and
hitching posts. Over 17 antique shops.
Monroe One-Room Country Schoolhouse
610 Highland St. • Walnut
712-784-2100 or 712-784-2244
Contact the Visitors Center for tour information. 1920s
country schoolhouse.
Murals
These award winning murals are located throughout the
city, some have direct ties to Walnut while others show
popular icons of the early 1900s. Search for the hidden
letters in the murals.
Eagle of Honor • www.eaglesofhonorproject.com
Rolling Hills Bank
300 Antique City Dr. • Walnut
★ National Register of Historic Places
Built in 1880, this structure is Mission/Spanish Revival,
Classical Revival styles of architecture.
Prairie Crossing Vineyard and Winery
31506 Pioneer Trail • Treynor • 712-487-3812
www.prairiecrossingwine.com
A family-operated vineyard and winery perched atop
rolling hills. Panoramic views of the vineyard and
countryside while enjoying some of the best wines in
Iowa.
Walnut Creek Historical Museum
304 Antique City Dr. • Walnut
712-784-2100 or 712-784-3663
Open Memorial Day through Labor Day, Sat and Sun 1-4 p.m. and by appointment
Many of the items in the museum date from 1870s & 1880s, when Walnut was a
thriving prairie town of 1,000 people. Housed in the former Masonic Lodge, the
museum includes kitchen and parlor room exhibits, furniture, and clothing.
www.cityoftreynor.com
Underwood
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City Administration: 712-566-2373
www.underwoodia.com
Community Center-UMBA Hall
712-566-2222
www.umbahall.com
9,600 sq. ft. hall for receptions, dances and meetings. Skating
Fridays Oct.-Apr.
Eagle of Honor • www.eaglesofhonorproject.com
Walnut
15 City Administration: 712-784-3443
www.walnutiowa.org
Back Alley Barn Quilt Project
A fun project was begun in the spring of 2010 to
beautify the back alleys of downtown Walnut. Why the
alleys, you ask? Many of our customers must use the
alley ways to pick up their purchased items from the
shops. We realized that the alleys were somewhat of an
eyesore and decided a great way to brighten them up
would be to add some barn quilts and landscaping.
Burma Shave Signs Walnut
Our Iowa Magazine hatched a plan to erect a set of “Burma-Shave” signs in each
of Iowa’s 99 counties. Walnut was fortunate to have been chosen as the single set
of signs for Pottawattamie County. The signs have been installed on Antique City
Drive, which is the main thoroughfare from Interstate 80 into Walnut. Take a trip
through the 99 Iowa counties to discover each set of old-fashioned and nostalgic
“Burma-Shave” signs. We think that the signs will add to the fun that visitors to
Iowa can anticipate!!!
Harvest Spoon Tour
First Sunday of the month, May-October • 1:00-5:00 p.m. www.facebook.com/harvestspoontour
Living Loess Tour
Third Saturday of the month, May-October • 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. www.livingloess.com
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Recreation
Parks/Recreation Areas
Golfing
Avoca Golf Club, Inc. • 1701 N. Willow St. • Avoca
• 712-343-6979
Built in 1975 - 9-hole, par 36 (public)
Oakland Country Club • 712 N. Highway 6 •
Oakland • 712-482-6614
9-hole golf course open to the public
Quail Run Golf Course • 29515 285th St. • Neola • 712-485-2266
9-hole, par 36 golf course on 80 acres open to the public from 7 a.m. to dusk
Shoreline Golf Club • 210 Locust St. • Carter Lake • 712-347-5173
www.golfshoreline.com • 18-hole golf course, par 72 championship
Treynor Recreation Area • 208 Buck St. • Treynor • 712-487-3302
9-hole golf course open to the public
Miniature Golf
Blue Waters Mini Golf • 2929 Mabrey Lane
Carter Lake • 712-347-5553
www.bluewatersminigolf.com
Camping
The Pottawattamie County Fair Campground
307 W. Lincoln St. • Avoca • Contact Deb Henningsen at 712-482-6220
www.pottawattamiecountyfair.com • Modern camping with 34 full hookups.
Group camping available.
Millstone City Park Camping • N. Rodeo Dr. • Carson • 712-484-3636
RV Camping with electrical hookup.
Econo Lodge • 1614 Antique City Dr. • Walnut • 712-784-2233
RV camping.
Shelby Country Inn • 15 East St. • Shelby • 712-544-2766
RV camping.
FOR LODGING INFORMATION SEE PAGE 30.
Historic and Country Churches
Monroe Methodist Church
241 Umbrella Rd. • Walnut
712-784-3009
United Methodist Church
308 Evans St. • Macedonia
712-486-2266
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
12 Park St. • Treynor
712-487-3880
Silver Creek Church (Methodist)
36418 Pinoak Rd. • Hancock
712-741-5683
Saint Patrick Catholic Church
308 4th St. • Neola
712-485-2433
Wheeler Grove Church (Methodist)
44353 Chestnut Rd. • Carson
712-486-2201
Oakland-Sharon Presbyterian Church
Hwy 6 and 370th St. (West of Oakland) 712-482-3480
Arrowhead Park • 29357 310th St. • Neola • 712-485-2295
www.pottcounty.com • Fee required
The park is situated on a 17-acre lake, offers
camping, boating, fishing, and numerous other
activities year round. You can stay in one of
three rustic cabins, pitch a tent and rough it
or use one of the 65 campsites with electric
service; of which six are pull-through sites.
Dump station, showers, hydrants and pit toilets
available. The lake is stocked with bluegill, bass
and catfish. Enjoy a hike along the trail or you
can rent a canoe or paddleboat.
Botna Bend Park • 42926 Mahogany Rd. • Hancock
712-741-5465 • www.pottcoconservation.com Fee required.
Botna Bend Park is a favorite for campers who enjoy a small town atmosphere. This
119 acre Park is located on the river. Schedule a canoe trip down this meandering
river and enjoy Iowa’s natural
beauty. The park is equipped with a
modern shower house and features
57 electrical sites and beautiful
tent camping spots. The new kids
Nature PlayScape & playground,
archery range, hiking trails and
picnic shelters provide recreational
opportunities to visitors of all ages.
Visit the enclosed pastures at the
park and view the area’s only Bison
and Elk herds, on display throughout
the year.
Hitchcock Nature Center • 27792 Ski Hill Loop • Honey Creek
712-545-3283 • Fee required
Located in the Loess Hills, Hitchcock has some of the largest remaining prairie
remnants in Iowa and provides refuge for plants and animals found nowhere else
in the state. The 1,268 acres are open every day of the year for hiking, camping,
picnicking, bird watching, snow sledding. A 22-acre modern campground is
equipped with 18 RV sites, shower house, two group tent sites, three cabins, and
overlook deck. There is a fully furnished lodge for meetings, events or retreats.
Attend seasonal recreation programs such as hikes, Monarch butterfly tagging,
Night Sky Viewing, “HawkWatch” Programs, and more.
Mabrey Park • 1701 Willow Dr. • Carter Lake • 712-347-6728
City park with access to Carter Lake – perfect for boaters and fishers.
Old Town Park • 12515 385th St. • Macedonia • 712-741-5465
Located on the historic Mormon Trail near Macedonia, Olde Town may not have any
modern conveniences, but it does offer a wonderful “back to nature” feeling. Visitors
can launch canoes or inner tubes for a relaxing river adventure.
Hunting/Wildlife Areas
Farm Creek Public Wildlife Area • 1 mile south of Hwy 92 on 460th St.
712-328-5638 • 320-acre public hunting and fishing area. No facilities available.
Pheasants Forever Food Plot • Northeast corner of I-29 and I-680
712-328-5638
The Pottawattamie County Conservation Board maintains a 13.27-acre area to
serve as a food plot for pheasants. The area is a mixture of Big Bluestem, Canada
Goldenrod, Switchgrass and Indiangrass and is open for public hunting.
Oakland Christian Church
603 Pioneer Ave. • 712-482-6240
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I-80 Exit
#40
Restaurants
Grandma’s Diner • 713 N. Walnut St. • 712-343-3044
All your favorites from steak, fish to sandwiches.
Papa Jakes BBQ • 904 N. Walnut St. • 712-343-2550
Mild smoked meat the old fashioned way. Try the BBQ Brisket Pizza. Sit down dining
and catering available. Look for the Papa Jakes traveling food truck.
Botna Bend
County Park
(Access #66)
Carson
Whiskey Creek Sports Bar & Grill • 106 Broadway • 712-484-3440
Open for lunch and dinner.
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The Pink Poodle • 633 Old Lincoln Highway • 712-545-3744 Quaint small town
favorite known for its steaks and prime rib. On display are antique dolls and duck
decoy collections.
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Aunt B’s • 221 Antique City Dr.
712-784-3681 • No, this isn’t mom’s kitchen… it’s Aunt B’s! Enjoy the home-style
cooking and see how local history comes alive here in Iowa’s Antique City.
EMMA JEANS • 2117 Antique City Dr.
712-784-2500 • Enjoy pizza, sandwiches and daily specials in the Lounge area.
Located area. Located at exit 46 off I-80.
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City & County Parks
Old Towne
County Park
(Access #47)
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Carry-Down Access
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the cornstalk restaurant • I-80, Exit 34 • 712-544-2942
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CORN CRIB • 12 East Street • 712-2676 • Award-winning home-style cooking in a
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THE BACK FORTY • 317 Main St. • 712-486-2687 • American Cuisine. Biggest pile
of potato wedges you’ve ever seen. Sandwiches, burgers, pizza, dinner and lunch
specials. Mon.-Thurs. 7:00-12:00 a.m., Fri.-Sat. 7:00-2:00 a.m. Sun. 9:00 a.m.-10.p.m.
BUCKSNORT • 712-485-9090 • Home to the Monster Buck Burger. Also serving
appetizers, BBQ, pizza, sandwiches, burgers, wraps and salads. Three big-screen TVs for
your sport viewing pleasure.
HANCOCK
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City Park
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Macedonia
Minden Bowl Café and Lounge • 209 Broadway St.
712-483-2937 • Restaurant area separate from the lounge and bowling alley. Local
residents pack the restaurant on Friday and Saturday nights to enjoy the fantastic
prime rib.
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The Embers • Exit 40 off I-80
712-343-2419 • An area favorite for generations. Small town diner feel with vintage
lunchboxes and board games decorating the walls.
Edgington
Memorial Park
(Access #3)
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OLD MAINE STREET GRILLE • 133 N. Elm Street
712-307-6474 • Old world style pub in beautiful downtown Avoca serving both
lunch and dinner. Open Mon.-Sat.
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The Station • 205 Kimball St. • 712-741-BEER (2337)
Unique sports bar with 9 large screen t.v.s, touch tunes, and live music. Come try your
hand at the regulation basketball hoop. Ice cold beer, cocktails, pizza, sandwiches, and
weekly specials. Mon-Sun 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
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Capri Motel
110 E. Pershing St., I-80, exit 40
Avoca, IA • 712-343-6301
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access, microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker. Low weekly and
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Country Inn & Suites - Airport
2210 Abbott Dr. • Carter Lake, IA
712-347-5600 • 800-456-4000
www.countryinns.com
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Cobblestone Inns and Suites
703 Chestnut St. • Avoca, IA
712-307-6006
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Econo Lodge
I-80, Exit 46 • Walnut, IA
712-784-2233 • 800-711-5409
www.econolodge.com
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2510 Abbott Plaza
Carter Lake, IA • 402-505-4900
www.hiexpress.com/omahaairport
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1201 Ave. H • Carter Lake, IA
712-347-6595 • www.laquinta.com
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205 Broadway • Minden, IA
712-483-2023
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211 West Marty Dr., Avoca, IA, I-80 Exit
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712-343-6507 • 800-466-8356
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Exit 34, 15 East St., Shelby, IA
712-544-2766
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3000 Airport Drive, Carter Lake, IA
712-347-5588
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Super 8 Motel
I-80, Exit 46 • Walnut, IA
712-784-2221 • 800-800-8000
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Big Grove Country Inn
188807 450th St.
Oakland, IA • 712-482-6840
www.biggrove.com
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Clark’s Country Inn
701 Walnut St. • Walnut, IA
712-784-3010
www.clarkscountryinn.com
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Crescent, IA • 712-227-0051
www.crescentviewbnb.com
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Avoca Motel
1809 N. LaVista Heights Rd.
Avoca, IA • 712-343-6378
Indoor Pool
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newspapers & free local calls. Wireless high speed Internet
access. Exercise room and business center in lobby. Restaurant
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refrigerator, kids stay free. 7.5 acres of campground behind hotel
(handicap accessible) Newly renovated showers, 30 and 50 amp
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Internet access. Free local calls. Business center. Guest laundry.
Coffeemakers & hair dryers in all guestrooms. All non-smoking. ★
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Internet, expanded cable, elevator, morning coffee, 17 and under
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cathedral ceilings and breathtaking view of the Loess Hills, Iowa
and Nebraska, 15 min. to Council Bluffs and downtown Omaha.
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Orchards & Gardens
Please call or check websites for hours, directions and harvest schedules.
3 Bee Farms
14922 535th St. • Griswold
712-778-4256 • www.3beefarms.com 2010 marked the 80th anniversary of
this 1300-tree orchard. Produce from A
to Z available at the onsite retail store,
The Apple House. Fun Family events each
weekend in the fall featuring hayrides,
corn maze, family games and pumpkin
patch.
Diller Greenhouse, Inc.
1250 Longview Loop • Council Bluffs
712-323-1022
Ditmar’s Orchard
19475 225th St. • Council Bluffs
712-256-7053 www.ditmarsorchard.com
Homeside Farm Market
15155 390th St. • Carson 712-484-3375
Pioneer Trail Orchard
& Pumpkin Patch
http://www.ptapples.com/
21534 Chestnut Rd. • Council Bluffs
712-366-150
Sue’s Country Garden
46288 Highway 6 • Oakland
712-482-6702
Welch’s Orchard Pumpkin Patch
17676 Sunnydale Rd • Council Bluffs
712-323-4723
West Farms
30727 175th St. • Honey Creek
712-545-9019
Eagles of Honor
Breezy Hills Vineyard & Winery
31735 Tamarack Rd. • Minden
712-485-2083 • www.breezyhills.com
Loess Hills Vineyard & Winery
1120 Old Lincoln Hwy • Crescent
712-545-3054
www.loesshillsvineyardandwinery.com
Prairie Crossing Vineyard & Winery
31506 Pioneer Trail • Treynor
712-487-3812
www.prairiecrossingwine.com
Prairie Hawk Vineyard
21496 Chestnut Road
712-256-6770
www.phwine.com
Eagles of Honor Project
Eagles of Honor are being sculpted
by Neola artist Russell Christensen.
Christensen and many towns across
Pottawattamie County have a vision
of showing thankfulness and pride by
creating a Veteran’s Monument in every
community. In stunning bronze, each
eagle is unique. Each monument is a
testament that our county is strong,
united, filled with hard working people
who appreciate freedom and want to
honor those who preserve freedom for
America. For more information, log onto
http://www.eaglesofhonorproject.com/
homepage.html. If you’d like to arrange a
bus tour of all the Eagles, please contact
the Council Bluffs Convention and Visitors
Bureau, 712-256-2577.
Carson Eagle
Crescent Eagle
Underwood Eagle
Walnut Eagle
Eagles of Honor are located in the following communities:
Avoca
Hancock
Oakland
Carson
Macedonia Treynor
Carter Lake
McClelland Underwood
Council Bluffs Minden
Walnut
Crescent
Neola
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