Location: Council Bluffs
Top Things to do in Council Bluffs
Top 10 Things to do Good for Kids in Council Bluffs, Iowa (IA)
Council Bluffs is a city in and the county seat of Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States. The city is the most populous in Southwest Iowa, and a principal city in the Omaha–Council Bluffs metropolitan area. It is located on the east bank of the Missouri River, across from Omaha, Nebraska. Council Bluffs was known, until at least 1853, as Kanesville. It was the historic starting point of the Mormon Trail. Kanesville is also the northernmost anchor town of the other emigrant trails, since there was a steam powered boat to ferry their wagons, and cattle, across the Missouri River.
Restaurants in Council Bluffs
1. The Cryptic Room
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 29 reviews
We are a live-action, team-based escape room game. First, YOU give us permission to "lock" you in a room. Once you are inside, the clock starts ticking and you have limited time to work together to use clues in the room to solve the puzzles that will help you "break out". You must hurry though... Once the clock hits zero, it is all over!
Reviewed By Jana6263 - Iowa, United States
This was a great team building activity for our club volleyball team. The girls had a blast solving each puzzle together to escape and really loved their game master Josh! I'd highly recommend The Cryptic Room to anyone!
2. Lewis and Clark Monument and Scenic Overlook
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 135 reviews
Reviewed By battlelake
This is a beautiful place and the scenery is wonderful all year long. Go and look to the west and you will not be disappointed at all.
3. Union Pacific Railroad Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 294 reviews
Our museum has chronicled more than 150 years of American railroad history through unique artifacts and immersive interactive games. Admission is free.
Reviewed By maschmit - Johns Creek, United States
A free museum located in the downtown Council Bluffs area. Must park along in the meters along the street, but was able to find those without too much trouble. Museum is great for kids with the interactive exhibits and great for adults with all of the information about the Union Pacific railroad.
4. Ditmars Orchard
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
What started in 1994 as a family project has blossomed into a local attraction for all ages to enjoy. Customers can pick their own apples, strawberries, cherries, peaches, apricots, and pumpkins. We also host many events such as our BlueGrass Festival (Labor Day Weekend), Hot Air Balloon Festival (usually the 2nd weekend in September), and Pumpkin Fest in October. Families can enjoy a bite to eat in our cafe or take home one of our signature sauces, jellies, or jams from the store. Local favorites from the cafe include hot apple cider doughnuts, homemade fries, and ice cold apple cider slushies. We also offer tractor rides into the orchard for picking as well as a playground and corn maze for the kids.
5. AMC Council Bluffs 17
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 64 reviews
Reviewed By crschwab - Red Deer, Canada
During a visit the Omaha we wanted to check out a movie theatre and happened on this theatre as one close to our hotel. We were pleasantly surprised at how nice, clean and efficient this theatre was. They have a full bar on site, you can even bring your drinks into the theatre. We were there on a weeknight and the place was so quiet. The concession was fast and easy. What really excited us about this theatre were the plus red leather chairs that recline and have foot rests. Something we had never seen in a traditional movie theatre. This was the most enjoyable and comfortable I have every had/felt in a theatre. We even decided to come back a second night just to experience it again but didn't stay as the move choices had changed and we didn't want to see any of them.
6. Kanesville Tabernacle
7. Bayliss Park
8. Western Historic Trails Center
9. Pirate Putt
10. RailsWest Railroad Museum & HO Model Display
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 39 reviews
RailsWest Depot Museum is housed in an old Rock Island Depot built in 1899. There are many displays which include full size train cars to walk through and an HO size model train.
