Council Bluffs

Lake Manawa State Park may be best known for its namesake, Lake Manawa, but hear me out: Don’t skip a trail hike or a trail ride while you’re there. After …

Nothing beats time spent at a park. Explore Council Bluffs, Iowa, by visiting some of the city’s best parks. Whether you want to enjoy the playgrounds, run through the spray …

Are you looking for some ideas for a creative date night in Council Bluffs? Well, look no further because I have lots of options for you! Starting with romantic dinner options, where …

Downtown Council Bluffs covers several blocks, and there’s one particular block that stands out above the rest: The Historic 100 Block of Broadway. Keep reading to learn why you’ll want …

Craving that savory, cheesy, saucy, hot pizza pie in southwest Iowa? Look no further, because I have the ultimate list of pizza places for you in Council Bluffs. If you are …

On the edge of downtown Council Bluffs, diminutive house snuggly between two taller buildings. It’s “The Doll House,” so named by the local newspaper when it was constructed in the …

The Wabash Trace Trail is a rails-to-trail path in southwestern Iowa stretching from Council Bluffs to Blanchard. It’s 63 miles of crushed limestone and, for the most part, it’s pretty …

The city of Council Bluffs has several historical attractions connected to the region’s railroad past, but none explore the industry quite like the Union Pacific Railroad Museum. With access to …

Council Bluffs has a notable role in the region’s history: Lewis & Clark passed through the region and Abraham Lincoln has visited. Its history is deeply connected to the railroads …

Lake Manawa State Park is nestled on the southern edge of Council Bluffs. Easily accessed off I-29, (about 3 miles from the exit), this 1,529 acre state park is filled …