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Council Bluffs, IA, United States
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Council Bluffs, IA, United States
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Cheapest month:November
Most expensive month:June
Average price in Council Bluffs:£97/night
Cheapest price found:£27/night
Cheapest day:Wednesday
Most expensive day:Tuesday
£73 - £171
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
£72 - £110
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Top-rated Council Bluffs hotels

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1 Harrah's Boulevard, Council Bluffs, IA, United States
2.9 mi from city centre
Parking
£93
Avg. per night
3032 South Expressway Street, Council Bluffs, IA, United States
2.2 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£53
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Council Bluffs

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About Council Bluffs

Woven into the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro area, the city of Council Bluffs boasts pioneer trails, railroad history and the Lewis & Clark Expedition. You can enjoy historic homes, museums, nature centres, casino entertainment and family-friendly interactive orchard experiences.

Things to do in Council Bluffs

Named for meetings between the Lewis and Clark Expedition and local native tribes in 1804, Council Bluffs hosts a dedicated monument on a scenic overlook with expansive views of the Missouri River. A series of Pioneer Trails include 200-plus sculptures interpreting pioneer journeys, with original trails and covered wagon caravans.

Stop by the Union Pacific Railroad Museum to see displays chronicling 150 years of railway history in America, including antique tickets, rail schedules, maps and photographs. Step back in time to the Civil War era with costumed guides at the Historic General Dodge House, an elaborate Victorian mansion built in 1869.

Picnic at River’s Edge Park or enjoy a game of beach volleyball and water sports at Lake Manawa Beach. At Hitchcock Nature Center, you’ll encounter native plants and wildlife while birdwatching, hiking, cycling or cross-country skiing. Travelling with the family? Spend an afternoon picking apples, cherries and peaches at Ditmars Orchard followed by hot apple cider and doughnuts in the cafe.

Dining and nightlife is found at the city’s casinos, including a mainstream concert venue and the Whiskey Roadhouse at Horseshoe Casino. Ameristar Casino features live entertainment, comedy and magic shows, with more than 30 flat-screens for watching sports.

Getting around Council Bluffs

Council Bluffs lies at the intersection of I-80 and I-29, less than a 20-minute drive from Omaha’s Eppley Airfield. You can rent a car at the airport or take a taxi, limo or shuttle. Omaha Metro operates buses throughout downtown, the suburbs and major tourist attractions.

Facts about staying in Council Bluffs

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  • What are the best hotels in Council Bluffs?

    Best Western Crossroads of The Bluffs is a very popular hotel in Council Bluffs, with a score of 7.3 from 879 reviews. Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs I-29, An IHG Hotel (8.3 from 588 reviews) and Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Council Bluffs/Omaha (7.3 from 318 reviews) are also highly rated Council Bluffs hotels based on recent feedback from HotelsCombined users.

  • What is a good hotel near Mid-America Center?

    Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Council Bluffs is a hotel near Mid-America Center that is popular with HotelsCombined users, scoring 8.2 across 1,379 reviews.

  • What is a good hotel in Council Bluffs near Horseshoe Council Bluffs?

    The most popular hotel near Horseshoe Council Bluffs is Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Council Bluffs, with 1,379 HotelsCombined users scoring it 8.2/10.

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