Western Iowa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Henry Doorly Zoo featuring interior views and bird life as well as a small group of people
Henry Doorly Zoo featuring interior views and bird life as well as a small group of people
Lauritzen Gardens showing a park and wild flowers
Omaha Children\'s Museum which includes interior views
Heartland of America Park which includes a fountain, a sunset and a lake or waterhole

Where to stay in Western Iowa

Downtown Omaha which includes a high-rise building, night scenes and modern architecture

Downtown Omaha

5/5(5 area reviews)

Downtown Omaha is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Holland Performing Arts Center and First National Bank Tower, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Omaha.

Downtown Omaha
Old Market featuring signage as well as an individual female

Old Market

Old Market is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts, a top place to visit in the area.

Old Market
Pioneer Courage Park which includes a park

Downtown Northeast

While visiting Downtown Northeast, you might make a stop by sights like Joslyn Art Museum and Omaha Civic Auditorium.

Downtown Northeast
Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge featuring cuddly or friendly animals, a bridge and a garden

NoDo District

The ample dining options and great live music are top of the list for many visitors to NoDo District. A stop by Charles Schwab Field Omaha or CHI Health Center Omaha might round out your trip.

NoDo District
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Dahlman

While Dahlman may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like The Durham Museum and Harrah's Council Bluffs Casino.

Dahlman
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Little Italy

While there might not be top attractions in Little Italy, you can explore the larger area and discover places like The Durham Museum and Harrah's Council Bluffs Casino.

Little Italy
Stoney Creek Hotel Sioux City

Stoney Creek Hotel Sioux City

2.5 out of 5
300 3rd Street Sioux City IA
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sioux City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,390 reviews)
Clean room. Nice lobby area. Pool was fun for kids.

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Stoney Creek Hotel Sioux City
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Council Bluffs, IA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Council Bluffs, IA

2.5 out of 5
17 Arena Way Council Bluffs IA
The price is AU$140 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
AU$140
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Council Bluffs. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
It was verynice

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Council Bluffs, IA
My Place Hotel - Council Bluffs/Omaha East, IA

My Place Hotel - Council Bluffs/Omaha East, IA

2.5 out of 5
2281 South 35th Street Council Bluffs IA
The price is AU$111 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
AU$111
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Council Bluffs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,342 reviews)
The room was clean and comfortable. Great bedding. The hotel does not provide dish soap, frying pans, cutlery, or glassware, but a toaster is provided. Great mini kitchen. Just be prepared to bring your own kitchen supplies. Hotel was quiet, laundry is reasonably priced at $1.50 per cyle, machines ...

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

My Place Hotel - Council Bluffs/Omaha East, IA
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Located across the road of West Lake Okoboji. 8 beds. Room for parking trailers

Located across the road of West Lake Okoboji. 8 beds. Room for parking trailers

Okoboji IA
Stay at this holiday home in Okoboji. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Pikes Point State Park and Brooks ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (25 reviews)
Perfect “fishing camp” for us. Didn’t spend a ton of time on site, but plenty of space to relax when we were there. Kitchen to cook meals, and plenty of parking.

Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

Located across the road of West Lake Okoboji. 8 beds. Room for parking trailers
Lakefront Luxury! Spacious corner condo, wrap around deck. 6 BB waterpark passes

Lakefront Luxury! Spacious corner condo, wrap around deck. 6 BB waterpark passes

Arnolds Park IA
Stay at this family-friendly condo in Arnolds Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a water park. Popular attractions 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (96 reviews)
Owner was very quick with responses when we had a question. Unit was well equipped and our grandchildren had fun at the waterpark and arcade. Great Christmas gathering for our family.

Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025

Lakefront Luxury! Spacious corner condo, wrap around deck. 6 BB waterpark passes
Beautiful 1500+ sq ft cabin with outdoor pool just steps off the patio

Beautiful 1500+ sq ft cabin with outdoor pool just steps off the patio

ARNOLDS PARK IA
Stay at this family-friendly cabin in Arnolds Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a garden. Popular attractions 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (78 reviews)
We enjoyed our stay. Good accommodations, easy access. Very well stocked with everything you need for a trip. Home was very clean and comfortable. Plenty of room for a family of 5.

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

Beautiful 1500+ sq ft cabin with outdoor pool just steps off the patio
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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