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

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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 Spirit of Nebraska's Wilderness Park.

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 Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium and The Durham Museum.

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 Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium and The Durham Museum.

Little Italy
Countryside Inn & Suites

Countryside Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
3208 S 7th St Council Bluffs IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$101 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$101
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Council Bluffs. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,157 reviews)
The receptionist on was extremely rude over the phone and cut me off multiple times. She answered the phone call by scolding me for something another customer asked, because she mistook me for someone else who had called prior. And was very unwilling to work with me to solve my issue, or even explain ...

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Countryside Inn & Suites
Cottonwood Inn and Conference Center

Cottonwood Inn and Conference Center

2.5 out of 5
4402 Dakota Ave South Sioux City NE
The price is AU$127 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
AU$127
10 Mar - 11 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in South Sioux City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
Very nice hotel for a reasonable price.

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Cottonwood Inn and Conference Center
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$148 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
AU$148
1 Apr - 2 Apr
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! (1,007 reviews)
Nice hotel. Worst bed ever.

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Council Bluffs, 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.
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 fitness centre. Popular attractions 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji ...
10/10 Exceptional! (102 reviews)
beautiful condo and view.. found some areas were missed in the cleaning

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Lakefront Luxury! Spacious corner condo, wrap around deck. 6 BB waterpark passes
Okoboji Bridges Bay Cabin 111~ Waterpark Passes and Relaxing Retreat

Okoboji Bridges Bay Cabin 111~ Waterpark Passes and Relaxing Retreat

Arnolds Park IA
Stay at this holiday home in Arnolds Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (136 reviews)
All good

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Okoboji Bridges Bay Cabin 111~ Waterpark Passes and Relaxing Retreat
Cozy lakefront cabin - on both Big and Little Spirit Lake

Cozy lakefront cabin - on both Big and Little Spirit Lake

Spirit Lake IA
Stay at this cabin in Spirit Lake. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Little Spirit Lake Wildlife Management Area and Crandalls ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (66 reviews)
I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for the lake experience. There are lake in views in the front and back of this cabin. The host was very responsive and accommodating. I had to extend my stay due to a death in the family and they were very kind and thankfully able to accommodate ...

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025

Cozy lakefront cabin - on both Big and Little Spirit Lake
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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