Western Iowa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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
Joslyn Art Museum featuring interior views and art

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
The price is AU$96 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
AU$96
1 Apr - 2 Apr
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! (1,166 reviews)
Did not have in the room

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Countryside Inn & Suites
Stoney Creek Hotel Sioux City

Stoney Creek Hotel Sioux City

2.5 out of 5
300 3rd Street Sioux City IA
The price is AU$157 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
AU$157
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,417 reviews)
The heated pool is the perfect temperature. The continental breakfast has many options, including pancakes and biscuits & gravy. The toilet paper and kleenex are one ply which is disappointing for the price of the room. Our sink had a big blob of toothpaste in it when we checked in. Otherwise, we ...

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Stoney Creek Hotel Sioux City
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$120 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
AU$120
19 Mar - 20 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! (1,000 reviews)
Friendly Staff

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Cottonwood Inn and Conference Center
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
Great views! Third floor end unit - Indoor parking!

Great views! Third floor end unit - Indoor parking!

Arnolds Park IA
Stay at this condo in Arnolds Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and laundry facilities. Popular attractions 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji and ...
Great views! Third floor end unit - Indoor parking!
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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