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

Downtown Northeast

While visiting Downtown Northeast, you might make a stop by sights like Joslyn Art Museum and Back-to-the River Trail.

Downtown Northeast
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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
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.

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East Omaha

East Omaha is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Missouri River and Freedom Park Navy Museum.

East Omaha
Stoney Creek Hotel Sioux City

Stoney Creek Hotel Sioux City

2.5 out of 5
300 3rd Street, Sioux City, IA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sioux City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,362 reviews)
"The property and room were clean and very nice. When I checked in the staff was extremely helpful and friendly. The courtyard was beautiful at night. I would stay again!"

Reviewed on 18 Aug. 2025

Stoney Creek Hotel Sioux City
Lake Okoboji Resort & Conference Center

Lake Okoboji Resort & Conference Center

3 out of 5
1405 Highway 71, Okoboji, IA
The price is AU$182 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$182
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star golf hotel in Okoboji. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (828 reviews)
"Definitely needs some updating,"

Reviewed on 17 Aug. 2025

Lake Okoboji Resort & Conference Center
Countryside Inn & Suites

Countryside Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
3208 S 7th St, Council Bluffs, IA
The price is AU$120 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$120
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Council Bluffs. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Solid
"I think we can all agree that we're not getting a luxury experience at this price, but it's an agreeable, clean place to stay near quite a few restaurants and businesses."

Reviewed on 19 Aug. 2025

Countryside Inn & Suites
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.
Lake view condo! Updated unit with 8 beds and 6 waterpark passes at Bridges Bay.

Lake view condo! Updated unit with 8 beds and 6 waterpark passes at Bridges Bay.

Arnolds Park
Book a stay at this golf condo in Arnolds Park. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a garden. Popular attractions West Okoboji Lake and 'Boji Splash Indoor ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (158 reviews)
Nice condo
"Nice clean condo. GoodLocation in Okoboji area. We would stay here again if we are in the area."

Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025

Lake view condo! Updated unit with 8 beds and 6 waterpark passes at Bridges Bay.
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
Book a stay at this family-friendly condo in Arnolds Park. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a water park. Popular attractions West Okoboji Lake and 'Boji ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (77 reviews)
"Beautiful property. Less beds than I had expected but that may have been my mistake. Would return."

Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

Lakefront Luxury! Spacious corner condo, wrap around deck. 6 BB waterpark passes
The Farmhouse...only in town!

The Farmhouse...only in town!

Sergeant Bluff
Stay at this vacation home in Sergeant Bluff. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Bishop Field and Wilde Park ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (36 reviews)
Golf trip
"This worked great for us. We had 5 people staying, 4 players and a caddie. Our tee times were spread over the entire day. Thursday we had 8:00, 10:20, 11:50 and 2;00 and the second day 8:00, 12:00, 1:20 and 2:20. So the late ones got to sleep in. Pretty much just sleeping and a shower was all we ..."

Reviewed on 22 Jun. 2025

The Farmhouse...only in town!
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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