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Council Bluffs & Pottawattamie
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Bayliss Park Named One of 10 Great Public Spaces Nationwide for 2014in Council Bluffs, Iowa
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Council Bluffs Convention and Visitors Bureau
400 Willow Avenue, Suite 2C Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503
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3-6 History7 Scenic Byways8-9 Hotels10-12 Recreation13-15 Dining16-17 CityMap18-20 ARTourism21 Playtime22-23 Shopping23 Gaming24-29 Pottawattamie County30 CountyLodging31 Orchards & Gardens31 Eagles ofHonor
Every efforthas beenmade toensurethe accuracy of the information in thispublication was correct andcurrentat press time.TheCVB assumesnoresponsibility formisinformation.Pleasedirect additions orcorrections to theCVB department.
The following have made photo contributions to this publication: Carla Chance, Deb Hestness, Donna Peters, Kathy Fiscus, Lori Shields, Mike Whye, the Mid-America Center, Council Bluffs and County Attractions.
Let’s go travel toCouncilBluffs, Iowa!EnjoyourMid-AmericaCenter/EntertainmentDistrict - homeofmanyevents,concerts,great foodandgoodfun.Thepagesof thispublication inviteyou toexplorehistory,art,dining,recreation,andahostofactivities inCouncilBluffsandPottawattamieCounty.Stayadayor stayawhile!
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August Beresheim House *National Register of Historic Places (Dodge House tour starts here.)621 3rd St. • 712-322-2406 •Homebuiltin1899 forbanker/state legislator,AugustBeresheim.Gift shop. (Inquire abouthistoricneighborhoods.)
Blockhouse SitePierce/Franklin & Union StreetsCommemorative marker stands in honorof thefirstbuilding inCouncil Bluffs.Builtin1837byu.S.Dragoons.
Bregant House517 S. 4th St.ThesmallerthanaverageBregantHouseinCouncilBluffs, isconsiderably smaller than itsneighboringhousesalongfourth Street.Thehomewasoriginally built tosize forJeanand InezBregantwhobothstoodunder48 inches tall.
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California Gold Rush TrailHistoric SitePioneer Trail, Hwy. G66 at Dumfries Rd. approximately 8 miles S.E. of Council Bluffs. The storyof1849GoldRushersandpioneers.
Children’s Square, U.S.A.N. 6th St. & Ave. E • 712-322-3700 www.childrenssquare.org Since 1882, theChristianHomeAssociation– Children’sSquare,u.S.A.hasbeenservingchildren/familiesof thecommunity.Self-guided tours;guided toursbyappointment.
Great Plains Wing Commemorative Air Force Museum Council Bluffs AirportOld Hwy. 6 & McPherson Ave. 16803 McCandless Rd. 712-322-2435www.greatplainswing.org. Hours: Wed. 6 p.m.-9 p.m. • Sat. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun. 12 p.m.-4 p.m. Donations accepted.ThreeWorldWar IIairplanes,P-51DMustang“Gunfighter II,”aStinsonL5,andanAeroncaL3,plus2,000militaryartifacts.
Fairview Cemetery308 Lafayette Ave. • 712-328-4650 www.parksandrec.councilbluffs-ia.gov/historical.aspHours: Daily 8 a.m.-SundownMormonpioneergraves.KinsmanCivilWarMemorial.Also the restingsiteofDexterandAmeliaBloomer, the famedsuffragettecredited forpopularizing“bloomers,”alsoknownasTurkish pantaloons.
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Frontier Heritage Library & Museum 622 4th St. • 712-325-9368 [email protected]/~iapcgs/Hours: Tues. & Thurs 1 p.m.- 4 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and by appointment. ThePottawattamie CountyGenealogicalSociety owns/operates the library.
Golden Spike MonumentS. 21st St. & 9th Ave.This56-footgolden concretespikewaserected in1939with thepremiereof thefilm“unionPacific.”
Grand Encampment / Mormon Battalion Mustering Grounds Marker1600 S. Hwy 275TheGrandEncampmentwaswhere theMormonsmetafter travelingacross Iowa.Twelvedaysafter theyarrivedat theEncampment, theu.S.Armywasseekingvolunteers.fivehundredmen,knownastheMormonBattalion,began their trek toSouthernCalifornia.
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Historic Squirrel Cage Jail*National Register of Historic Places226 Pearl St. • 712-323-2509www.thehistoricalsociety.orgHours: Apr. 1-Oct. 31 • Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun. 1 p.m.-4 p.m. • Winter Hours: Nov. 1 - March 31; Wed. - Fri. Noon - 4 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sun. 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Closed Mondays, January and Holidays or tours available year round by appointment. Admission fee.This1885 three-storyVictorian-Gothic styledbrickstructure isextremelyunique as it isonlyoneofthree left inexistence.
Kanesville Tabernacle & Visitor Center222 E. Broadway • 712-322-0500http://lds.org/placestovisit/eng/historical-sites/kanesville-tabernacleHours: Summer-Apr. 1-Sept. 30, 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Winter-Oct. 1-Mar. 31, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free admission.Thisauthentic replicawasbuiltanddedicated in1996,near thesitewhere BrighamYoungwassustainedpresidentby themembersofChurchof JesusChristofLatter-daySaintsin1846.
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Historic General Dodge House*National Historic Landmark 605 3rd St. • 712-322-2406 www.dodgehouse.orgHours: Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • Sun. 1 p.m.-5 p.m., closed Mondays, January and Holidays. Admission charged.This three-story,14-room, lavishVictorianhomewas built in1869byGen.GrenvilleM.Dodge,aCivilWar veteran,and the“greatest railroadbuilderofall time.”Thehome ishistoricallyauthentic. containingmanyoriginal furnishings.
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Kinsman Monument308 Lafayette Ave., Soldier’s Circle section, Fairview Cemeteryhttp://iagenweb.org/pottawattamie/ cem-fairview.htmHours: 8 a.m.-sundownCivilWarmemorialbuilt tohonor Col.William Kinsman,commanding officerofthe23rd IowaVolunteer Infantry Regimentandveterans of theCivilWar.
Lewis & Clark Monument Scenic Overlook 29385 Monument Rd. • 712-328-4650www.parksandrec.councilbluffs-ia.gov/historical.asp Hours: 6 a.m.-10 p.m. seasonal This site,northofBigLakePark,wasdedicated in1936honoring the1804expeditionofLewis &Clark and theirhistoricmeetingwith Otoeand Missouriatribesmen.
RailsWest Railroad Museum / H0 Model Display*National Register of Historic Places16th Ave. & S. Main St. • 712-323-5182www.thehistoricalsociety.org/Depot.htmHours: Apr. 1-Oct. 31: Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., Sun. 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Winter Hours: Nov. 1 - March 31; Wed. - Fri. Noon - 4 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Closed Mondays, January and Holidays or tours available year round by appointment. Admission fee.Restored1899Rock IslandDepot,railroadartifacts railcarsandoperatingH0gauge model railroad.
Union Pacific Railroad Museum*National Register of Historic Places200 Pearl St. • 712-329-8307 www.uprrmuseum.orgHours: Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., closed Sunday, Monday & holidays. Free admission. TheunionPacificRailroadMuseum ishoused in the former1903CarnegieLibrary,aBeaux Arts stylebuilding.Artifactsincludephotographsanddocuments thattrace thedevelopmentof the railroadandtheAmericanWest.Visit theunionPacificRailroadMuseum toexperience“BuildingAmerica,”an immersiveexhibit featuringvideo-gametechnology; relive theheightofpassenger rail travel;and learnhowunionPacificandAmerica’sprogresshavebeeninextricably linked for150years.
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Lincoln MonumentLafayette Ave. near Fairview CemeteryThis impressivepylon waserected inJuly,1911and commemoratesAbrahamLincoln’svisit to thesite in 1859.fromthis site,Lincoln,alongwithGrenville M.Dodge,viewedandselected the locationfor theeastern terminus of thenation’sfirst transcontinental railroad.
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Western Historic Trails Center/Lied Historic Building Official Iowa Welcome Center3434 Richard Downing Ave. I-80/29, Exit 1B • 712-366-4900www.iowahistory.org/historic- sites/western-historic-trails/Hours: Wed.-Sun 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Closed official State holidays. Donations accepted.200+ sculpturesbyTimothyWoodmaninterpretLewis &Clark,MormonPioneer,California and Oregon trails.Hiking/bikingtrails wind through 400acres ofprairiealongMissouriRiver.
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Historic General Dodge House
Beresheim HouseRailsWest Railroad Museum
Ruth Anne Dodge Memorial
Children’s Square, U.S.A.
Victorian Fountain
Kanesville Tabernacle & Visitor Center
Bayliss Park
Union Pacific
Railroad Museum
Historic Squirrel Cage Jail
<- Golden Spike Monument
Frontier Heritage
Library and Museum
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Lincoln Highwaylocated from L20 & Hwy. 6 (Broadway)America’s firstcoast-to-coast highway intheearly1900s passes through CouncilBluffs.Thehighwaycut timeona trip thathad takenup to90daysprior to1913,downtosixdays in1915.
Loess Hills National Scenic Byway 712-482-3029 • www.goldenhillsrcd.org Ratedamongthebest in thenation.The220 milesofpavedhighway in sevencountiesalong theMissouri Rivervalleyoffersviews of thesteep, sharply-ridgedhills,which supportanumberof rareplants andanimalsonly found in theLoessHills.
Loess Hills Visitors Center119 Oak St., Moorehead, IA 712-886-5441Located 1-hour north of Council Bluffs www.loesshillstours.comTheLoessHills Hospitality Associationprovidesvisitors with mapsandinformationaboutunique viewing points.
Loess Hills Lodge Interpretive FacilityHitchcock Nature Center27792 Ski Hill Loop • Honey Creek, IA 712-545-3283 www.pottcoconservation.comHours: March-November, Tues.-Sat. 9 am to 5 pm, Sun. 1 to 5 pmDecember-February, Friday & Saturday 9 am to 5 pm, Sun. 1 to 5 pmA perfectplace tobeginyour explorationof theLoessHills.featuring a uniqueexhibitgallerywith hands onactivities.Exhibits include raptor information,historyof theLoessHills and informationon landstewardship and the futureof thehills.featuresapatioand45’ tallobservationtowerwith abird’s eyeviewof theLoessHillsand theMissouriRiverValley.
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AmericInn1000WoodburyAve,I-80Exit5712-322-8400,800-634-3444www.americinn.com
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Newlyremodeled.Sertapillow-topbeds,freeheartyhothomestylebreakfast,localcalls,high-speedwirelessInternetaccessinallrooms.Copies,fax,fitnessarea,sauna,indoorpool,in-roomcoffee,petfriendly,flatpanelTV,refrigeratorandmicrowaveineachroom.
Ameristar Casino Hotel2200RiverRd,I-29Exit52712-328-8888,866-MORE-fuNwww.ameristar.com/Council_Bluffs
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uuuu AAA Rating.High-speedInternetaccess,fitnesscenter,KidsQuest,children’sentertainmentcenter,riverboatfeaturing38,500sq.ft.ofgaming,over1,500slotmachines,35tablegames,complimentaryvaletservice.
Best Western Crossroads 221627thAve,I-80Exit1B712-322-3150,800-528-1234www.bestwestern.com
107 87 1 4 • • • • • • • nuu AAA Rating.fitnesscenter,freecontinentalbreakfast,microwaveandrefrigeratorineachroom,wirelesshigh-speedInternet,freeguestlaundry,groupandweeklyratesavailable.
Comfort Suites1801S35thSt,I-29Exit52712-323-9760,877-835-3543www.comfortsuites.com/hotel/IA056
66 66 66 3 • • • • • • • nuuuAAA Rating. fullhotbreakfestbuffet,refrigerator,microwave,kidsunder18free,high-speedInternetaccess.
Country Inn & Suites17ArenaWay,I-80Exit1B712-322-8282,800-456-4000www.countryinns.com/councilbluffsia
133 117 33 7 • • • • • • nuuuAAA Rating.EnclosedwalkwaytoMid-AmericaCenter,complimentarydeluxebreakfast,wirelesshigh-speedInternetaccess,spa,fitnesscenter,guestlaundry.
Days Inn36199thAve,I-29Exit53A712-323-2200,800-329-7466www.daysinn.com
40 36 0 0 • • • • • nuu AAA Rating.Wirelesshigh-speedInternetaccess,continentalbreakfast,freelocalphonecalls,HBO.
Days Inn Lake Manawa3208S7thSt,I-80Exit3712-366-9699,800-329-7466www.daysinn.com
60 45 2 2 • • • • • nuuu AAA Rating.Newlyremodeled,freecontinentalbreakfast,exerciseroom,HBO,high-speedInternetaccess,freelocalcalls.
Fairfield Inn52030thAve,I-80Exit3712-366-1330,800-228-2800www.marriott.com/omacb
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uuuAAA Rating.Deluxecontinentalbreakfast,fax©service,24hr.coffee,HBO,in-roomirons&boards,pillowtopbedsw/featherdownpillows,fitnesscenter,freelocalcallsw/dataports&high-speedwirelessInternetaccess.
Hampton Inn & Suites 2204RiverRd,I-29Exit52712-328-2500,800-426-7866www.hamptoninn.com
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uuuAAA Rating.Deluxecontinentalhotbreakfast,high-speedwirelessInternetaccess,LCDTVineachroom,fitnesscenter,adjacenttoAmeristarCasinoHotelwith4restaurants,sportsbar.
Harrah’s Casino & Hotel1Harrah’sBlvd,I-29Exit53A712-329-6000,800-HARRAHSwww.harrahs.com
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uuuAAA Rating. High-speedwirelessInternet,steakhouse,buffet,bar,diner,salon,giftshop,fitnesscenter,riverboatcasinowithover1,000slots/videomachines,23tablegames,parkinggarage,feeforpets,complimentaryvalet,airportshuttlebyappt.
Hilton Garden Inn2702Mid-AmericaDrive712-309-9000,877-STAYHGIwww.omahaeastcouncilbluffs.hgi.com
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uuuAAA Rating. Restaurantandlounge,24-hourpantry,fitnesscenter,pool,whirlpool,24-hourbusinesscenter.AttachedtoHorseshoeCasinowithgaming,restaurants,liveentertainment,complimentaryshuttle.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites2211S.32ndSt.,I-80,Exit1BNorth712-352-1300,800-465-4329www.hiexpress.com
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uuuAAA Rating. Complimentaryextendedcontinentalbreakfast,refrigerator,high-speedwirelessInternetinrooms,freelocalcalls,businesscenterandservices.Meetingroomfor50,fitnesscenter,laundryfacilities.
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Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites2202RiverRd•I-29Exit52712-322-5050•888-682-0900www.holidayinn.com/
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uuuAAA Rating. Newlyremodeled,airportshuttle,deluxehotcontinentalbreakfast,high-speedwirelessInternet,LCDTV,refrigeratorandmicrowaveineachroom.AdjacenttoAmeristarCasinoHotelw/4restaurants,sportsbar,fitnesscenter.
Microtel Inn & Suites2141S.35thSt.712-256-2900•800-771-7171www.microtelinn.com
80 80 15 15 • • • • • • nuuAAA Rating.PillowtopCloudBedswithDreamWellBedding,freecontinentalbreakfast,freelongdistance,freeInternet,exercisefacility,elevatoraccess.Closetocasinos.$25petfee.
Motel 63032SExpressway•I-80Exit3712-366-2405•800-466-8356www.motel6.com
84 67 1 3 • • • • • nuuuAAA Rating.Vendingfacilities,guest laundry,dataports,porta-cribs,noadditionalchargeforpets.
Quality Inn & Suites 3537WBroadway/Hwy6712-328-3171•800-556-6242www.choicehotels.com
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Settle Inn & Suites50030thAve•I-80Exit3712-366-5555•888-980-5555www.settleinn.com
101 74 7 5 • • • • • • nDeluxecontinentalbreakfast,freeHBO,ESPN,uniquethemedwhirlpoolsuites, in-roomhi-speedwirelessInternetaccess,guest laundry,freelocalcalls, in-roommessaging.
SpringHill Suites by Marriott3216PlazaViewDr•I-80Exit1B712-256-6500•888-287-9400www.marriott.com/omash
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uuuAAA Rating.ComplimentarySuiteSeasonsBreakfast®Buffet,hi-speedwirelessInternet,enhancedfitnesscenter,guest laundry,32”LCDHDTVs, iHome*alarmclockradioswithiPOD/MP3docking,microwave,refrigerator,andwalkingdistancetoMid-AmericaCenter.
Super 8 Motel2712S24thSt•I-80Exit1B712-322-2888•800-800-8000www.super8.com
87 63 2 8 • • • • nDataports,hi-speedwirelessInternet,24-hourcoffee,continentalbreakfast,HBO,fax,freelocalcallsandtruckparking. In-roomcoffeemakersandhairdryers.
Value Place354114thAve.•I-29,Exit52712-388-8000www.valueplace.com
113 29 0 7 • • • n* Weekly rates for single, sleeper and double rooms only. full-sizerefrigerator, largemicrowave,two-burnerstove,high-speedInternetavailableatadditionalcost.
Western Inn1842MadisonAve•I-80Exit5712-322-4499•800-322-1842www.WesterninnCB.com
51 51 0 1 • • • • • • nuuuAAA Rating.Recentlyrenovated,freehotcontinentalbreakfast&hotmealonWednesdaynights,HBO,computerInternetinlobby,high-speedwirelessaccessinrooms.
Bed & Breakfasts
Joyous Bed & Breakfast21264HomesteadAve.I-80Exit8•712-323-0212
3 3 0 0 • • nOutdoorcountrysetting,gourmetbreakfast,CowPatty'sReceptionHall,DJAStudioofPhotography.21/2milesfromCouncilBluffs.
River of Glory Country Retreat16511AlcornAve•I-29SExit42712-366-4678•888-366-4678www.riverofglory.com
4 4 1 0 1 • • • nElegant1890Victorianfarmhouseon5acresinthemajesticLoessHills.Biketrailsnearby.Gardens,gazebo&carriagehouse.Perfectforreceptionsandreunions.Serenityat itsbest!
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ATV TrailsRIVER VALLEY OHV – ATV PARK4300 Veterans Memorial Highway, along the Missouri River (access off I-80 Exit 1B) • 712-328-5612 • http://rvtr.orgOpen 7 a.m. - dusk.
BowlingLIGHTNING BOWL105 N 12th St. • 712-322-4494
REGAL LANES15 State St. • 712-323-9900
THUNDERBOWL1900 Madison Ave., I-80 Exit 5 712-328-2374www.thunderbowl.com
Biking/Hiking TrailsCOUNCIL BLUFFS RECREATION TRAILSwww.cbparksandrec.org/biking.aspCouncilbluffs ishometoa 39-milecontinuoussystemof trails.Thepavedsystem ismadeupof10-footwidepouredconcreteand asphalt trails,withbike lanesused to link certain pointsof the trailtogether.
IOWA RIVERFRONT TRAILPlayland Park, Roberts Park, Big Lake Park, Dodge Riverside Golf Club 712-328-4660
IOWA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF NATURE CENTER TRAIL1600 S. Hwy 275, Hwy 92 & Harry Langdon Blvd. • 712-366-3213Open year-round.
LAKE MANAWA RECREATION TRAILLake Manawa State Park, Exit 23 off I-80 • 712-366-0220
WABASH TRACE NATURE TRAIL/IOWA WEST FOUNDATION TRAILHEAD PARKTake I-29 south to Highway 92. Follow west to Highway 275Turn south712-246-4444/712-246-5820 www.wabashtrace.orgOpen year-round; no restrictive hours. User fee required.
WESTERN HISTORIC TRAILS CENTER/LINK3434 Richard Downing AvenueI-80/29 Exit 1B South712-366-4900
CampingARROWHEAD PARK29357 310th St., Neola I-80 Exit 23 712-485-2295 www.pottcoconservation.com • Fees
BLUFFS RUN RV PARK2700 23rd Ave., I-80 Exit 1B North712-329-6000 • Fees
RIVERVALLEYATV PARK
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BOTNA BEND PARK42926 Mahogany Rd, I-80 Exit 40, Hancock • 712-741-5465 www.pottcoconservation.com • Fees
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HITCHCOCK NATURE CENTER27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek 5 miles north of Crescent, off the Old Lincoln Hwy. • 712-545-3283www.pottcoconservation.com • Fees
Outdoor FunPARKWAY CAFÉ & CAMPGROUND (RV)857 S. Chestnut St., Avoca 712-343-6652 • Feeswww.parkwaycampground.com
POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY CONSERVATIONMain Office: 223 S. 6th St. 712-328-5638www.pottcoconservation.com
TOMES RV PARK706 Veterans Memorial Highway712-366-0363 or 712-355-0026 • Fees
Golfing (traditional & disc)AVOCA GOLF CLUB, INC.1701 N. Willow St., Avoca 712-343-6979 • avocagolf.tripod.com9hole,par36 (public).
BENT TREE GOLF CLUB23579 Old Hwy. 6, I-80 Exit 8 East 712-566-9441 www.benttreegolfcb.com18holeover7,022yardswithapar72 (semi-private).
COUNCIL BLUFFS COUNTRY CLUB4500 Piute St., I-80/29 Exit 3 South 712-366-0525 www.councilbluffscountryclub.com 18hole,6,234yards,par71 (semi-private/equity).
DODGE RIVERSIDE GOLF CLUB2 Harrahs Blvd, I-29 Exit 53A 712-328-4660 parksandrec.councilbluffs-ia.gov/golf.asp18hole,6,400yards,par72 (public).
FOX RUN GOLF CLUB3001 MacIneery Dr., I-80/29 Exit 1B, south • 712-366-4653 www.foxrungc.com18hole,6,234yards,par71.
QUAIL RUN GOLF COURSE29512 285th St., Neola 712-485-22669hole,3,277yards,par36 (semi-private).
TREASURE COVE DISC GOLF COURSEIowa Western Community College 2700 College Rd, I-80 Exit 8 712-325-3324 www.pdga.com/course_directory/course/treasure-cove-dgc18holeMach5,6,318yards, locatednear theArtsCenter.
TREYNOR RECREATION AREA208 Buck St., Hwy 92 East 712-487-3302 www.traclubhouse.com 9hole,2,966yards,par36 (semi-private).
SHORELINE GOLF COURSE210 Locust St., Carter Lake 712-347-5173 • www.golfshoreline.com18hole,6,731yards,par72 (public).
HONEY CREEK CAMPGROUND (RV)28120 145th St., Crescent 712-545-9400 • Fees
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES712-366-0220 • www.iowadnr.com
LAKE MANAWA STATE PARK1100 S. Shore Dr., 2 1/2 miles south of I-80/29 Exit 3 or 2-1/2 miles west of I-29 Exit 47 • 712-366-4802 • 712-366-0220 www.iowadnr.com/parks/state_park_list/lake_manawa.html • Fees
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WESTWOOD PARK GOLF COURSE421 Harrahs Blvd, I-29 Exit 53A 712-328-4660parksandrec.councilbluffs-ia.gov/golf.asp 9holes,1,136 yards,par27 (public).
Horse Hotel Bed & BreakfastJM4 RANCHHarness & Tack 16938 Lime Kiln Road, Crescent712-328-7593 • www.jm4ranch.comStallyourhorseplusabedwithbreakfastfor thehorse’scompanion.Professionalfarrier supplies, full leather repair andcustomshop.
Horse RidingINDIAN CREEK STABLE23136 Mudhollow Road402-430-2727
SHADY LANE RANCH, INC.17744 Shady Ln. • 712-323-1932www.shadylaneranch.com
MID AMERICA MOTORPLEX (MAM)19340 Jesup Avenue, I-29 S, Exit 35Pacific Junction • 712-622-8122www.midamericamotorplex.com
Recreation CentersCOUNCIL BLUFFS RECREATION COMPLEX2900 Richard Downing Avenue I-80/29 Exit 1B South 712-328-4650 www.parksandrec.councilbluffs-ia .gov/complex.asp
LIED MULTIPURPOSE COMPLEXIowa School for the Deaf3501 Harry Langdon Blvd. 712-366-3232 www.iadeaf.k12.ia.us/resources/lmc.php
RIVER CITY BASEBALL & SOFTBALL YOUTH COMPLEX1610 E S Omaha Bridge Rd.www.rcbsa.org
YMCA7 S. 4th St., Downtown 712-322-6606 www.metroymca.org
SkiingMT. CRESCENT SKI AREA and ZIP LINECrescent, Iowa • 712-545-3850
HuntingFARM CREEK PUBLIC WILDLIFE AREAOne mile south of Hwy. 92 on 460th St., east of Carson • 712-328-5638320-acrepublichuntingandfishingarea.No facilitiesavailable.
Race TracksBLUFFS RUN GREYHOUND PARK AT HORSESHOE CASINO2701 23rd Ave., I-80/29 Exit 1B North712-323-2500 • www.bluffsdogs.com
JOE’S INDOOR KARTING2121 S. 32nd St., I-80/29 Exit 1B North 712-256-5278 • www.joeskarting.com
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Fast FoodArby’s Roast Beef Restaurant•2647S.24thSt., I-80/29 Exit1B •712-322-0370•3313W.Broadway 712-328-1637
Beijing Restaurant3134ManawaCentre Dr.I-80/29Exit3 •712-366-1819
Blimpie Subs & Salads417E.Broadway •712-323-8233
Burger King•2608 S.24thSt., I-80/29 Exit1B •712-323-0461•3100 S.Expressway, I-80/29 Exit3 •712-366-2295•1726Madison Ave., I-80Exit 5 712-323-1816•3209W.Broadway 712-322-8737•1529W.Broadway 712-323-4444
Culver’s3245South24th St., I-801BSouthExit •712-256-1881
Dairy Queen•3210W.Bdwy •712-322-3424•54032ndAve., I-80/29Exit 3 712-366-5059•1836Madison Ave., I-80Exit 5 712-328-6966
Firehouse Subs3815MetroDr.,Suite 200712-256-5677
Hardee’s Family Restaurant3200S.Expressway, I-80/29Exit3 •712-366-9549
Jimmy John’s•1640WBroadway 712-256-6330•418 EBroadway 712-256-5402
Kentucky Fried Chicken•2810W.Broadway 712-322-5542•Mallof theBluffs 1751Madison Ave., I-80 Exit5 •712-322-1166
Little KingMallof theBluffs1751Madison Ave., I-80Exit5 •712-322-1166
Long John Silver’s•60332ndAve., I-80/29Exit3 712-366-6567
McDonald’s•1607W.Broadway 712-322-0705•Mallof theBluffs 1751MadisonAve., I-80Exit5 712-328-0040•61030thAve., I-80/29Exit3 712-366-0514
PepperJax Grille3617DenmarkDr.,Ste.2712-256-2702
Popeye’s Chicken & Biscuits3440W.Broadway712-388-0738
Runza Restaurants2146W.Broadway712-322-8935
Sonic Restaurant3445W.Broadway712-256-1300
Subway Sandwiches & Salads•208E.Broadway 712-322-4114•2600W.Broadway 712-323-1801•3134Manawa CentreDr. I-80/29Exit3 712-366-1571•3201Manawa Dr (Wal-Mart) 712-366-1551•1200Woodbury Ave., I-80 Exit5 •712-322-1772
Taco Bell•318E.Bdwy •712-328-7191•2759W.Bdwy •712-323-2778•3150DialDr., I-80/29Exit3 712-366-6551
Taco John’s•217E.Bdwy •712-323-5121•Mallof theBluffs 1751MadisonAve., I-80Exit5 712-325-6773•2300W.Bdwy •712-323-7088
Wendy’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers3514W.Broadway712-328-3392
AmericanApplebees Restaurant3000DialDrive •712-366-1250
Apple Barrel2620S.24thSt., I-80/29Exit1B712-322-9052
Bella’s Bakery & CafeAmeristarCasino2200RiverRd., I-29Exit52712-328-8888,ext.7883
Caddy’s2Harrah’sBlvd., I-29Exit53A712-328-7079
Cellar 19 Wine & Deli928ValleyViewDrive712-323-9463
Country Pride Restaurant3210S.7thSt., I-80/29Exit3712-366-2217
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store53030thAve., I-80/29Exit3712-366-6076
Crumbs By The Lake321CommancheSt.712-366-4641
Dixie Quicks/ RNG Gallery154WBroadway712-256-4140
Duncan’s Café501S.MainSt.712-328-3360
Ellie’s Deli & Ice Cream Shoppe105PearlStreet712-256-4320
Freddy’s Steakburger3607MetroDr.712-366-0023
Hooter’s of Council Bluffs2910S.23rdAve.712-256-2959
HyVee’s Deli & KitchenHyVeefoodStores•1745MadisonAve., I-80Exit5 712-322-9260•2323W.Broadway 712-328-9792
JB’s CaféHorseshoeCasino270123rdAve., I-80/29Exit1B712-323-2500
Lansky’s1131N.Broadway712-329-5400
Main Street Café102S.MainSt.712-388-3801
Panera Bread3617DenmarkDr.712-366-8944
Perkins Restaurant3250S.Expressway, I-80/I-29Exit3 •712-366-0585
Ruby Tuesday315024thAve., I-80/29Exit1B712-328-0046
Texas Roadhouse3231S.24thStreet712-366-1068
Tish’s Restaurant1207S.35thSt., I-29Exit53A712-323-5456
Uncle Buck’s Grill2911BassProDrive712-325-5300
Village Inn•1906RueSt., I-80Exit5 712-388-9301•2935W.Broadway 712-328-7377
AsianBeijing Restaurant 3134ManawaCentre,#8712-366-1819
China Buffet1702W.Broadway •712-388-0388
China Wok2412W.Broadway •712-256-3889
Chinese ExpressHyVeefoodStores•1745Madison Ave., I-80Exit5 •712-322-9260•2323W.Broadway 712-328-9792
Great Wall Express•502E.Broadway 712-323-1541•900WoodburyAve., I-80Exit5 •712-323-9622
HuHot Mongolian Grill3120ManawaCentreDr.I-80/29Exit3 •712-309-0100
Panda Express3805DenmarkDr.712-366-8080
Taste of China30PearlSt. •712-325-6118
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BarbequeBoxer Barbeque Co.722CreekTop •712-325-4227
Buffalo Wild Wings3701MetroDr., I-29Exit 47712-366-0067
Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Que3515MetroDrive712-256-1221
Tastee Treet Log Cabin BBQ13996WabashAve.&Hwy.275I-29Exit47 •712-366-2892
The Hog Stop36219thAve. •712-328-2277
BuffetsChina Buffet1702W.Broadway712-388-0388
Fresh Market Square BuffetHarrah’s Casino1Harrah’s Blvd., I-29Exit 53A712-329-6000
Golden Corral Family Restaurant3103DialDr., I-80/29Exit 3712-366-1832
Heritage BuffetAmeristarCasino2200RiverRd., I-29Exit 52712-328-8888
HyVee Deli & KitchenHyVeefoodStores•1745Madison Ave., I-80Exit 5 712-322-9260•2323W.Broadway 712-328-9792
Village Square BuffetHorseshoeCasino270123rdAve., I-80/29Exit 1B712-329-6000ext.4031
Coffee HousesDrips Coffee1010SouthMain712-256-2503
Dunkin’ Donuts2200WestBroadway712-256-1624
Krispy Kreme2420W.Broadway712-352-0296
The Coffee Stop2713E.KanesvilleBlvd.,I-80Exit8 •712-256-7867
Scooters Coffeehouse• (Inside)Chamber 149W.Broadway 712-256-0737• (Inside)firstNationalBank 3815DenmarkDrive 712-435-5001•3030W.Broadway 712-242-1050
Fazoli’s Restaurant3134DialSt., I-80/29Exit3712-366-0860
Godfather’s Pizza•34PearlSt. •712-328-9566•928ValleyViewVillage 712-256-9200•3020WestBroadway 712-322-5577
Italian ExpressHyVeefoodStores•1745MadisonAve., I-80Exit5 712-322-9260•2323W.Broadway 712-328-9792
Lansky’s 1131N.Broadway712-329-5400
Olive Garden3707DenmarkDr.712-366-0688
Papa John’s Pizza16S.8thStreet •712-322-7272
Papa Murphy’s Take ‘N’ Bake Pizza•1702W.Broadway 712-328-7000•1751MadisonAve., I-80Exit5 712-256-6868
Pizza Ranch3505MetroDrive712-256-7701
Sam’s Italian Villa3312W.Broadway712-322-9783
Sugar’s Pizza & More2725E.KanesvilleBlvd., I-80Exit8 •712-322-3600
Lounges, Bars & Grills*1892 German Bier House142W.Broadway •712-256-9700
Amerisports BarAmeristarCasino2200RiverRd., I-29Exit52712-328-8888
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar3000DialDr., I-80/29Exit3712-366-1250
BadonkaRonks Bar & Grill2327S.24thSt. •712-322-9847
*Barley’s114W.Broadway •712-322-0306
Bertha’s Bar & Grill1322N.16thSt. •712-256-2476
*Broadway Bar144W.Broadway •712-256-5551
Caddy Shack14264thAvenue •712-322-9708
Cellar 19 Wine & Deli928ValleyViewDr. •Suite19I-80Exit5 •712-323-9463
Coaches Corner2752W.Broadway712-256-7520
D.J.’s Dugout1003CapitolAve.,Omaha402-763-9974
Do Rock Inn12007thAvenue •712-256-5232
Driftwood Inn2701HarryLangdonBlvd.712-325-0801
*Fiddlin’ Monkey154W.Broadway712-256-5734
*Glory Days Bar & Grille106W.Broadway712-256-5922
Goldmine Bar & Grill1601S3rdStreet712-325-9915
Goofy’s Corner807S.21St. •712-322-9817
*Hounds162W.Broadway712-256-7768
Johnny’s Cantina1851Madison Ave.712-256-3923
LPL’s Lounge1707HarryLangdon Blvd.712-325-9617
McGee’s Bar & Grill401VeteransMemorialHighway,I-80/29Exit3712-366-1669
Railway Inn115S.12thSt.712-328-9913
*Rodeo Saloon & BBQ 164W.Broadway712-256-0510
Victory Grill25ScottSt. •712-328-7275
Shenanigan’s Karaoke Bar & Grill800N.8thSt.712-322-6804
Shubby’s24009thAve. 712-322-9787
Spillway Bar & Grill1840Madison Ave., I-80Exit5712-322-9621
StirHarrah’sCasino1Harrah’sBlvd.I-29Exit53A712-329-6000
The Salty Dog Bar & Grille2411S24thSt712-256-4851
The Breakaway Bar & Grill1503Avenue C712-256-5388
*T’z Sport Pub128W.Broadway712-256-0097
Uncle Mike & Maggie’s Irish Pub319N.16thSt.712-323-3275
Vertigo Rooftop LoungeHarrah’sCasino •1Harrah’sBlvd.I-29Exit53A •712-329-6000
Starbucks• (Inside)HyVeefoodStores 1745MadisonAve., I-80Exit5 712-322-9260
ItalianBluffs Pizza, Inc. 1702W.Broadway,Ste9712-328-7000
Dan’s Pizza25432ndAve. •712-352-3267
Domino’s Pizza(Carry Out/Delivery)2004W.Broadway712-325-8848
Pizza Counter•520E.Broadway 712-323-7245•610VeteransMemorialHwy. I-80/29Exit3 •712-366-0593
Pizza Hut•3210S.7thSt., I-80/29Exit3 712-366-2217•1738E.MadisonAve., I-80Exit5 712-322-9477 (CarryOut/ Delivery)•1235E.Pierce St. 712-323-1000
Pizza King1101N.Broadway712-323-9228
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MexicanJonesy’s Taco House111716thAve. 712-322-8747
Juventino’s Mexican Food2722W.Broadway712-323-1345
La Mesa Mexican Restaurant3036S.ExpresswayI-80/29Exit 3712-256-2762
LaCarreta Rosa622S.MainSt.712-309-0004
Primos Mexican Restaurant9305thAve. •712-256-5200
Puerta Vallarta1851Madison Ave.712-256-2335
QdobaMetroCrossing3825DenmarkDr.712-366-7870
SeafoodMo Fish2403NashBlvd., I-29Exit 55712-256-4000
Red Lobster Restaurant3040DialDr., I-80/29 Exit 3712-366-5911
Steaks360 Steak HouseHarrah’s Casino, I-29Exit53A712-329-6000
Bourbon’s BBQ & SpiritsAmeristarCasino, I-29Exit522200RiverRoad •712-328-8888
Jack Binion’s Steak HouseHorseshoeCasino270123rdAve, I-80/I-29Exit1B712-396-3806
Longhorn Steakhouse3727DenmarkDrive712-366-8085
Quaker Steak & Lube3320Mid-AmericaDriveI-29Exit52 •712-322-0101
Texas Roadhouse3231S24thStreet712-366-1068
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Sweets & TreatsChristy Creme2853N.Broadway712-322-2778
Ellie’s Deli & Ice Cream Shoppe105PearlSt. •712-256-4320
Freddy’s Custard3607MetroDr. •712-366-0023
Goodrich Dairy/Blimpie Subs417E.Broadway •712-323-8233
Goodrich Dairy/Subway Sandwiches1200WoodburyAve.I-80Exit5 •712-322-1772
Ice Cream SocialHarrah’sCasinoHotel1Harrah’sBlvd.712-329-6000
Orange Leaf Yogurt3825DenmarkDr. 712-256-9299
Tastee Treet13996WabashAve.&Hwy.275I-29Exit47 •712-366-2892
TCBY/Subway Sandwiches208E.Broadway •712-322-4114
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Community informAtion/tourism5. Visitors BureauH6. Chamber and Economic
DevelopmentHCommunity9. City HallH10. Community HallH11. County Courthouse/PoliceH12. Omni Business ParkH13. Post Office/Federal BuildingH14. Public LibraryH
HospitAls15. Alegent Creighton Health/
Mercy Hospital (D-2)16. Jennie Edmundson Hospital (D-2)lodging17. American Inn (C-4)17a. AmericInn (D-3)18. Ameristar Casino Hotel (A-3)19. Best Western Crossroads Of The
Bluffs (C-4)20. Comfort Suites (B-3)21. Country Inn & Suites (B-4)22. Days Inn (B-3)
23. Days Inn at Lake Manawa (C-4)23a. Deluxe Inn (B-2)24. Fairfield Inn (D-4)25. Hampton Inn & Suites (A-3)26. Harrah’s Council Bluffs Casino &
Hotel (A-3)27. Hilton Garden Inn (B-4)28. Holiday Inn Express & Suites
(B-4)28a. Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites (A-3)29. Perfect Rest (C-4)
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82a. Trolley Park (B-2)83. Twin City (A-5)84. Valley View (E-3)85. Wabash Trace Nature Trail/Head
(E-4)86. Westwood (A-3)nAture87. Hitchcock Nature Center (D-1)88. ISD Nature Area (E-4)89. Ditmar Orchard (F-1)
29a. Microtel Inn & Suites (B-3)30. Motel 6 (C-4)30a. Quality Inn & Suites (A-3)31. Settle Inn & Suites (D-4)32. Springhill Suites by Marriott (B-4)35. Super 8 Motel (B-4) 35a. Value Place (B-3)36. Western Inn (E-3)36a. Willows Motel (A-5)Bed & BreAkfAsts37. JM4 Ranch (Horse & Owner) (D-1)38. JoyAus Bed & Breakfast (F-1)39. River of Glory Country Retreat (E-6)CAmping40. Lake Manawa State Park (C-5)41. Hitchcock Nature Center (D-1)42. Tomes RV Park (C-4)pArks & sports Bike, Hiking trAils43. Iowa Riverfront Trail (A-3)43a. Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge (A-2)44. Lake Manawa Trail (D-6)45. Valley View Trail (E-4)46. Western Historic Trails Center Trail
(B-4)46a. Indian Creek Trail (C4-5)47. Wabash Trace Nature Trail (E-5)Bowling48. Lightning Bowl (C-2)49. Regal Lanes (D-2)50. Thunderbowl (D-3)golf Courses (puBliC)51. Bent Tree Golf Club (F-2)52. Dodge Riverside Golf Club (A-3)53. Fox Run/Cub Run (B-5)54. Westwood (A-3)HAy rACk rides, Horses55. Shady Lane Ranch (horse rentals)
(D-1)pArks56. ATV Park (A-5)57. Bahnsen (C-2)58. BaylissH59. Big Lake (C-1)60. Broadway Skateboard Park (C-2)61. Cochran (C-3)62. Cook (D-2)63. Dodge Riverside (B-3)64. Fairmount (D-3)65. Graham (D-3)66. Hitchcock Nature Area (D-1)67. Iowa West Foundation Trailhead Park
(E-4)68. Kimball (D-2)69. KirnH70. Lake Manawa State Park and
Beach (D-5)71. Lewis & Clark Monument (C-1)72. Lincoln MonumentH73. Malmore (A-5)74. Manawa City (D-5)75. Manawa North Shore (C-5)76. Narrows River Park (C-2)77. Peterson (C-4)78. Tom Hanafan’s River’s Edge Park
(A-2)79. ProspectH80. Roberts (B-2)81. Sternhill (C-2)82. Sunset (C-3)
Arts & tHeAter99. Bluffs Arts CouncilH100. Chanticleer Community Theatre
(D-3)101. Iowa West Public Art (B-
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104. Westfair Amphitheatre (F-2)105. The Arts Center/IWCC (E-2)106. Ruth Anne Dodge MemorialH
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90. Lauritzen Gardens/Omaha’s Botanical Center (A-4)
91. Pioneer Trail Orchard (E-5)92. Western Historic Trails Center
(B-4)sports Complexes92A. Council Bluffs School Stadium (C-2)93. Council Bluffs Recreation Complex
(B-4)94. Joe’s Indoor Karting (B-3) 94a. Lied Center/ISD (E-4)95. Metro Paintball Games (F-2)95a. Mid America Motorplex (E-6)
swimming pools96. Katelman Water Park (C-3)97. Pirate Cove Water Park (C-2)98. YMCA/City PoolH
107. Star Cinema Movie Theater (B-3)107a. Veterans PlazaH108. Westfair (F-2)HistoriCAl113. Bayliss Park/MonumentsH114. Blockhouse Site (D-2)115. Children’s Square, U.S.A.H116. Commemorative Air Force Museum
(F-2)117. Durham Western Heritage
Museum (A-3)
118. Golden Spike Monument (C-3)119. Grand Encampment/Mormon
Battalion Markers (E-4)120. Historic General Dodge House/
August Beresheim House H121. Historic Squirrel Cage JailH122. Hyde Park (F-5)123. Kanesville Tabernacle & Visitor
CenterH124. Kinsman Monument/Fairview
CemeteryH125. Lewis & Clark Monument and
Scenic Overlook (C-1)126. Lincoln MonumentH127. Mormon Pioneer Center (Winter
Quarters) (A-1)128. RailsWest RR Museum/HO
Model Display (D-3)129. Union Pacific Railroad
MuseumH130. Veterans PlazaH131. Western Historic Trails Center/
Iowa Welcome Center (B-4)sHopping148. Bluffs Northway (C-2)149. Broadway Plaza (C-2)150. Farmers Market on 100 Block
of BroadwayH151. Haymarket Square (Historic
Sector)H152. Historic BroadwayH153. Manawa Power Centre (D-4)154. Mall Of The Bluffs (E-3)154a. Market Place (C-4)155. Ogden PlaceH155a. Metro Crossing (D-4)156. Old Market District (A-3)157. Sherwood Plaza (E-2)158. Sundel Plaza (C-3)159. The Plaza At The Mid-America
Center (B4)159a. Bass Pro World (B-4)160. The Shoppes on Madison
Avenue (E-4)161. Woodbury Hills (D-3)162. Madison Ave. Village (E-3)163. Valley View Village (E-3)
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Bayliss Park & Veterans Plaza1st Ave. & Pearl St. •Bayliss Park hasbeena focal pointof thedowntownareasinceSamuelS.Baylissdonated the2.15acres in1853.Thepark receiveda faceliftandwas rededicated in spring,2007.Veterans Plaza,dedicatedJuly 4,2003,wassculpted by famed artist John Lajba.Thewall lists thosewho died oraremissing inaction fromtheCivilWar through Desertfreedom.The fountainand surroundingareaweredesignedbysculptorBrowerHatcherand landscaped byDoloresSilkworth.
Broadway Fountain Broadway & Pearl St. •The restoredcastiron fountain wasbuilt in NewYork in1890 and wasonce thecenterpieceofBayliss Park, thecity’soldestpark. In May2000,adedication ceremonywasheld forthecompletely refurbished“Old Rusty”.Anold-fashioned lookingclock tower,lampposts,andflowerbedshavesincejoined the fountain area.
Children’s Square USA Bronze SculptureNorth 6th St. & Ave. E •One of threebronzefiguresatChildren’s Square.
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Grant Wood PaintingsPottawattamie County Courthouse • 227 South 6th Street • 712-328-5644ChieftainHotel’sCorn RoomMurals.Restored in1926,GrantWood’s muralsaredisplayed in the lobbyof thecourthouse.
Iowa Western Community College • I-80/Hwy. 6 Exit 8 • 712-325-3200An original GrantWood,“The Early DaysofKanesville,”hangs in the lobbyofthe LooftHall ConferenceCenteron the IowaWestern campus.
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Louis Grell PaintingsPaintingsby internationally famousartistLouis Grellare ondisplayatthePottawattamieCountyCourthouse inCouncilBluffs.
Iowa West Public Art SitesLocations throughout the city. Go to www.iowawestpublicart.org for free audio tour instructions and a map with directions under a link called “Visitor Services.”IWPA,an initiativeof the IowaWestfoundation,currently includeseightpublicart sites featuringsculpturesby internationallyand regionallyrenowned artists suchas JonathanBorofsky,Brower Hatcher, JunKaneko,WilliamKing,DeborahMasuoka,andAlbertPaley.Brochureswith themapof IWPA sitesare availableat localhotelsandmotels,aswell as theCouncilBluffs ChamberofCommerce office.
Kanesville Tabernacle & Visitor Center222 E. Broadway • 712-322-0500http://lds.org/placestovisit/eng/historical-sites/kanesville-tabernacleSummer hours: Apr. 1-Sept. 30, 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Winter hours: Oct. 1-Mar. 31, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Bronzestatues depictYoung,his two counselors,apioneer familyandHenryMiller.
Ruth Anne Dodge Memorial*National Register of Historic Places“Black Angel,” Lafayette Ave. & N. 2nd St.712-328-4650 www.parksandrec.councilbluffs-ia.gov/historical.aspKnown locallyas the“BlackAngel,” this solidbronzestatuewas inspiredby threevisionsexperienced by thewifeofGen.GrenvilleM.Dodge in the fallof1916,beforeherdeath.DanielChesterfrench,whocreatedtheseated statue ofAbrahamLincolnat theLincolnMemorialinWashington,D.C., sculpteda likenessof theangel inMrs.Dodge’svision.
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Sidewalk Mosaics and Streetscape TilesPearl and Main Streets Between 9th Avenue and 1st Avenue, and West Broadway (Between1stAvenueand 2ndAvenue)
Western Historic Trails Center/Lied Historic Building Official Iowa Welcome Center 3434 Richard Downing Ave. I-80/29, Exit 1B • 712-366-4900www.iowahistory.org/historic-sites/western-historic-trails/Hours: Apr. 1-Oct. 31 daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Nov. 1-Mar. 31 Tues-Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed official State holidays.200+sculptures byTimothyWoodmaninterpretLewis &Clark,MormonPioneer,Californiaand Oregontrails.Hiking/biking trailswind through400acres ofprairiealongMissouriRiver.LewisandClark depicted with historic scenesonterra cottacolored installations.
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Amerisports Bar2200 River Road, I-29 Exit 53A712-328-8888
The Arts Center2700 College Rd., I-80 Exit 8712-388-7140 • 800-432-5852, ext. 7140 www.artscenter.iwcc.eduLocatedon thecampusof IowaWesternCommunity College, this state-of-the-art facilityhousesperformances in theater,dance,and music,alongwithothercultural events.Aseparateflexible theatercalled the“Black Box” is ideal fordinner theaterandother smaller venues.
Chanticleer Community Theater830 Franklin Ave. • 712-323-9955www.chanticleertheater.comEnjoyfiveseasonal performancesatCouncil Bluffs’community playhouse inSeptember,November,January,MarchandMay, including Broadwaymusicals, comedies anddramas.
Star Cinema 17 Movie Theatre & IMAX Theatre3220 23rd Ave., I-80/29 Exit 1B, north of the Mid-America Center and Horseshoe Casino 24-Hour Movie Line: 712-325-8924www.amctheatres.com/CouncilBluffs/
Stir Outdoor Concert Cove1 Harrah’s Blvd, I-29 Exit 53A712-329-6499Tickets: (888) 512-SHOW www.harrahscouncilbluffs.comwww.stircove.com
Westfair AmphitheatreWest Pottawattamie County Fairgrounds, I-80 Exit 8, 2 miles east on Hwy. 6 712-322-3400Ticketmaster: 402-422-1212www.westfairevents.com/media.htm
Whiskey Roadhouse2701 23rd Ave., I-80/29 Exit 1Bwww.harrahs.com
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Mid-America Center1 Arena Way, I-80/29 Exit 1B712-326-2295 • Box Office 800-745-3000 • Ticketmasterwww.midamericacenter.com
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• The Shoppes on Madison Avenue 1851 Madison Ave., I-80 Exit 8
• Valley View Village 928 Valley View Dr., I-80 Exit 5 www.valleyviewvillage.net
• Woodbury Plaza 900 Woodbury Ave., I-80 Exit 5
Antiques&Treasures• D & D Antiques
1411 S. 3rd St. • 712-323-5233Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. or by appointment
• Jan-Tiques 729 S. Main St. • 712-323-6624
• Kanesville Kollectibles 530 S. 4th St. • 712-328-8731
• Lake Manawa Antiques 201 Veterans Memorial Highway 712-366-1562
Bass Pro Shops 2901 Bass Pro Dr., I-80/29 Exit 1B712-325-6000 • www.basspro.com
Mall of the Bluffs 1751 Madison Ave., I-80 Exit 5712-323-9986www.mallofthebluffs.com
Lake Manawa Power Center South Expressway & I-80/29 Exit 3
The Market Place I-29/I-80 Exit 1B Southwww.magnumcompanies.com
Metro Crossing Shopping Center I-29/Hwy 275 Exit 47http://legacy.kimcorealty.com
AbouttheTown• Broadway Plaza
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• Haymarket Square District Pearl St./Main St. & 5th Ave. *National Register of Historic Places
• Historic Broadway 100 Block of W. Broadway *National Register of Historic Places
• Madison Avenue Village 1840 Madison Ave., I-80 Exit 5
• Ogden Place 200 Block of W. Broadway
• Rue Street Plaza Madison Ave. & Rue St., I-80 Exit 5
• Sherwood Plaza 2703 E. Kanesville Blvd., I-80 Exit 8
• Sundel Plaza 22nd St. & W. Broadway
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Main Street Market 809 Main Street Historic Haymarket SquareThursday 5-7:00 p.m. fresh produce,handmade goods, music, and more.
farmersMarketCorner of N. Main St. & Kanesville Blvd., Omni Centre Business Park’s loading dock 712-486-2282Seasonal: Sat. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. beginning the last weekend in May and into October. Supply yourpantry with fresh garden vegetables, fruit,baked good, jams, and jellies.
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SpecialtyShops• Collectors LTD
1783 Vista Lane • 712-323-1325
• Green Acres Natural Food Market 805 S. Main St. • 712-323-5799
• Harvester Lofts 1010 S. Main St.
• Mr. Ed’s Flag Pole Co. 19278 Conifer Ln. • 712-323-7095
• Olive Branch Country Store 19278 Conifer Ln. • 712-322-2669
• Savannah Filmore 19257 Conifer Ln. • 712-388-0010
Horseshoe Casino Council Bluffs and Bluffs Run Greyhound Racing2701 23rd Avenue I-80/29 Exit 1B N.712-323-2500 • 800-238-2946www.harrahs.com • www.bluffsdogs.com
Harrah’s Council Bluffs Casino and Hotel1 Harrah’s Blvd, I-29 Exit 53A712-329-6000 • www.harrahs.com
Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs2200 River Road, I-29 Exit 52712-328-8888 • 866-MORE-FUNwww.ameristar.com/CouncilBluffs.aspx
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Octagon HouseOctagonbuilding located inGracelandCemeterybuiltaround1875.Thisunusual structurehousedmournersduring inclementweather,and is listed on theNationalRegisterof Historic Places.formore information contacttheNewton-Avoca Historical Society at712-343-2477.
Sweet Vale of Avoca Museum 504 N. Elm St. • Avoca712-343-2477 • www.thehistoricalsociety.orgavocahistoricalsociety1@gmail.comOpen Memorial Day-Labor Day, 1:00-4:00 daily. Stepbackin time andsee what life was like whenAvoca wasyoung.A variety of displays depicthistorical events.Morethan75mountedheads andanimals fromall over theworld.Of special interestare themuskox andarcticwolf.
Carson CityAdministration:712-484-3636 www.carsonia.com
Dreamland Theatre107 Broadway 712-484-2281 • Carson166seat restored theatreshowing fournew-releasemovies a monthat7:00p.m.
Eagle of Honorwww.eaglesofhonorproject.com
Avoca CityAdministration: 712-343-2424 www.cityofavoca.com
1885 East Pottawattamie County Courthouse203 North Elm St. • Avoca • 712-343-2477Toursbyappointment.Proclaimed“The Most BeautifulCourtroom in theState,”and listed on the NationalRegisterofHistoricPlaces, this courtroom features a 200yearoldbench andcanopy from an oldEnglish Castle.
Eagle of HonorPottawattamie County Courthousewww.eaglesofhonorproject.com
Farmall-Land USA Museum2101 N. LaVista Heights Rd. • AvocaI-80 Interchange, Hwy 59, exit 40712-307-6806 or 712-343-6354www.farmall-land-usa.comOpen April-Oct. Tues-Sat. 9:00-5:00. Sun. 12:00-5:00. Closed Mondays. Open by appointment winter season. Call 402-490-1574. • 26,000 sq. ft.museumwhichhouses acollectionof more than 150 IH full-size tractors,pedaltractors, toy tractors,artistprints, and other IHmemorabilia. And the ladieswon’twant tomiss thebeautiful doll collection in the“TractorWidow Lounge.”[email protected]
Everyefforthasbeenmade toensure theaccuracyof the information in thispublicationwascorrectandcurrentatpresstime.TheCVBassumes no responsibility formisinformation.Pleasedirectadditionsorcorrections to theCVBdepartment.
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Hitchcock Nature Center27792 Ski Hill Loop Honey Creek • 712-545-3283 www.pottcoconservation.com6 a.m. to 10 p.m. year-round.Locatedon theLoess Hills ScenicByway, thisparkandwildlifepreserve offers scenicviews of over1,268acresof Loess Hills bluffsandnative prairie.Recreation includeshiking trails,accessible boardwalktrail,picnic shelters,archery range,wildlife viewing/huntingblind, tentandmodern campsites,campingcabins,theLoess Hills Lodge Exhibit Gallery,anda 45’observation tower.
Loess Hills Lodge Exhibit Gallery At Hitchcock Nature CenterMarch-November, Tuesday-Saturday 9 am-5 pm & Sunday 1-5 pmDecember-February, Friday -Saturday 9 am-5 pm & Sunday 1- 5 pmA uniqueexhibit gallery featuringa variety of handsonactivities forvisitorsofall ages.Childrencanvisit Curiosity Cove tomake animal prints,build theirownhabitat, readnaturestories andcompete ina scavenger hunt.Other featuresincludea raptorexhibit and information on the formation of Iowa’sLoessHillsandthecommunities theysupport today.
macedonia City Administration:712-486-2323 www.macedoniaiowa.com
Eagle of Honorwww.eaglesofhonorproject.com
Grist Mill313 Main St. • P.O. Box 136 • Macedonia
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Pottery by the Creek13063 432nd St. • Carson712-486-2324www.potterybythecreek.compotteryman@westianet.netCall ahead for an appointment.Potteryandceramicsculptureby Paul Koch.VisitPaul atThePaintedCamel indowntownMacedonia.
Carter lake CityAdministration: 712-347-6320 www.cityofcarterlake.com
Agreat recreational spot,CarterLake isnamed for anoxbow lake formedbyflooding in 1877.Eagle of Honor950 East Locust St. • Carter LakeAmagnificent bronzeeagle sculpture fountain by RussellChristensen is acommunity landmark in Carter Lake. www.eaglesofhonorproject.com
Crescent CityAdministration: 712-545-3981 www.crescentiowa.com
Eagle of Honorwww.eaglesofhonorproject.com
Loess Hills Vineyard & Winery1120 Old Lincoln Hwy • Crescent • 712-545-3054www.loesshillsvineyardandwinery.comOpen Thurs. 12 p.m. – 8 p.m., Fri and Sat., 12 p.m. – 9 p.m., Sun 12 p.m. – to 6 p.m. SamplesomeofMidwest Iowa’s finest wine whileenjoyingabreathtakingviewof the Scenic Loess HillsofWestern Iowa.
Mt. Crescent Ski Area17026 Snow Hill Lane • Honey Creek 712-545-3850 • [email protected], snowboarding,and tubing in the beautifulLoessHills.Ski lodgewith lounge and restaurant. NewzipLine, too.Check thewebsite for hours and dates.
Screaming Eagle Zip Line • Mt. Crescent17026 Snow Hill Lane • Honey Creek • 712-545-3850Experiencean intense 1600-ft. ziplineover five footballfields longand300-ft. in theair.
Hancock CityAdministration: 712-741-5665
Botna Bend Park42926 Mahogany Rd. Hancock712-741-5465 www.pottcoconservation.com•Offerscamping,fishing,picnicarea,hikingtrails,playground,kidsNaturePlayScape,archeryrange,WestNishnabotnaWaterTrailaccess,andcanoeandkayakrentals.Visitorscanalsoviewelkandbisonthatroamfreely insidefencedareas.
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Original Mormon Trail Settlement Site10,000pound redgraniteboulder commemoratingOldMacedonia where theMormons approached theWestNishnabotna River crossingonJune12,1846.
The Painted Camel Gallery320 Main Street • Macedonia • (712) 310-4534fineartandcraftgallery featuring regional [email protected]
Pioneer Trail Museum316 Main Street • Macedonia • [email protected]/historical-societyOpen May 1st through October 31st. Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 9:00-noon, except Wednesday afternoons 1-4:00 p.m. or by appointment.Call 712-486-2568or712-486-2323.
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Eagle of Honor • www.eaglesofhonorproject.com
Penny’s Visions Art Gallery: Paintings & Bronze Sculpture by Two Iowa Artists510 Front St. • Neola • 712-485-2618 www.pennychristensen.homestead.comrusspenny80@walnutel.netforover 30years,artists RussandPennyChristensenhavebeen creatingbronzesculpturesandpaintings.
Phoenix Theater305 Front St. • Neola • 712-485-8051 www.neolaphoenix.org“The Phoenix is rising!” Restored1913movie theater.Hometo thefirst talkingpictureshow inPottawattamie County.Also 3Dcapability.
oakland City Administration:712-482-6811 www.cityofoaklandiowa.com
Big Grove Country Inn Bed & Breakfast18807 450th St. • Oakland • 712-482-6840 • www.biggrove.comEnjoythecomfortsofthiscountrybedandbreakfast.Seea1850s logcabin,whichformstheheartofthehouse,an1878oneroomcountryschoolhouse,anda1890scountryweddingchapel.Seewebsiteforevents.
Eagle of Honor • www.eaglesofhonorproject.com
Loess Hills National Scenic ByWay712 S. Hwy 6 • Oakland 712-482-3029 • www.byways.org [email protected]:Golden Hills RC&D.
Nishna Heritage Museum117 N. Main • Oakland • 712-482-6802 Apr.-Dec. 31. Mon.–Fri. 11 a.m.–3 p.m. and by appointment. Take a trip back in time when life was simpler.Thismuseumhasseveral displays, includingcollectionsof dolls,tools, clothing fromtheVictorianera,household items,etc.Don’t miss thequiltedmap of Iowacreated in1900.
Thistleberry Cottage 17429 390th Street • Oakland • 712-484-3936 www.thistleberrycottagellc.comA comfortable, interesting,andaffordable shoppingexperience for thingsyou love.
shelby City Administration:712-544-2404
Agricultural SymbolI-80 Exit 34 76’ steel sculpturehighlighting themajor commoditiesproducedbyarea farmers --corn,beef andpork.
Stempel Bird Collection311 Main St. • Macedonia • [email protected]/stempel-bird-museumTours by appointment.Acollectionofmore than300 mounted birds includingmany rarespecies andsomeover 100 years old. Knownasoneof thefinest in theState, Dr. Stempel a self-madeauthority in theareasofornithologyhas lefta legacy to future generations toobservespecies rapidlybecoming endangered and may soon be extinct.
mcClelland CityAdministration: 712-566-2367
Eagle of Honor • www.eaglesofhonorproject.com
SCOLA21557 270th St. • McClelland • 712-566-2202 email: [email protected] • www.scola.org•SCOLAisanon-profiteducationalorganizationthatreceives andre-transmits televisionprogramming from around theworld in native languages.Toursof the facilitieswithanorientation to theSCOLAprogramming by appointment.
minden CityAdministration: 712-483-2991
Breezy Hills Vineyard & Winery31735 Tamarack Rd. • Minden • 712-485-2083 www.breezyhills.com. Winter/Spring Hours: Sat 10-5, Sun 1-5. Summer Hours: Tues-Fri 11-6, Sat 10-6, Sun 1-5, closed all Mondays. • Stop for a glass of one of theirawardwinningwines,while enjoying panoramic viewsof theWestern Iowacountryside. Music events are heldperiodically throughout thesummer.
Eagle of Honor • www.eaglesofhonorproject.com
neola CityAdministration: 712-485-2307
Arrowhead Park29357-310th St • Neola • 712-485-2295www.pottcoconservation.com • 147-acre parksurroundinga17acre fishing lake offeringmoderncamping,cabin rentals, picnicking, equestrianfacilities, ice skating,playground, shelter rentals, sandvolleyball,nature trails,basketball court, ice fishing, fishingdocks,paddleboat,andcanoe rentals.
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Iowa’s Antique City Walnut Welcome Center • 607 Highland St. Walnut • 712-784-2100www.iowasantiquecity.com Turn-of-the-centurybrickstreets,globe street lightsandhitchingposts.Over 17antiqueshops.
Monroe One-Room Country Schoolhouse610 Highland St. • Walnut712-784-2100 or 712-784-2244Contact the Visitors Center for tour information. 1920scountryschoolhouse.
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Theseawardwinningmuralsare located throughout thecity, some have direct ties toWalnutwhile others showpopular iconsof theearly1900s.Search for thehiddenletters in themurals.
Rolling Hills Bank300 Antique City Dr. • Walnut HNational Register of Historic Places Built in1880, this structure is Mission/SpanishRevival,Classical Revival styles of architecture.
Walnut Creek Historical Museum304 Antique City Dr. • Walnut 712-784-2100 or 712-784-3663Open Memorial Day through Labor Day, Sat and Sun 1-4 p.m. and by appointment Manyof the items in themuseumdate from1870s&1880s,whenWalnutwasathrivingprairie townof 1,000people.Housed in the former MasonicLodge, themuseum includeskitchenandparlor room exhibits, furniture,andclothing.
Carstens 1880 Memorial Farmstead32409 380th St. • I-80, Exit 34 • Shelby712-544-2341 • www.carstensfarm.comTours by appointment. This1880 farmstead isa livinghistoryexhibitofhow farming practices have evolved fromhand labor tohorse machinery to tractors givingvisitors alookat the things thathave formed our rural heritage. Ourmotto is,“Preservingandcelebrating Iowa’s farm history.”uniqueseasonalactivitiesand demonstrations makehistoryand the rural spiritcome alive. National Register of Historic Places.
Rock Island Old Stone Arch Nature TrailShelby City Hall • 419 East St. • Shelby 712-544-2404An1883 reportby theChicago, Rock Island & PacificRailroad listedonly four30’arch culvert bridges -- theShelbybridgewasoneof them and has been named thefirst railroadstructurebuilt in Shelby County. Most railroadbridges in Iowawere woodor timber, but limestone for the trestle wasbelieved tohavecome fromaquarry inEarlham, Iowa, not far from the railroad’s main line inthatarea.
treynor CityAdministration: 712-487-3787 www.cityoftreynor.com
Eagle of Honor • www.eaglesofhonorproject.com
Prairie Crossing Vineyard and Winery 31506 Pioneer Trail • Treynor • 712-487-3812 www.prairiecrossingwine.comA family-operatedvineyardand winery perched atoprollinghills.Panoramicviewsof the vineyard andcountryside whileenjoyingsome of the best wines inIowa.
underwood CityAdministration: 712-566-2373 www.underwoodia.com
Community Center-UMBA Hall 712-566-2222 www.umbahall.com 9,600sq.ft.hallforreceptions,dancesandmeetings.SkatingfridaysOct.-Apr.
Eagle of Honor • www.eaglesofhonorproject.com
walnut CityAdministration: 712-784-3443 www.walnutiowa.org
Back Alley Barn Quilt ProjectA funprojectwasbegun in the spring of 2010 tobeautify thebackalleysofdowntownWalnut.Why thealleys,you ask? Manyofourcustomers must use thealleyways topickup their purchased items from theshops.We realized that thealleyswere somewhat of aneyesoreanddecidedagreatway to brighten them upwouldbe toaddsomebarnquiltsand landscaping.
Burma Shave Signs WalnutOur IowaMagazinehatcheda plan to erect a set of“Burma-Shave” signs ineachof Iowa’s99counties.Walnutwas fortunate to have been chosen as thesingle setof signs forPottawattamieCounty.The signs have been installed on AntiqueCityDrive,which is themain thoroughfare from Interstate 80 intoWalnut.Takea tripthroughthe99 Iowacounties to discover each set of old-fashioned and nostalgic“Burma-Shave”signs.We think that the signs willadd to the fun that visitors toIowacananticipate!!!
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Harvest Spoon TourfirstSundayof themonth,May-October •1:00-5:00p.m. www.facebook.com/harvestspoontour
Living Loess Tour ThirdSaturdayof themonth,May-October •9:00a.m.-3:00p.m. www.livingloess.com
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GolfingAvoca Golf Club, Inc. • 1701 N. Willow St. • Avoca • 712-343-6979 Built in1975 -9-hole,par36 (public)
Oakland Country Club • 712 N. Highway 6 • Oakland • 712-482-66149-holegolf course open to thepublic
Quail Run Golf Course • 29515 285th St. • Neola • 712-485-22669-hole,par 36golfcourse on80 acres open to the public from 7 a.m. to dusk
Shoreline Golf Club • 210 Locust St. • Carter Lake • 712-347-5173www.golfshoreline.com • 18-holegolfcourse, par 72 championship
Treynor Recreation Area • 208 Buck St. • Treynor • 712-487-33029-holegolf course open to the public
Miniature GolfBlue Waters Mini Golf • 2929 Mabrey LaneCarter Lake • 712-347-5553 www.bluewatersminigolf.com
CampingThe Pottawattamie County Fair Campground 307 W. Lincoln St. • Avoca • Contact Deb Henningsen at 712-482-6220 www.pottawattamiecountyfair.com • Modern camping with34 fullhookups.Groupcampingavailable.
Millstone City Park Camping • N. Rodeo Dr. • Carson • 712-484-3636 RVCampingwithelectrical hookup.
Econo Lodge • 1614 Antique City Dr. • Walnut • 712-784-2233RVcamping.
Shelby Country Inn • 15 East St. • Shelby • 712-544-2766RVcamping.
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Parks/Recreation AreasArrowhead Park • 29357 310th St. • Neola • 712-485-2295www.pottcounty.com • Fee requiredThepark is situatedona 17-acre lake,offerscamping,boating,fishing,andnumerousotheractivities year round.Youcanstay inone ofthree rusticcabins,pitcha tentand rough itoruseone of the65campsites with electricservice;of whichsix arepull-throughsites.Dump station, showers,hydrantsandpit toiletsavailable.The lake is stockedwith bluegill,bassandcatfish.Enjoya hikealong the trailoryoucan renta canoeorpaddleboat.
Botna Bend Park • 42926 Mahogany Rd. • Hancock712-741-5465 • www.pottcoconservation.com Fee required.Botna Bend Park is a favorite for campers who enjoya small townatmosphere.This119acrePark is located on the river.Schedulea canoe trip downthismeanderingriver andenjoy Iowa’snaturalbeauty.Thepark is equipped with amodern showerhouseand features57electrical sitesandbeautifultentcamping spots.Thenew kidsNaturePlayScape&playground,archery range,hiking trails andpicnic sheltersprovide recreationalopportunities tovisitors of all ages.Visit theenclosed pasturesat theparkandview thearea’sonlyBisonandElkherds,ondisplay throughouttheyear.
Hitchcock Nature Center • 27792 Ski Hill Loop • Honey Creek712-545-3283 • Fee requiredLocated in theLoess Hills,Hitchcockhassome of the largest remainingprairieremnants in Iowaandprovides refuge for plants andanimals foundnowhereelsein thestate.The1,268acresareopen every day of theyear forhiking,camping,picnicking,bird watching, snow sledding.A 22-acremodern campground isequipped with 18RVsites, showerhouse, two grouptentsites, threecabins,andoverlook deck.There is a fully furnished lodge for meetings,eventsor retreats.Attendseasonal recreationprogramssuchas hikes,Monarchbutterfly tagging,NightSkyViewing,“HawkWatch”Programs,andmore.
Mabrey Park • 1701 Willow Dr. • Carter Lake • 712-347-6728Cityparkwith access toCarterLake–perfect for boaters andfishers.
Old Town Park • 12515 385th St. • Macedonia • 712-741-5465Locatedon thehistoricMormonTrailnearMacedonia,OldeTownmaynothaveanymodern conveniences,but it does offer a wonderful“back tonature” feeling.Visitorscan launchcanoesor inner tubes for a relaxing river adventure.
Hunting/Wildlife AreasFarm Creek Public Wildlife Area • 1 mile south of Hwy 92 on 460th St.712-328-5638 •320-acrepublic huntingandfishingarea.No facilitiesavailable.
Pheasants Forever Food Plot • Northeast corner of I-29 and I-680712-328-5638ThePottawattamie CountyConservation Board maintains a 13.27-acrearea toserve as a food plot for pheasants.Thearea is a mixtureof BigBluestem,CanadaGoldenrod,Switchgrassand Indiangrassand is open for publichunting.
Historic and Country ChurchesMonroe Methodist Church241umbrellaRd. •Walnut712-784-3009
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church12ParkSt. •Treynor712-487-3880
Saint Patrick Catholic Church3084thSt. • Neola712-485-2433
United Methodist Church308 Evans St. • Macedonia712-486-2266
Silver Creek Church (Methodist)36418 Pinoak Rd. • Hancock712-741-5683
Wheeler Grove Church (Methodist)44353 Chestnut Rd. • Carson712-486-2201
Oakland-Sharon Presbyterian ChurchHwy 6 and 370th St. (West ofOakland) 712-482-3480
Oakland Christian Church603 Pioneer Ave. • 712-482-6240
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OLD MAINE STREET GRILLE • 133 N. Elm Street712-307-6474 • Old world stylepub inbeautiful downtownAvocaservingbothlunch anddinner. OpenMon.-Sat.
THE EMBERS • Exit 40 off I-80712-343-2419 • Anarea favorite forgenerations.Small towndiner feelwithvintagelunchboxes andboardgamesdecorating thewalls.
GRANDMA’S DINER • 713 N. Walnut St. • 712-343-3044Allyour favorites fromsteak,fish tosandwiches.
PAPA JAKES BBQ • 904 N. Walnut St. • 712-343-2550Mildsmokedmeat the old fashionedway.Try theBBQ Brisket Pizza.Sitdowndiningandcatering available. Look for thePapaJakes traveling food truck.
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WHISKEY CREEK SPORTS BAR & GRILL • 106 Broadway • 712-484-3440Open for lunch anddinner.
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THE PINK POODLE • 633 Old Lincoln Highway • 712-545-3744Quaint small townfavorite known for its steaksandprime rib.Ondisplay areantiquedolls andduckdecoy collections.
HENRY’S DINER • 836 Old Lincoln Highway • 712-545-3600
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THE STATION • 205 Kimball St. • 712-741-BEER (2337)uniquesportsbarwith9 largescreent.v.s, touchtunes,and livemusic.Cometryyourhand at the regulation basketball hoop. Icecold beer,cocktails,pizza, sandwiches,andweekly specials. Mon-Sun11a.m.-2p.m.
Macedonia
THE BACK FORTY • 317 Main St. • 712-486-2687 •AmericanCuisine.Biggestpileofpotatowedges you’veever seen.Sandwiches,burgers,pizza,dinnerand lunchspecials. Mon.-Thurs. 7:00-12:00a.m.,fri.-Sat.7:00-2:00 a.m.Sun.9:00a.m.-10.p.m.
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MINDEN BOWL CAFÉ AND LOUNGE • 209 Broadway St.712-483-2937 • Restaurantareaseparate fromthe loungeandbowlingalley.Localresidents pack the restaurantonfriday andSaturday nights toenjoy the fantasticprime rib.
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BUCKSNORT • 712-485-9090 •Hometo theMonsterBuck Burger.Also servingappetizers, BBQ, pizza, sandwiches,burgers,wrapsandsalads.Threebig-screenTVs foryoursport viewing pleasure.
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CORN CRIB • 12 East Street • 712-2676 •Award-winninghome-stylecooking inabarn-likesetting.
THE CORNSTALK RESTAURANT • I-80, Exit 34 • 712-544-2942
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AUNT B’s • 221 Antique City Dr.712-784-3681 • No, this isn’t mom’skitchen…it’sAuntB’s!Enjoy thehome-stylecooking andsee how localhistorycomesalive here in Iowa’sAntiqueCity.
EMMA JEANS • 2117 Antique City Dr.712-784-2500 • Enjoy pizza, sandwichesanddaily specials in theLoungearea.Located area. Locatedat exit46off I-80.
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Avoca motel1809 N. LaVista Heights Rd.Avoca, IA • 712-343-6378
20 16 0 0 • • • nFree wireless Internet, coffee maker, microwave, refrigerator. Restaurant nearby.
Capri motel110 E. Pershing St., I-80, exit 40 Avoca, IA • 712-343-6301
27 17 0 0 • • • nContinental breakfast, restaurant nearby, free wireless Internet access, microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker. Low weekly and daily rates. Restaurant nearby.
Country inn & suites - Airport2210 Abbott Dr. • Carter Lake, IA712-347-5600 • 800-456-4000www.countryinns.com
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uuu AAA rating. In-room coffee, continental breakfast, newspapers & free local calls. Wireless high speed Internet access. Exercise room and business center in lobby. Restaurant nearby.
Cobblestone inns and suites703 Chestnut St. • Avoca, IA712-307-6006
40 40 2 2 • • • Serving Continental breakfast, free wifi, hair dryers, coffeemaker, microwave, and refrigerator. Restaurants nearby.
econo lodgeI-80, Exit 46 • Walnut, IA712-784-2233 • 800-711-5409 www.econolodge.com
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Wireless High speed Internet, continental breakfast, microwave & refrigerator, kids stay free. 7.5 acres of campground behind hotel (handicap accessible) Newly renovated showers, 30 and 50 amp service, water at every site, tent camping as well.
Holiday inn express2510 Abbott Plaza Carter Lake, IA • 402-505-4900www.hiexpress.com/omahaairport
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uuu AAA rating. Express start breakfast, high-speed wireless Internet access. Free local calls. Business center. Guest laundry. Coffeemakers & hair dryers in all guestrooms. All non-smoking. H Free airport shuttle.
laQuinta1201 Ave. H • Carter Lake, IA712-347-6595 • www.laquinta.com
102 90 5 4 • • • • • • • nContinental breakfast and restaurant nearby, business center, fitness center, free wireless Internet access, microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, hairdryer, and free local calls.
midtown motel205 Broadway • Minden, IA 712-483-2023
10 9 0 0 • • • • nMicrowave and refrigerator. Children under 12 stay free. Bowling alley nearby.
motel 6211 West Marty Dr., Avoca, IA, I-80 Exit 40 • www.motel6.com 712-343-6507 • 800-466-8356
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Received 2005 Franchise and 2007 Hospitality Motel 6 of the Year Award. Guest laundry, vending facilities, high-speed wireless Internet, expanded cable, elevator, morning coffee, 17 and under stay free. Restaurant nearby.
shelby Country inn Exit 34, 15 East St., Shelby, IA712-544-2766
16 12 1 0 • • • n 110 RV hook ups. Onsite laundry. Restaurant nearby.
super 8 motel3000 Airport Drive, Carter Lake, IA 712-347-5588
66 66 6 4 • • • • • • • • n Continental breakfast, free wireless Internet.
super 8 motelI-80, Exit 46 • Walnut, IA 712-784-2221 • 800-800-8000
63 51 2 2 • • • • nuu AAA rating. Continental breakfast, free wireless Internet, guest laundry, hair dryer, iron/bd, microwave and refrigerator, copy and fax. A mile from 18 antique shops. Restaurant nearby.
Bed & BreakfastsBig grove Country inn188807 450th St.Oakland, IA • 712-482-6840 www.biggrove.com
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One guest room is an 1850 Mormon log cabin with fireplace, decorated with antiques of the era. Restored 1878 school to tour, 1890 country church perfect for weddings. Two full service trailer hook-ups.
Clark’s Country inn 701 Walnut St. • Walnut, IA712-784-3010 www.clarkscountryinn.com
3 3 0 0 • nPrivate baths, king or queen beds in 1912 home with antiques. Den with TV/DVD, piano. Deck with waterfall and pond. In Iowa’s antique city with 200 antique dealers. Restaurant nearby.
Crescent view Crescent, IA • 712-227-0051www.crescentviewbnb.com
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Home-style hospitality with an emphasis on you! 1998 home with cathedral ceilings and breathtaking view of the Loess Hills, Iowa and Nebraska, 15 min. to Council Bluffs and downtown Omaha. Full breakfast.
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GREEN BOX INDICATES HOTELS NEAR EPPLEY AIRPORT • Room Rates: n Under $50 n $50-$99 n $100+ *Rates are subject to change.
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Orchards & GardensPleasecall orcheckwebsites forhours,directions and harvest schedules.
Breezy Hills Vineyard & Winery31735Tamarack Rd. •Minden712-485-2083 •www.breezyhills.com
Loess Hills Vineyard & Winery1120OldLincolnHwy •Crescent712-545-3054www.loesshillsvineyardandwinery.com
Prairie Crossing Vineyard & Winery31506PioneerTrail •Treynor712-487-3812www.prairiecrossingwine.com
Prairie Hawk Vineyard21496ChestnutRoad712-256-6770www.phwine.com
Homeside Farm Market 15155390thSt. •Carson 712-484-3375
Pioneer Trail Orchard & Pumpkin Patchhttp://www.ptapples.com/21534Chestnut Rd. •CouncilBluffs712-366-150
Sue’s Country Garden46288Highway6 •Oakland712-482-6702
Welch’s Orchard Pumpkin Patch17676Sunnydale Rd •CouncilBluffs712-323-4723
West Farms30727175thSt. •Honey Creek712-545-9019
Eagles of Honor Project EaglesofHonorarebeing sculptedby Neolaartist Russell Christensen.Christensenand many townsacrossPottawattamie Countyhavea visionof showing thankfulness and pride bycreatingaVeteran’s Monument in everycommunity. In stunning bronze,eacheagle isunique.Eachmonument is atestament thatourcounty is strong,united, filledwith hardworking peoplewhoappreciate freedom and want tohonor thosewhopreserve freedomforAmerica.formore information, logontohttp://www.eaglesofhonorproject.com/homepage.html. Ifyou’d like toarrange abus tourofall theEagles,please contacttheCouncil Bluffs ConventionandVisitorsBureau,712-256-2577.
Eagles of Honor are located in the following communities:AvocaCarsonCarter LakeCouncilBluffsCrescent
HancockMacedoniaMcClellandMindenNeola
CarsonEagle CrescentEagle underwoodEagle WalnutEagle
OaklandTreynorunderwoodWalnut
3 Bee Farms14922 535th St. •Griswold712-778-4256 •www.3beefarms.com 2010 marked the80th anniversary ofthis1300-treeorchard.Produce fromAtozavailable at theonsite retail store,TheAppleHouse.funfamily eventseachweekend in the fall featuring hayrides,cornmaze, family gamesand pumpkinpatch.
Diller Greenhouse, Inc. 1250 LongviewLoop •Council Bluffs712-323-1022
Ditmar’s Orchard19475 225th St. •Council Bluffs712-256-7053 www.ditmarsorchard.com
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