Western Iowa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Henry Doorly Zoo showing interior views and bird life as well as a small group of people
Lauritzen Gardens showing wild flowers and a garden
Omaha Children\'s Museum which includes interior views
Heartland of America Park featuring a sunset, a fountain and skyline
Joslyn Art Museum showing art and interior views

Where to stay in Western Iowa

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

Downtown Omaha

5/5(1 area review)

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
Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge which includes hiking or walking, a river or creek and a bridge

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

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
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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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East Omaha

5/5(1 area review)

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
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! (2,318 reviews)
Great staff, convenient and clean property.
"Great staff….friendly, helpful and accommodating. Attractive and clean property walkable to downtown attractions. Lots of easy parking. Property in need of a little maintenance…pool was closed, ripped front awning, slow hot water to shower. Enjoyed."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025

Stoney Creek Hotel Sioux City
Countryside Inn & Suites
Countryside Inn & Suites
2.5 out of 5
3208 S 7th St, Council Bluffs, IA
The price is 1.609.330 ₫ per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
1.609.330 ₫
1.802.449 ₫ total
9 Jul - 10 Jul
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
Comfortable Stay!
"Clean room…quiet. Great price. Shopping nearby."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

Countryside Inn & Suites
BridgePointe Inn & Suites
BridgePointe Inn & Suites
2 out of 5
3619 9th Ave, I-29 & I-80, Council Bluffs, IA
The price is 2.072.645 ₫ per night from 3 Jul to 4 Jul
2.072.645 ₫
2.321.540 ₫ total
3 Jul - 4 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Council Bluffs. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,737 reviews)
Hotel was ok
"The location was good, the breakfast was nice and the night desk attendant even got the Saturday breakfast 30 minutes early since we had to be at our convention started at 6:45 for early morning bible study. A few disappointing aspects. The shampoo bottle was empty which i discovered when i was in ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

BridgePointe 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.
Kasa Downtown Des Moines
Kasa Downtown Des Moines
4 out of 5
550 Watson Powell Junior Way, Des Moines, IA
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a business centre and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Wells Fargo Arena ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (89 reviews)
"All the convinces of home, while being central to all activities."

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2025

Kasa Downtown Des Moines
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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