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 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
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 Omaha Civic Auditorium.

Downtown Northeast
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
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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 The Durham Museum and Harrah's Council Bluffs Casino.

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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 2.003.767 ₫ per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
2.003.767 ₫
2.277.281 ₫ total
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,384 reviews)
Clean room and overall good experience

Reviewed on 30 Nov 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 1.582.498 ₫ per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
1.582.498 ₫
1.772.398 ₫ total
8 Dec - 9 Dec
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,020 reviews)
Very clean - the room wasn't overly large, and the bathroom was particularly small Breakfast was minimal, but did include hot items and appeared well-maintained

Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025

Countryside Inn & Suites
Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs

Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs

4 out of 5
2200 River Road Council Bluffs IA
The price is 2.610.663 ₫ per night from 7 Dec to 8 Dec
2.610.663 ₫
2.923.974 ₫ total
7 Dec - 8 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Council Bluffs. Enjoy free parking, 3 restaurants and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
The room was nice- excellent buffet and food credit for becoming rewards member

Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025

Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs
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 business-friendly aparthotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a business centre and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Casey's Center and Ruan ...
9/10 Wonderful! (111 reviews)
This business has multiple apartments within the apartment building at this address. The apartment that I was in needs a serious deep clean and the oven door was literally coming apart. I don’t know how anyone could consider it acceptable to rent out to a guest, in this condition.

Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025

Kasa Downtown Des Moines
Charming Manville Heights Cottage Retreat 3 Bedroom Home

Charming Manville Heights Cottage Retreat 3 Bedroom Home

3 out of 5
313 River Street Iowa City IA
Stay at this holiday home in Iowa City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, cable/satellite TV service and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Old Capitol Museum and ...
Charming Manville Heights Cottage Retreat 3 Bedroom Home
New Modern Townhome With Rooftop Patio 2 Bedroom Townhouse by RedAwning

New Modern Townhome With Rooftop Patio 2 Bedroom Townhouse by RedAwning

3 out of 5
830 Newton Road Iowa City IA
Stay at this holiday home in Iowa City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Carver-Hawkeye Arena and Kinnick Stadium ...
New Modern Townhome With Rooftop Patio 2 Bedroom Townhouse by RedAwning
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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