"Council Bluffs, Iowa" Council Bluffs by Rich62

Council Bluffs Travel Guide: 23 reviews and 33 photos

Cobblestone Church

This is a Lutheran Church in Council Bluffs, Iowa. It is made of cobblestones that had been removed from the streets of the neighborhood.

A little known fact: Abraham Lincoln once visited Council Bluffs, and looked across the Missouri River into Nebraska. This is the farthest west that he ever traveled.

War Monument

WAR MONUMENT

In the town square is a large area devoted to honoring veterans of past wars. Several nice bronze statues are integrated into the display.

RAILROADING!

UNION PACIFIC MUSEUM

On one side of the town square is the Union Pacific Railroad Museum, housed in this building.

There are three floors of excellent exhibits, and its free!

See my "Things to Do" tips for more photos and information.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Council Bluffs has some interesting areas
Cons:Council Bluffs has some really trashy areas
In a nutshell:Not my favorite town, but interesting

Last visit to Council Bluffs: Jun 2006
Intro Updated Jun 4, 2006
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Reviews (5)

VISIT THE IOWA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF Things to Do (4)

LIKE SIMILAR INSTITUTIONS IN OTHER STATES, THIS SCHOOL PERFORMS AN INVALUABLE SERVICE FOR ITS HEARING-IMPAIRED CITIZENS.... more travel advice

LET'S GO TO THE DRIVEIN! - Council Bluffs

SEE A DRIVEIN MOVIE! Things to Do (4)

THERE ARE STILL A FEW DRIVEIN MOVIE THEATERS AVAILABLE IN AMERICA, AND THIS IS ONE OF THEM. From the photo you can see... more travel advice

A FORMER LIBRARY NOW HOUSES THE U.P. MUSEUM - Council Bluffs

THE UNION PACIFIC MUSEUM Things to Do (4)

THIS FREE MUSEUM has three floors of exhibits and is very interesting. Many exhibits are interactive. more travel advice

DAWN BREAKS AT THE AMERISTAR CASINO - Council Bluffs

THE AMERISTAR RIVERBOAT CASINO Things to Do (4)

THERE ARE THREE MAIN CASINOS IN COUNCIL BLUFFS. Two of them are riverboats moored in the Missouri River (Ameristar and... more travel advice

Restaurants (1)
REALLY GREAT LATTES AND COFFEES

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BillNJ Dec 11, 2009 at 9:28 PM

Years ago, I had a friend from Omaha who described Council Bluffs as a wild biker town. In your intro, you refer to its trashy areas -- but your tips and photos didn't explore that aspect. Perhaps you'll post more later?