Lake Manawa State Park hosts a 700-acre lake perfect for swimming, boating, fishing, hiking, and more! 🛶 Don't skip out on hitting the beach — you can rent kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards, or just relax your day away in the sand. 🏖️ We think this video captures the fun of Lake Manawa perfectly! Learn more about this fan-favorite here: uncb.link/lake_manawa
With 1,268 acres located in the Loess Hills, Hitchcock Nature Center is home to some of the largest remaining prairie remnants in Iowa and is a favorite for hiking, camping, bird watching, and more. We love this video from Travel Iowa about one of our pride and joys! If you'd like to learn more about Hitchcock, explore our site here: uncb.link/hitchcocknaturecenter
See Council Bluffs from a new perspective in this awesome drone video from Travel Iowa! Home to rolling hills and award-winning thrills, dive into the unexpected to make your next family trip to Council Bluffs an unforgettable one. Start planning here: uncb.link/Quick_CB_Getaways
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites at Ameristar - 2024 OMA Best Hotel Award
Congratulations to the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs-I-29 at Ameristar for winning the 2024 Omaha Metropolitan Area Tourism Award for the best hotel in Pottawattamie County! 🏅
Located on the Missouri River next to Ameristar Casino, the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites is well known for its outstanding guest service and warm hospitality. 🛌
Learn more at: uncb.link/oma_best_hotel
The Unique Boutique Iowa - 2024 OMA Best Retail Business Award
Congratulations to The Unique Boutique Iowa for winning the 2024 Omaha Metropolitan Area Tourism Award for the best retail business in Pottawattamie County! 🏅
The Unique Boutique Iowa in Neola offers a little bit of everything, which makes it the perfect place to shop for any occasion! Stop in and say hello — we bet you won't leave empty-handed. 🛍️
Learn more at: uncb.link/oma_best_retail
Pizza King - 2024 OMA Best Restaurant Award
Congratulations to Pizza King for winning the 2024 Omaha Metropolitan Area Tourism Award for the best restaurant in Pottawattamie County! 🏅
Serving the Council Bluffs area since 1965, Pizza King offers steak, seafood, salads, sandwiches, and of course, delicious pizza! 🍕 Their family-friendly environment and outstanding service won't leave you disappointed, either.
Learn more at: uncb.link/oma_best_restaurant
Mt. Crescent — 2024 OMA Best Attraction Award
Congratulations to Mt Crescent Ski Area for winning the 2024 Omaha Metropolitan Area Tourism Award for the best attraction in Pottawattamie County! 🏅
Located in the beautiful Loess Hills, Mt. Cresent offers skiing, snowboarding, and sledding. 🏂 The ski area includes chair lifts, ski school programs, equipment rentals, and a ski lodge complete with a lounge and restaurant.
Learn more at: uncb.link/oma_best_attraction
Plan Your Council Bluffs Visit With Our Trip Planner Tool
January 30 is National Plan for Vacation Day — the perfect time to begin planning a visit to Council Bluffs! 🙌 Our website features an interactive trip planning tool that will help you get a head start on laying out your itinerary for your adventures in Council Bluffs. Check it out now and we'll plan to see you at some of our unforgettable events happening in 2024! uncb.link/plan_vacation
🚂🚂ALL ABOARD! 🚂🚂 Mark your calendar for RAILROAD DAYS happening Saturday, September 23rd in Council Bluffs! There will be numerous train-themed activities and locations to visit during this family-friendly event. CHOO CHOO over to the link in our bio for more details!
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OMA Best Hotel Winner - Ameristar Casino Hotel
Congratulations to Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs for winning the 2023 Omaha Metropolitan Area Tourism Award for the best hotel in Pottawattamie County!
Ameristar Casino Hotel offers modern, comfortable guest rooms and Octagon Luxury suites. Unwind in their beautiful indoor pool, dine in their five unique restaurants, or enjoy top-notch entertainment.
Learn more at: /uncb.link/oma_best_hotel
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OMA Best Attraction Winner - Dreamland Theatre
Congratulations to Dreamland Theatre for winning the 2023 Omaha Metropolitan Area Tourism Award for the best attraction in Pottawattamie County!
Found on Broadway Street in Carson, the Dreamland Theatre is a community movie theatre that opened in 1921 and is kept thriving by passionate local volunteers.
Learn more at: uncb.link/oma_best_attraction
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OMA Best Restaurant Winner - The Back Forty Bar and Grill
Congratulations to The Back Forty for winning the 2023 Omaha Metropolitan Area Tourism Award for the best restaurant in Pottawattamie County!
A favorite gathering spot in Macedonia, The Back Forty Bar & Grill serves up homemade American-style dishes with a side of live music. No matter where you're from, you'll feel at home at The Back Forty.
Learn more at: uncb.link/oma_best_restaurant
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OMA Best Retail Winner - The Occasional Collective
Congratulations to the occasional collective for winning the 2023 Omaha Metropolitan Area Tourism Award for the best retail business in Pottawattamie County!
Located in Treynor, The Occasional Collective sells locally sourced goods with a sustainability focus. It’s the perfect place to shop for your eco-conscious goods.
Learn more at: uncb.link/oma_best_retail
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Stempel Bird Museum - Macedonia, Iowa
Time is running out to experience Pottawattamie Arts, Culture & Entertainment's "You're Home: A History of Pottawattamie County" exhibit, open on Fridays from 6-9 p.m. and Saturdays from 12-4 p.m., until May 6. We are so grateful for the spotlight they've put on our local history since the exhibit first opened.
Keep that spirit alive by visiting our local museums — we even have some unusual ones like the Stempel Bird Museum, which houses more than 300 mounted birds, including some that are becoming endangered or extinct. Explore the collection by booking an appointment. Fly over to our site for details: uncb.link/stempel 🐦
Squirrel Cage Jail - Council Bluffs, Iowa
Have you heard of our haunted jail? We can neither confirm nor deny, but we can confirm that the jail is extremely unique! Built in 1885, the Historic Squirrel Cage Jail is one of only three revolving jails left in existence. It's one of those things you have to see to fully understand. Visit our site for hours and directions!
➡ uncb.link/historic_squirrel_cage
This video showcasing the jail can also be seen at the "You're Home: A History of Pottawattamie County" exhibit, open on Fridays from 6-9 p.m. and Saturdays from 12-4 p.m., until May 6.
Nishna Heritage Museum - Oakland, IA
Visit the Nishna Heritage Museum in Oakland, Iowa, and take a trip back in time when life was simpler. Some of their artifacts are available to view now at the new "You're Home: A History of Pottawattamie County" exhibit, open on Fridays from 6-9 p.m. and Saturdays from 12-4 p.m., until May 6.
➡️ uncb.link/nishna_museum
Loess Hills Lodge interpretive Facility in Honey Creek, Iowa
Loess Hills Lodge Interpretive Facility is a unique, hands-on exhibit at the Hitchcock Nature Center in Honey Creek, Iowa. Some of their artifacts are available to view now at the new "You're Home: A History of Pottawattamie County" exhibit, open on Fridays from 6-9 p.m. and Saturdays from 12-4 p.m., until May 6.
Museum Info: uncb.link/Loess_Hills_Lodge
Monroe One-Room Schoolhouse in Walnut, Iowa
It’s hard to imagine a one-room schoolhouse nowadays, but if you travel to the Monroe One-Room Schoolhouse in Walnut, Iowa, you can catch a glimpse of what it was like. Some of their artifacts are available to view now at the new "You're Home: A History of Pottawattamie County" exhibit, open on Fridays from 6-9 p.m. and Saturdays from 12-4 p.m., until May 6.
Museum Info: uncb.link/Monroe_One_Room_Schoolhouse
Carstens 1880 Farmstead in Shelby, Iowa
Carstens 1880 Farmstead, located in Shelby, Iowa, is a living history exhibit of farming practices throughout the decades. Some of their artifacts are available to view now at the new "You're Home: A History of Pottawattamie County" exhibit, open on Fridays from 6-9 p.m. and Saturdays from 12-4 p.m., until May 6.
Museum info: uncb.link/carstens_1880_farmstead
Sweet Vale of Avoca Museum in Avoca, Iowa
Step back in time and see what life was like when Avoca was young at the Sweet Vale of Avoca Museum. Some of the historical artifacts are also available to view right now at the new "You're Home: A History of Pottawattamie County" exhibit, open on Fridays from 6-9 p.m. and Saturdays from 12-4 p.m., until May 6.
Museum Info: uncb.link/Sweet_Vale_of_Avoca_Museum
