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 Back-to-the River Trail.

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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Little Italy

While there might not be top attractions in Little Italy, you can explore the larger area and discover places like The Durham Museum and Harrah's Council Bluffs Casino.

Little Italy
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! (2,395 reviews)
We stay here a lot. Great location and easy to get there. Some rooms need updating. The couches and chairs need replaced. The beds are comfortable and jetted tub works great. Pool is heated and hot tub is big. We love the waterfall. The free breakfast was good with pancakes, eggs, and bacon.

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Stoney Creek Hotel Sioux City
BridgePointe Inn & Suites

BridgePointe Inn & Suites

2 out of 5
3619 9th Ave Council Bluffs IA
The price is ฿2,297 per night from 11 Jan to 12 Jan
฿2,297
฿2,572 total
11 Jan - 12 Jan
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! (1,746 reviews)
Seemed like we were the only guest there but the hotel was nice and clean. Staff was very friendly. 10/10

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

BridgePointe Inn & Suites
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Council Bluffs, IA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Council Bluffs, IA

2.5 out of 5
17 Arena Way Council Bluffs IA
The price is ฿2,640 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
฿2,640
฿2,957 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Council Bluffs. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,012 reviews)
Only issue we had was the people above us were quite loud until close to midnight the first night. The 2nd night the children were also running around, jumping off beds and screaming but it ended around 10 which is when we went to bed, so that was nice, otherwise we would have complained to the front ...

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Council Bluffs, IA
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! (112 reviews)
The property had the basics of what we needed and worked well for our family. Staff had great communication. Laundry was good.

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Kasa Downtown Des Moines
Iowa City 4br Backyard Walk To Stadium 4 Bedroom Home

Iowa City 4br Backyard Walk To Stadium 4 Bedroom Home

3 out of 5
330 Koser Avenue Iowa City IA
Stay at this holiday home in Iowa City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Finkbine Golf Course and Kinnick Stadium are located ...
Iowa City 4br Backyard Walk To Stadium 4 Bedroom Home
Cozy Cedar Rapids Pad - 2 Blocks to Mercy Care!

Cozy Cedar Rapids Pad - 2 Blocks to Mercy Care!

3 out of 5
Cedar Rapids IA
Stay at this cottage in Cedar Rapids. Enjoy free parking, patios and air conditioning. Popular attractions Cedar Rapids Museum of Art and African American Museum ...
Cozy Cedar Rapids Pad - 2 Blocks to Mercy Care!
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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