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Council Bluffs weather essentials

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Jun
79°F 26°C
58°F 14°C
3 in 8 cm
Jul
84°F 28°C
64°F 17°C
3 in 8 cm
Aug
82°F 27°C
61°F 16°C
3 in 8 cm
Sep
76°F 24°C
51°F 10°C
2 in 4 cm
Oct
62°F 16°C
40°F 4°C
2 in 5 cm
Nov
47°F 8°C
28°F -2°C
2 in 4 cm
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Union Pacific Railroad Museum
Union Pacific Railroad Museum
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#1 of 12 attractions in Council Bluffs
4.5 of 5 stars 19 reviews

The Union Pacific Railroad Museum is a collection of informative displays about the history and current operation of the Union Pacific Railroad. Photographs, maps, artifacts, and... more »

Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  0.0 miles from city centre
Lewis and Clark Monument and Scenic Overlook
Lewis and Clark Monument and Scenic Overlook
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#2 of 12 attractions in Council Bluffs
4.5 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Attraction type  Monuments/ Statues; Observation Decks/ Towers
Distance  3.1 miles from city centre
Ameristar Casino Hotel at Council Bluffs
Ameristar Casino Hotel at Council Bluffs
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#3 of 12 attractions in Council Bluffs
4 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Owner description: Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs features 160 luxurious rooms that are tastefully decorated, many of which include... more » Owner description: Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs features 160 luxurious rooms that are tastefully decorated, many of which include panoramic views of the Missouri River. Ameristar Council Bluffs is proud to boast the largest riverboat casino in Iowa. This 38,500-square-feet casino in Council Bluffs includes a selection of popular slot and table games. Ameristar Casino Hotel in Council Bluffs includes four dining options, a supervised kids activity center, video game arcade and an indoor swimming pool. « less
Attraction type  Casinos
Distance  3.2 miles from city centre
Historic General Dodge House
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#4 of 12 attractions in Council Bluffs
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings
Lake Manawa Beach
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#5 of 12 attractions in Council Bluffs
3 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Lake Manawa Beach provides swimming, volleyball, horseshoes, grilling and picnicing.
Attraction type  Beaches
Distance  3.0 miles from city centre
Ditmars Orchard
Ditmars Orchard
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#6 of 12 attractions in Council Bluffs
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Owner description: What started in 1994 as a family project has blossomed into a local attraction for all ages to enjoy. Customers can pick... more » Owner description: What started in 1994 as a family project has blossomed into a local attraction for all ages to enjoy. Customers can pick their own apples, strawberries, cherries, peaches, apricots, and pumpkins. We also host many events such as our BlueGrass Festival (Labor Day Weekend), Hot Air Balloon Festival (usually the 2nd weekend in September), and Pumpkin Fest in October. Families can enjoy a bite to eat in our cafe or take home one of our signature sauces, jellies, or jams from the store. Local favorites from the cafe include hot apple cider doughnuts, homemade fries, and ice cold apple cider slushies. We also offer tractor rides into the orchard for picking as well as a playground and corn maze for the kids. « less
Attraction type  Farms
Distance  5.5 miles from city centre
Hitchcock Nature Center
#7 of 12 attractions in Council Bluffs
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas; Parks
Pottawattamie County Squirrel Cage Jail and Museum
Pottawattamie County Squirrel Cage Jail and Museum
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#8 of 12 attractions in Council Bluffs
4 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  0.0 miles from city centre
RailsWest Railroad Museum & HO Model Display
RailsWest Railroad Museum & HO Model Display
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#9 of 12 attractions in Council Bluffs
4 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Distance  0.7 miles from city centre
Kids Quest
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#10 of 12 attractions in Council Bluffs
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Owner description: Kids Quest is the largest hourly child care provider in the United States. Our activity centers are open seven days a week... more » Owner description: Kids Quest is the largest hourly child care provider in the United States. Our activity centers are open seven days a week and offer a variety of activities: gym, Karaoke Star Stage, arcade and video games, Wii™ arena, indoor playground, arts and crafts, Quest Café, Cosmic Club for tweens, and more. A number of our properties also have a Cyber Quest supervised family entertainment arcade featuring non-violent games appropriate for all ages. « less
Attraction type  Game/ Entertainment Centres
Distance  3.1 miles from city centre
Western Historic Trails Center
Western Historic Trails Center
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#11 of 12 attractions in Council Bluffs
4 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Tourist/ Visitor Centres; History Museums
Distance  3.3 miles from city centre
Harrah's Casino
Harrah's Casino
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#12 of 12 attractions in Council Bluffs
3 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Owner description: Las Vegas-style casino boasts more than 25 first-place awards from Casino Player Magazine including Best Casino, Best Video... more » Owner description: Las Vegas-style casino boasts more than 25 first-place awards from Casino Player Magazine including Best Casino, Best Video Poker and Best Slot Club. « less
Attraction type  Casinos
Distance  3.3 miles from city centre
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