Free & Cheap Things to Do in Council Bluffs, IA

  • The list below includes 60 free or cheap things to do in or near Council Bluffs, Iowa, including 43 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, History Museums, Children's Play Area and Go Karts.
  • From River's Edge Park to Lake Manawa Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Council Bluffs and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Omaha, Papillion, Bellevue and Missouri Valley.
  • The list below includes 60 free or cheap things to do in or near Council Bluffs, Iowa, including 43 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, History Museums, Children's Play Area and Go Karts.
  • From River's Edge Park to Lake Manawa Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Council Bluffs and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Omaha, Papillion, Bellevue and Missouri Valley.
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25.3 Miles
99% 72 votes
Religious Buildings 23132 Pflug Road, Gretna, NE 68028 MoreLess Info
The Holy Family Shrine is a chapel and visitor's centre notable for its architecture. The chapel is a glass-walled wooden structure with two streams flowing through, and views of the surrounding grasslands and Platte Valley.
25.6 Miles
100% 6 votes
Walking Trails Katy Trail State Park, Boonville, MO MoreLess Info
Passing through Katy Trail State Park and extending nearly 3,700 miles, Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail commemorates the expedition of Lewis and Clark. The trail provides wildlife such as deer and can be used for hiking.
28.6 Miles
81% 215 votes
National & State Parks 28500 W Park Hwy, Ashland, NE 68003 MoreLess Info
Located in Ashland, Nebraska, the Eugene T. Mahoney State Park is a camping ground par excellence. The park offers several levels of amenities; some campsites have electrical connections and fire pits, while others are simply plots of land. All campers must reserve a campsite online or via telephone.
28.8 Miles
90% 181 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 16406 292nd St, Ashland, NE 68003 MoreLess Info
At the Lee G. Simmons Conservation Park and Wildlife Safari, visitors can drive through herds of elk, white tail deer, and bison. Visitors can also visit the eagle aviary, and the petting zoo.
29.1 Miles
86% 22 votes
Farms & Ranches 2278 Loess Hills Trail, Missouri Valley, IA 51555 MoreLess Info
The place is known for its vast expanse of lavender plantations. It's a soothing experience to stroll along watching all the exhibitions and also the pink bus tour ride. Lavender-based products are available for purchase.
29.2 Miles
84% 326 votes
Military Museums 28210 W Park Hwy, Ashland, NE 68003 MoreLess Info
At the Strategic Air and Space Museum, visitors can ride the motion stimulator rides including two helicopter rides and five roller coaster rides. Visitors can also tour the museum including displays on the Holocaust, the life of astronaut Clayton Anderson, and see a Vietnam Memorial Wall.
30.3 Miles
- 0 votes
Baseball Fields 500 N 11th Street, Ashland, NE 68003 MoreLess Info
Named for the father of a local astronaut, Jack Anderson Ball Park is a sports complex located nearby Salt Creek. The park provides lighted baseball and softball fields, bleachers, a concession area and picnic tables.
30.6 Miles
- 0 votes
Art Gallery 1526 Silver Street, Ashland, NE 68003 MoreLess Info
From pottery to oil paintings, Cooper Studio & Gallery features a handful of local artists in its art gallery. The gallery showcases the copper metal working skills of its artists.
30.6 Miles
- 0 votes
Art Gallery 1431 Silver Street, Ashland, NE 68003 MoreLess Info
Visitors can view a collection of paintings from artist Gene Roncka at the Willow Point Gallery. The themes of the paintings focus on the history of Nebraska and include imagery of wildlife and natural scenery.
31.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 2600 Clay Street, Ashland, NE 68003 MoreLess Info
Located in a residential setting, Wiggenhorn Memorial Park features open grass fields, shade trees and a gazebo. The park has paved paths suitable for walking, tennis courts, a children's playground, covered picnic areas and restroom facilities.
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