- 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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Functioning as a studio space for over 50 resident artists, Kimmel Harding Nelson Arts Center has a variety of artwork available for visitors to view in its gallery space. Visitors can also attend receptions to meet the artists here.
40.7 Miles
With history dating back to the 1800's, Mayhew Cabin with John Brown's Cave features views of a recognized historic landmark which was a part of the Underground Railroad. Walking tours are available as well as education about the area.
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The Big Apple Family Fun Center is a recreational facility that features a miniature golf course, a bowling alley, a game room, go karts, and laser tag. The facility is available for birthday parties and private parties.
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100 Valmont Drive, Nebraska City, NE 68410
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Nebraska City is home to the Missouri River Basin Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, dedicated to the pioneers and their westward journey. The most popular exhibits include an earth lodge, animal habitats, displays on Native American medicine and many other impressive sights to see.
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A seasonal institution in Hamburg, Iowa, the Waubonsie State Park is open from late spring until mid-autumn. It features seven miles of hiking trails, 40 campsites, rental cabins, equestrian-only trails and other attractive features.
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The Museum of Danish America tells a fascinating story about the history of Danish immigration from the 19th century to present day. Visit the genealogy center, learn about Denmark's relationship with the United States, or participate in Danish outreach programs.
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Elkhorn's Danish Windmill Museum is dedicated to the influence of Scandanavian windmill design on the American Midwest. The museum features models, parts of real windmills, toys, photographs, collectibles and other fascinating items.
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The University of Nebraska State Museum offers visitors the chance to interact with an interactive map explaining earth's evolution, see photographs by Don Doll, S.J. of Native American children, and explore fossils found over the last 50 years when making Nebraska's highways. At the museum, visitors see natura…
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Visitors can enjoy educational entertainment at the Mueller Planetarium on a full dome screen. Films and demonstrations include Supervolcanoes, The Big Red Sky Tour, Origins of Life, and much more.
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The Joyo Theater is a movie theater that has private rooms and auditoriums that are available to rent for children's birthday parties as well as private screenings. The theater admits children under the age of 3 for free.