Indoor Activities in Council Bluffs, IA

  • TripBuzz found 42 things to do indoors in the Council Bluffs area. From Ameristar Casino Hotel at Council Bluffs to Harrah's Casino, Council Bluffs offers a variety of rainy day activities and other fun things to do indoors — including 21 indoor attractions with ratings over 90%.
  • There are 30 different types of things to do inside in or near Council Bluffs, Iowa. Some of the most popular types of these activities include: Movie Theaters, History Museums, Children's Play Area and Casinos.
  • There are 11 indoor activities in Council Bluffs, and 31 indoor attractions in nearby cities within 25 miles, including: Omaha, Bellevue, Papillion and Springfield.
  • TripBuzz found 42 things to do indoors in the Council Bluffs area. From Ameristar Casino Hotel at Council Bluffs to Harrah's Casino, Council Bluffs offers a variety of rainy day activities and other fun things to do indoors — including 21 indoor attractions with ratings over 90%.
  • There are 30 different types of things to do inside in or near Council Bluffs, Iowa. Some of the most popular types of these activities include: Movie Theaters, History Museums, Children's Play Area and Casinos.
  • There are 11 indoor activities in Council Bluffs, and 31 indoor attractions in nearby cities within 25 miles, including: Omaha, Bellevue, Papillion and Springfield.
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Museum in historic Carnegie Library celebrates the history of the Union Pacific Railroad including artifacts that belonged to Abe Lincoln
2.8 Miles
61% 363 votes
Hotels 2200 River Road, Council Bluffs, IA 51501 MoreLess Info
The Ameristar Casino Hotel at Council Bluffs boasts that it is Iowa's biggest riverboat casino. The facility also includes a 160 guest room hotel, several restaurants and a gift shop.
2.9 Miles
57% 648 votes
Casinos One Harrah's Blvd., Council Bluffs, IA 51501 MoreLess Info
Visitors play everything from craps to roulette at Harrah's Casino in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The casino is connected to a hotel, and there are numerous restaurants to choose from, on-site.
0.6 Miles
The Union Pacific Railroad Museum in Council Bluffs, Iowa is a popular destination for rail fans. Its extensive collection of railroad memorabilia includes photographs, antique tickets and rail schedules, railway uniforms, maps and other media. It is an excellent destination for anyone interested in the history…
0.8 Miles
89% 55 votes
Historic Buildings 605 South 3rd Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51503 MoreLess Info
Built during the Civil War, the Historic General Dodge House is now a museum and historical site dedicated to General Grenvill Dodge, an American military hero and railroad construction pioneer. Guided tours are available and depart from the gift shop.
0.6 Miles
77% 91 votes
Historic Prisons 226 Pearl Street, Council Bluffs, IA MoreLess Info
Open February through December, the Pottawattamie County Squirrel Cage Jail & Museum is a historic former jail in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The nickname 'Squirrel Cage' is a reference to the jail's unusual design, which resembles a segmented rodent cage with a wheel on top.
2.3 Miles
91% 45 votes
Movie Theaters 3220 23rd Avenue, Council Bluffs, IA 51501 MoreLess Info
A 17-screen movie theater, AMC Council Bluffs 17 displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater offers an IMAX auditorium, reclining chairs, a bar with adult beverages, stadium seating, reserved seats and a snack bar.
3.1 Miles
66% 35 votes
History Museums 3434 Richard Downing Avenue, Council Bluffs, IA 51501 MoreLess Info
Iowa's Western Historic Trails Center is an organization dedicated to preserving information about American westward expansion in the State of Iowa. The Center maintains many of the original trails forged by explorers and covered wagon caravans.
2.3 Miles
74% 23 votes
Movie Theaters 3220 23rd Avenue, Council Bluffs, IA 51503 MoreLess Info
AMC Star Council Bluffs 17 is a movie theater that features fresh hot foods, plush reclining seats, special military discounts, and sensory friendly films. The theater also has a bar that serves beer, wine, and cocktails.
1.9 Miles
75% 4 votes
Theaters 830 Franklin Avenue, Council Bluffs, IA 51503 MoreLess Info
Chanticleer Theatre presents a wide array of shows including the classics, regional premiers, new releases, and family-centered performances. They also encourage community involvement by hiring only local directors and casting local actors for their productions.
2.8 Miles
100% 5 votes
Children's Play Area 2200 River Road, Council Bluffs, IA 51501 MoreLess Info
Kids Quest is a children's play area and supervised day-care facility located on the grounds of the AmeriStar Hotel & Casino. Trained workers lead children through karaoke, video games, and craft projects while their parents partake of the casino games.
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