Things to Do with Kids in Council Bluffs, IA

  • TripBuzz found 71 things to do with kids in or near Council Bluffs, Iowa, including 56 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Omaha, Bellevue, Papillion and Missouri Valley.
  • From Kids Quest to Lake Manawa Beach, the Council Bluffs area offers 46 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, History Museums, Other Adventures and Children's Play Area.
  • Located on the east bank of the Missouri River is the city of Council Bluffs. The city is known as the historical starting point of the Mormon Trail and part of the Oregon Trail Route. The downtown district is home to many historical buildings and is the most frequented area by tourists for its selection of museums, shops and eateries. Also popular are the water recreation opportunities along the river.
  • TripBuzz found 71 things to do with kids in or near Council Bluffs, Iowa, including 56 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Omaha, Bellevue, Papillion and Missouri Valley.
  • From Kids Quest to Lake Manawa Beach, the Council Bluffs area offers 46 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, History Museums, Other Adventures and Children's Play Area.
  • Located on the east bank of the Missouri River is the city of Council Bluffs. The city is known as the historical starting point of the Mormon Trail and part of the Oregon Trail Route. The downtown district is home to many historical buildings and is the most frequented area by tourists for its selection of museums, shops and eateries. Also popular are the water recreation opportunities along the river.
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12.8 Miles
100% 3 votes
Children's Play Area 10421 Portal Road, Papillion, NE 68046 MoreLess Info
Defy Gravity USA is a trampoline park featuring wall to wall trampoline rooms. Defy Gravity offers free jump and dodge ball sessions as well as a fitness program. Club explosion sessions are also available with prismatic lightning and pounding music.
12.9 Miles
89% 18 votes
Swimming Lessons/Schools 4303 S. 121 Plaza, Omaha, NE 68137 MoreLess Info
Year round scuba diving and swim classes are offer at DiVentures. Their state of the art aquatic center provides many activities for kids, families, and even corporate groups in what is considered to be one of the largest scuba and swim venues in the United States.
13.7 Miles
32% 19 votes
Skating Rinks 3616 S 132nd street, Omaha, NE 68144 MoreLess Info
Kids 12 and under can enjoy the Playzadium and bouncy house at SkateDaze, an all-ages complex that includes a roller skating rink, arcade and roller coaster, alongside laser tag, bumper cars and a rock climbing wall.
13.8 Miles
89% 35 votes
Visitor Centers 13603 Flanagan Blvd., Boys Town, NE 68010 MoreLess Info
Started as a boy's orphanage in 1917 by Father Flanagan, a visit to Girls & Boys Town includes the Hall of History, a tour of Flanagan's house and the Leon Myers Stamp Center, promoting stamp collecting and supporting the still-running Boys Town programs through donated stamp sales.
13.9 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 9902 Schram Road, Papillion, NE 68046 MoreLess Info
Situated on 450 acres, Walnut Creek Lake & Recreation Area features a 105-acre reservoir with access for fishing and boating. It provides trails suitable for hiking, biking and horseback riding, RV and tent campsites and picnic areas.
14.5 Miles
79% 19 votes
Movie Theaters 14304 W Maple Road, Omaha, NE 68164 MoreLess Info
A 19-screen movie theater, Majestic Cinema of Omaha displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, reclining chairs, game and party rooms, a lounge and in-theater dining.
14.7 Miles
66% 148 votes
Family Fun Center 13955 'S' Plaza, Omaha, NE 68137 MoreLess Info
Lose yourself in more than 60,000 square feet of fun, food, and entertainment at The Amazing Pizza Machine. Attractions include Go-Karts, bumper cars, bowling, and more than 150 arcade games, plus a 100 item buffet.
14.9 Miles
93% 99 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 12356 Ballpark Way, Papillion, NE 68046 MoreLess Info
Take in a minor league baseball game at Werner Park, home of the Kansas City Royals triple-A affiliate team the Omaha Storm Chasers. The 6400-seat stadium was opened in 2011.
16.3 Miles
88% 59 votes
Parks 8901 South 154th Street, Omaha, NE 68138 MoreLess Info
Chalco Hills Recreation Area covers almost 1,200 acres of parklands near Omaha, Nebraska. Visitors to the park can enjoy biking or hiking the well maintained trails, swim in the reservoir, or relax with a picnic lunch.
19.7 Miles
79% 162 votes
Farms & Ranches 12102 South 180th Street, Gretna, NE 68028 MoreLess Info
Vala's Pumpkin Patch is a family-friendly attraction located on a working farm. With 50 activities for all ages, take a train or hayrack ride, watch a pig race or air cannon show, jump on giant bouncy pillows, and visit the pumpkin patch.
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