- 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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Located in Nebraska City, the Arbor Lodge State Historical Park is centered on the eponymous 52-room Arbor Lodge, a converted mansion that is now a museum and shop. It is most opulently decorated during the Christmas season, with one room dedicated to each of the twelve days of Christmas.
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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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Founded in 2004, Bryson Airboat Tours takes visitors on a tour of the Platte River on a 21 foot long airboat that can speeds of 60 MPH. Slow-paced trips are available, and there are lunch and dinner tours for couples.
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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.