Western Iowa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Henry Doorly Zoo featuring interior views and bird life as well as a small group of people
Lauritzen Gardens showing a park and wild flowers
Omaha Children\'s Museum which includes interior views
Heartland of America Park which includes a fountain, a sunset and a lake or waterhole
Joslyn Art Museum featuring interior views and art

Where to stay in Western Iowa

Downtown Omaha which includes a high-rise building, night scenes and modern architecture

Downtown Omaha

5/5(5 area reviews)

Downtown Omaha is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Holland Performing Arts Center and CHI Health Center Omaha, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Omaha.

Downtown Omaha
Old Market featuring signage as well as an individual female

Old Market

Old Market is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts, a top place to visit in the area.

Old Market
Downtown Omaha which includes a high-rise building, night scenes and modern architecture

Downtown Northeast

While visiting Downtown Northeast, you might make a stop by sights like Joslyn Art Museum and Back-to-the River Trail.

Downtown Northeast
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Dahlman

While Dahlman may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium and The Durham Museum.

Dahlman
Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge featuring cuddly or friendly animals, a bridge and a garden

NoDo District

The ample dining options and great live music are top of the list for many visitors to NoDo District. A stop by Charles Schwab Field Omaha or CHI Health Center Omaha might round out your trip.

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East Omaha

East Omaha is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Missouri River and Freedom Park Navy Museum.

East Omaha
Countryside Inn & Suites

Countryside Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
3208 S 7th St, Council Bluffs, IA
The price is NZ$130 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$130
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Council Bluffs. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,028 reviews)
"Easy interstate access & lots of area gas stations & restaurants in area."

Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025

Countryside Inn & Suites
Lake Okoboji Resort & Conference Center

Lake Okoboji Resort & Conference Center

3 out of 5
1405 Highway 71, Okoboji, IA
The price is NZ$214 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$214
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star golf hotel in Okoboji. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (780 reviews)
"Did notice they did a lot of upgrades with the rooms and hallways. The bathroom still need a lot of work. Chair in room was definitely showing its age and phone in room was showing some wires 😳 tried to call the lobby. The phone did not even have a connection."

Reviewed on 24 Jul. 2025

Lake Okoboji Resort & Conference Center
Stoney Creek Hotel Sioux City

Stoney Creek Hotel Sioux City

2.5 out of 5
300 3rd Street, Sioux City, IA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sioux City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,342 reviews)
"Nice hotel at a reasonable price."

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

Stoney Creek Hotel Sioux City
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Penthouse Luxury with Lake Views & 6 FREE waterpark passes daily at Bridges Bay.

Penthouse Luxury with Lake Views & 6 FREE waterpark passes daily at Bridges Bay.

Arnolds Park
Book a stay at this golf condo in Arnolds Park. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a fitness center. Popular attractions West Okoboji Lake and 'Boji Splash ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (64 reviews)
Little getaway
"Very clean and well stocked.. very helpful with questions I had ! Had a great time! Highly recommended"

Reviewed on 22 Jun. 2025

Penthouse Luxury with Lake Views & 6 FREE waterpark passes daily at Bridges Bay.
Cozy lakefront cabin - on both Big and Little Spirit Lake

Cozy lakefront cabin - on both Big and Little Spirit Lake

Spirit Lake
Stay at this cabin in Spirit Lake. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Little Spirit Lake Wildlife Management Area and Crandalls ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (56 reviews)
Beautiful stay in a beautiful cabin
"This is the second time that I stayed in this cabin. It was just as fun this time as it was last time. The weather was fantastic. The cabin is always clean. We had such a good time. We will definitely be back"

Reviewed on 3 Jul. 2025

Cozy lakefront cabin - on both Big and Little Spirit Lake
Casa Lago - 4-Bedroom private home with Okoboji lakeview steps from Bridges Bay!

Casa Lago - 4-Bedroom private home with Okoboji lakeview steps from Bridges Bay!

Arnolds Park
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Arnolds Park. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions West Okoboji ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
"Melissa was a great host, easy to make arrangements with and very helpful. The home was beautiful and well equipped for us and our 3 grandchildren age 17-10. The ATV was a real plus. Love the location too."

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

Casa Lago - 4-Bedroom private home with Okoboji lakeview steps from Bridges Bay!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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