Western Iowa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Lauritzen Gardens showing a park and wild flowers

Where to stay in Western Iowa

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

Downtown Omaha

5/5(5 area reviews)

Downtown Omaha is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Holland Performing Arts Center and Gene Leahy Mall, 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 featuring a high-rise building, modern architecture and night scenes

Southeast Omaha

While visiting Southeast Omaha, you might make a stop by sights like Omaha Children's Museum and The Durham Museum.

Southeast Omaha
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South Omaha

South Omaha is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Henry Doorly Zoo and Rosenblatt Stadium.

South Omaha
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Midtown

While visiting Midtown, you might make a stop by sights like St. Cecilia Cathedral and Joselyn Castle.

Midtown
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Dakota Dunes

Dakota Dunes is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Missouri River and Dakota Dunes Country Club.

Dakota Dunes
Holiday Inn Omaha Downtown - Waterpark, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Omaha Downtown - Waterpark, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
1420 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE
The price is NZ$151 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
NZ$151
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Omaha. Enjoy free WiFi, water park access (surcharge), and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean ...
7.2/10 Good! (132 reviews)
"We loved the hotel and the small water park they had."

Reviewed on 23 May 2024

Holiday Inn Omaha Downtown - Waterpark, an IHG Hotel
BridgePointe Inn & Suites
BridgePointe Inn & Suites
2 out of 5
3619 9th Ave, I-29 & I-80, Council Bluffs, IA
The price is NZ$156 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
NZ$156
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Council Bluffs. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,622 reviews)
"Friendly welcoming."

Reviewed on 30 May 2024

BridgePointe Inn & Suites
Magnolia Hotel Omaha
Magnolia Hotel Omaha
4.5 out of 5
1615 Howard St, Omaha, NE
The price is NZ$223 per night from 24 Jun to 25 Jun
NZ$223
per night
24 Jun - 25 Jun
Stay at this hotel in Omaha. Enjoy free WiFi, a free airport shuttle, and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,013 reviews)
Great Hotel
"Our stay was great! Close to many of the shops and restaurants. We were able to walk to everything. Great room and great staff!"

Reviewed on 27 May 2024

Magnolia Hotel Omaha
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Cozy home in Little Bohemia; 5 min from Zoo and Downtown w/ Free Parking
Cozy home in Little Bohemia; 5 min from Zoo and Downtown w/ Free Parking
Omaha
Stay at this vacation home in Omaha. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Henry Doorly Zoo and Harrah's Council Bluffs Casino are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
my booking
"Everything was nice and everything went as planned! my stay was wonderful, definitely will be booking again:)"

Reviewed on 31 Mar. 2024

Cozy home in Little Bohemia; 5 min from Zoo and Downtown w/ Free Parking
Amazing West Lake Okoboji Home! Location, Location, Location!!!
Amazing West Lake Okoboji Home! Location, Location, Location!!!
Arnolds Park
Stay at this vacation home in Arnolds Park. Enjoy a water park, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions West Okoboji Lake and Arnolds Park are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (149 reviews)
Golf group
"Our annual golf trip was a success in huge part to staying here. Plenty of room. We grilled steaks and had a fire overlooking the wonderful view. We would come back in a heartbeat. Thank you! Respectfully, South Dakota “Below Average” Golfers"

Reviewed on 24 May 2024

Amazing West Lake Okoboji Home! Location, Location, Location!!!
Luxury Lakeside Bridges Bay Condo
Luxury Lakeside Bridges Bay Condo
Arnolds Park
Stay at this condo in Arnolds Park. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and patios. Popular attractions West Okoboji Lake and 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
Weekend stay
"This condo was beautiful, clean and well maintained. The property manager was quick to respond to any questions. Bridges bay is one of our favorite spots, especially for our kids. We will definitely be back!"

Reviewed on 26 May 2024

Luxury Lakeside Bridges Bay Condo
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Popular places to visit

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Henry Doorly Zoo

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Journey through the world’s biggest indoor desert, spot magnificent creatures in the aquarium and explore indoor rainforests and swamps in Nebraska’s premier zoo.

Henry Doorly Zoo
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Missouri River

5/5(1 review)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Missouri River during your travels in Bismarck. While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its shops.

Missouri River
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Casino Sioux City

Why not try your luck with a visit to Casino Sioux City during your visit to Sioux City? While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Casino Sioux City
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CHI Health Center Omaha

5/5(1 review)

Catch an event at CHI Health Center Omaha during your trip to Omaha. Discover the area's great live music and shops.

CHI Health Center Omaha
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Charles Schwab Field Omaha

Catch an event at Charles Schwab Field Omaha during your trip to Omaha. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.

Charles Schwab Field Omaha
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University of Nebraska Medical Center

If University of Nebraska Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Omaha.

University of Nebraska Medical Center

Cities near Western Iowa

Omaha which includes a river or creek, a city and a skyscraper

Omaha

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Bellevue

Photo by Erik Rowley

Denison

Arbor Lodge State Historical Park which includes an administrative building, heritage architecture and snow

Nebraska City