Council Bluffs

The Wabash Trace Trail is a rails-to-trail path in southwestern Iowa stretching from Council Bluffs to Blanchard. It’s 63 miles of crushed limestone and, for the most part, it’s pretty …

The city of Council Bluffs has several historical attractions connected to the region’s railroad past, but none explore the industry quite like the Union Pacific Railroad Museum. With access to …

Council Bluffs has a notable role in the region’s history: Lewis & Clark passed through the region and Abraham Lincoln has visited. Its history is deeply connected to the railroads …

Lake Manawa State Park is nestled on the southern edge of Council Bluffs. Easily accessed off I-29, (about 3 miles from the exit), this 1,529 acre state park is filled …

Close-up of a pirate skeleton inside Pirate Putt

Council Bluffs, Iowa is beginning to grow a thriving dining scene. There are several locally-owned restaurants serving delicious breakfast in Council Bluffs. Here are a few of my favorites! Best …

For seven years, I worked about two blocks from the Squirrel Cage Jail Museum in Council Bluffs and never once stepped foot inside. It took working in another city for me to …

All the outdoor adventures and railroad history learning you’ll do in Council Bluffs, you’re going to work up an appetite. Here are a few of my favorite restaurants and recommended …

Council Bluffs, Iowa, is steeped in railroading history, but there’s plenty more to do beyond exploring attractions only related to trains. Here are some of the top things to do …