Western Iowa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Lauritzen Gardens showing wild flowers and a garden

Where to stay in Western Iowa

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

Downtown Omaha

5/5(1 area review)

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 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 ₹6,525 per night from 4 Jun to 5 Jun
₹6,525
per night
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Omaha. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, water park access (surcharge) and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean ...
7.2/10 Good! (131 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 ₹7,067 per night from 29 May to 30 May
₹7,067
per night
29 May - 30 May
Stay at this golf hotel in Council Bluffs. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,630 reviews)
"Considering the type of hotel, this was a very nice, clean place. The staff was very friendly and helpful and the complimentary breakfast was good and the eating area was clean and inviting. The only suggestion I have is to have a sign at the entrance as it was confusing on finding out how to get ..."

Reviewed on 26 May 2024

BridgePointe Inn & Suites
Magnolia Hotel Omaha
Magnolia Hotel Omaha
4.5 out of 5
1615 Howard St, Omaha, NE
The price is ₹9,652 per night from 24 Jun to 25 Jun
₹9,652
per night
24 Jun - 25 Jun
Stay at this hotel in Omaha. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a free airport shuttle and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"This is an absolutely gorgeous property. From the front desk, to the restaurant, to the room - everything was well maintained. All staff we encountered throughout our stay were incredibly friendly and helpful. We would recommend staying here!"

Reviewed on 24 May 2024

Magnolia Hotel Omaha
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The Modern Flats of Ames
The Modern Flats of Ames
3.5 out of 5
Ames, IA
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Ames. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Jack Trice Stadium and Reiman Gardens are located ...
6/10 (9 reviews)
Good location
"It was an ok stay, good location.... but could use a scrubbing. When paying a cleaning fee you expect it to be scrubbed before you get there."

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2023

The Modern Flats of Ames
Kasa Downtown Des Moines
Kasa Downtown Des Moines
4 out of 5
550 Watson Powell Junior Way, Des Moines, IA
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly apartment in Des Moines. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a business centre and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Iowa State Fairgrounds ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (56 reviews)
"It is nice, roomy, and reasonable."

Reviewed on 15 Apr 2024

Kasa Downtown Des Moines
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Popular places to visit

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Henry Doorly Zoo

5/5(1 review)

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

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

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 night scenes, a river or creek and a city

Omaha

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Spencer

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South Sioux City

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