Western Iowa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

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

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
Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge which includes hiking or walking, a river or creek and a bridge

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.

NoDo District
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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
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East Omaha

5/5(1 area review)

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
Lake Okoboji Resort & Conference Center

Lake Okoboji Resort & Conference Center

3 out of 5
1405 Highway 71, Okoboji, IA
The price is £89 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£89
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star golf hotel in Okoboji. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (803 reviews)
"The room was fine. Our problem was all the steps. It was a problem taking luggage and coolers to our room. No elevator. That’s a problem with taking heavy items up the stairs."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Lake Okoboji Resort & Conference Center
Countryside Inn & Suites

Countryside Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
3208 S 7th St, Council Bluffs, IA
The price is £59 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
£59
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Council Bluffs. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,014 reviews)
"The stay was really nice...rm comfortable, clean, food was simply, bed firm..."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

Countryside Inn & Suites
Stoney Creek Hotel Sioux City

Stoney Creek Hotel Sioux City

2.5 out of 5
300 3rd Street, Sioux City, IA
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sioux City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,342 reviews)
"Always a great stay and my go to when I’m in Sioux city"

Reviewed on 2 Aug 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.
Lakefront Luxury! Spacious corner condo, wrap around deck. 6 BB waterpark passes

Lakefront Luxury! Spacious corner condo, wrap around deck. 6 BB waterpark passes

Arnolds Park, IA
Stay at this family-friendly condo in Arnolds Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a water park. Popular attractions West Okoboji Lake and 'Boji Splash ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (75 reviews)
"Beautiful property. Less beds than I had expected but that may have been my mistake. Would return."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Lakefront Luxury! Spacious corner condo, wrap around deck. 6 BB waterpark passes
Lake view condo! Updated unit with 8 beds and 6 waterpark passes at Bridges Bay.

Lake view condo! Updated unit with 8 beds and 6 waterpark passes at Bridges Bay.

Arnolds Park, IA
Stay at this golf condo in Arnolds Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a water park and a fitness centre. Popular attractions West Okoboji Lake and 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (158 reviews)
"We loved it! Will stay there again."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

Lake view condo! Updated unit with 8 beds and 6 waterpark passes at Bridges Bay.
Beautiful Big 3-bedroom house with WiFi, AC in tranquil Storm Lake

Beautiful Big 3-bedroom house with WiFi, AC in tranquil Storm Lake

Storm Lake
Stay at this property in Storm Lake. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Harker House and Living Heritage Tree Museum are located ...
Beautiful Big 3-bedroom house with WiFi, AC in tranquil Storm Lake
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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