Western Iowa

Travel Guide

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

Where to stay in Western Iowa

Downtown Omaha featuring a high rise building, a city and night scenes

Downtown Omaha

A noteworthy feature of Downtown Omaha is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Holland Performing Arts Center and CHI Health Center Omaha.

Downtown Omaha
Old Market which includes signage as well as an individual femail

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, a city 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 showing cuddly or friendly animals, a park and a sunset

NoDo District

The abundant dining options and 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

Though Dahlman might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium and The Durham Museum.

Dahlman
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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
Lake Okoboji Resort & Conference Center

Lake Okoboji Resort & Conference Center

3 out of 5
1405 Highway 71, Okoboji, IA
The price is P5,758 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
P5,758
P6,841 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
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! (802 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 Aug 1, 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 P4,083 per night from Aug 4 to Aug 5
P4,083
P4,573 total
Aug 4 - Aug 5
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
"Overall comfortable stay"

Reviewed on Aug 1, 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
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! (2,339 reviews)
"Very nice hotel in a popular part of town. Close to casino and bar area. Room was great and staff was accommodating when we wanted to extend our stay. Only issue was lack of clean towels for second day and the pool was out of service for an extended period."

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2025

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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 aparthotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, a business center, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Wells Fargo Arena ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (96 reviews)
"I love Iowa, Desmones."

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2025

Kasa Downtown Des Moines
2 Mi to Main St: Newton Guest House

2 Mi to Main St: Newton Guest House

3 out of 5
Newton
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly apartment in Newton. Enjoy free parking and air conditioning. Popular attractions Aurora Park and Agnes Patterson Memorial ...
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Popular places to visit

Henry Doorly Zoo which includes zoo animals

Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

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 and Aquarium
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City

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

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City
Clay County Fairgrounds

Clay County Fairgrounds

Enjoy a stop at Clay County Fairgrounds, an entertaining place to visit in Spencer. Discover the area's festivals and churches.

Clay County Fairgrounds
Omaha Children\'s Museum which includes interior views

Omaha Children's Museum

Bring the little ones to this exciting museum to role play as doctors, make art with light and run through a fountain.

Omaha Children's Museum

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

Creighton University

Explore the campus of Creighton University, during your trip to Omaha. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

Creighton University
Omaha featuring a high rise building, night scenes and a river or creek

Omaha

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