Western Iowa

Travel Guide

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

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Where to stay in Western Iowa

Downtown Omaha featuring a skyscraper, central business district and night scenes

Downtown Omaha

4/5(10 area reviews)

Explore the historic core of Omaha, where you'll find the Old Market Historic District, offering boutique shops, dining, and cultural activities. Don't miss the Orpheum Theater and Omaha Children's Museum nearby.

Downtown Omaha
Old Market showing 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
Pioneer Courage Park which includes a park

Downtown Northeast

While visiting Downtown Northeast, you might make a stop by sights like Joslyn Art Museum and Spirit of Nebraska's Wilderness Park.

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

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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Little Italy

While Little Italy isn't home to many top sights, Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium and The Durham Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

Little Italy
Countryside Inn & Suites

Countryside Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
3208 S 7th St Council Bluffs IA
The price is CA $82 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
CA $82
CA $92 total
Apr 1 - Apr 2
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,165 reviews)
Very clean and the staff was great!

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

Countryside Inn & Suites
Stoney Creek Hotel Sioux City

Stoney Creek Hotel Sioux City

2.5 out of 5
300 3rd Street Sioux City IA
The price is CA $132 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
CA $132
CA $150 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,417 reviews)
The heated pool is the perfect temperature. The continental breakfast has many options, including pancakes and biscuits & gravy. The toilet paper and kleenex are one ply which is disappointing for the price of the room. Our sink had a big blob of toothpaste in it when we checked in. Otherwise, we ...

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026

Stoney Creek Hotel Sioux City
Cottonwood Inn and Conference Center

Cottonwood Inn and Conference Center

2.5 out of 5
4402 Dakota Ave South Sioux City NE
The price is CA $90 per night from Mar 19 to Mar 20
CA $90
CA $110 total
Mar 19 - Mar 20
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in South Sioux City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Friendly Staff

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

Cottonwood Inn and Conference Center
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
Book a stay at this family-friendly condo in Arnolds Park. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a fitness center. Popular attractions 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark ...
10/10 Exceptional! (102 reviews)
beautiful condo and view.. found some areas were missed in the cleaning

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

Lakefront Luxury! Spacious corner condo, wrap around deck. 6 BB waterpark passes
Okoboji Bridges Bay Cabin 111~ Waterpark Passes and Relaxing Retreat

Okoboji Bridges Bay Cabin 111~ Waterpark Passes and Relaxing Retreat

Arnolds Park IA
Stay at this vacation home in Arnolds Park. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (136 reviews)
All good

Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026

Okoboji Bridges Bay Cabin 111~ Waterpark Passes and Relaxing Retreat
Great views! Third floor end unit - Indoor parking!

Great views! Third floor end unit - Indoor parking!

Arnolds Park IA
Stay at this condo in Arnolds Park. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji and ...
Great views! Third floor end unit - Indoor parking!
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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