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 modern architecture, night scenes and a city

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 Gene Leahy Mall.

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 modern architecture, night scenes and a city

Downtown Northeast

While visiting Downtown Northeast, you might make a stop by sights like Joslyn Art Museum and Pioneer Courage Park.

Downtown Northeast
Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge which includes a river or creek, hiking or walking 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
Eppley airfield near Omaha. River Missouri snakes past the airfield!

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
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 P4,120 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
P4,120
P4,841 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 25 - Feb 26
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Omaha. Enjoy free WiFi, water park access (surcharge), and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
7.6/10 Good! (880 reviews)
"Really good customer service"

Reviewed on Feb 18, 2025

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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P4,266 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
P4,266
P4,778 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Council Bluffs. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,759 reviews)
"Nice simple motel"

Reviewed on Feb 20, 2025

BridgePointe 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 P5,346 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
P5,346
P6,076 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 24 - Feb 25
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! (2,150 reviews)
"Rooms and all areas were clean. The staff were ok. They seemed like they didn’t want to be and just bored with their job. The pool was FABULOUS, but the chemicals literally had my eyes burning like someone had cut an onion and rubbed it all over my eyes, but it didn’t affect my husband or kids. The ..."

Reviewed on Feb 20, 2025

Stoney Creek Hotel Sioux City
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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 Ruan Center and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (71 reviews)
"It's great to have full apartment amenities for the week-long stay."

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2025

Kasa Downtown Des Moines
Moon River Cabins
Moon River Cabins
3 out of 5
905 South Riverview Dr, Bellevue, IA
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Bellevue. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Sarge O'Neil Park and Bellevue State Park ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (59 reviews)
The Stars where so BRIGHT!
"Friendliest staff! Beautiful cozy Cabin! Loved my jetted bathtub! Terrific view. Quaint town! Close to major city. The Stars were so BRIGHT!!! Cozy fire place kept cabin warm along with central heating cooling and tons of ceiling fans. So Romantic and most of all peaceful 😌"

Reviewed on Oct 29, 2024

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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
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

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

Creighton University

Explore the campus of Creighton University, during your trip to Omaha. Experience the area's great live music 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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