Western Iowa, IA

Travel Guide

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

Where to stay in Western Iowa

Downtown Omaha featuring modern architecture, night scenes and a city

Downtown Omaha

4/5(1,476 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 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
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
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 Spirit of Nebraska's Wilderness Park.

Downtown Northeast
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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

3.5/5(119 area reviews)

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
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Omaha Airport Downtown
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Omaha Airport Downtown
3 out of 5
1201 Avenue H, Carter Lake, IA
The price is ₩97,656 per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
₩97,656
₩109,375 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Carter Lake. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
6.8/10 (1,007 reviews)
"Staff and service Convenient parking!"

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Omaha Airport Downtown
Stoney Creek Hotel Sioux City
Stoney Creek Hotel Sioux City
2.5 out of 5
300 3rd Street, Sioux City, IA
The price is ₩134,173 per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
₩134,173
₩152,488 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,322 reviews)
"This is a wonderful hotel. We intentionally booked our room here because we stayed here before and it is absolutely fantastic. The hotel is beautiful and if has an amazing courtyard and pool. The staff are very helpful and friendly."

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

Stoney Creek Hotel Sioux City
Countryside Inn & Suites
Countryside Inn & Suites
2.5 out of 5
3208 S 7th St, Council Bluffs, IA
The price is ₩84,636 per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
₩84,636
₩94,792 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,012 reviews)
Countryside Inn and Suites
"The hotel staff was very congenial! The hotel was clean. Breakfast was well set up with a variety of foods."

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

Countryside Inn & Suites
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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! (92 reviews)
"Great, modern & great location."

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

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Popular places to visit

Henry Doorly Zoo which includes zoo animals

Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

4.5/5(604 reviews)

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
Saw this outside the Hard Rock

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City

4.5/5(130 reviews)

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 showing interior views

Omaha Children's Museum

4.5/5(174 reviews)

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
One of the largest county fairs in the country, and the largest in the state of Iowa.

Clay County Fairgrounds

4.5/5(28 reviews)

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

Clay County Fairgrounds

Creighton University

4.5/5(225 reviews)

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

Charles Schwab Field Omaha

4.5/5(149 reviews)

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

Cities near Western Iowa

Omaha featuring night scenes, a skyscraper and a river or creek

Omaha

Arbor Lodge State Historical Park which includes an administrative buidling, snow and heritage architecture

Nebraska City