Places to stay in Carter Lake, Iowa

Carter Lake is a city in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. Places to eat in the region include Vida Mexican Food, Dam Bar ‘n’ Grill, Rick's Cafe Boatyard, and Stadium Sports Bar & Grill.

If you are travelling in the area, Carter Lake is located close to Industrial Training Center, Countryside Village Shopping Center, Omaha Downtown Post Office Station, KEZO-AM (Omaha) and Avery Presbyterian Church.

The center of Carter Lake ( which is at is longitude -95°54'58.68 and latitude 41°17'19.32 ) is located and 4 miles away from Council Bluffs.

Available Carter Lake lodging

We currently have 10 accommodations in and around Carter Lake.

Carter Lake Hotels, Motels, Resorts, B&Bs and Extended Stay

Carter Lake Camping & RV, Cottages, Rentals and Lodges / Ranches

Other useful links:

• Carter Lake, Iowa on Wikipedia

Things to see and do, places to eat in Carter Lake

Wilson & Washburn ( Dining / Pubs / Bars ). Located at 1407 Harney Street, Omaha, 3 miles from the center of Carter Lake. Wilson & Washburn, downtown Omaha's neighborhood bar, occupies a restored 19th century building on the outskirts of Omaha's notorious Sporting District. Long known for houses of ill repute & dens of iniquity, the area is now a bustling residential, commercial, and entertainment hub - just one block from Omaha's historic Orpheum Theater. wilsonandwashburn.com

Sullivan's Steakhouse - Omaha ( Dining / Steak ). Located at 222 South 15th Street, Omaha, 3 miles from the center of Carter Lake. Sullivan’s Steakhouse is a vibrant neighborhood American Steakhouse featuring the finest steaks, seafood, hand-shaken martinis and live music. With 20 locations across the U.S., we offer comfortable fine dining in a lively atmosphere. Whether it’s for business, pleasure or both, we look forward to quickly becoming your favorite local steakhouse. sullivansteakhouse.com

Old Mattress Factory Bar ( Dining / Seafood ). Located at 501 North 13th Street, Omaha, 2 miles from the center of Carter Lake. Located "Just West of the Qwest", we have everything you might desire for lunch & dinner, a night out in Omaha or in planning your next event. Our historic building dates back to 1883 and offers a unique atmosphere that our patrons don’t soon forget. The newly renovated interior offers state-of-the-art technology and a fun, comfortable setting. Let our staff cater to your needs with savory food & beverage selections and personal service that is guaranteed to please. So, before the next big game… after the concert…or just for a great experience in downtown Omaha, join us at The Matt! www.themattomaha.com

Omaha Prime Restaurant ( Dining / Steak ). Located at 415 South 11th Street, Omaha, 3 miles from the center of Carter Lake. Omaha Prime, located in Omaha's Old Market district, is one of the few restaurants in the country to serve exclusively USDA Prime Grade beef. This fine steak is further enhanced with a large selection of appetizers, an extensive wine list, and cigar smoking in designated areas. www.omaha-prime.com

Vincenzo's Ristorante ( Dining / Italian ). Located at 1207 Harney Street, Omaha, 3 miles from the center of Carter Lake. Omaha and Lincoln's finest Italian Ristorante! As a locally owned and operated restaurant we pride ourselves on exceptional service and extraordinary homemade cuisine. We are proud to be voted "Best of Omaha" 2006 & 2008 by Omaha Magazine and named "Lincoln's Top Italian Restaurant" by the Lincoln Journal Star. www.vincenzos-ne.com

Spencer's ( Dining / Italian ). Located at 102 North 10th Street, Omaha, 3 miles from the center of Carter Lake. Aged, hand cut and seared to perfection. Spencer's for Steaks and Chops of Omaha is the ultimate steakhouse restaurant. Featuring USDA prime beef from Stockyards Beef of Chicago, Spencer's restaurant offers sizzling hot porterhouses, juicy filet mignons and the bone-in ribeye for which Spencer's is named. If you prefer the sea to the plains, try the fresh seafood such as seared rare Ahi Tuna, alder planked salmon, parmesan encrusted Alaskan Halibut or cold-water Australian lobster. Our famous chops and innovative side dishes prepared with an undeniably creative flair will also make your mouth water. Desserts are made fresh daily and include sorbets, old-fashioned strawberry shortcake, and warmed chocolate and fudge "naughty cake" that will leave you blushing. Friendly conversation, handcrafted martinis and fine wines are featured at our full service bar. And if you find yourself too comfortable to move into the dining room, our bar menu will give you a wide variety of our featured items. We also have a beautiful private dining room that is available for any functions, whether it be for your rehearsal dinner or dinner parties. This room seats up to 50 people. You can order off of our regular menu or choose from our 3 private dining menus. Wine Spectator "Award of Excellence"Spencer's is proud to announce that we have received the 2009 Wine Spectator "Award of Excellence". This award is given to select restaurants that exhibit an extensive wine list that provides value and variety. Stop in soon to choose your favorite bottle of wine.

Renamed properties

• Best Western Plus at 2510 Abbott Plaza may have been previously known as Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carter Lake (Omaha Airport)