Places to stay in Council Bluffs, Iowa
We currently have 30 accommodations in and around Council Bluffs. There are also other regional listings available for Hotels, RV parks, B&B's and other properties. You can filter these listings by the available types.
Council Bluffs, known until 1852 as Kanesville, Iowa — the historic starting point of the Mormon Trail and eventual northernmost anchor town of the other emigrant trails, is a city in and the county seat of Pottawattamie County, Iowa and is on the east bank of the Missouri River across from what is now the much larger city of Omaha, Nebraska. Settlers departing west into the sparsely settled unorganized parts of the Territory of Missouri to the Oregon Country and the newly conquered California Territory through the Nebraska Territory from Kanesville traveled by wagon trains along the much storied Oregon, Mormon, or California Trails into the newly expanded United States western lands — after the first large organized wagon trains left Missouri in 1841, the annual migration waves began in earnest by spring of 1843 and built up thereafter with the opening of the Mormon Trail until peaking in the later 1860s when news of railroad progress had a braking effect. By the 1860s virtually all migration wagon trains were passing near the renamed town. The wagon train trails became less important with the advent of the first complete transcontinental railway in 1869 but while trail use diminished after that, their use continued on at lesser rates until late in the nineteenth century. Local dining options include Pomodoro Fresh Italian Restaurant And Food Truck, Boxer Barbeque, Primo's Mexican Restaurant, and The Buck Snort.
If you are travelling in the area, Council Bluffs is located close to Peace Lutheran Church, Heartland of America Park, Hickory Villa, Francis School and Central Church of the Nazarene.
The center of Council Bluffs ( which is at is longitude -95°51'38.999 and latitude 41°15'42.999 ) is located and 4 miles away from Carter Lake.
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Barley's Bar & Grill ( Dining / Pubs / Bars ). Located at 114 West Broadway. More than a bar. More than a grill. Barley’s is where generations of friends, families, and co-workers gather to eat, drink, and celebrate their unforgettable milestones.
Deeply rooted in the history, culture and community of Council Bluffs Barley’s is nestled in the heart of the Historic 100 Block.
Our owners, staff and patrons have worked tireless to help revitalize the district and make it a destination for visitors from across Iowa and beyond.
www.barleysbar.com 
Great Wall Express ( Dining / Chinese ). Located at 502 East Broadway. The Great Wall Restaurant, Reader's Choice Award Winner for 15 years, offers authentic chinese cuisine prepared by professional chefs, using the highest quality ingredients. Freshly made desserts compliment our daily lunch and dinner buffets. A full menu is available for dining in, private functions, catering and takeout.
www.greatwallbedford.com
Closed or unlisted properties
- Tomes Country Club Acres RV closed or delisted.
Renamed properties
- WoodSpring Suites Council Bluf at 3541 14th Avenue may have been previously known as ValuePlace Omaha Council Bluff or Value Place
- Red Roof Inn & Suites at 500 30th Avenue may have been previously known as Settle Inn and Suites Council Bluffs
- Holiday Inn Express at 2211 South 32nd Street may have been previously known as Sleep Inn
- Americinn at 1000 Woodbury Avenue may have been previously known as Heartland Inn