Western Iowa

Travel Guide

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

Where to stay in Western Iowa

Downtown Omaha showing central business district, night scenes and modern architecture

Downtown Omaha

5/5(1 area review)

Downtown Omaha is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Holland Performing Arts Center and CHI Health Center Omaha, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Omaha.

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 showing central business district, night scenes and modern architecture

Downtown Northeast

While visiting Downtown Northeast, you might make a stop by sights like Joslyn Art Museum and Back-to-the River Trail.

Downtown Northeast
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Dahlman

While Dahlman may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium and The Durham Museum.

Dahlman
Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge showing a sunset, cuddly or friendly animals and a river or creek

NoDo District

The ample dining options and great 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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East Omaha

5/5(1 area review)

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
Stoney Creek Hotel Sioux City

Stoney Creek Hotel Sioux City

2.5 out of 5
300 3rd Street, Sioux City, IA
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! (2,356 reviews)
"Cute hotel very clean! Staff and hotel were great! 10 out of ten"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Stoney Creek Hotel Sioux City
Lake Okoboji Resort & Conference Center

Lake Okoboji Resort & Conference Center

3 out of 5
1405 Highway 71, Okoboji, IA
The price is RM417 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
RM417
RM495 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star golf hotel in Okoboji. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (821 reviews)
"Great spot"

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

Lake Okoboji Resort & Conference Center
Countryside Inn & Suites

Countryside Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
3208 S 7th St, Council Bluffs, IA
The price is RM291 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
RM291
RM326 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
Great experience at an awesome price
"This was a very nice hotel and glad we found it! The staff was awesome especially Kristen at the front desk. She was very helpful and kind which you don't find much anymore these days. The rooms were very clean. The breakfast was complimentary and very good and different options to fill you up. The ..."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

Countryside Inn & Suites
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.
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 Casey's Center ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (99 reviews)
"Did not know what to expect upon arrival but was pleased to find our own little apartment in this very modern building … loved the kitchen and availability of the in unit laundry. Only complaint I could say is no hair dryer (4 girls) and one night there was an alarm prompting evacuation in the middle ..."

Reviewed on 13 Aug 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! (62 reviews)
A perfect weekend getaway!
"Our stay was wonderfully relaxing. Our only issue were the rain storms but that was the fault of Mother Nature. The owner was in contact with us and responded quickly to our questions. The view was calming and the cabin was quiet. We plan to return next year."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Moon River Cabins
2 Mi to Main St: Newton Guest House

2 Mi to Main St: Newton Guest House

3 out of 5
Newton
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly apartment in Newton. Enjoy free parking and air conditioning. Popular attractions Aurora Park and Agnes Patterson Memorial ...
2 Mi to Main St: Newton Guest House
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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