Best places in Pottawattamie County

Discover the best places in Pottawattamie County, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 17 places in the city.

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Hitchcock Nature Center
Park
Sprawling Loess Hills prairie refuge offering 10 miles of trails plus cabin & backwoods camping.
4.80 (1K reviews)
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Lewis and Clark Park
Park
Sweeping overlook & monument commemorating the expedition's meeting with Oto and Missouria Indians.
4.70 (685 reviews)
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Tastee Treet
Ice cream shop
👍👍 Pros- We had burgers, chicken strips, fries, cheese balls, brisket, pulled pork, coleslaw, beans, and ice cream. Food was really good. Prices are a little high but it's worth it and understandable in today's economy. Service was great at the counter. Cons- The younger lady that brought out food see...
$ $$$
4.70 (570 reviews)
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Arrowhead Park
Campground
4.50 (231 reviews)
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The Mile Away
Bar
😐 The Mile Away Tavern is a rustic bar and grill located about a mile (or so) north of Council Bluffs on scenic Old Lincoln Highway. A friend and I were out for a drive in the Loess Hills area and found this place by chance. It was lunch time we were hungry and we wanted to watch the Sunday football...
$ $$$
4.50 (199 reviews)
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Scenic Overlook Tower (Loveland Overlook)
Tourist attraction
👍 This is a cool little rest area to stop at, but I must have been a little late because the bathrooms were closed when I got there on the afternoon I visited. The scenic lookout tower offers great views that give you the perspective that Iowa isn't all flat cornfields, like I had mistakenly thought.
4.40 (237 reviews)
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Westfair Fairgrounds and Amphitheater
Fairground
Home to the county fair, numerous concerts, gun & automotive shows, livestock auctions & more.
4.20 (914 reviews)
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Madness Haunted House
Haunted house
👍 We went last night and had a blast. The actors were very nice, fun, and sociable while still being in character, without cheesy lines. The length of the whole attraction I thought was just the right amount. A lot of the decorations and environments were very creative, keen, and clever. I loved the e...
4.30 (226 reviews)
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Palace Event Center
Wedding venue
4.40 (140 reviews)
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The Olive Branch
Gift shop
👍👍 Neat place! Large variety of merchandise gift items and seasonal items. Definitely worth checking out. Everything appeared to be of good quality and the customer service was excellent.
4.80 (65 reviews)
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Wilson Island State Recreation Area
State park
👍 Spacious camp sites with tent camping. Shallow part of the river that makes for snagless fishing and easy boat access ramp. We like how close to council bluffs it is. Bathrooms are clean.
4.20 (199 reviews)
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Pioneer Trail Orchard, Grill & Bar
Orchard
👍👍 Family run restaurant offering great food, good selection, and inviting atmosphere. Owners Tarry and Jan are so warm and friendly; they really make you feel right at home and like you're part of the family. During spooky Halloween season you can reserve a fire pit, go on tractor-pulled hayrack rides...
4.60 (60 reviews)
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Thursday Night Taco Rides Margaritaville
Tourist attraction
4.70 (31 reviews)
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Old Town Park
Park
4.30 (46 reviews)
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Farm Creek Public Wildlife Area
Wildlife park
👍👍 Beautiful peaceful place, not much changed bigger bass today landed a 21inch 6 lb largemouth around 620ish pm tonight catching a lot of decent sized crappie and bluegill's
4.20 (33 reviews)
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