At Hitchcock Nature Center, you’ll encounter native plants and wildlife while birdwatching, hiking, cycling or cross-country skiing. Picnic at River’s Edge Park or enjoy a game of beach volleyball and water sports at Lake Manawa Beach. Step back in time to the Civil War era with costumed guides at the Historic General Dodge House, an elaborate Victorian mansion built in 1869. Stop by the Union Pacific Railroad Museum to see displays chronicling 150 years of railway history in America, including antique tickets, rail schedules, maps and photographs. A series of Pioneer Trails include 200-plus sculptures interpreting pioneer journeys, with original trails and covered wagon caravans. Named for meetings between the Lewis and Clark Expedition and local native tribes in 1804, Council Bluffs hosts a dedicated monument on a scenic overlook with expansive views of the Missouri River.
You can enjoy historic homes, museums, nature centres, casino entertainment and family-friendly interactive orchard experiences. Woven into the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro area, the city of Council Bluffs boasts pioneer trails, railroad history and the Lewis & Clark Expedition.