Western Iowa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Henry Doorly Zoo featuring interior views and bird life as well as a small group of people
Lauritzen Gardens showing a park and wild flowers
Omaha Children\'s Museum which includes interior views
Heartland of America Park which includes a fountain, a sunset and a lake or waterhole
Joslyn Art Museum featuring interior views and art

Where to stay in Western Iowa

Downtown Omaha featuring a high-rise building, modern architecture and night scenes

Downtown Omaha

5/5(5 area reviews)

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

Downtown Omaha
Old Market featuring signage as well as an individual female

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 featuring a high-rise building, modern architecture and night scenes

Downtown Northeast

While visiting Downtown Northeast, you might make a stop by sights like Joslyn Art Museum and Spirit of Nebraska's Wilderness Park.

Downtown Northeast
Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge which includes hiking or walking, a river or creek and a bridge

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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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
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East Omaha

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
Holiday Inn Omaha Downtown - Waterpark by IHG
Holiday Inn Omaha Downtown - Waterpark by IHG
3 out of 5
1420 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE
The price is AU$150 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
AU$150
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Omaha. Enjoy free WiFi, water park access (surcharge), and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,011 reviews)
"Clean. Safe. Friendly."

Reviewed on 2 Apr. 2025

Holiday Inn Omaha Downtown - Waterpark by IHG
Stoney Creek Hotel Sioux City
Stoney Creek Hotel Sioux City
2.5 out of 5
300 3rd Street, Sioux City, IA
The price is AU$195 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
AU$195
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
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! (2,221 reviews)
"Great stay"

Reviewed on 1 Apr. 2025

Stoney Creek Hotel Sioux City
Hyatt Place Omaha Downtown Old Market
Hyatt Place Omaha Downtown Old Market
3 out of 5
540 S 12th St, Omaha, NE
The price is AU$191 per night from 16 Apr to 17 Apr
AU$191
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Omaha. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,127 reviews)
"As long as you’re aware it’s gonna cost $25 for parking; this hotel is still a value for being so close to shopping and dining around the Old Market. Beds and pillows are comfy, and the towels are fluffy and good.The room was spacious enough for a sofa."

Reviewed on 1 Apr. 2025

Hyatt Place Omaha Downtown Old Market
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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.
Penthouse Luxury with Lake Views & 6 FREE waterpark passes daily at Bridges Bay.
Penthouse Luxury with Lake Views & 6 FREE waterpark passes daily at Bridges Bay.
Arnolds Park
Book a stay at this golf condo in Arnolds Park. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a fitness center. Popular attractions West Okoboji Lake and 'Boji Splash ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (54 reviews)
Great hosts, with great locations
"We have stayed with these hosts twice now, and have loved both stays. Clean, easy, and great locations!"

Reviewed on 16 Feb. 2025

Penthouse Luxury with Lake Views & 6 FREE waterpark passes daily at Bridges Bay.
Beautiful 1500+ sq ft cabin with outdoor pool just steps off the patio
Beautiful 1500+ sq ft cabin with outdoor pool just steps off the patio
ARNOLDS PARK
Book a stay at this family-friendly cabin in Arnolds Park. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a garden. Popular attractions West Okoboji Lake and 'Boji Splash ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (56 reviews)
Cute cozy house
"Very nice house with a large patio. Close to the waterpark. We would love to come back in the summer!"

Reviewed on 16 Mar. 2025

Beautiful 1500+ sq ft cabin with outdoor pool just steps off the patio
Lakefront Luxury! Spacious condo with wrap around deck and 6 BB waterpark passes
Lakefront Luxury! Spacious condo with wrap around deck and 6 BB waterpark passes
Arnolds Park
Book a stay at this family-friendly condo in Arnolds Park. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a water park. Popular attractions West Okoboji Lake and 'Boji ...
10/10 Exceptional! (67 reviews)
Great place
"The place was awesome"

Reviewed on 17 Feb. 2025

Lakefront Luxury! Spacious condo with wrap around deck and 6 BB waterpark passes
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Popular places to visit

Henry Doorly Zoo featuring zoo animals

Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Journey through the world’s biggest indoor desert, spot magnificent creatures in the aquarium and explore indoor rainforests and swamps in Nebraska’s premier zoo.

Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City

Why not try your luck with a visit to Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City during your visit to Sioux City? While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City
Omaha Children\'s Museum featuring interior views

Omaha Children's Museum

Bring the little ones to this exciting museum to role play as doctors, make art with light and run through a fountain.

Omaha Children's Museum
Lake Manawa State Park

Lake Manawa State Park

You can take time to visit Lake Manawa State Park during your travels to Council Bluffs. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.

Lake Manawa State Park

CHI Health Center Omaha

5/5(1 review)

Catch an event at CHI Health Center Omaha during your trip to Omaha. Discover the area's great live music and shops.

CHI Health Center Omaha

Charles Schwab Field Omaha

Catch an event at Charles Schwab Field Omaha during your trip to Omaha. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.

Charles Schwab Field Omaha

Cities near Western Iowa

Omaha which includes a river or creek, a city and a skyscraper

Omaha

Spirit Lake

Spirit Lake