Ideal Location among Council Bluffs Hotels near Omaha and Mid-America Center
You will love the convenient location of the Country Inn & Suites in Council Bluffs. Our hotel's property is located just east of Omaha, Nebraska, situated on the Iowa side of the Missouri River. Country Inn & Suites is also near Eppley Airfield (OMA) and across the street from Harrah's Casino. Additionally, our Council Bluffs hotel's facilities are ideal for those attending an event at the Mid-America Center as a pedestrian walkway connects us to Mid-America.
Other notable Council Bluffs and Omaha attractions include:
Ameristar Casino (2.7 miles) At this Council Bluffs Casino, enjoy slots, table games, stage shows, and excellent dining. Phone: +1 (712) 328-8888
Breezy Hills Vineyard & Winery (26 miles) Enjoy a tour and taste of the "cool climate" wines of western Iowa. Phone: +1 (712) 485-2083
Historic Squirrel Cage Jail (2.8 miles) Unique historic jail in a lazy-Susan shape. Phone: +1 (712) 323-2509
Horseshoe Casino (adjacent to hotel) A Harrah's brand casino in Council Bluffs, this establishment offers slots, table games and world-class dining. Phone: +1 (800) 895-0711
Lauritzen Gardens (4.8 miles) Stroll through the many acres of flower and plant displays from around the world. Phone: +1 (402) 346-4002
Old Market District- Omaha, NE (5.6 miles) Visit this Historic area in downtown Omaha, where you'll find countless shops and first-rate dining options. Phone: +1 (402) 341-7151
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo (4.6 miles) This zoo, considered one of America's best, features a Zoological Garden, butterfly & insect pavilion, and IMAX® theater. Phone: +1 (402) 733-8401
Strategic Air & Space Museum (32 miles) This museum in Omaha displays and preserves aircraft and missiles. Phone: +1 (402) 944-3100
RailsWest Railroad Museum (1.8 miles) Visit the Rail Museum, historic Railcars and working model railroad. Phone: +1 (712) 323-2509
Directions to the Country Inn & Suites, Council Bluffs: The hotel is conveniently located on I-80/I-29 next to the Horsehsoe Casino and attached to the Mid-America Center. Exit at 24th Street, turn north on 24th Street, turn left on Mid-America Drive and turn right onto Arena Way to the hotel.
For additional information about the Country Inn & Suites, or to make hotel reservations in Council Bluffs, please contact the hotel at +1 (712) 322-8282 or cx_cobl@countryinns.com.
About Omaha
Located on the Missouri River, Omaha first began expansion in 1863, the year President Lincoln chose it as the terminus of the first Transcontinental Railroad. Since then, the city has maintained steady growth, and several magazines have selected it as one of the best places to live in America. The locals are quick to agree, taking pride in the area's economic growth as well as its cultural events and leisure opportunities. Omaha's natural beauty is accentuated by numerous parks and gardens, which offer an idyllic haven for joggers, cyclists, and other outdoor enthusiasts. Learn about local wildlife and more exotic creatures at the Henry Doorly Zoo, considered one of the best in the country. Or stay indoors, browsing the city's cosmopolitan mix of art galleries, antique stores, fine restaurants, bistros and clubs. Since its railroad days, this crossroads at the center of the US has stayed on track, living up to its reputation as the pride of the heartland.
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