The Council Bluffs Country Inn & Suites hotel is located just east of Omaha, NE, situated on the Iowa side of the Missouri River. This hotel near Eppley Airfield (OMA) is also just a walk across the street to Harrah's Casino. Our Council Bluffs hotel is an ideal choice for those attending an event at the Mid-America Center; the Country Inn Hotel connects to the Center via pedestrian walkway.
Other notable Council Bluffs and Omaha attractions include:
Ameristar Casino At this Council Bluffs Casino, enjoy slots, table games, stage shows, and excellent dining. (712) 328-8888 2200 River Rd Council Bluffs, IA 51501 2.7 miles from hotel
Breezy Hills Vineyard & Winery Enjoy a tour and taste of the "cool climate" wines of western Iowa. (712) 485-2083 31735 Tamarack Rd Minden IA, 51553 25.7 miles from hotel
Harrah's Council Bluffs Casino & Hotel This casino in Council Bluffs is just across the street from our Country Inn & Suites. 1 Harrah's Blvd Council Bluffs, IA 51501 3.2 miles from hotel
Historic Squirrel Cage Jail Unique historic jail in a lazy-Susan shape. (712) 323-2509 226 Pearl St Council Bluffs, IA 51503 2.8 miles from hotel
Horseshoe Casino A Harrah's brand casino in Council Bluffs, this establishment offers slots, table games and world-class dining. (800) 895-0711 2701 23rd Ave Council Bluffs, IA 51501 1.4 miles from hotel
Lauritzen Gardens Stroll through the many acres of flower and plant displays from around the world. (402) 346-4002 100 Bancroft St Omaha, NE 68108 4.8 miles from hotel
Old Market District- Omaha, NE Visit this Historic area in downtown Omaha, where you'll find countless shops and first-rate dining options. (402) 341-7151 514 S 11th St Omaha, NE 68102 5.6 miles from hotel
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo This zoo, considered one of America's best, features a Zoological Garden, butterfly & insect pavilion, and IMAX® theater. (402) 733-8401 3701 S 10th St Omaha, NE 68107 4.6 miles from hotel
Strategic Air & Space Museum This museum in Omaha displays and preserves aircraft and missiles. (402) 944-3100 28210 W Park Hwy Ashland, NE 68003 32.2 miles from hotel
RailsWest Railroad Museum Visit the Rail Museum, historic Railcars and working model railroad. (712) 323-2509 1512 S Main St Council Bluffs, IA 51503 1.8 miles from hotel
Directions to the Country Inn & Suites, Council Bluffs: The hotel is adjacent to the Mid-America Center at the intersection of I-80 and I-29. Exit Nebraska Avenue (#52) from I-29 or 24th Street. Exit 1B from I-80 and follow the signs to the Mid-America Center.
For additional information about the Country Inn & Suites, or to make hotel reservations in Council Bluffs, please contact the hotel at (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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