Council Bluffs, IA is located on the eastern bank of the Missouri River, across from downtown Omaha.
With gaming being legal, Council Bluffs acts as Omaha's 'playground'. There are three casinos to choose from: Bluffs Run Casino, Harrah's Council Bluffs and Ameristar Casino. All casinos offer Vegas style gaming and various dinning opportunities. Other notable area attractions include Union Pacific Railroad Museum and Pottawattamie County Squirrel Cage Jail.
Hotels in Council Bluffs are all within four miles of both downtown Omaha and Omaha's Eppley Airport.
Selected Council Bluffs Hotels Motels:
Western Inn
1842 Madison Ave., Council Bluffs, IA 51503
The Western Inn is located off Interstate 80 at Madison Avenue, 5 minutes from casinos, and a short walk from restaurants.