Council Bluffs · Pottawattamie County, IA
Outdoors in Council Bluffs
Scout analyzed 50 Council Bluffs places and surfaced the ones that actually fit outdoors.
Places analyzed
50
Matches
9
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.6 hr
Scout-verified spots
Outdoors
Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard
Outdoors
Lake Manawa Dream Land Park
Outdoors
Big Lake Park
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Lewis and Clark Park & Monument
Sweeping overlook & monument commemorating the expedition's meeting with Oto and Missouria Indians.
Outdoors
Tom Hanafan River's Edge Park
Public park with a naturalistic wetland & forest as well as sports facilities & a playground.
Outdoors
Lake Manawa Beach & Picnic
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Fairmount Park Splash Pad
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Bayliss Park
Park & plaza with a center fountain with light & water displays, plus a performance space & gardens.
Outdoors
DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge and Museum
Diverse landscape featuring a variety of wildlife & a visitor center with old steamboat artifacts.
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