Council Bluffs · Pottawattamie County, IA
Rainy day activities in Council Bluffs
Scout analyzed 50 Council Bluffs places and surfaced the ones that actually fit rainy day.
Places analyzed
50
Matches
17
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.3 hr
Scout-verified spots
Arts & Culture
Westfair Fairgrounds and Amphitheater
Home to the county fair, numerous concerts, gun & automotive shows, livestock auctions & more.
Shopping
T.J. Maxx
Retail chain featuring stylish brand-name apparel, shoes & accessories, plus housewares.
Sports & Recreation
Bowlero Council Bluffs
Family
The Hub Family Entertainment Center
Shopping
JCPenney
Chain department store selling a wide selection of brand-name clothing, footwear, furniture & more.
Arts & Culture
Historic General Dodge House Museum
This Victorian mansion & onetime residence of a local railroad tycoon offers a peek into the past.
Shopping
Metro Crossing Shopping Center
Arts & Culture
Squirrel Cage Jail
This jail built in 1885 boasts a unique revolving design & now serves as a museum with tours.
Outdoors
Big Lake Park
Outdoors
Lewis and Clark Park & Monument
Sweeping overlook & monument commemorating the expedition's meeting with Oto and Missouria Indians.
Food & Drink
Starbucks Coffee Company
Welcoming coffeehouse with handcrafted coffee, espresso & tea, plus breakfast, lunch & pastries.
Food & Drink
Starbucks Coffee Company
Welcoming coffeehouse with handcrafted coffee, espresso & tea, plus breakfast, lunch & pastries.
Arts & Culture
Union Pacific Railroad Museum
History museum on the Union Pacific Railroad with unique, interactive exhibits & a souvenir shop.
Food & Drink
Scooter's Coffee
Drive-thru chain serving espresso & other coffee drinks, plus a variety of smoothies & pastries.
Food & Drink
Scooter's Coffee
Drive-thru chain serving espresso & other coffee drinks, plus a variety of smoothies & pastries.
Outdoors
DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge and Museum
Diverse landscape featuring a variety of wildlife & a visitor center with old steamboat artifacts.
Food & Drink
Scooter's Coffee
Drive-thru chain serving espresso & other coffee drinks, plus a variety of smoothies & pastries.
Outdoors
Patio, trail, or open-air.
No reservation needed
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