Council Bluffs · Pottawattamie County, IA
Things to do alone in Council Bluffs
Scout analyzed 50 Council Bluffs places and surfaced the ones that actually fit solo.
Places analyzed
50
Matches
24
Typical spend
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Typical visit
1.4 hr
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Arts & Culture
Westfair Fairgrounds and Amphitheater
Home to the county fair, numerous concerts, gun & automotive shows, livestock auctions & more.
Sports & Recreation
Broadway Skate Park
Destination for skateboarding & rollerblading with a rail, stairs & other amenities for tricks.
Sports & Recreation
Bowlero Council Bluffs
Family
The Hub Family Entertainment Center
Family
Pirate Putt
Arts & Culture
Historic General Dodge House Museum
This Victorian mansion & onetime residence of a local railroad tycoon offers a peek into the past.
Arts & Culture
Squirrel Cage Jail
This jail built in 1885 boasts a unique revolving design & now serves as a museum with tours.
The Old Market
Dubliner Pub
Irish-themed haunt offering an array of brews & live music nights in a relaxed basement space.
Nightlife
The Porch
Food & Drink
Main Street Cafe
Food & Drink
Legends Cafe
Nightlife
LPL's Restaurant & Pub
No-frills neighborhood joint featuring burgers, brews & meat dishes in a laid-back atmosphere.
Outdoors
Lake Manawa Dream Land Park
Food & Drink
LongHorn Steakhouse
Casual steakhouse chain known for grilled beef & other American dishes in a ranch-style space.
Food & Drink
Buck Snort
Laid-back sports bar & eatery offering classic pub grub such as burgers & pizza plus beers on tap.
Food & Drink
BBQ Brothers
Food & Drink
Home Team Cookout
Outdoors
Big Lake Park
Outdoors
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
Fairmount Park Splash Pad
Food & Drink
Starbucks Coffee Company
Welcoming coffeehouse with handcrafted coffee, espresso & tea, plus breakfast, lunch & pastries.
Nightlife
Barley's
Striking bar & grill with brick-lined walls & a vintage vibe serving American eats & beer on tap.
Food & Drink
Starbucks Coffee Company
Welcoming coffeehouse with handcrafted coffee, espresso & tea, plus breakfast, lunch & pastries.
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