Council Bluffs · Pottawattamie County, IA
Where to take visiting family in Council Bluffs
Scout analyzed 50 Council Bluffs places and surfaced the ones that actually fit visiting family.
Places analyzed
50
Matches
24
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.3 hr
Scout-verified spots
Sports & Recreation
Bowlero Council Bluffs
Family
The Hub Family Entertainment Center
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.
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.
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.
Food & Drink
360 Steakhouse
Eatery on the 12th floor of a casino offering skyline views & traditional steak & seafood dishes.
Food & Drink
Guy Fieri's Kitchen + Bar
Food & Drink
712 Eat + Drink
Relaxed strip-mall outpost serving contemporary American plates plus Sunday brunch & cocktails.
Food & Drink
Scooter's Coffee
Drive-thru chain serving espresso & other coffee drinks, plus a variety of smoothies & pastries.
Nightlife
The Salty Dog Bar & Grill
Elevated pub grub & drinks in a welcoming, down-to-earth hangout with many TVs & late hours.
Nightlife
3rd Base Bar and Grill
Food & Drink
Scooter's Coffee
Drive-thru chain serving espresso & other coffee drinks, plus a variety of smoothies & pastries.
Food & Drink
Quaker Steak & Lube
Chicken wings & many spicy sauces star on the American menu at this casual, automotive-themed chain.
No reservation needed
Walk in tonight.
Book ahead
Book tours and tickets in Council Bluffs
Lock in the parts of the plan that sell out — tours, tastings and timed-entry tickets across Council Bluffs.
See what's bookable in Council Bluffs(opens in a new tab)Scout Places may earn a commission when you book through links on this page.
Make it a night out
Staying over in Council Bluffs?
Hotels, resorts and vacation rentals across Council Bluffs — book the stay and make a full weekend of it.
Find places to stay in Council Bluffs(opens in a new tab)Scout Places may earn a commission when you book through links on this page.