If you have a child who loves trains – then I highly encourage you to take them to the Union Pacific Railroad Museum in Council Bluffs, Iowa. It has a set of permanent and rotating exhibits and the cost is just right – FREE! The Union Pacific Railroad Museum, located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, is…
In Council Bluffs, you can take your kids to jail. Even put them in a cell and close the gate. You can’t lock it up though and you can’t leave them overnight. However, you might find that your kids actually enjoy it. In fact, my experience has been that teenagers will love it. The Squirrel…
Ok, technically this isn’t in Iowa – it’s just across the bridge in Nebraska, but it’s a wonderful stop. And that’s exactly why Omar lives under the bridge. His job is to get you to visit him, take your photo with him, and share it with your friends to tell everyone that you’re visiting under…
Travis and Angela Campbell took an old Volkswagen Beetle, removed the wheels, and welded on 8 legs which hoisted it 10 feet in the air. And then placed it across the street from their dad’s house. It turns out welding is in their family, as their father Darwin owns Campbell Welding and Repair. In fact,…
Sometimes referred to as the Black Angel, its actual title is the Ruth Anne Dodge Memorial. It’s dedicated to the wife of General Grenville Dodge and commemorates her death in 1916. Location: 623 N 2nd St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503 What’s the story behind the Ruth Anne Dodge Memorial, why was it built? Ruth Anne…
The Bregant House, sometimes known as “The Little Peoples’ House” has been restored and is now open for tours in Council Bluffs. Location: 517 4th Street, Council Bluffs, Iowa. Who lived in this house? It is a custom-built home, sized specifically for Jean and Inez Bregant back in 1912. Jean was 46” tall and his…
The Golden Spike Monument in Council Bluffs, Iowa was once a very big deal… as in national attention deal. What’s it like today? I drove up to the monument on a cold winter morning and pulled into the empty parking lot. There are a few train tracks nearby. The only thing that stands out is…
This is your chance to stand at the spot where Abraham Lincoln once stood and dreamed of extending the railroad across the entire United States. Lincoln Monument Park is located on Lafayette Ave in Council Bluffs, Iowa. At about 1.5 acres in size, it’s relatively small. There is a grand staircase that descends down below…
Every town has its “thing” – and when you drive around Council Bluffs, Iowa, you’ll see that their “thing” is the black squirrel. It’s become their mascot and you’ll see them embedded into signs and logos throughout town. They were spotted in the area as far back as 1843 by John Jay Audubon and seem…