Iowa Riverfront Trail

Iowa Riverfront Trail
Council Bluffs Iowa

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lat: 41.243242667303 long: -95.90803255369
Check out this 7.8-mile out-and-back trail near Council Bluffs, Iowa. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 2 h 18 min to complete. This is a popular trail for road biking, running, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are March through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.
This route begins at the Western Historic Trails Center. Through bike trails and on-road lanes, the Iowa Riverfront Trail meanders through various locations and along the levee system in Council Bluffs, skirts the Blackbird Marsh County Preserve, and ends at Big Lake Park seven miles later.
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Nearby Attractions

Lauritzen Gardens
Lauritzen Gardens

Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft St, Omaha, NE 68108, USA
Distance: 0.77 mi (straight line)

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Outdoor Experiences

Kenefick Park
Kenefick Park

Kenefick Park - Union Pacific Locomotives, Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE, USA
Distance: 0.93 mi (straight line)

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General History Outdoor Experiences Museums and Interpretive Centers

The Durham Museum
The Durham Museum

The Durham Museum, South 10th Street, Omaha, NE, USA
Distance: 1.23 mi (straight line)

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Guided Tours Museums and Interpretive Centers

Heartland of America Park
Heartland of America Park

Heartland of America Park at The RiverFront, Douglas Street, Omaha, NE, USA
Distance: 1.27 mi (straight line)

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Galleries and Venues Outdoor Experiences

Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts
Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts

734 S 12th St, Omaha, NE 68102, USA
Distance: 1.40 mi (straight line)

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Galleries and Venues

The Old Market
The Old Market

The Old Market, Omaha, NE, USA
Distance: 1.47 mi (straight line)

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Lodging Galleries and Venues Food and Drinks Shopping

Big Elk Statue
Big Elk Statue

Chief Big Elk Statue, Riverfront Drive, Omaha, NE, USA
Distance: 1.50 mi (straight line)

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General History Outdoor Experiences Tribal Experiences Walks and Hikes

Lewis and Clark Landing at the RiverFront
Lewis and Clark Landing at the RiverFront

602 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68102, USA
Distance: 1.52 mi (straight line)

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Outdoor Experiences Fun and Sports

Gene Leahy Mall
Gene Leahy Mall

1001 Douglas St, Omaha, NE 68102, USA
Distance: 1.53 mi (straight line)

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Galleries and Venues Festivals and Events Outdoor Experiences

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, South 10th Street, Omaha, NE, USA
Distance: 1.56 mi (straight line)

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Outdoor Experiences

Luminarium
Luminarium

Kiewit Luminarium, Riverfront Drive, Omaha, NE, USA
Distance: 1.56 mi (straight line)

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Museums and Interpretive Centers

Desert Dome
Desert Dome

3701 S 10th St, Omaha, NE 68108, USA
Distance: 1.59 mi (straight line)

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Museums and Interpretive Centers

Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge
Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge

Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge., Riverfront Drive, Omaha, NE, USA
Distance: 1.72 mi (straight line)

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Outdoor Experiences Walks and Hikes

Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Visitor Center
Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Visitor Center

Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Headquarters and Visitor Center, Riverfront Drive, Omaha, NE, USA
Distance: 1.72 mi (straight line)

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Museums and Interpretive Centers LC Features

Orpheum Theatre
Orpheum Theatre

Orpheum Theater, 409 S 16th St, Omaha, NE 68102
Distance: 1.74 mi (straight line)

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Galleries and Venues

Block 16
Block 16

1611 Farnam St, Omaha, NE 68106, USA
Distance: 1.83 mi (straight line)

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Food and Drinks

The Golden Spike Monument
The Golden Spike Monument

Golden Spike - Eastern Terminus of the Transcontinental Railroad, 9th Avenue, Council Bluffs, IA, USA
Distance: 1.88 mi (straight line)

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General History

Pioneer Courage Park
Pioneer Courage Park

1450 Capitol Ave, Omaha, NE 68179, USA
Distance: 1.89 mi (straight line)

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General History Outdoor Experiences

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