Lake Manawa State Park
Lake Manawa is one of western Iowa’s premier spots for boating, hiking or just relaxing outdoors. More than 1,500 acres surround the lake and originally constructed in 1881 after a Missouri River flood, Lake Manawa State Park continues to be a major outdoor recreation center for thousands of visitors. “Manawa” is a Native American term meaning peace and comfort, making it the perfect spot to read a book, have a picnic or enjoy the outdoors during your visit.
In total the park stretches 1,529-acres. The lake was formed by a Missouri River Oxbow that today provides fishing, premier power boating, paddle boats, and beaches. The park includes eight miles of mountain bike trails as well as hiking and nature trails.
Lake Manawa State Park offers fun for the whole family, including:
Western Historic Trails Center, Richard Downing Avenue, Council Bluffs, IA, USA
Distance: 2.92 mi (straight line)
Fontenelle Forest, 1111 Bellevue Blvd N, Bellevue, NE 68005, USA
Distance: 3.49 mi (straight line)
Outdoor Experiences Walks and Hikes Museums and Interpretive Centers LC Features
Fontenelle Forest, Bellevue Boulevard North, Bellevue, NE, USA
Distance: 3.49 mi (straight line)
Museums and Interpretive Centers Guided Tours Outdoor Experiences Walks and Hikes
Golden Spike - Eastern Terminus of the Transcontinental Railroad, 9th Avenue, Council Bluffs, IA, USA
Distance: 3.66 mi (straight line)
Dodge House-Historic General, South 3rd Street, Council Bluffs, IA, USA
Distance: 3.71 mi (straight line)
Kenefick Park - Union Pacific Locomotives, Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE, USA
Distance: 3.78 mi (straight line)
General History Outdoor Experiences Museums and Interpretive Centers
Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft St, Omaha, NE 68108, USA
Distance: 3.79 mi (straight line)
63VR+7Q Council Bluffs, IA, USA
Distance: 3.89 mi (straight line)
Union Pacific Railroad Museum, Pearl Street, Council Bluffs, IA, USA
Distance: 3.90 mi (straight line)
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, South 10th Street, Omaha, NE, USA
Distance: 3.98 mi (straight line)
Dodge Riverside Golf Club, Harrah's Boulevard, Council Bluffs, IA, USA
Distance: 4.66 mi (straight line)
El Museo Latino, South 25th Street, Omaha, NE, USA
Distance: 4.76 mi (straight line)
The Durham Museum, South 10th Street, Omaha, NE, USA
Distance: 5.06 mi (straight line)
Heartland of America Park at The RiverFront, Douglas Street, Omaha, NE, USA
Distance: 5.16 mi (straight line)
734 S 12th St, Omaha, NE 68102, USA
Distance: 5.22 mi (straight line)
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