Looking for a fun summer date in Council Bluffs? Plan a day filled with live music, outdoor adventures, friendly competition, local shopping, great food, and more. These 10 summer date ideas make it easy to switch up your usual date night and try something new together!
1. Catch a Live Music Performance
Summer nights and live music make a great combination! Catch a concert, outdoor performance, or live show together in Council Bluffs and Pottawattamie County. Touring acts, local musicians, festivals, and more fill the summer calendar with plenty of opportunities to turn up the volume.
2. Go Bowling!
Add a little friendly competition to your date night with a few games at Bowlero Council Bluffs! With 32 bowling lanes, an arcade, food, and drinks, you can make a whole evening out of it. Challenge your significant other to a game and see who comes out on top!
3. Take a Hike
Hike the hills at Hitchcock Nature Center, wander through the forest at Fairmount Park, or walk under the canopy on the Wabash Trace Nature Trail. If paved trails are more your style, we have a 41-mile continuous system of trails waiting to be explored!
4. Race at Joe's Indoor Karting
Joe's Karting offers fast and furious kart racing, with European karts racing up to 45 mph! Experience the thrill by speeding around the track against your significant other.
5. Enjoy a Beach Day
We may be located in the middle of the country, but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy a sunny, sandy beach day! The beach at Lake Manawa State Park is perfect for laying out, swimming, and paddling in a kayak, canoe, or paddleboard.
6. Explore Local History at the Union Pacific Railroad Museum
Take a step back in time and explore Council Bluffs' railroad history together at the Union Pacific Railroad Museum. With three floors of interactive exhibits, it's an easygoing date that gives you plenty to see, learn about, and talk about along the way. Best of all, admission is free!
7. Rent Bikes & Explore the City
Are you looking to explore all the beautiful trails in Council Bluffs? Rent an electric Heartland Bike Share bike from one of the seven stations throughout town. For more information on renting a bike, visit Heartland Bike Share's website.
8. Shop at Farmers Market Council Bluffs
Farmers Market Council Bluffs is the place to be for locally-sourced farm-fresh foods and homegrown fun, including live music, group fitness, kids' activities, special events, and more! The market is held on Thursdays at Bayliss Park from early May to late September.
9. Dine on a Patio
Make the most of warm summer evenings with dinner and drinks on a Council Bluffs patio. Settle in at 712 Eat + Drink for contemporary American fare or grab a bite at Barley's! For a more laid-back brewery date, head to Full Fledged Brewing Company and pair a local brew with the summer weather. View Council Bluffs' best patio dining by clicking the button below.
10. Hit the Slots!
Between Ameristar Casino, Harrah's Casino, and Horseshoe Casino, there are so many table games, sports betting, and slot machines to experience and enjoy here in CB! Test your luck and play the night away.
But Wait, There's More!
Council Bluffs has plenty of ways to shake up your summer date routine. Hit the trails, catch live music, cool off at the lake, challenge your date to a race, browse the farmers market, or settle in for dinner and drinks. Pick your favorites and UNleash more places to visit, things to see, food to eat, and events to attend!
