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National Plan for Vacation Day!

Did you know that National Plan for Vacation Day is January 25th? Join the Council Bluffs CVB and other tourism industry partners in celebration by planning your next vacation! Whether you’re looking to bring friends and family to Council Bluffs for a visit, are interested in vacationing in your backyard, or itching to see what the rest of the state of Iowa has to offer, we have tips and tools to make your planning easy and fun!

Browse our New Council Bluffs and Pottawattamie County Inspirational Guide!

Check out our new Inspirational Guide that is hot off the press! In this guide, you’ll find articles and photos covering some of the wonderful things there are to do and experience in CB and the rest of Pottawattamie County. There are tons of ideas for families, history-lovers, art buffs, outdoor adventurists, and nightlife enthusiasts.

Browse the Guide

Browse Travel Iowa’s Travel Guide!

Regardless of whether you’re a native Iowan or have never been to Iowa before, you’ll be pleasantly surprised with all the exciting and unique things there are to do and see across the state. From visiting the Bridges of Madison County, shopping at the Amana Colonies, or exploring the caves at Maquoketa Caves State Park, there are tons of things to do here.

Browse the digital version of Travel Iowa’s guide on their website or fill out their simple order form to receive a printed copy!

View or Order the Travel Iowa Guide

Plan a Custom Trip with Our New Trip Planner Tool!

We are so excited to announce a brand new tool available on our website, UNleashCB.com! Visitors can now create a custom trip with our Trip Planner Tool. Simply browse our list of attractions, restaurants, hotels, and events, save the places that interest you, and you’ll end up with a custom itinerary for your upcoming trip! The itinerary then can be shared, printed, or downloaded.

Start Planning!

Plan your Iowa Road Trip with Travel Iowa’s Build a Trip Tool!

Use Travel Iowa’s Build a Trip tool for an unforgettable Iowa road trip! Simply input your desired starting and ending locations and their website will show you all the attractions, restaurants, shops, and museums along the route.

Build a Trip

Stop by our Welcome Center for More Information!

Did you know that we have a welcome center in our office in Council Bluffs? The center is filled with brochures, flyers, maps, and information about Council Bluffs, the state of Iowa, the Omaha metropolitan area, and our neighboring midwestern states. Our friendly staff is also available to give your recommendations and the insider’s scoop to plan an awesome trip.

509 23rd Avenue
Council Bluffs, IA 51501

Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

More Information

Happy Planning!

Vacation planning isn’t just for January 25th! This fun and exciting activity can be done anytime throughout the year with the resources mentioned above. Take advantage of your much-deserved time off by unleashing your wanderlust and traveling when it is safe to do so! We wish you happy planning and safe travels.

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