Overview
Council Bluffs is located along the Lincoln Highway Heritage Byway, part of America's first transcontinental highway and one of the nation's most iconic historic roadways. Established in 1913, the Lincoln Highway connected communities from coast to coast, transforming automobile travel and helping shape the modern American road trip.
Today, travelers can follow the historic route through western Iowa while exploring communities, landmarks, and stories that helped define cross-country travel. As Iowa's longest and most historic byway, the route offers opportunities to experience both modern highways and segments that closely follow the original roadway, providing a glimpse into the early days of automobile travel.
Now designated a National Scenic Byway, the Lincoln Highway stretches from Times Square in New York City to Lincoln Park in San Francisco. Visitors traveling through Council Bluffs can experience an important chapter of America's transportation history while discovering the unique attractions and communities found along the route.
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