RailsWest Railroad Museum, Council Bluffs

Name: RailsWest Railroad Museum
Address: 1512 S Main St, Council Bluffs, 51503, United States
Telephone: +1 712-323-5182

#2 among attractions in Council Bluffs

Top attraction, Museum, Specialty museum

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RailsWest Railroad Museum, Council Bluffs

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RailsWest Railroad Museum is a railroad museum operated by the Historical Society of Pottawattamie County at 16th Avenue and South Main Street and illustrates the history of railroads in Council Bluffs, Iowa. ()

Built: 1899 (125 years ago)Coordinates: 41°14'51"N, 95°51'8"W

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1512 S Main StCouncil Bluffs 51503 United States

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+1 712-323-5182

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RailsWest Railroad Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pottawattamie County Courthouse, St. Peter's Catholic Church, Union Pacific Museum, Grenville M. Dodge House.

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Pottawattamie County Courthouse, Council Bluffs
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St. Peter's Catholic Church, Council Bluffs
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41°15'30"N • 95°51'4"W
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0.7 miN
Library
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41°15'33"N • 95°51'6"W
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Willow–Bluff–3rd Street Historic District, Council Bluffs
18 min walk • The Willow–Bluff–3rd Street Historic District is a nationally recognized historic district located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.
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Georgian architecture
YMCA Building, Council Bluffs
23 min walk • The YMCA Building is a historic building located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States. Construction of the building was partially funded by railroad magnet Grenville M. Dodge. The front section, designed by local architect Frederic E. Cox, was completed in 1909. The pool/gymnasium addition in the rear of the building was designed by J.
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Interesting neighbourhood, Gothic Revival architecture
Thomas E. Cavin House, Council Bluffs
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Haymarket Commercial Historic District, Council Bluffs
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is RailsWest Railroad Museum open?

RailsWest Railroad Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday closed
Thursday closed
Friday 11 am - 3 pm
Saturday 11 am - 3 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to RailsWest Railroad Museum?

Nearby attractions include August Beresheim House, Council Bluffs (14 min walk), Grenville M. Dodge House, Council Bluffs (15 min walk), Reverend Little's Young Ladies Seminary, Council Bluffs (16 min walk), Haymarket Commercial Historic District, Council Bluffs (16 min walk).