Lake Manawa, Omaha

#43 among attractions in Omaha

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Lake Manawa is a lake located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, in the United States. It was formed from a Missouri River flood in 1881. It is the closest lake to Omaha, Nebraska and surrounding metro area which allows motor boating, water skiing, and wakeboarding. Lake Area: 1.158 square miles ()

Coordinates: 41°12'16"N, 95°51'52"W

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Lake Manawa – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, Mid-America Center, RailsWest Railroad Museum, Mall of the Bluffs.

3.6 miNW
Animal exhibits plus a giant desert dome
Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, Omaha
92 min walk • The Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium in Omaha, Nebraska, stands as an impressive testament to the wonders of the natural world. This sprawling zoo, recognized as one of the best in the United States, offers visitors an extraordinary array of exhibits and experiences, from...
2.6 miNW
Convention center, Arenas and stadiums, Music venue
Mid-America Center, Council Bluffs
68 min walk • The Mid-America Center is an arena and convention center located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, just five minutes from downtown Omaha, Nebraska. The arena's maximum capacity is about 9,000 for concerts and 6,700 for ice hockey and arena football. The arena continues to provide free parking.
3 miN
Museum, Specialty museum
RailsWest Railroad Museum, Council Bluffs
78 min walk • 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.
3.6 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Mall of the Bluffs, Council Bluffs
92 min walk • Mall of the Bluffs was a shopping mall in Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States. Built in 1986, the mall featured J. C. Penney, Dillard's, Sears, and Target as its anchor stores at its peak.
3.6 miNW
Botanical garden, Park, Garden
Lauritzen Gardens, Omaha
92 min walk • Lauritzen Gardens are a botanical gardens and arboretum located at 100 Bancroft Street in the South Omaha neighborhood of Omaha, Nebraska. The gardens are open daily during business hours; an admission fee is charged.
4.2 miNW
Nightlife, Casino, Gambling
Harrah's Council Bluffs, Council Bluffs
107 min walk • Harrah's Council Bluffs is a hotel and casino located in Council Bluffs, Iowa across the Missouri River from Omaha, Nebraska. It is owned by Vici Properties and operated by Caesars Entertainment. Harrah's Council Bluffs has many amenities including a 251-room hotel, 2 restaurants and 2 bars.
3.6 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Southroads Mall, Bellevue
93 min walk • Southroads Mall is an enclosed shopping mall at 1001 Fort Crook Road in Bellevue, Nebraska. Fort Crook Road was U.S. Route 75 until the early 1990s, replaced by the Kennedy Freeway.
3.4 miNW
Park
Kenefick Park, Omaha
87 min walk • Kenefick Park is located at 100 Bancroft Street in South Omaha, Nebraska, next to the Lauritzen Gardens, Omaha's botanical gardens. Kenefick Park features "two of the greatest locomotives ever to power Union Pacific Railroad": EMD DDA40X #6900,the first of the class, and Union Pacific Big Boy #4023.
3.6 miN
Museum, Architecture, History museum
Grenville M. Dodge House, Council Bluffs
92 min walk • The Grenville M. Dodge House is a historic house museum in Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States. This Second Empire mansion, built in 1869, was the home of Grenville M. Dodge, a Union Army general, politician, and a major figure in the development of the railroads across the American West.
3.1 miSW
41°10'49"N • 95°54'56"W
Fontenelle Forest, Bellevue
81 min walk • Natural attraction, Nature and wildlife, Park
3.6 miNW
Hotel, Gambling, Nightlife
Ameristar Casino Council Bluffs, Council Bluffs
91 min walk • Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs is a riverboat casino in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on the Missouri River directly across from Omaha, Nebraska. It is owned by Gaming and Leisure Properties and operated by Penn National Gaming.