Onawa / Blue Lake KOA

Loess Hills

Along the shores of the Missouri river, discover historical natural wonders in the unique and beautiful Loess Hills. Loess means windblown soil. Strong winds 14,000 years ago swept silt deposits from the Missouri River Valley flood plain into huge clouds of dust, depositing them into rugged bluffs which formed the Loess Hills. Monona and Harrison counties, being the widest and deepest areas of loess soil, are considered the “Heart of the Loess Hills.” The Loess Hills Scenic By-Ways in western Iowa have been named one of the nations “10 most outstanding scenic by-ways.” The By-Ways stretch 220 miles across western Iowa, the full length of the Loess Hills.

Gambling Casinos

Casino Omaha -- hundreds of slot machines, Blackjack, poker, craps, roulette, Big Six, restaurant, lounge and gift shop. Open 7 days a week. Neon palm trees, mirrored sand dunes, a glittering fantasy entertainment oasis. Winnavegas Casino -- Western Iowa’s largest casino. Over 700 vegas-style “reel” slot machines, 14 Blackjack tables, craps, roulette, Red Dog, Big Six, breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch buffets, 24-hour snack bar, full service bar and lounge. Open 24 hours a day seven days a week.

Antiques and Auctions

Onawa Antiques has 30 quality dealers with their best in every category of antiques. Glass, furniture, toys, vintage clothing, linens, country, primitives and more.

Museum Complex

The museum complex includes Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Depot and railroad memorabilia, a one-room schoolhouse, windmill, old jail and a church.

Sioux City Art Center

The Sioux City Art Center is free and has been a cultural focus for Western Iowa and the surrounding region for more than 60 years.

Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center

The Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center is where you can explore as Lewis and Clark did, when they traveled through what is now the Sioux City area.

Sergeant Floyd River Museum

Climb aboard the dry-docked motor vessel, The Sergeant Floyd River Museum, and you will get valuable local information as well as a lesson in Missouri River history.

Click on the links below for more area information:

www.iowatheater.com
DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge
Loess Hills Scenic By-Way
Graffiti Night Annual Car Show and Nostalgic Cruise
Council Bluffs Visitors Guide
Onawa Chamber of Commerce