| Visitors to our city
give new meaning to the phrase "shop till you drop? In fact, our city
has the widest selection of malls, antique stores, and quaint boutiques,
making Council Bluffs the shopping capital of Southwest Iowa!
Haymarket Square District
If you're seeking that off-the-wall collectible
that you can't seem to find anywhere, try the Haymarket Square District
just south of downtown Council Bluffs. You'll discover bargains galore
as you travel down historic Main Street (I-80 Exit 3.) The antique shops
and cobblestone streets surrounding this area lend a unique charm to the
downtown.
Mall of the Bluffs
If you prefer, a selection of stores conveniently
located under one roof, stop by the Mall of the Bluffs (I-80 Exit 5.) With
more than 120 specialty shops, you're sure to find what you're looking
for and more. Anchored by Dillards, Target, Sears and JC Penney, the Mall
also features a food court and five-screen movie theater.
Manawa Power Center
The latest addition to the Bluffs' shopping arena
is the Manawa Power Center (I-80 Exit 3) for you power shoppers. It features
Wal-Mart, Sam's Club, Toys-R-Us, Parts America, Aldi, Menards and other
fine stores, plus a wide variety of restaurants and hotels.
Black Squirrel Antique Mall
Located South of I-80 at 101 W. South Omaha Bridge
Road, the Black Squirrel Antique Mall is one of the largest antique malls
in the area! You are sure to find just what you are looking for from one
of the 500 dealers in the mall. Open Monday through Sunday 9 a.m. to 9
p.m., closed Christmas. For more information call (712) 366-1562.
Missouri Valley Antique Mall
This large antique mall features 60 dealers with
beautifully displayed quality merchandise. Next door is 6,500 square feet
of unique handmade crafts plus a large selection of unusual gift items.
Approximately 25 minutes from Council Bluffs, the Missouri Valley Antique
Mall is located at 1931 Hwy. 30, Missouri Valley, IA 51555. For more information
call (712) 642-2125.
Walnut Iowa’s Antique City and Welcome Center
Welcome to Walnut, Iowa’s Antique city! Slip back
in time in our turn of the century city with brick streets, globe street
lights and even hitching posts in the downtown. Enjoy country food, shops
and hospitality. For more information call (712) 784-2100.
Old Market in Downtown Omaha
One of the advantages of staying Council Bluffs
is the close proximity to area attractions such as the Historic Old Market
in Downtown Omaha (I-680, l0th Street and Howard), which features specialty
stores, old-fashioned brick streets, elegant restaurants, and even horse-drawn
carriages.
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