Convention and Meeting Facilities Are you planning a banquet, meeting, reception, special event, convention, or annual conference? The Convention & Visitors Bureau can help you! Our full-service bureau can assist you with selecting a location to fit your every need. With 6 hotel conference/meeting sites, and an exquisite new convention center, Council Bluffs may host conventions of up to 1,100 delegates. You’ll discover the National Western Historical Trails Center, Ameristar Casino Hotel, Bluffs Run Casino, Harveys Casino Hotel, the Henry Doorly Zoo, Rosenblatt Stadium, and Mall of the Bluffs--all within 10 minutes drive from all convention hotels. Three golf courses are within three miles of the "Tourism Corridor." Omaha’s Eppley Airfield is a maximum 15 minute drive from any Bluffs hotel. Just east of the city are the Pottawattamie County Fairgrounds. Many local events are hosted here due to its easy access just off Interstate 80. The grounds offer a wide variety of facilities including an arena, amphitheater, indoor facilities, and plenty of parking. If a community center or meeting hall is what you seek, there are plenty of fascinating sites to choose from, whether you prefer a quaint historical setting, a local club, or auditorium. Please call Convention & Visitors Bureau. The will be happy to send you a Group Planning Guide to Council Bluffs. In the Council Bluffs/Omaha area call (712) 325-1000, outside the area call 1-800-228-6878.

Hotels

Name	Address	Phone	Rooms	Meeting Space (sq.ft.)	Banquet Style	Reception
Ameristar Casino Hotel	2200 River Rd., I-29	(712) 328-8888 (800) 700-1012	160	6,400	300	450
Best Western Crossroads	I-80/29 & So. 24th Street	(712) 322-3150 (800) 528-1234	108	6,000	500	650
Harveys Casino Hotel & Conven. Cntr.	1-29 & Ninth Ave.	(712) 329-6000 (800) HARVEYS	251	21,000	1,000	1,300
Garden Inn	2324 Ave. N, I-29	(712) 328-3881	195	6,500	350	400
Best Western Metro Inn & Suites	3537 W. Broadway	(712) 328-3171 (800) 555-OMAHA	89	1,200	100	150
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites at Ameristar	2200 River Road I-29	(712) 322-5050 (800) HOLIDAY	140	1,800	150	200
Additional Meeting Facilities and Halls
Name	Address	Phone	Maximum Capacity
American Legion Hall	716 4th St.	(712) 325-4874	275
1892 Ballroom	142 W. Broadway	(712) 325-1892	300
Bayliss Centre	628 First Ave.	(712) 322-0303	200
Bayliss Park Hall	530 First Ave.	(712) 325-8388	200
Bluffs Run Casino	2710 23rd Ave, I-80/I-29	(712) 323-2500(800) BET-2WIN	100-500
Catherine’s Catering	829 Avenue A	(712) 328-7354	100
Cow Patty’s Reception Hall	21262 Homestead	(712) 323-7620	300
Fox Run Golf Course/Clubhouse	3001 Macineery Dr.	(712) 366-4653	250
Historic General Dodge House	605 Third St.	(712) 322-2406	50
Hitchcock Nature Area, Honey Creek	27792 Ski Hill Loop	(712) 545-3659	150
Iowa Western Community College Auditorium	2700 College Rd.	(712) 325-3263	1000
Lakeshore Country Club	4300 Piute St.	(712) 366-0525	300
Margarite’s Catering @ the Granary	600 Main	(712) 328-8251	75
Mile-Away Hall	20270 Hwy. 183	(712) 322-2027	250
National Guard Armory	2415 E. Kanesville	(712) 323-0595	250
New Masonic Temple	130 S. 6th St.	(712) 322-3709	250
Rails West Railroad Museum & HO Model RR	16th Ave & So. Main Street	(712) 322-0612	50
Terra Jane Bed & Breakfast	24814 Greenview Rd.	(712) 322-4200	350
VFW Post 737	28 S. 29th St.	(712) 322-9681	200
Westfair Buildings Arena	PO Box 698	(712) 322-3400	800 2,500
Westfair Amphitheater	PO Box 698	(712) 322-3400	15,000
Community Centers
Name	Address	Phone	Maximum Capacity
Community Hall	205 S. Main St.	(712) 328-4650	353
Crystal Lodge	2940 5th Ave	(712) 328-9965	250
Mall of the Bluffs	1751 Madison Ave	(712) 323-9986	70
Public Library	400 Willow Ave.	(712) 323-7553	150
Senior Center	900 So. 6th St.	(712) 323-5995	250

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