With some awesome day trip options available in the surrounding area, renting a car makes sense. Without one, it wouldn’t be half as easy to experience all that Council Bluffs, 25 miles away, has to offer. Among your first few stops here should be Henry Doorly Zoo, Horseshoe Council Bluffs and TD Ameritrade Park Omaha. Situated 30 miles away, Omaha is another popular tourist destination. If you swing by, make sure you check out Henry Doorly Zoo, Horseshoe Council Bluffs and TD Ameritrade Park Omaha.