It was an assembly point for pioneers preparing to embark on their journey across the great plains. Their encounter with the Otoe tribe on the bluffs of the Missouri River in 1804 marked the city’s first claim to fame, sowing the seeds of a rich and diverse cultural lineage.Īs pioneers passed through the area, Council Bluffs became a gateway to the western frontier. In its earliest days, the region witnessed the historic Lewis and Clark expedition, which charted a course through unexplored American territories. Accommodation: Recommended places to stay.
