Food Scene
If you want a night out here's some of our local eatery's right in Crescent! Order to go or eat in. Websites are listed in each restaurant's description.
Would you like a large buffet? There are 3 major casino's less than 20 minutes away; as well as, traditional main stream restaurants in Omaha and Council Bluffs.
State renown for their Prime Rib. They have all you can eat salad and soup which is one of my favorites. Locally owned and small town hospitality. Photos and menus can be found at: https://pinkpoodlesteakhouse.com
Pink Poodle Restaurant
633 Old Lincoln HighwayState renown for their Prime Rib. They have all you can eat salad and soup which is one of my favorites. Locally owned and small town hospitality. Photos and menus can be found at: https://pinkpoodlesteakhouse.com
"Henry's Diner where nothing's finer" is their motto...
This diner is old-time country feeling, ALWAYS packed with the locals and it's RIGHT down the road within a mile of where you stay. You can order to go or see the menu at: https://www.henrysdineriowa.com/
Henry's Diner
836 Old Lincoln Highway"Henry's Diner where nothing's finer" is their motto...
This diner is old-time country feeling, ALWAYS packed with the locals and it's RIGHT down the road within a mile of where you stay. You can order to go or see the menu at: https://www.henrysdineriowa.com/
Great local unique pizza and pool table diner.
There's a pool table and bar yet kids can go inside to eat in the restaurant too.
Denny's Place
735 Old Lincoln HwyGreat local unique pizza and pool table diner.
There's a pool table and bar yet kids can go inside to eat in the restaurant too.
If you want a local ice creme shop this is the place!
Locals come here. They are closed during the winter until February. You can visit their website at: https://www.christycreme.com/
Christy Creme
2853 N BroadwayIf you want a local ice creme shop this is the place!
Locals come here. They are closed during the winter until February. You can visit their website at: https://www.christycreme.com/
Buffets are great here. It's my favorite casino buffet.
And you may want to see how your luck goes or check out dancing and music while you're there. The buffet is family friendly.
Ameristar
Buffets are great here. It's my favorite casino buffet.
And you may want to see how your luck goes or check out dancing and music while you're there. The buffet is family friendly.
Parks & Nature
There are miles of hiking trails to explore and picnic benches to enjoy your lunch.
28 locals recommend
Hitchcock Nature Center
27792 Ski Hill LoopThere are miles of hiking trails to explore and picnic benches to enjoy your lunch.
Migrating birds at specific times come through this refuge. It's amazing to see.
7 locals recommend
Desoto National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Museum
1434 316th LnMigrating birds at specific times come through this refuge. It's amazing to see.
Arts & Culture
Omaha Nebraska has several Museums as does Council Bluffs Iowa. Enjoy!
247 locals recommend
Joslyn Art Museum
2200 Dodge StOmaha Nebraska has several Museums as does Council Bluffs Iowa. Enjoy!
Joslyn Castle
More to see...
Orpheum Theater
409 S 16th StShopping
Go back in time and walk the brick roads that is well known to the locals and tourist alike. Enjoy riding the Trolley around town or taking a short ride around the downtown lake with it's scenic fountain.
320 locals recommend
The Old Market
Go back in time and walk the brick roads that is well known to the locals and tourist alike. Enjoy riding the Trolley around town or taking a short ride around the downtown lake with it's scenic fountain.
There's PLENTY of shopping and restaurants to choose from at Metro Crossing Center: Kohl's, Office Max, Wal-Mart, Target, Verizon cell phone store and many more stores.
Metro Crossing Shopping Center
3626 Metro DrThere's PLENTY of shopping and restaurants to choose from at Metro Crossing Center: Kohl's, Office Max, Wal-Mart, Target, Verizon cell phone store and many more stores.
Another place to find good prices and shop is JcPenny's. There's restaurants, the Horseshoe Casino and AMC theater close by.
JCPenney
3333 Marketplace DrAnother place to find good prices and shop is JcPenny's. There's restaurants, the Horseshoe Casino and AMC theater close by.
Everything Else
It's got homemade Pizza, Subs and Gas for those driving around town during their stay in Crescent.
Casey's
111 Mormon Bridge RdIt's got homemade Pizza, Subs and Gas for those driving around town during their stay in Crescent.
Entertainment & Activities
There is over 101+ activities in the immediate area to look into while you visit! Many are less than 20 minutes away.
It's the CWS! ;-)
Crescent Gem Acreage is less than 15 minutes away!!
21 locals recommend
College World Series of Omaha
808 North 13th StreetIt's the CWS! ;-)
Crescent Gem Acreage is less than 15 minutes away!!
There are 3 Casinos to go for food, music, dancing and fun for those who like that type of entertainment. Ameristar Casino, Harrods Casino and Horse Shoe Casino all within 12-20 minute drive.
12 locals recommend
Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs
2200 River RdThere are 3 Casinos to go for food, music, dancing and fun for those who like that type of entertainment. Ameristar Casino, Harrods Casino and Horse Shoe Casino all within 12-20 minute drive.
My FAVORITE theater with all electric leather reclining chairs. Soooo comfy and there's an IMAX theater as well. The painting and decor is worth checking the AMC out. The paintings are superb and the domed entrance is worth yodeling under as you hand over your ticket stub.
11 locals recommend
AMC Council Bluffs 17
3220 23rd AveMy FAVORITE theater with all electric leather reclining chairs. Soooo comfy and there's an IMAX theater as well. The painting and decor is worth checking the AMC out. The paintings are superb and the domed entrance is worth yodeling under as you hand over your ticket stub.
This zoo is a MUST see as it is one of the BEST in the USA.
Some features include: Lied jungle, Gorilla complex, Aquarium, Safari wildlife area, Aviary, Education Center and more.
438 locals recommend
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
3701 S 10th StThis zoo is a MUST see as it is one of the BEST in the USA.
Some features include: Lied jungle, Gorilla complex, Aquarium, Safari wildlife area, Aviary, Education Center and more.
Crescent Ski Hill has snow making machines for winter days that need a boost. Great fun for beginning skiers, snow boarders and those wanting beautiful Loess Hills cozy lodge views. The zip lining keeps the activities going in warmer weather and often you can get discounts on the Groupon app.
7 locals recommend
Mt. Crescent Ski Area
17026 Snowhill LnCrescent Ski Hill has snow making machines for winter days that need a boost. Great fun for beginning skiers, snow boarders and those wanting beautiful Loess Hills cozy lodge views. The zip lining keeps the activities going in warmer weather and often you can get discounts on the Groupon app.
There are always events being held at the downtown Omaha CHI Arena Center in Omaha. Check out what's going on up-to-date at: http://chihealthcenteromaha.com
98 locals recommend
CHI Health Center
455 N 10th StThere are always events being held at the downtown Omaha CHI Arena Center in Omaha. Check out what's going on up-to-date at: http://chihealthcenteromaha.com
Omaha Children's Museum
500 S 20th StThe Old Market is a historical area with horse and buggy rides, multi person bicycle rides, and 2 streets of historical brick roads to browse the shops while visiting. For the most part it is a safe city that being said like any city being with another person is safest.
28 locals recommend
Downtown
The Old Market is a historical area with horse and buggy rides, multi person bicycle rides, and 2 streets of historical brick roads to browse the shops while visiting. For the most part it is a safe city that being said like any city being with another person is safest.
Local ranch Less than 10 minutes away. Horseback riding and hayrides. Spring through Fall.
Shady Lane Ranch, Inc.
17744 Shady LnLocal ranch Less than 10 minutes away. Horseback riding and hayrides. Spring through Fall.
Getting Around
There are many car rentals that charge less than the Airport near the airport (ie: Enterprise, Hertz and Avis) in Downtown Omaha and Council Bluffs as well as Metro Bus Transit stops when in town in CB or Omaha.
26 locals recommend
Eppley Airfield
4501 Abbott DrThere are many car rentals that charge less than the Airport near the airport (ie: Enterprise, Hertz and Avis) in Downtown Omaha and Council Bluffs as well as Metro Bus Transit stops when in town in CB or Omaha.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
4601 Abbott DrGood rates!