Best points of interest near Carter Lake

66 points of interest · 66 ranked · updated 2026-07-15 · off-season

Explore the best points of interest near Carter Lake, Iowa — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 15 of 66 points of interest · best 15 shown on the map
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Dance of the Cranes
#1 Dance of the Cranes
0.6 mi away
Dance of the Cranes is a bronze sculpture by John Raimondi installed near Abbot Drive on the grounds of Omaha Eppley Airport in Omaha, Nebraska. At the time of its installation it…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
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USS Hazard
#2 USS Hazard
1.1 mi away
USS Hazard (AM-240) is an Admirable-class minesweeper that served in the United States Navy during World War II. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
Why 40: protected / landmark status
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Old Plane
#3 Old Plane
1.2 mi away
Old Plane is an attraction located near Council Bluffs in southwestern Iowa. Visitors to this site will find an aircraft on display. The location offers a unique stop for those…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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Ship Guns
#4 Ship Guns
1.2 mi away
Ship Guns is an attraction located near Council Bluffs in southwestern Iowa. The site features large naval cannons displayed outdoors, offering visitors a glimpse of maritime…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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Ship Propellers
#5 Ship Propellers
1.2 mi away
Ship Propellers is an attraction located near Council Bluffs, Iowa. Visitors to this site will find large ship propellers on display, offering a unique glimpse into maritime…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
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USS Marlin
#6 USS Marlin
1.2 mi away
USS Marlin (SST-2), originally USS T-2 (SST-2), was a T-1-class training submarine in commission from 1953 to 1973. She was the second submarine of the United States Navy to be…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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Missles
#7 Missles
1.2 mi away
Missles is an attraction located near Council Bluffs in southwestern Iowa. Visitors to this site will find displays related to missiles and military history. The location offers…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
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Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge
#8 Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge
1.7 mi away
The Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge, also called Bob the Bridge, is a footbridge across the Missouri River between Omaha, Nebraska and Council Bluffs, Iowa. It opened in 2008, and is…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
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Great Plains Black History Museum
#9 Great Plains Black History Museum
1.7 mi away
The Great Plains Black History Museum is located near Omaha, Nebraska at an elevation of 1,026 feet. The museum is open Wednesday through Saturday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Visitors…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
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The Road to Omaha
#10 The Road to Omaha
1.7 mi away
The Road to Omaha is a public art installation located near Omaha, Nebraska. Visitors to the area can experience this outdoor artwork, which offers an interesting cultural…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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Walking Flower Times the Power of Five
#11 Walking Flower Times the Power of Five
2.2 mi away
Walking Flower Times the Power of Five is a public art installation located near Omaha, Nebraska. Visitors to the area will find this artwork displayed in a public setting, making…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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Dream
#12 Dream
2.2 mi away
Dream is a public art installation located near Omaha, Nebraska. Situated at coordinates 41.258°N, 95.928°W, this outdoor artwork offers visitors an opportunity to experience…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
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Wind Sculpture
#13 Wind Sculpture
2.3 mi away
Wind Sculpture is a public art installation located near Omaha, Nebraska. Visitors to this outdoor art piece can experience contemporary sculptural work in a public setting. The…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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Old Market Artists Gallery
#14 Old Market Artists Gallery
2.4 mi away
Old Market Artists Gallery is an art gallery located in Omaha, Nebraska. The gallery is open seven days a week, with extended evening hours on several weekdays and weekends…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
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Joslyn Art Museum
#15 Joslyn Art Museum
2.5 mi away
The Joslyn Art Museum, commonly referred to as the Joslyn, is a fine arts museum in Omaha, Nebraska, the largest in the state. It opened in 1931 at the initiative of Sarah H…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
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Points of Interest near Carter Lake

The Carter Lake area has 66 points of interest on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

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