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• Pottawattamie County Squirrel Cage Jail and Museum
  "Interesting Piece of History"
  "A small group of friends paid to spend the evening in the Squirrel Cage Jail for a paranormal investigation. Driving up to the building, I was little disappointed because it looked kind of small. Clearly, looks were deceiving as it seemed huge once you got inside. Although I’m sure it didn’t feel bi..."g to the inmates required to be there under other circumstances. The guide (I think her name was Carla) was very nice and VERY knowledgeable on the history of the building and the neighboring community. This is a must see for anybody with any interest in architecture, crime & punishment, or history in general, as there are only two other opportunities to see something like this building anywhere. There are lots of stairs and some narrow or short passageways, so plan accordingtly. Our group spent time in various areas of the building throughout the night and weren’t disappointed with what we found. There’s certainly something in the building besides the numerous artifacts, but you’ll have to ... " More >
• Union Pacific Railroad Museum
  "Railfan Heaven!"
  "Fantastic educational museum. Very well organized and loaded with interactive displays. One of the best RR museums in the country. Tells the history of one of the most important and transforming events in American history. Great museum to stop at if you are traveling east or west across the cou..."ntry. Give yourself 2-3 hours to realty take in the displays etc. " More >
• RailsWest Railroad Museum & HO Model Display
  "Very Nice!"
  "Very nice young lady met us at the door and gave us a rundown of the facility. Great local RR history, with very good local information. Union Pacific 814 in the yard was fun to see and climb aboard. Local folks working hard to keep their history alive!"