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Squirrel Cage Jail

Local history museum

4.7(458 reviews)
Closed Closed ⋅ Opens 11 AM Thu
Squirrel Cage Jail
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About

Historic jail with a unique design. This jail built in 1885 boasts a unique revolving design & now serves as a museum with tours.

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What to bring

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Based on this location and its activities, here's what you might want to bring:

  • Comfortable shoes for walking

Best times to visit

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To avoid crowds at Squirrel Cage Jail:

  • Weekday mornings are typically less crowded
  • Avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if this is a restaurant
  • Check their social media for special events that might increase attendance

Age appropriateness

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This location is generally recommended for:

Toddlers (0-2)Preschoolers (3-5)Elementary (6-10)Tweens (11-13)Teens (14+)

Details

  • Address
    226 Pearl St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
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    Phone
    (712) 323-2509
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    Hours
    Monday:Closed
    Tuesday:Closed
    Wednesday:Closed
    Thursday:11 AM–4 PM
    Friday:11 AM–4 PM
    Saturday:11 AM–4 PM
    Sunday:1–4 PM

Features

Service options

  • Onsite services: Onsite services available

Highlights

  • Active military discounts: Has active military discounts

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot: Has wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance: No wheelchair accessible entrance

Offerings

  • Gift shop: Has gift shop

Amenities

  • Offers tours: Offers tours
  • Restroom: Has restroom
  • Restaurant: No restaurant

Children

  • Good for kids: Good for kids

Parking

  • Paid street parking: Paid street parking

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