Lake Manawa Antiques
Antique storeLake Manawa Antiques is a antique store in Council Bluffs, IA. You’ll find it at 201 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Council Bluffs, IA 51501. It’s one of 10 secondhand and resale shops we track in Council Bluffs.
The store keeps hours six days a week and is closed on Sunday, staying open as late as 5 PM on its longest days. Thrift hours change seasonally and around holidays, so a quick call before a long drive is worth it.
Antique dealers price by research, age, and provenance, so expect fewer accidental bargains but far more depth per shelf — furniture, glass, jewelry, and collectibles with real history. Many dealers negotiate on larger pieces, especially for cash.
6 more secondhand shops are within driving distance, listed below, so it can anchor a longer thrifting circuit.
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Store information
- Address
- 201 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
- Hours
- Monday: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PMTuesday: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PMWednesday: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PMThursday: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PMFriday: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PMSaturday: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PMSunday: ClosedHours can change — call ahead to confirm.
- Phone
- +17123081934
Before you go
- Bring cash and ask politely whether there is any flexibility on price — many dealers discount 10–20% for cash.
- Check marks, joints, and repairs; a phone photo of the maker’s mark lets you look up comparable sold prices before you commit.
- Measure doorways and your vehicle before falling for a large piece — most antique stores are cash-and-carry.
- It’s closed on Sunday — plan the visit for another day.
Thrift & secondhand stores near Council Bluffs
Goodwill
Thrift store1850 Madison Avenue, Council Bluffs, IA2.2 mi
HFH of Council Bluffs ReStore
Thrift store1228 S Main, Council Bluffs, IA2.2 mi
Jantiques
Antique store729 S Main St, Council Bluffs, IA2.5 mi
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Sunday: Closed
Community Of Christ Thrift Store And Food Pantry
Thrift store17 N 2nd St, Council Bluffs, IA3.0 mi
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Sunday: Closed
The Swallows Nest - Jayna's Country Store & Gardens
Antique store21080 Pioneer Trl, Council Bluffs, IA3.3 mi
Monday: Closed; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Sunday: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Thrift World
Thrift store2917 W Broadway, Council Bluffs, IA3.7 mi
Monday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Saturday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Sunday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Lake Manawa Antiques located?
Lake Manawa Antiques is located at 201 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Council Bluffs, IA 51501.
What are Lake Manawa Antiques’s hours?
Listed hours: Monday: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM; Tuesday: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM; Wednesday: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM; Thursday: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM; Friday: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM; Saturday: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM; Sunday: Closed. Hours can change — call ahead at +17123081934 to confirm.
Is Lake Manawa Antiques open on Sunday?
No — Lake Manawa Antiques is closed on Sunday according to its posted hours.
What kind of store is Lake Manawa Antiques?
Lake Manawa Antiques is a antique store in Council Bluffs, IA.
Are there other thrift or secondhand stores near Lake Manawa Antiques?
Yes — we list 6 other secondhand, thrift, consignment, vintage, or antique stores within about 50 miles. See the nearby stores section on this page.
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