- TripBuzz found 71 things to do with kids in or near Altoona, Iowa, including 65 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Des Moines, Urbandale, Newton and West Des Moines.
- From Prairie Meadows to Adventureland of America, the Altoona area offers 49 different types of family activities, including: Amusement Parks (All Ages), Horse Races, Theaters and Parks.
- Within close proximity of Des Moines, Altoona offers many opportunities for fun and recreation. This includes an amusement park known as Adventureland, along with a racetrack, casino and aquarium. The city is also equipped with several bike trails, golf courses and parks, and provides an array of shopping opportunities including a Bass Pro Shop for outdoorsmen.
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Barbecue joint lauded by “Metromix” hand-rubs baby-back ribs and smokes their world-expo-champion pork loin over hickory and oak woods
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Guests at Prairie Meadows in Altoona, Iowa enjoy a host of gaming options. This casino features rows of slot machines, card tables, roulette, craps and other favorites. There is also a bar and a restaurant.
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Offering free admission, Adventureland of America has a multitude of amusement park rides for people of all ages. The park contains roller coasters with loops, a water park with slides, and kiddie rides.
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The Racing Association of Central Iowa hosts live horse racing at Prairie Meadows. The venue offers live racing, simulcast racing, a casino, dining, and a wide variety of live entertainment.
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Adventure Lands of America features over 100 rides, shows, and attractions including roller coasters and thrill rides. They also offer live entertainment, water rides and a full complement of children's rides spread throughout the park.
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Thomas Mitchell Park is a county park featuring a tall, wooded ridge. The park is named after Thomas Mitchell, one of Polk County's first settlers. Attractions include a playground, camping facilities, fishing, picnic shelters, and hiking trails.
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Theater 'For Children, By Children,' Class Act Productions Incorporated is an entertaining and educational community theater space aimed at given kids a chance to perform before live audiences. The theater offers workshops and holds auditions.
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Adventureland is a theme park located in Des Moines, Iowa. The park includes thrill rides, as well as family and kiddie rides, and most recently added a water park called Adventure Bay.
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Offering varying slates of activities in summer and winter, Sleepy Hollow Sports Park is a large outdoor recreational facility. Summer visitors might enjoy sand volleyball, a climbing wall, or batting cages, while winter visitors might ski or sled.
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The East Village is known as being one of the more 'cool' areas of Des Moines as it features art shops and hosts the Latino Festival. Visitors will also be able to dine at a variety of local restaurants.
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The Springwood 9 Theaters, also known as Fridley Theaters, offers guests the chance to enjoy first-run movies. The location offers both 2D and Real3D viewing experiences and guests can also host birthday parties at this location.