- 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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The Annett Nature Center is a 160-acre nature park that includes a 6-acre pond and a 10-acre wetland. The center is available for public programs, school field trips, and day camps.
25.2 Miles
Even though the Ames Dog Park is open to the public all dogs must obtain a facility use permit to show that they have an up-to-date rabies vaccination and their owners have signed a liability waiver. Within the dog park, there is a walking path and drinking fountains.
26.4 Miles
Managed by the University of Iowa, Reiman Gardens is an extensive series of botanical gardens that includes a gigantic butterfly house. This attraction is open throughout the year and offers holiday exhibits in its warm greenhouses.
26.7 Miles
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1798 S 4Th Street, Ames, IA 50011
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Iowa State Cyclones - Jack Trice Stadium is used primarily for college football and is the home field of the Iowa State Cyclones. The stadium holds approximately 55,000 and consists of double-decked bowed grandstands running the length of either sideline.
27.0 Miles
The first and oldest park in the city, Bandshell Park is a green space featuring a bandshell used for concerts and events. The park has paved paths, a children's playground, picnic areas and restroom facilities.
27.1 Miles
Perfect Games is a bowling alley and entertainment complex that features a variety of amenities. In addition to 24 lanes of bowling, the facility has a laser tag arena, a video game arcade, and a full service restaurant.
27.1 Miles
Brookside Park offers basketball, tennis, and sand volleyball courts, a playground, wading pool, and walking path. There are 3 picnic shelters with grills available for rent, and restrooms are located on site.
27.3 Miles
One of the largest American public universities, Iowa State University is located in Ames. Its most highly regarded programs are computer science, information systems, chemistry, biology and engineering. Notable faculty include chemistry professor Daniel Scheckmann, recipient of the 2011 Nobel Prize in Chemistr…
28.0 Miles
Emma McCarthy Lee Park offers a playground, tennis and sand volleyball courts, picnic tables with grills, and open fields. Restrooms and electrical outlets are available, along with 2 rentable picnic shelters.