- TripBuzz found 31 things to do with kids in or near Ames, Iowa, including 16 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boone, Ankeny, Madrid and Johnston.
- From Iowa State Cyclones - Jack Trice Stadium to Perfect Games, the Ames area offers 45 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Family Fun Center, Movie Theaters and Colleges & Universities.
- Founded in 1864, Money Magazine named Ames one of its 'Top 100 Livable Cities,' thanks to its parks, low cost of living, schools, and other features. The city is located approximately 30 miles from Des Moines and is known for being the home of the Iowa State Cyclones. As part of a battleground state, the city hosts political events during election years.
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As an indoor entertainment center, Monkey Joe's is filled with wall to wall bounce houses and other inflatables for children to play on. The center has a separate play area for toddlers with age-appropriate inflatables.
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Homemakers all over the world love to visit the Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden. The culture behemoth offers an opportunity for visitors to peak at beautiful landscapes, and trending outdoor styles.
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Science Center of Iowa, 401 W Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway, Des Moines, IA 50309
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The Blank IMAX Dome Theater is an IMAX movie theater that is situated within the Science Center of Iowa. The theater has seats that are angled at 35 degrees so that every seat in the theater faces the screen.
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Located in a historic brick building, Kum & Go Theater - Des Moines showcases performances from various theater companies and entertainers in the area. These performances range from Broadway musicals to burlesque.
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401 W Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway, Des Moines, IA 50309
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Science Center of Iowa includes a science museum and IMAX dome theater. Admission includes hands-on science experiments, as well as live demonstrations and programs about everything from chemistry to astronomy.
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Des Moines' Val Air Ballroom is a popular concert venue for rock, pop, dance and jazz music. The venue is wheelchair accessible and contains two ATMs. Limited concessions are available.
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Principal Park is a minor league baseball stadium located in Des Moines, Iowa. The Iowa Clubs play at the stadium, which was rebuilt in the early 1990s at the same site it was in 1947 when it was called Pioneer Park.
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100 Ashworth Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265
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As a 36-lane bowling center, Val Lanes Recreation Center provides visitors with amenities like bumpers and automatic scoring for recreational bowling. During the summer, kids up to age 15 may bowl free.
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The inspiration of the historic Salisbury House was the King's House that is still located in Salisbury, England. The Tudor style mansion is open for general tours that are self-guided or guided during certain days.
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In the middle of Des Moines, find two miles of trails surrounding a lake in the area known as Gray's Lake Park. The area features biking and walking paths, as well as fishing areas.