- TripBuzz found 72 things to do with kids in or near Ankeny, Iowa, including 66 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Des Moines, Ames, Urbandale and West Des Moines.
- From Prairie Ridge Aquatic Center to Prairie Ridge Skate Park, the Ankeny area offers 49 different types of family activities, including: Other Adventures, Movie Theaters, Theaters and Race Tracks.
- Coal mining was at the heart of Ankeny in the early 20th century, with over half of the town's 445 residents serving as part of the United Mine Workers Local 2476 in 1924. Located about 20 minutes from Des Moines, the small town enjoyed a population boom after World War II and is now the third largest city in Polk County.
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Celebrating the accomplishment of past, present, and future Iowans, the Iowa Hall of Pride is a nice ode to the state's residents. See local art, sculptures, videos, pictures, and written works from the state's most accomplished residents.
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The growth and development of Iowa is displayed through numerous exhibits at the State Historical Museum. Historic artifacts and documents show many stories of the people of Iowa along side the natural history of the region.
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Offering hockey and figure skate rentals, Metro Ice Sports Arena hosts public skate sessions in its 87,000 square foot facility. The arena offers party packages that include pizza, skate rentals, and two hours of skating.
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Urbandale's Buccaneer Arena is the home rink of the Des Moines Buccanneers hockey team. It is also used for figure skating lessons, competitions and public skating lessons. This venue seats 3,400 comfortably.
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Located in the historic Sherman Hill district, the Hoyt Sherman Place is one of the most highly acclaimed venues for events in Des Moines. The elegant home was built in 1877 and has individual rooms to host small events or large banquets.
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221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
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A cultural center for the city of Des Moines, the Des Moines Performing Arts â€' Civic Center hosts an array of arts productions, including dance, theater, and others. The Civic Center also hosts educational events.
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Standard facilities such as a baseball diamond, picnic shelter that can be rented, a children's playground, and open picnic areas are available at Walker-Johnston Park. The city's skateboard park is held within the site.
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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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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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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.