- TripBuzz found 32 things to do with kids in or near Winterset, Iowa, including 30 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like West Des Moines, Urbandale, Indianola and Des Moines.
- From Birthplace of John Wayne to Roseman Bridge, the Winterset area offers 37 different types of family activities, including: History Museums, Bridges, Movie Theaters and Parks.
- Winterset is most famously known for being the birthplace of Western acting legend John Wayne. The small town, located in central Iowa, has also been used as the backdrop to many films. Located in Madison County, the city hosts the popular Covered Bridges Festival each fall, and is home to many museums, shops and outdoor recreation.
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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.
35.7 Miles
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.
36.0 Miles
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.
36.7 Miles
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.
42.7 Miles
Botanists and plant lovers flock to the Iowa Arboretum in Madrid. The Arboretum includes riots of colorful blossoms, unusual exotic plants, sculptured gardens, elegant creeping plants and plenty of other delights. This attraction is best visited in dry weather.
46.9 Miles
Motorsport fans come to the Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa for hours of hi-octane, adrenaline-fueled fun. The Raceway hosts a variety of races, monster truck rallies, demolition derbies and concerts.
48.5 Miles
Come play in the snow at Seven Oaks Recreation in Boone, Iowa. Skiing, tubing, snowboarding, snow shoeing and a host of other exhilarating winter activities make a visit to Seven Oaks a great vacation idea. This destination also rents skis and snowboards.
49.5 Miles
The main focus of McHose Park is an 18-hole disc golf course. The course is mostly flat but has very long overall distance and challenging old growth trees and underbrush hazards.
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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.