- Our list of the best things to do in Altoona, Iowa, features the top 94 nearby activities — including 39 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Altoona, IA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Entertainment & Shows, Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 6 things to do within the city of Altoona, IA , followed by 88 popular activities in nearby cities, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, Newton, Urbandale, Ankeny, Indianola, Madrid and Johnston
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19th and 20th century artwork is at home at the Des Moines Art Center. The facility includes three buildings, also housing art classes and special events for visitors and the community
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The Pappajohn Sculpture Park is an urban, outdoor art venue located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa. The park, part of the Des Moines Art Center, includes sculptures from 21 artists in a park setting.
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See animals in their natural settings at the Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines, Iowa. Along with animal viewing, there are a handful of kiddie rides like the train, carousel and camels.
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Celebrate the sacrifice that men and women in the service gave our country at the Iowa Gold Start Museum. Learn about the history of the 'Gold Star Mothers' and the history of those who had a tremendous impact on our nation.
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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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Along with public skating, lessons are offered at the Metro Ice Sports Facility. This includes basic lessons as well as lessons in figure skating technique. Other activities include hockey leagues and training camps.
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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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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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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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333 5th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265
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Established in 1994, the The Pointe Academy of Ballet & Contemporary Dance provides dance instruction for individuals of all skill levels and ages. Performance preparation, workshops, and fitness classes are among the many programs available at the academy.