- Our list of the best things to do in Ankeny, Iowa, features the top 96 nearby activities — including 41 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Ankeny, 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 10 things to do within the city of Ankeny, IA , followed by 86 popular activities in nearby cities, including Des Moines, Ames, West Des Moines, Urbandale, Altoona, Indianola, Madrid, Newton and Johnston
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709 S Center Street, Marshalltown, IA 50158
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As a community art center, Central Iowa Art Association offers a variety of art workshops for both adults and children. These classes include drawing, acrylic painting, fiber art, and more.
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Perfect Setting the is a local art gallery specializing in displaying works from over 60 artists from the state. Paintings, glassware, ceramics, wood carvings, and textiles are among the many mediums of artwork available at the gallery.
41.7 Miles
The Marshalltown Speedway is a raceway that offers discounted ticketing options to children under the age of 11 and senior citizens ages 65 and up. The facility holds modified and stock car races.
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Open by appointment only, Binford House offers visitors a guided tour of a 19th century mansion. Registered with the National Register of Historic Places, the mansion features decor and artifacts from the era.
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Not only does the Pella Opera House host performances, but it can also be reserved for weddings and other special events. The location features an organ, a dance floor, and a disco.
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Pella Cinema is a quaint theater located in Pella. Locals enjoy taking in a new film on one of the theaters three screens while enjoying refreshments from the snack bar.
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507 Franklin Street, Pella, IA
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Pella, Iowa's Historical Village, Vermeer Windmill & Scholte House is a living history museum. Its two-story main building is available for docent-guided tours. Each tour lasts roughly 45 minutes. Visitors are also welcome to explore many parts of this attraction on their own.
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Running since 1855, Pella Public Library provides visitors with a plethora of books to choose from in different formats like digital and audio. The city hosts a genealogy club where members of the town can learn about their family history.
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The Pella Historical Society is a group dedicated to preserving and promoting the local history of the area. Tours are offered of the many local historical attractions, including a history museum, flower gardens, and the childhood home of Wyatt Earp.
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The Vermeer Mill was constructed in 2002 in the local historic district, based on the windmills familiar in old Europe. An actual working facility, guides offer tours and insight on the milling process and its history in the area.