Adventureland

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Kayak Rentals at Quarry Springs Outfitters

$15
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kayak Rentals at Quarry Springs Outfitters
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Top Hotels Close to Adventureland

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
2.5 out of 5
1785 11th Street NW, Altoona, IA
The price is $67 per night from Dec 13 to Dec 13
Situated near the airport, this hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino and within 9 mi (15 km) of Adventureland and Iowa State Fairgrounds. ...
4.5/5 Wonderful! (544 reviews)
"Nice clean hotel, and a good hot breakfast"

Reviewed on Dec 4, 2021

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel
Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel
3.5 out of 5
1 Prairie Meadows Drive, Altoona, IA
The price is $137 per night from Jan 2 to Jan 2
Situated in Altoona, this hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Outlets of Des Moines. Adventureland and ...
4.5/5 Wonderful! (895 reviews)
"It was ok the property was first rate and they had several nice places to eat. The room was nice. I went primarily to gamble and I spent less than half the money I took because the action was so poor. After a couple of hours I went and had something to eat and then went to room and went to bed."

Reviewed on Nov 27, 2021

Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel
Adventureland Inn
Adventureland Inn
2.5 out of 5
3200 Adventureland Dr, Altoona, IA
The price is $82 per night from Dec 8 to Dec 8
Situated in Altoona, this hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Outlets of Des Moines. Adventureland and ...
3.9/5 Good! (278 reviews)
"Great short stay, we were in a newly remodeled room. The staff and property were great."

Reviewed on Oct 11, 2021

Adventureland Inn
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Popular places to visit in Adventureland

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Principal Park

4.5/5(62 reviews)

Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and lively festivals.

Principal Park
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Pappajohn Sculpture Park

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Pappajohn Sculpture Park, a lovely green space in Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.

Pappajohn Sculpture Park
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Des Moines Art Center

4.5/5(76 reviews)

Spend time admiring the architectural lines of this art and education center before heading inside to view its outstanding collection.

Des Moines Art Center
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Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

4.5/5(115 reviews)

Experience the tropics in an indoor garden oasis nearly 100 years old alongside a meandering river in this Midwestern city.

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
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Gray’s Lake Park

4/5(8 reviews)

Bring your towel and fishing rod to enjoy life’s simplicities in a pleasant park just outside downtown in this major urban center.

Gray’s Lake Park
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Adventureland

4/5(201 reviews)

Have a fun-filled day at Adventureland and find out why people love this amusement park in Altoona. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.

Adventureland

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Best Lodging Options Near Adventureland

Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines
Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines
2.5 out of 5
2701 Adventureland Dr, Altoona, IA
The price is $53 per night from Dec 26 to Dec 26
Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines
La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
2.5 out of 5
1785 11th Street NW, Altoona, IA
The price is $67 per night from Dec 13 to Dec 13
La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel
Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel
3.5 out of 5
1 Prairie Meadows Drive, Altoona, IA
The price is $137 per night from Jan 2 to Jan 2
Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel
Adventureland Inn
Adventureland Inn
2.5 out of 5
3200 Adventureland Dr, Altoona, IA
The price is $82 per night from Dec 8 to Dec 8
Adventureland Inn
Best Western Plus Altoona Inn
Best Western Plus Altoona Inn
2.5 out of 5
300 34th Avenue NW, Altoona, IA
The price is $72 per night from Dec 20 to Dec 20
Best Western Plus Altoona Inn
Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East
Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East
2 out of 5
3225 Adventureland Dr, Altoona, IA
The price is $60 per night from Dec 15 to Dec 15
Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East
Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines
Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines
3 out of 5
480 Bass Pro Dr NW, Des Moines, IA
The price is $101 per night from Dec 8 to Dec 8
Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines
My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA
My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA
2.5 out of 5
2315 Adventureland Drive, Altoona, IA
The price is $85 per night from Dec 20 to Dec 20
My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA
Super 8 by Wyndham Altoona
Super 8 by Wyndham Altoona
2 out of 5
2101 Adventureland Dr, Altoona, IA
The price is $54 per night from Dec 14 to Dec 14
Super 8 by Wyndham Altoona
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