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Ankeny Area Historical Society — Attraction in Ankeny

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Ankeny Area Historical Society
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Ankeny Miracle Park
310 NW School St, Ankeny, IA 50023
Hawkeye Park
400 NW Lakeshore Dr, Ankeny, IA 50021
Sunrise Park
506 SE Peterson Dr, Ankeny, IA 50021
Nearby restaurants
Sweet Swirls
303 SW School St, Ankeny, IA 50023
Porch Light Coffeehouse
417 SW 3rd St, Ankeny, IA 50023
Leaning Tower of Pizza - Uptown Ankeny
512 SW 3rd St, Ankeny, IA 50023
Ankeny Cafe
310 S Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023
Mullets - Uptown Ankeny
617 SW 3rd St Suite 103, Ankeny, IA 50023
Uptown Food & Beverage Co.
302 SW Maple St, Ankeny, IA 50023
Abelardo's Mexican Fresh
209 S Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023
Yankee Clipper
312 SW Maple St #2915, Ankeny, IA 50023
Bianca’s Grill & Vineyard
410 S Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023
Bonfire Restaurant & Bar
410 S Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023
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Ericson Auto
314 SW Pleasant St, Ankeny, IA 50023
The Funky Zebras Boutique
301 SW Walnut St, Ankeny, IA 50023
Fuzed Permanent Jewelry- Des Moines Permanent Bracelets, Anklets, Necklaces and Rings
508 SW 3rd St, Ankeny, IA 50023
The Kitchen & Bath Company
210 S Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023
XoXo Gift & Home
301 SW Walnut St, Ankeny, IA 50023
Tweedle Dee's
520 SW 3rd St, Ankeny, IA 50023
Iowa iRepair
313 S Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023
The Glam Gypsy
409 S Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023
Real Deals Ankeny, IA
315 SW Maple St C, Ankeny, IA 50023
AMP - Ankeny Market & Pavilion
715 W 1st St, Ankeny, IA 50023
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Ankeny Area Historical Society

301 SW 3rd St, Ankeny, IA 50023
4.8(24)
Open 24 hours
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Cultural
"family friendly"
"accessibility"
attractions: Ankeny Miracle Park, Hawkeye Park, Sunrise Park, restaurants: Sweet Swirls, Porch Light Coffeehouse, Leaning Tower of Pizza - Uptown Ankeny, Ankeny Cafe, Mullets - Uptown Ankeny, Uptown Food & Beverage Co., Abelardo's Mexican Fresh, Yankee Clipper, Bianca’s Grill & Vineyard, Bonfire Restaurant & Bar, local businesses: Ericson Auto, The Funky Zebras Boutique, Fuzed Permanent Jewelry- Des Moines Permanent Bracelets, Anklets, Necklaces and Rings, The Kitchen & Bath Company, XoXo Gift & Home, Tweedle Dee's, Iowa iRepair, The Glam Gypsy, Real Deals Ankeny, IA, AMP - Ankeny Market & Pavilion
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Phone
(515) 965-5795
Website
ankenyhistorical.org

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Live events

Vacation Day Fun at the Hideout
Vacation Day Fun at the Hideout
Mon, Jan 19 • 7:30 AM
1975 North Ankeny Boulevard #111, Ankeny, IA 50023
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Splurge 2026: West End Salvages Wine, Cheese, Chocolate, & More Event
Splurge 2026: West End Salvages Wine, Cheese, Chocolate, & More Event
Fri, Jan 23 • 6:00 PM
22 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
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Ready, Set, Recycle! A Time to Play and Learn
Ready, Set, Recycle! A Time to Play and Learn
Tue, Jan 20 • 1:00 PM
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Nearby attractions of Ankeny Area Historical Society

Ankeny Miracle Park

Hawkeye Park

Sunrise Park

Ankeny Miracle Park

Ankeny Miracle Park

4.8

(381)

Open until 5:45 PM
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Hawkeye Park

Hawkeye Park

4.5

(89)

Open until 12:00 AM
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Sunrise Park

Sunrise Park

4.5

(112)

Open 24 hours
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Nearby restaurants of Ankeny Area Historical Society

Sweet Swirls

Porch Light Coffeehouse

Leaning Tower of Pizza - Uptown Ankeny

Ankeny Cafe

Mullets - Uptown Ankeny

Uptown Food & Beverage Co.

Abelardo's Mexican Fresh

Yankee Clipper

Bianca’s Grill & Vineyard

Bonfire Restaurant & Bar

Sweet Swirls

Sweet Swirls

4.7

(372)

$

Open until 9:00 PM
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Porch Light Coffeehouse

Porch Light Coffeehouse

4.8

(341)

$

Open until 2:00 PM
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Leaning Tower of Pizza - Uptown Ankeny

Leaning Tower of Pizza - Uptown Ankeny

4.6

(498)

$

Open until 9:00 PM
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Ankeny Cafe

Ankeny Cafe

4.7

(181)

$

Open until 12:00 AM
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Nearby local services of Ankeny Area Historical Society

Ericson Auto

The Funky Zebras Boutique

Fuzed Permanent Jewelry- Des Moines Permanent Bracelets, Anklets, Necklaces and Rings

The Kitchen & Bath Company

XoXo Gift & Home

Tweedle Dee's

Iowa iRepair

The Glam Gypsy

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AMP - Ankeny Market & Pavilion

Ericson Auto

Ericson Auto

4.0

(90)

Click for details
The Funky Zebras Boutique

The Funky Zebras Boutique

4.4

(53)

Click for details
Fuzed Permanent Jewelry- Des Moines Permanent Bracelets, Anklets, Necklaces and Rings

Fuzed Permanent Jewelry- Des Moines Permanent Bracelets, Anklets, Necklaces and Rings

4.8

(90)

Click for details
The Kitchen & Bath Company

The Kitchen & Bath Company

4.9

(52)

Click for details
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Reviews of Ankeny Area Historical Society

4.8
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5.0
2y

My wife, Lisa, and I had a fantastic time today with Billie and Lois and learned a lot about the history of Ankeny. I can't recommend this place enough. It was WAY cooler than I ever imagined. Fun for everyone. The staff was amazing and the displays were really professionally well done. We are definitely going back soon and can't wait for the events this summer....

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5.0
7y

This is a great place to learn about the history of Ankeny and surrounding communities. Consisting of a house and barn, each room is filled with artifacts. Make sure to check out the basement. They have displays on the first and second world wars. Overall, a great place with great people to teach the...

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5.0
1y

Old house that survived the '74 tornado standing on a spot very close to a school that didn't.

A very interesting archive of all things Ankeny. And a collection of period antiques that will have you saying, "Oh! My grandma had one of those!"

Staffed by an esoteric bunch...

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We had a wonderful time at the Christmas scavenger hunt that the Ankeny Area Historical Society out on this year. The kids got to learn and have fun. We hope they will do it again next year.
Cullin HerwigCullin Herwig
Fun event of a whodunnit mystery. Lot of artifacts, and knowledge. Volunteers we're exceptionally friendly and have a great desire to share what they know.
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We had a wonderful time at the Christmas scavenger hunt that the Ankeny Area Historical Society out on this year. The kids got to learn and have fun. We hope they will do it again next year.
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Fun event of a whodunnit mystery. Lot of artifacts, and knowledge. Volunteers we're exceptionally friendly and have a great desire to share what they know.
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