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Altoona
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Altoona is a city in Polk County, Iowa, United States, and part of the Des Moines metropolitan area. The population was 19,565 at the 2020 census. It is home to the Adventureland amusement park and Prairie Meadows horse racing track and casino.
Nearby attractions
Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack, & HotelGrandview ParkCopper Creek Lake ParkSleepy HollowAdventure Bay WaterparkVillage ParkHaines ParkIronwood ParkDog ParkAltoona Aquatics Park
Nearby restaurants
Jethro's BBQBurger Shed Restaurant AltoonaThe Big Steer Restaurant and LoungeClaxon's Smokehouse & GrillJohnny's Italian SteakhouseSpectators Sports Bar & GrillBrick & Ivy RooftopBrick Street Cafe, Bondurant, IASugar Shack DinerFireside Grille
Nearby hotels
Adventureland ParkBest Western Plus Altoona InnLa Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des MoinesHampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des MoinesFairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Des Moines AltoonaHoliday Inn Express & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHGGriff's Valley View RV ParkSuper 8 by Wyndham AltoonaAdventureland CampgroundComfort Inn Altoona - Des Moines
Nearby localities
Des MoinesCedar RapidsWest Des MoinesUrbandaleCoralvilleAnkenyAmesWaterlooIowa CityCedar Falls
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Altoona

Altoona, Iowa, United States

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Altoona is a city in Polk County, Iowa, United States, and part of the Des Moines metropolitan area. The population was 19,565 at the 2020 census. It is home to the Adventureland amusement park and Prairie Meadows horse racing...

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Altoona is a city in Polk County, Iowa, United States, and part of the Des Moines metropolitan area. The population was 19,565 at the 2020 census. It is home to the Adventureland amusement park and Prairie Meadows horse racing track and casino.

attractions: Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack, & Hotel, Grandview Park, Copper Creek Lake Park, Sleepy Hollow, Adventure Bay Waterpark, Village Park, Haines Park, Ironwood Park, Dog Park, Altoona Aquatics Park, restaurants: Jethro's BBQ, Burger Shed Restaurant Altoona, The Big Steer Restaurant and Lounge, Claxon's Smokehouse & Grill, Johnny's Italian Steakhouse, Spectators Sports Bar & Grill, Brick & Ivy Rooftop, Brick Street Cafe, Bondurant, IA, Sugar Shack Diner, Fireside Grille
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Things to Do in Altoona, Iowa, United States - Altoona Attractions & Activities

Attractions of Altoona

Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack, & Hotel

Grandview Park

Copper Creek Lake Park

Sleepy Hollow

Adventure Bay Waterpark

Village Park

Haines Park

Ironwood Park

Dog Park

Altoona Aquatics Park

Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack, & Hotel

Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack, & Hotel

4.0

(4.4K)

Open 24 hours
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Grandview Park

Grandview Park

4.5

(363)

Open until 9:00 PM
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Copper Creek Lake Park

Copper Creek Lake Park

4.7

(338)

Open until 10:00 PM
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Sleepy Hollow

Sleepy Hollow

4.3

(320)

Open until 6:00 PM
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Things to do nearby

Ready, Set, Recycle! A Time to Play and Learn
Ready, Set, Recycle! A Time to Play and Learn
Mon, Dec 8 • 9:00 AM
4185 Southeast Beisser Drive, Grimes, IA 50111
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Date me Dsm @ Tom Archers (30-45)
Date me Dsm @ Tom Archers (30-45)
Mon, Dec 8 • 6:00 PM
301 Ashworth Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265
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The Great Ankeny Bake Off: Winter Wonderland
The Great Ankeny Bake Off: Winter Wonderland
Sun, Dec 14 • 1:00 PM
1250 Southwest District Drive, Ankeny, IA 50023
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Restaurants of Altoona

Jethro's BBQ

Burger Shed Restaurant Altoona

The Big Steer Restaurant and Lounge

Claxon's Smokehouse & Grill

Johnny's Italian Steakhouse

Spectators Sports Bar & Grill

Brick & Ivy Rooftop

Brick Street Cafe, Bondurant, IA

Sugar Shack Diner

Fireside Grille

Jethro's BBQ

Jethro's BBQ

4.4

(2K)

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Burger Shed Restaurant Altoona

Burger Shed Restaurant Altoona

4.3

(1.2K)

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The Big Steer Restaurant and Lounge

The Big Steer Restaurant and Lounge

4.6

(868)

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Claxon's Smokehouse & Grill

Claxon's Smokehouse & Grill

4.2

(613)

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