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Nearby attractions
Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack, & HotelBlank Park ZooBreakout GamesPappajohn Sculpture ParkCasey's CenterDes Moines' Downtown Farmers’ MarketRaccoon River ParkGray's Lake ParkHoyt Sherman PlaceBlue Zoo Aquarium Des Moines
Nearby restaurants
Machine Shed Restaurant UrbandaleSmokey D's BBQZombie Burger + Drink LabBuzzard Billy’sThe Iowa TaproomFong's PizzaHessen HausDrake DinerSmash Park Des MoinesJethro's BBQ
Nearby hotels
Adventureland ParkEmbassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines DowntownDes Moines Marriott DowntownRamada by Wyndham Des Moines Tropics Resort & Conference CtrSheraton West Des Moines HotelBaymont by Wyndham Des Moines AirportHoliday Inn Des Moines Dtwn - Mercy Area by IHGHilton Des Moines DowntownDrury Inn & Suites West Des MoinesWildwood Lodge Clive
Nearby localities
Des MoinesCedar RapidsWest Des MoinesCouncil BluffsUrbandaleCoralvilleAnkenyAmesWaterlooAltoona
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Polk County

Polk County, Iowa, United States

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attractions: Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack, & Hotel, Blank Park Zoo, Breakout Games, Pappajohn Sculpture Park, Casey's Center, Des Moines' Downtown Farmers’ Market, Raccoon River Park, Gray's Lake Park, Hoyt Sherman Place, Blue Zoo Aquarium Des Moines, restaurants: Machine Shed Restaurant Urbandale, Smokey D's BBQ, Zombie Burger + Drink Lab, Buzzard Billy’s, The Iowa Taproom, Fong's Pizza, Hessen Haus, Drake Diner, Smash Park Des Moines, Jethro's BBQ
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Things to Do in Polk County, Iowa, United States - Polk County Attractions & Activities

Attractions of Polk County

Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack, & Hotel

Blank Park Zoo

Breakout Games

Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Casey's Center

Des Moines' Downtown Farmers’ Market

Raccoon River Park

Gray's Lake Park

Hoyt Sherman Place

Blue Zoo Aquarium Des Moines

Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack, & Hotel

Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack, & Hotel

4.0

(4.4K)

Open 24 hours
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Blank Park Zoo

Blank Park Zoo

4.5

(2.9K)

Open 24 hours
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Breakout Games

Breakout Games

4.9

(2.6K)

Open 24 hours
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Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Pappajohn Sculpture Park

4.6

(2.3K)

Open 24 hours
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Things to do nearby

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313 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA, 50309
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Business Analytics Certification (CBAP) Training in Fort Dodge, IA
Tue, Dec 9 • 9:00 AM
6165 Northwest 86th Street, Johnston, IA 50131
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Fun Survival Scavenger Hunt in Des Moines by Zombie Scavengers
Fun Survival Scavenger Hunt in Des Moines by Zombie Scavengers
Tue, Dec 9 • 9:00 AM
221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
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Restaurants of Polk County

Machine Shed Restaurant Urbandale

Smokey D's BBQ

Zombie Burger + Drink Lab

Buzzard Billy’s

The Iowa Taproom

Fong's Pizza

Hessen Haus

Drake Diner

Smash Park Des Moines

Jethro's BBQ

Machine Shed Restaurant Urbandale

Machine Shed Restaurant Urbandale

4.5

(3.1K)

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Smokey D's BBQ

Smokey D's BBQ

4.6

(2.6K)

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Zombie Burger + Drink Lab

Zombie Burger + Drink Lab

4.5

(4.1K)

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Buzzard Billy’s

Buzzard Billy’s

4.4

(2K)

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