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IOWA
Please be sure to call
and verify times and rates as they are subject to change
ACTIVITIES
RESTAURANTS
LODGING 
ACTIVITIES:
ALTOONA-
ADVENTURELAND PARK
305 34th Ave, Altoona 800.532.1286
www.adventurelandpark.com
COST: $31 Adult / $27 Child (Age 4-9) / $25 Seniors (Age
65+) / Vehicle entry $4
HOURS: Mon - Thurs 10a - 9p, Fri & Sat 10a - 10p
Amusement park with over 100 rides, plus shows. There is a
separate children's area with rides appropriate for the little ones.
Also, cool off on a hot summer day at Kokomo Kove water play area.
This area has 7 water slides for kids of various ages to enjoy
(there are some height requirements). You must have swimwear
to play in Kokomo Kove (there is a changing area available).
FAMILY FRIENDLY PROS- Good variety of rides to keep everyone
happy.
FAMILY FRIENDLY CONS- Food is very expensive.
If possible, pack a picnic lunch to eat at the car.
URBANDALE-
LIVING HISTORY FARMS
2600 111th St NW, Urbandale 515.278.5286
www.lhf.org
COST: $11 Adult / $6 Child (Age 4 - 12) / $10 Seniors (Age
60+)
HOURS: May 1 - Sept 3: Daily from 9a - 5p, Sept 5
- Oct 21: Wed - Sun from 9a - 5p
This 600 acre living history museum is divided into four
sections; a 1700s farm with indians, a 1850 farm with
pioneers, a 1875 town of Walnut Hill, and a 1900 horse powered farm.
In each area costumed interpreters go about the daily activities of
their time period. Great way to learn history!
FAMILY FRIENDLY PROS- The interpreters were very informative
and kept the interest of the children. There were some
hands-on activities throughout the facility.
FAMILY FRIENDLY CONS- A lot of walking!
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