Things to Do with Kids in Pella, IA

  • TripBuzz found 19 things to do with kids in or near Pella, Iowa, including 12 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Newton and Knoxville.
  • From Excit-A-Bowl to Pella Public Library, the Pella area offers 43 different types of family activities, including: Bowling, Movie Theaters, History Museums and Historic Districts.
  • 45 minutes from state capital Des Moines, Pella, IA is home to Central College and Vermeer Manufacturing. Today Pella is a center of history and architecture with its old Vermeer Mill, the Pella Opera House, and the annual Tulip Time Festival that celebrates the area's Dutch heritage with unique food, performances, gardens, and crafters.
  • TripBuzz found 19 things to do with kids in or near Pella, Iowa, including 12 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Newton and Knoxville.
  • From Excit-A-Bowl to Pella Public Library, the Pella area offers 43 different types of family activities, including: Bowling, Movie Theaters, History Museums and Historic Districts.
  • 45 minutes from state capital Des Moines, Pella, IA is home to Central College and Vermeer Manufacturing. Today Pella is a center of history and architecture with its old Vermeer Mill, the Pella Opera House, and the annual Tulip Time Festival that celebrates the area's Dutch heritage with unique food, performances, gardens, and crafters.
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34.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Amusement Parks (All Ages) 3200 9 St NW, Altoona, IA 50009 MoreLess Info
Adventure Lands of America features over 100 rides, shows, and attractions including roller coasters and thrill rides. They also offer live entertainment, water rides and a full complement of children's rides spread throughout the park.
34.7 Miles
100% 6 votes
Movie Theaters W. Salem St, Indianola, IA MoreLess Info
Showing the latest films, Paramount 7 Theaters offers visitors 2D and 3D viewing formats with digital projectors in its auditoriums. On Tuesday, visitors can receive a free popcorn with every ticket purchased.
35.3 Miles
86% 28 votes
Picnic Spot 1650 118th Avenue, Indianola, IA 50125 MoreLess Info
Located on the banks of Lake Ahquabi, Indianola's Lake Ahquabi State Park is a popular destination for camping, swimming, boating and picnicking. It has a beach shelter and tent campsites, but is closed during the winter.
35.3 Miles
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Parks 15565 118th Avenue, Indianola, IA 50125 MoreLess Info
The Annett Nature Center is a 160-acre nature park that includes a 6-acre pond and a 10-acre wetland. The center is available for public programs, school field trips, and day camps.
36.7 Miles
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Movie Theaters 1215 Theatre Drive, Ottumwa, IA 52501 MoreLess Info
Offering the latest in film releases, Ottumwa 8 Theaters provides entertainment for all ages. Featuring eight screens, digital sound and 3D projection, it is a state of the art facility.
37.4 Miles
76% 925 votes
Zoos 7401 S.W. Ninth St., Des Moines, IA 50315 MoreLess Info
See animals in their natural settings at the Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines, Iowa. Along with animal viewing, there are a handful of kiddie rides like the train, carousel and camels.
38.0 Miles
83% 121 votes
History Museums 600 E. Locust St., Des Moines, IA 50319 MoreLess Info
The growth and development of Iowa is displayed through numerous exhibits at the State Historical Museum. Historic artifacts and documents show many stories of the people of Iowa along side the natural history of the region.
38.1 Miles
81% 133 votes
Neighborhoods Des Moines, IA MoreLess Info
The East Village is known as being one of the more 'cool' areas of Des Moines as it features art shops and hosts the Latino Festival. Visitors will also be able to dine at a variety of local restaurants.
38.2 Miles
90% 295 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 1 Line Drive, Des Moines, IA 50309 MoreLess Info
Principal Park is a minor league baseball stadium located in Des Moines, Iowa. The Iowa Clubs play at the stadium, which was rebuilt in the early 1990s at the same site it was in 1947 when it was called Pioneer Park.
38.3 Miles
94% 18 votes
Other Entertainment 221 Walnut St., Des Moines, IA 50309 MoreLess Info
Treat yourself to a bit of musical culture at the Des Moines Symphony. Bask in the musical masterpieces of Beethoven, Bach, and Mozart, or catch a Cirque de la Symphonie performance.
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