Things to Do in West Des Moines, IA

  • Our list of the best things to do in West Des Moines, Iowa, features the top 84 nearby activities — including 35 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • West Des Moines, IA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Entertainment & Shows, Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, and Amusement.
  • The results below include the top 16 things to do within the city of West Des Moines, IA , followed by 68 popular activities in nearby cities, including Des Moines, Urbandale, Ankeny, Indianola, Altoona, Winterset, Madrid and Johnston
  • Our list of the best things to do in West Des Moines, Iowa, features the top 84 nearby activities — including 35 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • West Des Moines, IA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Entertainment & Shows, Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, and Amusement.
  • The results below include the top 16 things to do within the city of West Des Moines, IA , followed by 68 popular activities in nearby cities, including Des Moines, Urbandale, Ankeny, Indianola, Altoona, Winterset, Madrid and Johnston
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32.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 3050 Northridge Parkway, Ames, IA 50014 MoreLess Info
Located on the site of a former dairy farm, Moore Memorial Park features open grass fields and paths that take visitors into a nature area bordered by a creek. It provides a playground, restroom facilities, picnic tables, grills and shelters.
32.6 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 24th Street, Ames, IA 50010 MoreLess Info
Located along the South Skunk River, Inis Grove Park provides open green space and nature areas along with basketball and tennis courts. The park has picnic facilities including shelters, tables and grills, a playground, restrooms and horseshoe pits.
33.3 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 1200 Francis Mason Drive, Boone, IA 50036 MoreLess Info
The main focus of McHose Park is an 18-hole disc golf course. The course is mostly flat but has very long overall distance and challenging old growth trees and underbrush hazards.
33.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Specialty Museums 1690 W. 19th St. S., Newton, IA 50208 MoreLess Info
Wrestling and sports fans enjoy visiting Newton's International Wrestling Institute and Museum. The museum is the focal point for preserving the heritage of wrestling in America and documents and recognizes strides taken by wrestlers throughout history.
33.7 Miles
- 0 votes
History Museums 1700 S 15th Ave W, Newton, IA 50208 MoreLess Info
Jasper County Historical Society collects, preserves and exhibits the agricultural, commercial, industrial and societal history of Jasper County. Industrial exhibits include the Washing Machine Center of the World, with agricultural exhibits showcasing wind power displays and antique wood working tools.
33.8 Miles
88% 33 votes
Recreation Centers 1086 222nd drive, Boone, IA MoreLess Info
Come play in the snow at Seven Oaks Recreation in Boone, Iowa. Skiing, tubing, snowboarding, snow shoeing and a host of other exhilarating winter activities make a visit to Seven Oaks a great vacation idea. This destination also rents skis and snowboards.
33.8 Miles
- 1 votes
Parks 4320 Dawes Drive, Ames, IA 50010 MoreLess Info
The Charles & June Calhoun Park is a small city park connecting to the Ada Hayden Heritage Park. Those looking for a place to picnic may be interested in the park due to its picnic shelter and walking paths.
34.5 Miles
83% 6 votes
Parks 5205 Grand Avenue, Ames, IA 50010 MoreLess Info
Ada Hayden Heritage Park is a lakeside park with boat access. The park features several short walking trails as well as picnic areas and bike paths. The lake is also suitable for fishing.
34.5 Miles
- 0 votes
Camping Site 1450 Oriole Rd, Camp Hantesa, Boone, IA 50036 MoreLess Info
Camp Hantesa is a youth summer camp specializing in encouraging children to find their inner creativity and voice. The camp offers after-school programs, summer camp programs as well as special events.
34.6 Miles
- 0 votes
Historic Buildings 602 Story Street, Boone, IA 50036 MoreLess Info
Run by a regional historical society, Boone County Historical Center provides visitors with historical and cultural information about the area. The center has exhibits with artifacts like fossils, Native American tools, taxidermy, and more.
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