- TripBuzz found 72 things to do with kids in or near Ankeny, Iowa, including 66 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Des Moines, Ames, Urbandale and West Des Moines.
- From Prairie Ridge Aquatic Center to Prairie Ridge Skate Park, the Ankeny area offers 49 different types of family activities, including: Other Adventures, Movie Theaters, Theaters and Race Tracks.
- Coal mining was at the heart of Ankeny in the early 20th century, with over half of the town's 445 residents serving as part of the United Mine Workers Local 2476 in 1924. Located about 20 minutes from Des Moines, the small town enjoyed a population boom after World War II and is now the third largest city in Polk County.
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Golfers at the Bos Landen Golf Resort in Pella, Iowa enjoy a tranquil, serene experience unmatched by most other golf resorts. The public course has 18 holes. The Bos Landen Golf Resort is also available for group golfing, corporate meetings and weddings.
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Operated by the City of Marshalltown, the Marshalltown aquatic center features an array of water amusements, including extensive splash play areas, multiple water slides, diving areas, and a lazy river.
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709 S Center Street, Marshalltown, IA 50158
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The Marshalltown Community Theatre presents a seasonally changing array of musical and dramatic productions. The group welcomes volunteers to participate in all aspects of the production process, and has been in operation in one form or another since 1932.
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The Marshalltown Speedway is a raceway that offers discounted ticketing options to children under the age of 11 and senior citizens ages 65 and up. The facility holds modified and stock car races.
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Open by appointment only, Binford House offers visitors a guided tour of a 19th century mansion. Registered with the National Register of Historic Places, the mansion features decor and artifacts from the era.
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Pella Cinema is a quaint theater located in Pella. Locals enjoy taking in a new film on one of the theaters three screens while enjoying refreshments from the snack bar.
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507 Franklin Street, Pella, IA
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Pella, Iowa's Historical Village, Vermeer Windmill & Scholte House is a living history museum. Its two-story main building is available for docent-guided tours. Each tour lasts roughly 45 minutes. Visitors are also welcome to explore many parts of this attraction on their own.
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Running since 1855, Pella Public Library provides visitors with a plethora of books to choose from in different formats like digital and audio. The city hosts a genealogy club where members of the town can learn about their family history.
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The Pella Historical Society is a group dedicated to preserving and promoting the local history of the area. Tours are offered of the many local historical attractions, including a history museum, flower gardens, and the childhood home of Wyatt Earp.
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The Vermeer Mill was constructed in 2002 in the local historic district, based on the windmills familiar in old Europe. An actual working facility, guides offer tours and insight on the milling process and its history in the area.