- TripBuzz found 24 things to do with kids in or near Boone, Iowa, including 16 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Ames and Madrid.
- From Camp Hantesa to Seven Oaks Recreation, the Boone area offers 43 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, History Museums, Camping Site and Parks.
- Wineries, farmland and historic homes lend a special charm to the city of Boone. The city, located in the heart of Iowa, is a family-friendly community with many sights, tastes and entertainment. Visitors can attend the annual Pufferbilly Days Festival, which celebrates the city's early history as a railroad town, or take in one of the nearby sights year round, such as wine tastings, art gallery tours and golf.
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            Offering free admission, Adventureland of America has a multitude of amusement park rides for people of all ages. The park contains roller coasters with loops, a water park with slides, and kiddie rides.        
    
    
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            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.        
    
    
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                101 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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            Part of the Cinemark theater chain, the Century 20 Jordan Creek is a movie theater multiplex that shows primarily first run Hollywood movies with fully digital video and sound. The theater offers a variety of concession options.        
    
    
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                6925 Mills Civic Pkwy, Unit 110, Jordan Creek Town Center, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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            Located indoors, Glow Golf provides visitors with a 54-hole miniature golf course with glow-in-the-dark obstacles. In addition to miniature golf, the center has a laser maze where kids can navigate through laser beams.        
    
    
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            Guests at Prairie Meadows in Altoona, Iowa enjoy a host of gaming options. This casino features rows of slot machines, card tables, roulette, craps and other favorites. There is also a bar and a restaurant.        
    
    
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            Thomas Mitchell Park is a county park featuring a tall, wooded ridge. The park is named after Thomas Mitchell, one of Polk County's first settlers. Attractions include a playground, camping facilities, fishing, picnic shelters, and hiking trails.        
    
    
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            Adventureland is a theme park located in Des Moines, Iowa. The park includes thrill rides, as well as family and kiddie rides, and most recently added a water park called Adventure Bay.        
    
    
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            Featuring hardwood floors, Skate West has a skating rink open to public skating sessions and private birthday events. The rink has a pro shop where visitors can purchase inline skates or roller skates.        
    
    
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                909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA 50309
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            See more than 1000 varieties of plants at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden Center in Iowa. The domed conservatory includes a tropical garden, desert garden and sculptures under one roof.        
    
    
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            Located in the historic Sherman Hill district, the Hoyt Sherman Place is one of the most highly acclaimed venues for events in Des Moines. The elegant home was built in 1877 and has individual rooms to host small events or large banquets.