- TripBuzz found 61 things to do with kids in or near Des Moines, Iowa, including 40 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Urbandale, West Des Moines, Altoona and Ankeny.
- From Blank Park Zoo to Plaza Lanes Family Fun Center, the Des Moines area offers 50 different types of family activities, including: Theaters, Amusement Parks (All Ages), Movie Theaters and History Museums.
- As Iowa's capital city, the city of Des Moines offers a blend of urban cityscape, family-friendly suburbs and exciting attractions. Aside from the city's many museums, historical structures and art centers, tourists frequent the area for its many festivals, including the annual World, Food and Music Festival, Des Moines Renaissance Faire and many, many more.
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Menu of alligator, catfish, and oyster po’ boys supplemented by regular crawfish boils amid New Orleans decor
20.9 Miles
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.
26.6 Miles
Botanists and plant lovers flock to the Iowa Arboretum in Madrid. The Arboretum includes riots of colorful blossoms, unusual exotic plants, sculptured gardens, elegant creeping plants and plenty of other delights. This attraction is best visited in dry weather.
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Even though the Ames Dog Park is open to the public all dogs must obtain a facility use permit to show that they have an up-to-date rabies vaccination and their owners have signed a liability waiver. Within the dog park, there is a walking path and drinking fountains.
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The tiny Birthplace of John Wayne is located in Winterset, Iowa. The cottage where the actor was born is now a museum in his honor. This is an excellent attraction for Wayne fans and anyone with an interest in classic American westerns.
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1690 W. 19th St. S., Newton, IA 50208
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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.
28.2 Miles
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.
28.4 Miles
Managed by the University of Iowa, Reiman Gardens is an extensive series of botanical gardens that includes a gigantic butterfly house. This attraction is open throughout the year and offers holiday exhibits in its warm greenhouses.
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Perfect Games is a bowling alley and entertainment complex that features a variety of amenities. In addition to 24 lanes of bowling, the facility has a laser tag arena, a video game arcade, and a full service restaurant.
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1798 S 4Th Street, Ames, IA 50011
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Iowa State Cyclones - Jack Trice Stadium is used primarily for college football and is the home field of the Iowa State Cyclones. The stadium holds approximately 55,000 and consists of double-decked bowed grandstands running the length of either sideline.