- TripBuzz found 58 things to do with kids in or near Indianola, Iowa, including 52 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Des Moines, Urbandale, West Des Moines and Altoona.
- From Paramount 7 theater to Lake Ahquabi State Park, the Indianola area offers 45 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Parks, Specialty Museums and Picnic Spot.
- The site of the annual National Balloon Classic, the city of Indianola draws thousands of visitors each year to witness the captivating hot air balloon event. Located just eighteen miles south of Des Moines, the area is also popular for its close proximity to major attractions, shops and fine dining.
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Greenfield, Iowa's most unusual feature is Freedom Rock, a massive chunk of granite painted to honor Iowans who have served in the Armed Forces. Its creator, artist Bubba Sorensen, re-paints the rock annually.
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One of the largest American public universities, Iowa State University is located in Ames. Its most highly regarded programs are computer science, information systems, chemistry, biology and engineering. Notable faculty include chemistry professor Daniel Scheckmann, recipient of the 2011 Nobel Prize in Chemistr…
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Emma McCarthy Lee Park offers a playground, tennis and sand volleyball courts, picnic tables with grills, and open fields. Restrooms and electrical outlets are available, along with 2 rentable picnic shelters.
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Near the beautiful Iowa State campus, Veenker Memorial Golf Course is surrounded by beautiful Iowa trees and is constructed on flat and sloping land for variation. The course includes walking paths, a driving range, and the ability to ski, snowboard, or sled in over 4 inches of snow.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.