Things to Do with Kids in Pella, IA

  • TripBuzz found 19 things to do with kids in or near Pella, Iowa, including 12 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Newton and Knoxville.
  • From Excit-A-Bowl to Pella Public Library, the Pella area offers 43 different types of family activities, including: Bowling, Movie Theaters, History Museums and Historic Districts.
  • 45 minutes from state capital Des Moines, Pella, IA is home to Central College and Vermeer Manufacturing. Today Pella is a center of history and architecture with its old Vermeer Mill, the Pella Opera House, and the annual Tulip Time Festival that celebrates the area's Dutch heritage with unique food, performances, gardens, and crafters.
  • TripBuzz found 19 things to do with kids in or near Pella, Iowa, including 12 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Newton and Knoxville.
  • From Excit-A-Bowl to Pella Public Library, the Pella area offers 43 different types of family activities, including: Bowling, Movie Theaters, History Museums and Historic Districts.
  • 45 minutes from state capital Des Moines, Pella, IA is home to Central College and Vermeer Manufacturing. Today Pella is a center of history and architecture with its old Vermeer Mill, the Pella Opera House, and the annual Tulip Time Festival that celebrates the area's Dutch heritage with unique food, performances, gardens, and crafters.
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33.3 Miles
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Horse Races I 80 Exit 142, Altoona, IA 50009 MoreLess Info
The Racing Association of Central Iowa hosts live horse racing at Prairie Meadows. The venue offers live racing, simulcast racing, a casino, dining, and a wide variety of live entertainment.
33.4 Miles
77% 26 votes
Specialty Museums 1601 North Jefferson Way, Indianola, IA MoreLess Info
Visit the colorful and inventive National Balloon Museum in Indianola, Iowa to celebrate one of the most adrenaline rushing activities known to man! Enjoy pictures, demonstrations, and the science behind hot air ballooning, as well as a look at a full hot air balloon up close and personal.
33.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Movie Theaters 105 S 1st Avenue, Indianola, IA 50125 MoreLess Info
A movie theater with seven auditoriums, Paramount 7 Theatres displays first-run feature films using digital projection and sound. The theater offers RealD 3D movies, birthday party hosting and a snack bar with food and drinks.
33.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks N Buxton St & W Girard Avenue, Indianola, IA 50125 MoreLess Info
Named for benefactors Mr. and Mrs. William Buxton, Buxton Park is situated on 5.4 acres and is home to a butterfly garden, arboretum and ornamental fountain. It provides benches, a gazebo and a trail suitable for biking and walking.
33.6 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks Highway 6, Altoona, IA 50009 MoreLess Info
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.
34.3 Miles
70% 170 votes
Race Tracks 1 Prairie Meadows Dr., Altoona, IA 50009 MoreLess Info
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.
34.3 Miles
100% 4 votes
Aviation Museums 22001 Bluegrass Road, Ottumwa, IA 52501 MoreLess Info
The Airpower Museum has over 20,000 square feet of area where they display a large collection of aircraft, including many 1920s and 30s airplanes, along with spare engines and parts. They are open daily for visitors.
34.4 Miles
52% 23 votes
Amusement Parks (All Ages) 4051 Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 MoreLess Info
Offering varying slates of activities in summer and winter, Sleepy Hollow Sports Park is a large outdoor recreational facility. Summer visitors might enjoy sand volleyball, a climbing wall, or batting cages, while winter visitors might ski or sled.
34.5 Miles
77% 992 votes
Amusement Parks (All Ages) Des Moines, IA MoreLess Info
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.
34.6 Miles
71% 21 votes
Amusement Parks (All Ages) 3200 Adventureland Drive, Altoona, IA 50009 MoreLess Info
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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