Things to Do with Kids in Urbandale, IA

  • TripBuzz found 62 things to do with kids in or near Urbandale, Iowa, including 51 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Des Moines, West Des Moines, Altoona and Ankeny.
  • From Metro Ice Sports Arena to Sapphire Gymnastics Academy, the Urbandale area offers 49 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Gymnastics, Parks and Historic Sites.
  • Featuring over 850 acres of parkland and thirty miles of scenic hiking and walking trails, the city of Urbandale is an outdoor lovers dream. Visitors can enjoy outdoor splendor mixed with history when visiting the city's Living History Farms. The city is also home to the Des Moines Buccaneers hockey team, who play at the local Buccaneer arena, a must see for any sports fan.
  • TripBuzz found 62 things to do with kids in or near Urbandale, Iowa, including 51 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Des Moines, West Des Moines, Altoona and Ankeny.
  • From Metro Ice Sports Arena to Sapphire Gymnastics Academy, the Urbandale area offers 49 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Gymnastics, Parks and Historic Sites.
  • Featuring over 850 acres of parkland and thirty miles of scenic hiking and walking trails, the city of Urbandale is an outdoor lovers dream. Visitors can enjoy outdoor splendor mixed with history when visiting the city's Living History Farms. The city is also home to the Des Moines Buccaneers hockey team, who play at the local Buccaneer arena, a must see for any sports fan.
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Historic Buildings 602 Story Street, Boone, IA 50036 MoreLess Info
Run by a regional historical society, Boone County Historical Center provides visitors with historical and cultural information about the area. The center has exhibits with artifacts like fossils, Native American tools, taxidermy, and more.
31.4 Miles
73% 22 votes
Historic Homes 709 Carroll St, Boone, IA 50036 MoreLess Info
Visitors learn about history and culture at the Mamie Doud Eisenhower Birthplace. The small home has been staged to reflect the lifestyle of Mamie and the venue is run by knowledgeable guides who know every detail about the items in the house.
31.5 Miles
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Movie Theaters 818 Story Street, Boone, IA 50036 MoreLess Info
Showing the latest blockbuster titles, Fridley Theatres offers the Boone community a family-friendly movie going experience. The small theatre features multiple movie screens and a full service snack and candy bar.
31.7 Miles
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History Museums 225 10th Street, Boone, IA 50036 MoreLess Info
Featuring exhibits detailing the history of railroading from the Civil War until present day, Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad and James H. Andrew Railroad Museum displays railroad photographs and video footage. The museum also organizes train rides from the depot.
32.9 Miles
78% 176 votes
Scenic Railroads 225 10th St, Boone, IA 50036 MoreLess Info
Preserved and maintained by the Iowa Historical Society, the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad is a working rail line and mobile museum that offers rides on vintage locomotives. It is open seasonally and closes each winter.
32.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Specialty Museums 1690 W. 19th St. S., Newton, IA 50208 MoreLess Info
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.
33.0 Miles
100% 3 votes
Parks 56461 180th Street, Ames, IA 50010 MoreLess Info
Featuring the 6.5-acre McFarland Lake, McFarland Park provides 5.5 miles of trails suitable for hiking and biking. It can be used for fishing, picnicking, camping and exploring the woodland, tallgrass prairie and stream habitats located in the park.
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History Museums 1700 S 15th Ave W, Newton, IA 50208 MoreLess Info
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.
33.5 Miles
94% 117 votes
Bridges Winterset, IA MoreLess Info
Forever memorialized in the novel, 'The Bridges of Madison County,' Roseman Bridge is one of several beautiful covered bridges in Winterset, Iowa. It is a popular photography location, especially in the full autumnal splendor of September, October and early November,
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Sports Teams (Amateur) 889 Highway F36 W, Newton, IA 50208 MoreLess Info
The Izaak Walton Club House houses a conservation organization the offers members a chance to participate in a variety of recreational activities. The clubhouse features rifle and archery ranges along with a pond.
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