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Most kids are tourists at heart, always exploring and discovering. Whether you're on a family trip or just finally planning to visit the historic, scenic, sublime, and ridiculous spots near you, we've got them all covered museums, parks, great views, tours by land, air, or sea, and more!Jester ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 11407 NW Jester Park Drive, Granger, IA The 1,834-acre Jester Park - located on the western shore of Saylorville Lake - offers more than 250 campsites (some with electric hook-ups; all first come, first served); picn...
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Doanes ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 541 South Pleasant Hill Boulevard, Des Moines, IA Doanes Park's 43 acres boast two playgrounds, open shelters, tennis courts, soccer and baseball fields, and a Youth Center that offers recreational programming for youth and the communit...
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Copper Creek Lake ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: Highway 163 & Copper Creek Drive, Des Moines, IA Copper Creek Lake Park features a lighted trail around the 40-acre lake, a playground, and a shelter with electricity that can be rented for private events. Visitors can fish from the shorel...
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Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors BureauParent rating: ![]() Location: 400 Locust Street #265, Des Moines, IA |
Animal Rescue League of IowaParent rating: ![]() Location: 5452 NE 22nd Street, Des Moines, IA The Animal Rescue League of Iowa takes in almost 20,000 abused and homeless animals each year, and offers animals for adoption as well as educational programming for pet owners. Parties: |
Flying with Baby: Tips from WeJustGotBack.comParent rating: ![]() Location: Nationwide The travel experts at WeJustGotBack.com offer tons of great tips for traveling families, including these from their |
WeJustGotBack.comParent rating: ![]() Location: Nationwide Family Travel site WeJustGotBack.com's blog is a goldmine for vacation deals, special promotions, and travel news. In three yea... |
Go USA CardParent rating: ![]() Location: Nationwide The Go Card is a multi-attraction pass with unlimited admission to top attractions and tours for one low price. Individual city Go Cards can be purchased for cities like Boston, Miami, O...
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NextCare Urgent CareParent rating: ![]() Location: Nationwide This is the best urgent care I have visited. I was in and out very quickly and my son had his lab work done there too! I have used them in the past as well for an x ray. I visited on a Saturday and wa...
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Kids Eat ForParent rating: ![]() Location: Nationwide KidsEatFor is a community built, grassroots effort to build the largest collection of kids eat free and discounted kids meals in the world. |
Norwegian Cruise LineParent rating: ![]() Location: Nationwide Norwegian Cruise Line has been innovating cruising for over 40 years and Nickelodeon, now in its 30th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. These two innovative companies have teamed u...
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Independent TravelerParent rating: ![]() Location: Nationwide The Independent Traveler is an online community of travelers who enjoy the fun of planning their own trips and the adventure of independent travel. Its particular strength is advice on saving money...
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