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Iowa Events CenterParent rating:  Location: 730 Third Street, Des Moines, IA The Iowa Events Center is a four-venue sports, entertainment, and convention arena consisting of the Polk County Convention Complex, Veterans Memorial Auditorium, Hy-Vee Hall, and the We...
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Des Moines Botanical CenterParent rating: Location: 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA The Des Moines Botanical Center offers families plenty of opportunities to explore and discover beauty in nature. Kids can also pick up a scavenger hunt and activity pamphlet at t...
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Brenton Skating PlazaParent rating: Location: 520 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA Des Moines' only outdoor ice rink, Brenton Skating Plaza is open seasonally, during the winter months. Birthday parties can be held at the rink, too; check the website for current...
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Historic Court Avenue DistrictParent rating: Location: Court Avenue, Des Moines, IA Court Avenue, west of the river, hosts the Downtown Farmers' Market from May to October. |
Chichaqua Bottoms GreenbeltParent rating: Location: 8700 NE 126th Avenue, Maxwell, IA Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt stretches for almost ten miles along the Skunk River and includes backwaters, marshes, wetlands, prairies, and sandy hills, as well as recreational opportunit...
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Living History FarmsParent rating: Location: 11121 Hickman Road, Urbandale, IA The Living History Farms has recreated the town of Walnut Hill, representing a post-Civil War community on the Iowa frontier. Businesses in town include Matthias's Blacksmith Shop, Bee... |
Historic Valley JunctionParent rating: Location: 217 Fifth Street, West Des Moines, IA Historic Valley Junction - a six-block historic district along Fifth Street that was first settled in 1846 - now boasts about 150 shops, galleries, and eateries, and hosts a farmers market a...
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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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Science Center of Iowa & Blank IMAX Dome TheaterParent rating: Location: 401 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway, Des Moines, IA The Science Center of Iowa offers exhibits that range from the inner workings of the human body to the outer reaches of the solar system, with dynamic live programs and hands-on interactive exh...
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Iowa State CenterParent rating: Location: Iowa State University, Scheman Building, Suite 4, Ames, IA This enormous performing arts and sports arena complex hosts indoor and outdoor events and comprises the Hilton Coliseum, the Scheman Building, Stephens Auditorium, and Fisher The...
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