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Adventureland Resort (often referred to as Adventureland for short) is a theme park in Altoona, Iowa (just northeast of Des Moines). It is marketed as the Home of Iowa's Best Thrills.
For 50 years, Iowans have come over to Adventureland not just for fun-filled days but also to make cherished family memories that last a lifetime. Take on classic coasters like Tornado and Outlaw or jump on our newest rides, Draken Falls and Flying Viking, for Iowa’s best thrills.
Adventureland Amusement Park and Adventure Bay Waterpark contain over 100 rides, shows, and attractions including some of the country's most exciting roller coasters and thrill rides that can challenge the most avid amusement park enthusiasts.
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- Hotels near Adventureland: (0.11 mi) Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines (0.08 mi) Adventureland Inn (0.12 mi) Motel 6 Des Moines East (0.39...
- Restaurants near Adventureland: (0.04 mi) McDonald's (0.16 mi) Jethro n' Jake's Smokehouse Steaks (0.10 mi) Taco Bell (0.19 mi) Perkins Restaurant...
- Attractions near Adventureland: (0.39 mi) Cinemark Altoona and XD (0.43 mi) Prairie Meadows (7.22 mi) Capitol Building (8.25 mi) Downtown Farmers M...
Bringing first-of-a-kind rides to the Midwest like Lighthouse and Saw Mill Splash, along with beloved coasters and thrill rides, the park is now the home of Iowa’s best thrills! Adventureland has become a cherished part of Iowa's cultural landscape, creating lasting memories for generations of visitors.
- 3200 Adventureland Dr, Altoona, 50009, IA
- (515) 265-7321
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Every family vacation at some time must include a visit to a theme park, and in the Midwest Adventureland Amusement Park in Des Moines has been entertaining families since the 1970s. With many of the expected features in an amusement park Ferris wheel, rollercoasters, carousels and log flumes Adventureland meets the basic criteria for a good tim...
Within walking distance of the entrance, but with a complimentary trolley providing transportation to the park all day long, the Adventureland Inn is the closest hotel to all of the rides and attractions. The 186 rooms are built around two large courtyards where the pools are located. You may choose from 12 different styles from rooms that literall...
Theme Park Rides Fans of wooden roller coasters love The Tornado, easily the most popular ride in the park. The first hill is 100 feet high and in 90 seconds, it's all over. Many go back and do it again and again. Another wooden coaster is The Outlaw, a focal point of the 12-acres of Outlaw Gulch, a western-themed area. It drops just 60 feet but h...
Circus performances, magic shows, comedy routines and animal acts are among the many shows that are offered indoors in the air-conditioning. A bingo parlor, adjacent to a video arcade, attracts a number of adults.
Visitors to Adventureland will not go hungry with opportunities for refreshments around every bend in the park. Most of the selections however, are fried foods, candies and snacks that do not fall in the category of a healthy diet.
For nursing mothers, Adventureland offers lactation stations inside the air-conditioned guest services office adjacent to the First Aid Station near the Merry-Go-Round, as well as at Adventure Bay Water Park.
Adventureland is open on weekends from late April through late September and seven days a week from Memorial Day until Labor Day. The Adventure Bay Waterpark is open Memorial Day to Labor Day. Holiday weekends are always most crowded.
Adventureland is located on the east side of the Des Moines metro in Altoona, at exit 142 off of I-80, a major east-west corridor in the Midwest. Eight major airlines service Des Moines International Airport, which is located about 15 miles from Adventureland.
Exploring the Des Moines area requires a private automobile for the most part. The city is laid out on an easy-to-navigate grid and traffic is rarely a problem. Parking is plentiful and often at no charge. Once you get downtown, additional options include the D-Line shuttle that runs in the area around the capitol, and a bike-sharing program called...
Jun 8, 2020 · Adventureland Amusement Park and Adventure Bay Waterpark contain over 100 rides, shows, and attractions including some of the country's most exciting roller coasters and thrill rides that can challenge the most avid amusement park enthusiasts.
Don’t miss out on a drop of fun during your Adventureland Resort visit! Use our handy park map to find everything around the park, from rides and attractions, to services, to dining options, and so much more. Navigating your way around the park on foot is easier when you follow the park map!.
