Things To Do in Iowa

Vacations are about relaxing, but they are also opportunities to get out and try new things, have fun, and be adventurous. Each fresh destination has a wealth of activities and attractions to experience. So, what are you waiting for! Use UpTake to find that perfect restaurant, shopping district or art museum in Iowa. We'll point you towards the best things to do, whether you are travelling with your family, your dog, or a group of close friends.

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Best Results for Iowa Things To Do

ABlank Park Zoo

Average Rating
4.0
 11+ reviews
from 2 sources
Epinions.com
3.5
 4+ reviews
Yahoo! Travel
4.0
 7+ reviews
  • What I like is that the Blank Park Zoo is very easy to take ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • So I have one day in Des Moines to explore the city and I want ... more on epinions.com
Blank Park Zoo
Blank Park Zoo
7401 SW 9th Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50315

BDes Moines Botanical Garden

Average Rating
5.0
 10+ reviews
from 2 sources
Yelp
4.5
 3+ reviews
Yahoo! Travel
5.0
 7+ reviews
  • This is a nice place to go and spend an afternoon. ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • While not the most impressive collection of flora in the world, the Botanical ... more on yelp.com
Des Moines Botanical Garden
Des Moines Botanical Garden
909 Robert D. Ray Drive
Des Moines, Iowa 50316

CSleepy Hollow Sports Park

Average Rating
3.0
 2+ reviews
from 2 sources
Yelp
2.0
 1+ reviews
CitySearch
4.0
 1+ reviews
  • It takes 20 seconds to get down the hill. There are only a few ways to go. ... more on yelp.com
  • Overview Considered an excellent golf facility for intermediate players, this complex ... more on tripadvisor.com
Sleepy Hollow Sports Park
4051 Dean Ave
Des Moines, Iowa 50317

Estimated Price: From $15

DDes Moines Playhouse

  • Overview Our education program is one of the most extensive ... more on http://www.dmplayhouse.com/
  • Overview Our education program is one of the most extensive ... more on dmplayhouse.com
Des Moines Playhouse
Des Moines Playhouse
831 42nd Street
Des Moines, IA 50312

EWallace House

  • Overview 1882 Victorian home of Henry Wallace, ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • Overview The Foundation is a neutral, non-partisan facilitator of dialogue ... more on wallace.org
Wallace House
Wallace House
756 16th St.
Des Moines, IA 50314-1601

FFort Des Moines Museum

  • Overview The museum and education center honors the U.S. Army's first officer candidate class ... more on http://www.fortdesmoines.org/
  • Overview The museum and education center honors the U.S. Army's first officer candidate class ... more on fortdesmoines.org
Fort Des Moines Museum
Fort Des Moines Museum
75 East Army Post Road
Des Moines, Iowa 50315

GState Historical Museum

  • Overview As a trustee of Iowa's historical legacy, SHSI identifies, records, collects, preserves, ... more on Museum Stuff
  • Overview The State Historical Museum serves as an exciting place where Iowans ... more on http://www.iowahistory.org/
State Historical Museum
State Historical Museum
600 East Locust
Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0290

HDes Moines Art Center

Average Rating
5.0
 4+ reviews
from 2 sources
Yahoo! Travel
5.0
 3+ reviews
Yelp
5.0
 1+ reviews
  • I dont know.. i really enjoyed it all. I went on a field trip and i learned ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • Criminally overlooked. The DMAC is an amazing ... more on yelp.com
Des Moines Art Center
Des Moines Art Center
4700 GRAND AVE. DES MOINES
IA 50312-2099

ILost Island Theme Park

Average Rating
5.0
 5+ reviews
from 1 sources
Yahoo! Travel
5.0
 5+ reviews
  • We had a wonderful experience. My wife and I (in our early 30's) took my parents (in their late 50's) ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • the day my grandchildren were there they closed an hour early, ... more on Tripadvisor
Lost Island Theme Park
Lost Island Theme Park
2225 East Shaulis Road
Waterloo, IA 50701

JIowa State Fairgrounds

Average Rating
4.5
 10+ reviews
from 2 sources
Yelp
4.5
 5+ reviews
Yahoo! Travel
5.0
 5+ reviews
  • The Iowa State Fairgrounds is a huge place--you really need a couple of days to visit all the attractions at the Fair each year. Some of my tips include: 1. Arrive Early--parking is very limited... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • We are our way through the fair yesterday and my stomach is making me pay for it ... more on yelp.com
Iowa State Fairgrounds
3000 E. Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317-2465

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