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Adventureland

Des Moines, IA
(800) 910-5382
Ranked #9 of 38 attractions in Des Moines
4.0 of 5 stars 71 Reviews
Type: Amusement/ Theme Parks, Water Parks
Useful Information: Activities for older children, Activities for young children
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Des Moines, Iowa
Senior Contributor
41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

The rides are great as always. The flume ride, first turn and water comes in. Next the raging river, and more wetness. The spaceneedle, up we go and then the drop, it's a blast. There are rides to suit anyone, the kiddie section also. With the admission price, is the water park. Yes a water park, time to cool off.... More

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New Sharon, Iowa, United States
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

A great time for people of all ages. We typically hit it twice a year and enjoy it alot. More

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Urbandale, Iowa
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

Good park that is reasonably sized and priced. They seem to really care about the upkeep of the rides and park areas. The continue to invest with the new water park. Great value for what is available to do for free within the park. More

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West Des Moines, Iowa
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

If you live in or are travelling in the midwest and can't get to Kansas City or Minneapolis, and want to ride roller coasters and other amusement park thrill rides then you should visit Adventureland park in Altoona, Iowa. I haven't been there for many years but I do remember that my friends and I would spend a full day... More

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Des Moines
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012
1
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This place is looking seriously rundown. For the prices people pay, they should be getting better ameneities. The circus is not as good as it used to be, either. I still love the Ben Ulin magic show, but I think they cut his performance time down. Food and beer are largely overpriced, but are some good eats. They could definitely... More

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4 reviews 4 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2012
2
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A great place to have fun really great rides and attractions Kids loved the water park! I would recommend bringing own food though unless you like paying for expensive food... More

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Iowa
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012
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person found this review helpful

Great amusement park. We went during the week to avoid the crowds. We had a hot day so we were able to enjoy the water park too! There is plenty to do for kids of all ages. We got there when it opened, took a two hour break in the afternoon and went back until closing. Dddn't have to wait... More

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Russell, Iowa, United States
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2012
1
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It was very clean, an there was fun every where. next best thing to diseneyland More

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Huxley, Iowa
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2012

this is a small park, but it is not bad for the state of Iowa. It's clean, the landscaping is nice, the rides are kept up pretty well. It's somewhat expensive and so it the food, but still a nice place to take the kids in the area. More

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Marshalltown, Iowa, United States
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2012

we go to disney for the same price for petes sake! an get an awesome experience not a small knock off.. More

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