
No other city in Iowa can boast the same kind of recreation attractions as Altoona.
Adventureland Amusement Park is the Midwest’s largest family resort complex.
Adventureland Park features more than 100 rides (including four world-class roller coasters), live shows and attractions, amusement park, inn and campgrounds.
Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino offering a variety of more than 1,500 slot machines, gaming tables, live horse racing (April through October), entertainment and outstanding food make Prairie Meadows a premiere destination. The Meadows convention center offers top quality concerts, convention and banquet seating for up to 800, AJ’s Steakhouse fine dining and an all-day buffet.
Aquatic Center is a city-owned and operated family water park that features a zero edge pool, slides, diving boards, a sand play area, speed slide, loop-de-loop slide, lap lanes, concession stand and children’s area. A $2 million dollar Lazy River will be added in the near future
Other close by attractions and parks include the Veterans Memorial (A-7D jet display), the Korean/Vietnam Memorial in Altoona… and variety of metro historical sites and museums just minutes away.