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Adventureland Park - is a theme amusement park that
re-creates turn-of-the-century Iowa. Features include Main
Street, River City, Last Frontier, and an Iowa farm. Also
offered are a variety of rides, top-name entertainment, animal
shows, stage shows, and shops. The park is open from May to
September. I-80 at Hwy. 65. 266-2121. Iowa State Fairgrounds - is the site of the Iowa State Fair, the Heritage Village, the State Fair Museum, and the Aquarium Center. The fairgrounds host a variety of events during the year. For a schedule of events call 262-3111. Prairie Meadows - is Iowa's only horse racing facility offering peri-mutual betting on thoroughbred and harness horses. The track is open Wednesday through Sunday from mid-March through mid-November. I-80 at U.S. Hwy. 65. Altoona Iowa. 800-325-9015. |
State Capital Building - features a 23-karet gold dome marked
by four smaller domes. Completed in 1896, the building houses
the state legislature, the law library, the governor's office and
the State Supreme Court. Attractions include paintings,
statues, a collection of war flags, and a display of dolls dressed
in the inaugural gowns of Iowa's First Ladies. E. 9th and
Grand Ave. 261-5591. Veteran's Auditorium - one of Iowa's best known entertainment complex's, hosting huge regional events such as Iowa Girls & Boy's State Basketball & Boy's Wrestling tournaments. Other attractions include: Home shows, Sports & Recreation shows, Car shows & many big concerts. Vets is also the home arena for the Barnstormer's football & Dragon's Basketball teams. |
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updated: 04/18/2003.