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What's Altoona like?
People go to Altoona hoping to win big at Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino and to enjoy popular attractions like Adventureland. The city is a family-friendly place where you can enjoy the amusement park. Altoona might not have well-known attractions within the city, but you won't need to venture far to find top places to visit like Iowa State Fairgrounds and Wells Fargo Arena. Popular sights in the surrounding area include Iowa Events Center and Des Moines Civic Center.
Where are the best places to stay in Altoona?
Here are our travelers' top 5 places to stay in Altoona:
Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines
Hotel with indoor pool, near Adventureland- • Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Fitness center • Central location
Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines
Hotel with indoor pool, near Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino- • Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Fitness center • Comfy beds
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines
Suburban hotel with indoor pool, near Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino- • Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Spa tub • Close to shopping
Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel
3.5-star hotel with casino, near Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino- • Free parking • Free WiFi • 2 restaurants • 4 bars • Comfy beds
Super 8 by Wyndham Altoona
Hotel with indoor pool, near Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino- • Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Fitness center • Central location
How to Get to Altoona
What is the closest airport to Altoona?
- • Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM), 12.3 mi (19.9 km) from central Altoona
Things to See and Do in Altoona
What is there to see near Altoona:
- • Wells Fargo Arena (9.1 mi/14.6 km from the city center)
- • Iowa Events Center (9.1 mi/14.6 km from the city center)
- • Des Moines Civic Center (9.1 mi/14.7 km from the city center)
- • Iowa State Capitol Building (8.3 mi/13.3 km from the city center)
- • Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden (8.6 mi/13.9 km from the city center)
What is there to do in Altoona?
- • Adventureland
- • Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
When is the best time to visit Altoona?
- • Hottest months: July, June, August, September (average 71°F)
- • Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 27°F)
- • Rainiest months: June, July, May, and August (average 5 inches of rainfall)
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