Adventureland - Altoona, IA - Family-Oriented Theme Park

Adventureland is a family-oriented theme park designed to offer a fun, enjoyable amusement park-style experience for the entire family. It is centrally-located just outside of the major city of Des Moines, Iowa in nearby Altoona. As a whole, Adventureland was designed to remind visitors of the look and feel of Iowa as it was in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and features several different structures modeled around these themes. These include Main Street, Alpine Village, Last Frontier, and River City.

The style of the rides featured at Adventureland cover a wide range of intensity levels - from mild and easy, to wet and wild, to super-thrilling. Four incredible roller coasters are included to suit those who love a ride full of twists, turns, and thrills. A white-water rafting themed ride is also included for park goers who welcome a chance to beat the heat with a little splash action.

As is the case with a number of similar amusement parks, there are also plenty of family-oriented music, dance, and entertainment shows being performed throughout the park on various schedules - perfect for tired groups looking for a chance to sit down, relax, and take in a quick show all at the same time. Classic amusement park attractions like bumper cars, tilt-a-whirls, sky cars, and carousels are all part of the fun as well.

One of things that best separates Adventureland from similar parks of its type is its collection of spectacular wooden roller coasters. For instance, the popular and well-known Tornado reaches an astounding 80 feet at its highest point, features a 76-foot drop, and reaches incredible speeds of up to 55 miles-per-hour. Also very popular among park goers, the Outlaw is 70 feet high at its highest point, features a 67-foot drop, and reaches neck-breaking speeds of up to 48 miles-per-hour. Many patrons consider these classic-style coasters and their counterparts to be worth a trip to Adventureland all by themselves.

When it's time to stop for a quick bite to eat, park goers have a number of options at their disposal. Grab a quick burger, slice of pizza, ice cream cone, or basket of fries at any one of the many food stands and eat your goodies on the go as you make your way around the park. Alternatively, take a load off at one of several sit-down restaurants or food courts and enjoy delicious fare at your leisure while you gather yourself for a second wind.

There are plenty of amenities available for the convenience of patrons available for their convenience as well. These include lockers, a first aid station, a lost and found area, wheelchairs, strollers, ATM machines throughout the park, and even a check cashing service for amount up to $100.

Out-of-town travelers seeking accommodations can make reservations at the nearby Adventureland Inn. It features 187 rooms/suites, 3 large pools, 2 beautiful courtyards, 2 spas, and the Parkview Restaurant for family dining. Free shuttle service to and from the Adventureland Theme Park is also available for the convenience of those staying at the inn.