Des Moines, Iowa

[Masked Bandit]

So the family and I are going to be in the mighty Des Moines in a couple of weeks for my cousin's wedding and it looks like we might have a day or two to kill. Does anyone have a suggestion or two for activities? Keep in mind that we will have two small children with us. I'm guessing the wife wouldn't mind a bit of shopping either.

[jaf06se]

"You're gonna love it at Adventure Land." Take em to Adventure Land. I'm in Council Bluffs, couple 2-3hrs west. Never been to Adventure Land myself honestly, actually never really been to Des Moines either. I don't know what all is there to be honest but beings that I'm the only Iowan on here, I think, I figured I'd chime in.

[nebraskafrontier]

definately go to adventureland, the kids will love it. nice old theme park that wount cost you an arm and a leg. i used to go there all the time when i was a kid.

thats assuming its still standing. the tornadoes that just came through elkhorn are heading for des moines.

also for shopping, depending on what your wife likes, scheels all sports and gretna is a huge store. they have everything from sporting goods to casual wear and shoes and an awesome fudge shop. i work for the scheels in omaha, its a cool store.

[naaron]

Originally Posted by jaf06se

"You're gonna love it at Adventure Land." Take em to Adventure Land. I'm in Council Bluffs, couple 2-3hrs west. Never been to Adventure Land myself honestly, actually never really been to Des Moines either. I don't know what all is there to be honest but beings that I'm the only Iowan on here, I think, I figured I'd chime in.

What's been going on in Council Bluffs? I used to go out to Omaha a lot with my last job. I would always stay at the Ameristar in Council Bluffs. I really liked the area out there and people were very friendly.

Sorry to highjack the thread!