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Things to Do in Polk County in 2025 - Top Attractions, Local Food, Hotels & Travel Tips (Updated June, 2025) | Trip.com
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Things to do in Polk County
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Looking for things to do in Polk County? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Iowa State Fairgrounds
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Blank Park Zoo
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Breakout Games - Des Moines
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Wells Fargo Arena
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Pappajohn Sculpture Park
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Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
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5.0/53 Reviews
Cinemark Altoona and XD
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Hy-Vee Grocery Store
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Principal Park
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Where to Stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Polk County, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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What to Eat
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Polk County Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes
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Popular Types of Attractions in Polk County
Cultural institutions | Museums | Themed exhibition halls | Nature and wildlife | Natural scenery | Beaches and shores | Exhibitions & events | Performances | Concerts | Historical attractions | Leisure activities | Farms and pastures | Spa/massage | Camping and campsites | Sightseeing tours | Night view | Boat tour | Parks | Amusement parks | Water parks | Outdoor activities | Cycling | Shooting
Popular Attractions in Polk County
Breakout Games - Des Moines | Copper Creek Golf Club and Event Center | Air Lanes Bowling Center | Bell Center | Ankeny Art Center | Court Avenue | Pappajohn Sculpture Park | Otter Creek Golf Course | A.H. Blank Golf Course | Confluence Brewing Company | Greenbelt Trail | The Temple for Performing Arts | Des Moines Symphony | Haunting At Farrar | Hoyt Sherman Place | Argonne Armory | The James W. Cownie Baseball Park | Capitol Hill Lutheran Church | Grace Lutheran Church | Epworth United Methodist Church | Forest Ave Community Orchard | Greenwood - Ashworth Park | Heritage Park | Rocklyn Park | Des Moines Golf and Country Club | Jaycee Park | Golfview West Park | Crossroads Park Tennis Courts | Ankeny Seventh-day Adventist Church | The Knapp Center
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Popular Restaurants in Polk County
Sterling's - Ankeny | Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Clive | Range Restaurant + Cocktail Bar | Mulberry Street Tavern | Destination Grille | Wasabi Ankeny | Firebirds Wood Fired Grill | Louie's Wine Dive | Panera Bread | Bruegger's Bagels | Pizza Ranch | HoQ Restaurant | Proof Restaurant | P.F. Chang's | Long John Silver's | Buzzard Billy’s | Cracker Barrel Old Country Store | Thai Flavors | John & Nick's Prime Rib & Steakhouse | India Star | Texas Roadhouse | Taco John's | Eatery/A | Arby's | Mi Patria Ecuadorian Restaurant | Sambetti's | Krispy Kreme Doughnuts | Johnny's Italian Steakhouse | Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar | The Walnut
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