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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Alleman

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Cities

Cities in Polk County

Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Altoona

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Camp Dodge

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Carbondale

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Ankeny

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Bondurant

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Carney

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Berwick

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Adelphi

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Events

Upcoming Events

May
31
Antique Jamboree
West Des Moines
Aug
22
Sherman Hill Walking Tour of Homes
Des Moines
Aug–Sep
25–23
Pumpkinville Corn Maze
Mitchellville
Aug
30
Annual BBMC Car Show Presented by Sugar Shack
Altoona
Sep
4
Annual Fall Homeschool Day
Urbandale
Sep–Oct
12–12
Zombies! House of Horror at The Batter’s Box
Pleasant Hill
Sep–Oct
19–11
Growing Family Fun Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch
Ankeny
Oct
24
Grimes Annual Holiday Bazaar
Grimes
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