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Polk County

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Altoona

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Cities in Polk County

Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Ankeny

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Carbondale

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Camp Dodge

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Start early. Stay late.

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

Carney

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Adelphi

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Berwick

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Start early. Stay late.

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

Bondurant

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Alleman

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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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