Things To Do
Happenings -
Things To Do -
Places To See
Camping
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Location
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Comments
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KOA Campground |
Adel |
200 Campsites, Including 80 RV
Hookups, Heated Pool, Lake with Free Fishing,
Grocery and Gift Shop
Phone: (515)834-2729 |
| Adel
Island Park |
Adel |
Primitive and Modern Campsites, Modern Restrooms and
Bath House, Playground, Fishing and River Access
Contact: City Hall (515)993-4525 |
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Timberline Campground |
Waukee |
96 Electric/Water Hookup Sites; 38
sites with Sewer; 74 pull through sites; showers,
dump station, tent camping, pool, laundry. Open
April 1-Nov. 1.
3165 Ashworth Road
Phone: (515)987-1714 |
| Sportsman Park |
Dawson |
1375 130th Street
Phone: (515)465-3577
Dallas County Park - for more details visit
www.dallascountyconservation.org |
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Kuehn Conservation Area |
DeSoto |
Located three miles north of Earlham
Phone: (515)465-3577
www.dallascountyconservation.org |
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Dining
| Name |
Location |
Information |
| Cayannes'
Cafe & Gifts |
Woodward |
121
S. Main Street
Phone: (515)438-2190 |
David's Milwaukee
Diner
Hotel Pattee |
Perry |
Theme Rooms, Tours,
Fine Dining, Bowling Alley, European Spa, Fitness Center,
Sauna, Special Events, Weddings, Receptions, Conference and
Meeting Accommodations |
| The
Club House |
Perry |
1505
18th Street
Phone: (515)465-3575 |
| Omar's Restaurant |
Perry |
Authentic Mexican Restaurant
2903 Willis Avenue
Phone: (515)465-8917 |
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Thymes Remembered Tea Room |
Perry |
Lunch,
Accommodates Groups Up To 30; Phone: (515)465-2631 |
| Dexfield
Diner |
Redfield |
Home
cooked food, lunch specials, catering available,
private parties serving up to 100. Located at 904 1st Street
Phone: (515)833-2927 |
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The Smokehouse Restaurant |
Dallas
Center |
Specializing in smoked beef, pork and chicken. Large beer
and wine selection.
Open Friday and Saturday nights. Located
at 1411 Walnut Street.
Phone: (515)992-3570 |
| Los Tres Amigos |
Waukee |
 Mexican
cuisine
63 NE Care Free Lane
Phone: (515)987-0393 |
| Little Panda |
Clive |
Chinese
15700 Hickman Road
Phone: (515)987-9787 |
| Dexter Cafe |
Dexter |
717 Marshall
Phone: (515)789-4495 |
| Italian Villages |
Adel |
715 Main Street
Phone: (515)993-3180 |
| Patrick's Restaurant |
Adel |
111 N. 9th Street
Phone: (515)993-3884 |
| Mulligan's
of River Valley |
Adel |
Golf Course
Clubhouse
2267 Valley View Trail
Highway 169 North
Phone: (515)993-4029 |
| Adel Dairy Shoppe |
Adel |
Ice cream and refreshments
308 Nile Kinnick Drive South Phone (515)993-5364 |
| Cool Beans
Coffee Bar |
Adel |
Coffees, light
lunch menu
628 Nile Kinnick Drive South
Phone: (515)993-1955 |
| China Village |
Adel |
Chinese
628 Nile Kinnick Drive South
Phone: (515)993-3383 |
| Biaggi's |
West Des Moines |
Italian Cuisine.
Reservations accepted for lunch and dinner.
5990 University Avenue
Phone: (515)221-9900 |
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PF Chang's China Bistro |
West Des Moines |
Located at Jordan Creek Town
Center
Phone: (515)457-7772 |
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The Cheesecake Factory |
West Des Moines |
Located at Jordan Creek Town
Center
Phone: (515)457-9888 |
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Golf
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Name |
Location
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Comments
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River Valley Golf Course |
Adel |
18 Hole Championship Course,
Clubhouse restaurant
Phone: (515)993-4029 |
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Hillcrest Country Club |
Adel |
Clubhouse Restaurant, 9 Hole Course (Private Course)
Phone: (515)993-3630
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Jester Park Golf Course |
Granger |
Golf, Club house, riding stables
Phone: (515)999-2903 |
| Sugar
Creek Golf Course |
Waukee |
18 Hole
Course, 9 Hole Course, Driving Range, 30,000 Square
Foot State-of-the-Art Putting Green
Phone: (515)987-5247 |
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Des
Moines Golf & Country Club |
West Des Moines |
Private Golf and Social ClubPhone:
(515)440-7500 |
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West Grand Golf |
West Des
Moines |
Driving
Range, Practice Greens, Chipping Greens, Golf
Lessons, 18 Hole Miniature Golf Course
Phone: (515)225-7076 |
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Woodward Golf & Recreation |
Woodward |
9 Holes, Clubhouse
Phone: (515)438-2198 |
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Perry Golf & Country Club |
Perry |
9 Holes, Clubhouse
352 330th St
PO Box 426
Phone: (515)465-3852 |
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Hunting
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Name |
Location
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Comments
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Doc's Hunt Club |
Adel |
Pheasant, Clay Pigeon
Phone: (515)993-3711 |
| Stonehaven |
DeSoto |
Hunting, Special
Occasions, Conference Center, Kennel Boarding and
Training
Phone: (515)834-9390 |
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Other Outdoor Recreation
| Name |
Location |
Comments |
| Evans Park |
Adel |
Walking Path, Playground, Picnic
Area & Shelter, Frisbee Golf, Restrooms |
| Kinnick-Feller
Park |
Adel |
Boat
Ramp, Picnic Areas, Playground, Baseball Fields, Tennis Courts,
Public Swimming Pool |
| Raccoon River Valley
Trail |
Adel |
Cycling, Skating,
Walking, Cross Country Skiing |
| Raccoon
River Valley Trail |
Clive |
Cycling,
Skating, Walking, Cross Country Skiing |
| Brenton Arboretum |
Dallas Center |
Collection of Trees,
Grasses, and Other Plants, Tours Available June through October |
| Sportsman
Park |
Dawson |
Shelters,
Restrooms, Playground, Modern & Primitive Camping, Cabins
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| Beaver Lake |
Dexter |
DNR, Fishing, Boat
Ramp, Handicap Accessible, Hunting, Cross Country Skiing |
| Raccoon
River Valley Trail |
Linden |
Cycling,
Skating, Walking, Cross Country Skiing |
| Voas Nature Area |
Minburn |
Picnic Area, Restrooms,
Observation Tower, Visitors Center with Rock Collection, Interpretive
Trail, Hiking Trail, Cross Country Skiing |
| Crellin
Wildlife Refuge |
Minburn |
Undeveloped
Area, Hiking, Fishing |
| Forest Park Museum |
Perry |
Natural/Cultural
Exhibits |
| McCreary
Recreation Center |
Perry |
Heated
Indoor Pool, Raquetball, Wallyball, Basketball, Weight Equipment,
Cardiovascular Work Out Equipment |
| Hanging Rock Park |
Redfield |
Sandstone Bluff,
Rare Wildlife and Plants, Fishing, Canoeing, 1 Mile Long Paved
Trail Connecting to Raccoon River Bike Trail for Walking,
Cycling, Skating |
| Raccoon
River Valley Trail |
Redfield |
Cycling,
Skating, Walking, Cross Country Skiing |
| Low Head Dam |
Redfield |
Fishing |
| South
Raccoon River Access |
Redfield |
Canoe
Access, Fishing |
| Kuehn Conservation
Area |
Redfield |
Visitors Center,
Prairie Restoration, Interpretive and Hiking Trails, Cross
Country Skiing, Picnic Areas, Primitive Camping Sites |
| Trindle
Park |
Van
Meter |
Day-use
Facility, Picnic Shelter, Playground |
| Puckerbrush Access |
Van Meter |
Concrete Boat Ramp,
Fishing |
| Raccoon
River Valley Trail |
Waukee |
Cycling,
Skating, Walking, Cross Country Skiing |
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Shopping
| Name |
Location |
Comments |
| Atherton
House |
Adel |
Specialty
Gifts Made by Craftsman and Artisans From Around the World |
Adel Quilting
& Dry Goods Co. www.adelquilting.com
|
Adel |
Specialty shop for
all your quilting supplies, classes & workshops offered |
Brick
Street Muscle
www.brickstreetmuscle.com
|
Adel |
Brick
Street Muscle is located in Adel, Iowa just west of Des Moines.
We sell only quality classic and muscle cars. Our gift shop
sells die cast collectible models, NASCAR items, Orange County
Chopper merchandise, antique gas pumps, and unique automotive
memorabilia. |
| Bonnie's Flowers & Gifts |
Adel |
Flowers and gifts for all occasions |
| Cameo Rose |
Adel |
Specialty
shop of home decor and gifts |
Destination 33
www.destination33.com
|
Adel |
Specialty shop of
original artwork by local and national artists, hand-blown
glass, unique jewelry, hand crafted gift items and custom
framing |
| Garden Gate
Antiques |
Adel |
Specialty
Shop |
| Harvey Floral |
Adel |
Large Selection of live plants
and garden decor |
| Shirts
by LJS |
Dallas
Center |
Custom
Shirt Printing or Embroidery Service |
| Drew's Chocolates |
Dexter |
Fork-Dipped Chocolates |
| Weesner
Pharmacy |
Dexter |
Unique
Post Card Collection |
| Trestle on the Trail
Antiques |
Linden |
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| Mainstreet
Mercantile |
Linden |
Snacks
and Drinks for Trail Users |
| Calico Shops |
Perry |
Victorian Gifts
and Clothing, Dried Flower Arrangements |
| Classic
Cottage |
Perry |
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| Willow Tree |
Redfield |
Candles, Homemade
Soaps |
| Pin
Oak Gallery |
Waukee |
Features
Iowa Artists, Collectibles |
| White Fox Ltd. |
Woodward |
Unique Gifts and
Contemporary, Upscale Home Accessories |
| MKS
Collectibles |
Woodward |
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| Woodward Hardware
& Antiques |
Woodward |
Toy Specialty |
| Prairieland Herbs
|
Woodward |
Flowers, herbs,
gifts, Iowa-made Products |
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Swimming
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Name |
Location
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Comments
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City Pool |
Adel |
Outdoor, Summer Season Only |
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Dallas Center Pool |
Dallas Center |
Outdoor, Opens 1st Week of June
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McCreary Recreation Center |
Perry |
Heated Indoor Pool, Raquetball,
Wallyball, Basketball, Weight Equipment,
Cardiovascular Work Out Equipment |
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Woodward Public Pool |
Woodward |
Memorial
Day to Labor Day |
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Valley View Aquatic Center |
81st and Bridgewood Drive
West Des Moines
Phone: (515) 221-9068 |
Open May 31-Aug 17, 2003 |
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