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Adventureland
305 34th Ave NW Altoona, Iowa, 50009
800-532-1286
http://www.adventureland-usa.com/
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Rides & Attractions Trip Reports Park Guide Park Maps Discussion
Roller Coaster Photos
Dragon
Monster
Outlaw
Tornado
Underground

Other Ride Photos
A-Train
Bumper Cars
Carousel
Der Flinger
Falling Star
G-Force
Himilaya
Galleon
Giant Sky Wheel
Inverter
Lady Luck
Lighthouse
Raging River
River Rapids Log Flume
Round Up
Sawmill Splash
Sidewinder
Silly Silo
Sky Ride
Space Shot
Splash Over
Storm Chaser
Tea Cups

TPR Trip Reports
Theme Park Review's 2010 Mid-America Trip

TPR Member Photo Trip Reports
August 1st, 2015 by VF15
July 7th, 2014 by thrillrider
August, 2010 by Divv3k
May 29th, 2007 by rbpia
July 5th, 2006 by pvcoasterguy

Attractions
Traditionally Adventureland's rides were the epitome of a traditional park. Outlaw is one of CCI's older woodies, but also one of their better ones. Underground is considered a wood coaster, but it's more of a dark ride. It's neither a great coaster nor a great dark but certainly worth riding for its uniqueness. Dragon is a rare coaster from Hopkins. Then the park changed the game by adding Monster, from Gerstlauer. It is a very well received coaster. The park maintains their flat rides well and runs them for decent cycles. Some that should not be missed include Sidewinder (Frisbee), Der Flinger (Paratrooper), Silly Silo (Rotor), Falling Star, Space Shot (S&S Tower), and G-Force (Breakdance).

The park has two water rides in Raging River and River Rapids. Neither of them are guaranteed to get you wet, but lines are long in the summer, particularly for the rapids. There's plenty of wetness to be had in the adjoining water park, which is included in your park admission. The park also still only charges 25 cents for SkeeBall.
Food
It's mostly standard amusement park food with BBQ, fried chicken, chicken tenders, hot dogs, hamburgers, pizza, sandwiches, and salads available at various locations in the park. Some of the unique offerings are tacos in a bag (fritos with taco meat) and footlong corn dogs. The park also has real, fresh-made lemonade and large slabs of bacon. Don't miss the traditional ice cream parlor on Main street.
Operating Season
The season runs from early May to late September. Daily operations occur from late May to late August with weekends only to open and end the season.
Access & Location
The park is located a couple of miles northeast of Des Moines in Altoona. The park is within one mile of I-80, the major interstate crossing East-West through Iowa.
http://www.adventureland-usa.com/faq/11-directions/59-how-do-i-get-to
Nearby Lodging
Adventureland Resort offers both the Adventureland Inn (185 rooms) and a Campground (hook-ups and tents). Complimentary trolleys run from the resort to the park
More info can be found at http://adventureland-inn.com/
Virtual Queue Options
Not Available
Shows
Adventureland has a Bingo Hall on Main Street that is very popular with the locals.
Park Maps
2010 Park Map

Discussion
Adventureland Discussion Thread