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Lights, Santa, Action! Jolly Holiday Lights is back Nov. 27th-Dec. 30th

For the past 25 years, driving through the stunning light displays of Jolly Holiday Lights has been a tradition for thousands of families. Now, the beloved event is back at Adventureland in Altoona, and it’s bigger and brighter than ever.

House Rules: Prairie Meadows’ Executive Chef Talks Wine, Food & Inspiration

Executive Chef Carl Eskridge has been leading the culinary team at Prairie Meadows for nearly two years. He shares with us his personal inspiration, favorite meals, wine pairings, and even some cooking tips.

Claxon’s Pitmaster Dishes Out Juicy BBQ Secrets

Claxon’s Smokehouse in Altoona is an old-school barbecue joint with a firetruck out front, an Oklahoma Joe's® smoker out back, and an oakwood grill in the pit. And while the restaurant itself is a sight to behold, the meat is the true star of the show.

Mayor Dean Breaks Down His 3 Favorite Altoona Parks

Altoona, Iowa is known for our quirky charm, delicious dining, cozy fall shopping and high-stakes entertainment. But here’s a not-so-secret secret: Some of the greatest destinations in Altoona cost $0.00 and come with complementary monkey bars and sledding hills.

Off the Menu: Brightside Aleworks

This week, we joined Steve Moyna and CJ Sherzan of Elder Corp at Brightside Aleworks, a popular craft brewery at the heart of Altoona, Iowa. The brewery offers everything from milk stouts and kettle sours, to tropical hops and luscious haze.

November 25, 2020 • Nightlife

REEL FUN AT PRAIRIE MEADOWS

Bells ringing, carnival-style music playing, gold virtual coins flying. Slot machines at Prairie Meadows Casino Racetrack Hotel range from state-of-the-art graphics and touch screens to traditional classic reels with pull levers. No matter the game style, slots are hot at Prairie Meadows.

November 17, 2020 • Shopping

The Gift Shop at Prairie Meadows offers high-end, hand-picked holiday magic

There’s no magic involved in curating the Gift Shop at Prairie Meadows—just good taste and an eye for fashion. But there’s something about stepping into the Shop that instantly puts you in the holiday spirit.

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