We met a 20-foot Santa at Jolly Holiday Lights.
On a snowy winter evening, the Visit Altoona team hopped in the car, grabbed some peppermint cocoa and drove through the famous Jolly Holiday Lights—open now through January 3rd at Adventureland.
Lights, Santa, Action! Jolly Holiday Lights is back Nov. 27th-Jan. 3rd
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.
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.
Altoona Weekend Roundup: Sept. 25-27
From giant pumpkins and toasty deals, to live horseracing and seafood feasts, these are the top things to do this weekend in Altoona, Iowa.
Off the Beaten Path: Meet the Willeys, Altoona’s Local Cycling Celebrities
Leave the car keys at home; cycling is the best way to see Central Iowa! We recently spoke with husband-and-wife cycling duo Vern Willey II and Vickey Willey at the Altoona trailhead of the Vern Willey II trail. The trail, of course, is named in honor of Vern.
The Buzz: Heading to Altoona? Read this first.
Is it just us, or did going anywhere and doing pretty much anything get really complicated?
3 Ways to Celebrate Peak Summer this Weekend in Altoona
Peak summer is a precious time in the Midwest. In a place where more than half the year is sweater weather and 35 degrees is considered borderline shorts temperature, a day that’s actually warm enough to melt an ice cream cone is a rare and magical thing.
Altoona’s Great(er) Outdoors
Altoona might be the greatest place to explore Iowa’s great outdoors.
Off the Beaten Path: Altoona’s Enabling Garden
Ever met a 12-foot praying mantis? You will at the Enabling Garden, a hidden gem tucked away near the Altoona Hy-Vee, just off the Vern Willey II Bike Trail. “Off the Beaten Path” is sponsored by the City of Altoona.