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.

Off the Menu: AJ’s Steakhouse

Located on the first floor of Prairie Meadows, the No. 1 entertainment destination in Iowa, AJ’s Steakhouse serves premium cocktails and savory dishes in a sophisticated yet relaxed atmosphere. Here, you feel like a VIP and dine like a high roller.

Your First Day at the Races

The 2020 live horse racing season is running now through October 10th at Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack, Hotel in Altoona, IA. From planning your day to placing a wager, here’s everything you need to know for your first day at the races.

Fun You Can Bet On

With nonstop casino action, sports wagering, big-name entertainment, and award-winning dining and hotel accommodations — Prairie Meadows is Iowa’s no. 1 entertainment destination.

Off the Menu: Burger Shed

Stomach rumbling? Maybe you worked up an appetite on the green at Terrace Hills Golf Course, playing the tables at Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino, or going anti-gravity at Altoona’s amusement park.
Right now, there’s only one thing you need: a big, juicy burger. “Off the Menu” is an Altoona restaurant feature sponsored by Elder Corporation.