The Buzz: Spring Break in Altoona
Would you look at the time, spring break is happening right about…now! And Altoona is THE place to spend it. As one of Iowa’s top tourism destinations, we’ve got a…
Stand Up Comedy Night
Iowa Bike and Brew Comedy Tour is a statewide ongoing tour of the states finest stand up comics at the states best craft breweries, taprooms, and trailside bars. Don’t miss…
Bags Tournament at Hawk Heaven Tavern July 27th
In town for the week? Check out Hawk Heaven Tavern’s bags tournament on the last Tuesday of each month. Sign up at the bar when you arrive. Oh, yes, gift…
Bags Tournament at Hawk Heaven Tavern June 29th
In town for the week? Check out Hawk Heaven Tavern’s bags tournament on the last Tuesday of each month. Sign up at the bar when you arrive. Oh, yes, gift…
Have you made your Valentine’s Day plans?
Planning a special Valentine’s celebration can be daunting. Where to eat, what gifts to give, what to do for entertainment – it all gets overwhelming. Well, Altoona has an amazing place that checks all of those boxes for you on Valentine’s Day. Prairie Meadows Casino Racetrack Hotel has some great offers to make your sweetheart swoon.
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.
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.
Altoona Weekend Roundup: Aug. 21-23
Give it a few weeks, and we’ll be breaking out the flannel and earmuffs, clutching our pumpkin spice lattes around the fire and streaming The Nightmare Before Christmas on repeat. In the meantime, we have to soak up every minute of summer.
At Prairie Meadows, Service Is At Your Fingertips
Technology is all around us. From Siri to Alexa to app controlled thermostats, lights, and door locks, our lives depend on the ease and safety of these hi-tech devices. At Prairie Meadows, new technology has been introduced to make the guest experience even more streamlined and enjoyable.
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.