Music in the Park – August 29, 2021
This summer, Music in the Park is back! Enjoy free live music at the Haines Park Outdoor Stage in Altoona. Where: 700 Block of 3rd Ave. SE, Altoona, IA When:…
Music in the Park – August 1, 2021
This summer, Music in the Park is back! Enjoy free live music at the Haines Park Outdoor Stage in Altoona. Where: 700 Block of 3rd Ave. SE, Altoona, IA When:…
Music in the Park – June 20, 2021
This summer, Music in the Park is back! Enjoy free live music at the Haines Park Outdoor Stage in Altoona. Where: 700 Block of 3rd Ave. SE, Altoona, IA When:…
Doing the Dew? Stay in Altoona!
On May 20th-23rd, the world’s best skateboarders will roll, flip, grind, switch, slide and ollie their way into Des Moines, along with thousands of spectators, for Dew Tour 2021. If you plan on heading to Des Moines, you’ll need to find a place to stay—and you’ll want to hurry. Hotel rooms are going faster than Tony Hawk on a halfpipe. Fortunately for you, we already found the best place to stay in the Des Moines area: Altoona!
Altoona’s New Hyatt is Perfect for Your Next Event or Getaway
Located at the heart of Altoona’s entertainment district, the brand-new Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines has everything going for it: a gorgeous lakeside view; restaurants, shopping and entertainment right outside the door; a quick drive to downtown Des Moines; a hotel bar and Starbucks coffee; and beautiful, fully equipped event/meeting spaces. Book today!
Winter cycling? Altoona biker Doug McCloskey shares his top tips.
In a season when most of us are stuck inside, winter cycling is a great way to get out and explore the community. To help you get started, we sat down with Altoona resident Doug McCloskey—a member of the Altoona Road Riders bike club, who has been riding for 25 years—to learn his top tips for winter cycling.
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.