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    Adventureland Park

    3.3 (179 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    False advertising
    Olivia S.

    The rides are fun but the food is terrible. The food is falsely advertised, and really is just terrible. WAY too expensive and honestly a total rip off. Do not recommend.

    The Monster
    Alanna P.

    Great little park with some fun ride options. The Monster was definitely the best roller coaster there by far. The wooden coasters were also a lot of fun! Food options were just ok and nothing great. Lines were very reasonable- I think the longest we had to wait at any point was 30 mins. Some of the ride lines could use some shade though esp the Phoenix, it was rough standing in the direct sun.

    New log ride
    Hannah V.

    I had been going here for years and years growing up, but recently came back for the first time in a while. We had so much fun checking out the new rides and seeing what had been updated over the years. I loved the new phoenix, dragon slayer, and monster. I could tell they tuned up the tornado and outlaw- smoother than they were at one point. It seems the new owners have really put forth effort into cleaning up the place, painting, adding landscape, and a focus on safety. Our lunch stop was the Iowa BBQ spot and we got a tonnn of food from it, even though one gal was running it solo. Overall, a great day spent reminiscing the old and enjoying the new!

    The ice cream spot is worth it! Giant scoops and great ice cream.
    Maya Q.

    We got a pass and went every Friday all summer this year. Our four year old had an amazing time riding every ride he could at 42 inches tall (which was a lot of them!) Although he was bummed he could not ride the big water slides. Food wise the best deal in the park is thr ice cream when you first walk in. The scoops are MASSIVE. The popcorn tastes like garbage super stale. The donuts and cookies are OK but not worth paying for a bucket. The chicken stand is the best we had overall. The fries were chewy and stale from the fry booth. The turkey leg at thr BBQ place was terrible very stringy. The turkey corn dog bites by the swim area were very good and we ordered it a few times. The pizza boats are pretty serviceable also. My main pro tip is come in your swim wear because the swim area changing rooms are the most disgusting place I have ever been.

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    Paid over $50 on arcade games that were almost guaranteed prices for nothing. Waste of money

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    K1 Speed

    K1 Speed

    3.0(1 review)
    14.7 mi

    Overall, I was disappointed with my experience at K1 Speed due to repeated instances of karts…read moreslowing down or coming to a complete stop during active racing. This created a safety concern, as it was alarming to come quickly around a corner and encounter a stopped kart on the track--not because of an accident or reckless driving, but due to the kart's power being remotely controlled by staff. Our group was not being rowdy or causing issues, so it was unclear why these interventions were necessary during our race. While we did enjoy the customer service and food, the racing portion of the experience left our entire group dissatisfied. Not having full control of the karts made it difficult to enjoy the race and, at times, felt unsafe. Abruptly slowing down or stopping mid-race left drivers feeling vulnerable and at risk of being hit by others who had no warning. Additionally, these interruptions negatively impacted race results. Several drivers who were leading or in the top three were dropped to much lower positions after their kart slowed or stopped unexpectedly. Because of these issues, we are unlikely to return, despite the otherwise positive aspects of our visit.

    From the owner: Looking for central Iowa's number one go-kart track? Welcome to K1 Speed! Located in Grimes and…read moreproudly serving the greater Des Moines area, we offer the ultimate indoor go-kart racing experience. Feel the rush of our high-performance electric go-karts on a professionally designed track. Then, keep the adrenaline pumping in our interactive arcade, and recharge at the Paddock Lounge. Enjoy delicious food, and celebrate track victories with a cold beer or glass of wine (available strictly after finishing racing for the day!). Whether you are hosting an unforgettable birthday party, a corporate event, or a fun family outing, we deliver non-stop excitement. Book your racing experience today!

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    Lost Island Theme Park

    Lost Island Theme Park

    4.0(14 reviews)
    81.7 mi

    This park better survive! Spent a full Friday here from open to close and rode walk-on rides and…read morecoasters until I lost count. For such a young park, the Disney/Universal-level theming, friendly staff, great food, and unbeatable value are incredible. It deserves WAY more crowds, like WTF!! Just, ridiculously massive potential here. It's really worth the trip.

    We had a great time visiting Lost Island!…read more Tickets were cheaper at the hotel we were staying at, so definitely something to look into. It wasn't busy at all (being a newer park) and it felt as though we almost had the place to ourselves. I assume that will change as more people find out about this gem, but we definitely enjoyed it. It was amazing to not have to wait in long lines. In most cases, there was no wait al all and sometimes our party were the only people on the ride. I thought staff was friendly and I appreciated the commitment to theme at the park. My favorite part oddly enough was how CLEAN the park was. I couldn't believe it! No trash, no random sticky messes, etc. The dining facilities we went in were air conditioned, clean, and spacious. Our food was decent. Typical park pricing I'd say. The only drawback for us was that the kid rides were frequently going down so we needed to come back to a handful a couple of times so our toddler could try them. I imagine they need to continue to work out some kinks. I was very pleased with this park and I'd like to return next year. Definitely a must stop!

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    Lost Island Theme Park - Shaman's curse w/ a shot of Nopuku air coaster in the background. Shaman's curse was a great ride that really surprised us! Very fun

    Shaman's curse w/ a shot of Nopuku air coaster in the background. Shaman's curse was a great ride that really surprised us! Very fun

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