Altoona is a small city right outside of Des Moines on I-80. Many folks around the area know Altoona as home of the popular Adventureland amusement park and its adjacent campground, which sit on the northwest corner of the city near the Interstate. Altoona is also home to the popular Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino, conveniently located less than a block away from Adventureland.
For more relaxed fun, Altoona features many spacious public parks around the city, offering residents great opportunities for enjoying the outdoors right in their own neighborhoods. The close proximity to Des Moines gives Altoona apartment renters easy access to the amenities of the larger city, less than 20 minutes away by car.
