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Polk County

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Carney

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Cities in Polk County

Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Adelphi

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Berwick

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Bondurant

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Alleman

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Ankeny

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Carbondale

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Camp Dodge

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Altoona

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Events

Upcoming Events

May
31
Antique Jamboree
West Des Moines
Jun
25
Jazz in July
Mitchellville
Jun
26–28
Des Moines Arts Festival
Des Moines
Jun
27
Historic Baseball Game
Urbandale
Aug
30
Annual BBMC Car Show Presented by Sugar Shack
Altoona
Sep–Oct
12–12
Zombies! House of Horror at The Batter’s Box
Pleasant Hill
Sep–Oct
19–11
Growing Family Fun Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch
Ankeny
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