Altoona

Tucked into the rolling prairie east of Des Moines, Altoona is a place whose character is shaped by the Fourmile Creek corridor and its position within central Iowa’s expanding metropolitan area. The creek is a tributary of the Des Moines River, connecting the city to a wider watershed. Altoona is known for Adventureland, the amusement park operating here since 1974, and Prairie Meadows, a complex with horse racing and a casino. Interstate 80 follows the city’s northern side, placing Altoona on a major cross-Iowa route while its neighbourhoods retain a suburban rhythm. Explore additional webcams nearby to see how Altoona’s creekside setting relates to the Des Moines area.

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