Things to do in Ankeny
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Whether you’re new in town or just cruising through, Ankeny has loads of great things to see and do! Some of our most popular attractions are outside in Ankeny. Including Saylorville Lake, Sunrise Park, Margo Frankel Woods State Park, and Cottonwood Recreation Area. Hungry? Be sure to grab fresh local produce, homemade treats or any of our delicious restaurants.
We are located at 2506 Southeast Tones Drive in Ankeny, IA.
| Place Name | Address | Phone | Distance | Show on Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2414 SE Tones Dr, Ankeny, IA 50021 | (515) 963-1940 | 0.23 | ||
| Family-owned seafood restaurant & adjacent market with fish, spices & kitchen tools. Freshest fish and seafood available | ||||
| 2310 SE Delaware Ave, Delaware Marketplace, Ankeny, IA 50021 | (515) 963-7860 | 1.02 | ||
| Create your own style stir fry cuisine - all you can eat. | ||||
| 1701 SE Delaware Ave, Ankeny, IA 50021 | (515) 964-2388 | 1.36 | ||
| Offering pho & other traditional Vietnamese dishes, plus Thai and SE Asian options & bubble tea. | ||||
| 113 SE Delaware Ave #104, Ankeny, IA 50021 | (515) 963-8898 | 2.65 | ||
| Contemporary place with bar seating for sushi & cocktails, with teppanyaki & other Japanese staples. Hibachi seating and regular dining. | ||||
| 1325 SW Oralabor Rd, Ankeny, IA 50023 | (515) 289-1578 | 2.58 | ||
| Spacious venue offering Thunderhead Brewing & other craft beers on tap, plus pub fare & lots of TVs. American food and family friendly. | ||||
| 2510 SW White Birch Dr #1,2, Ankeny, IA 50023 | (515) 964-7141 | 3.11 | ||
| Bakery & cafe serving breakfast, daily fresh soup & sandwiches in a stylish, contemporary atmosphere. Drive thru. | ||||
| 1450 SW Vintage Pkwy #120, Ankeny, IA 50023 | (515) 243-8888 | 3.09 | ||
| Asian-inspired pizzas & appetizers, sandwiches, salads and desserts. We have an expanded tiki bar and offer 88 beers on draft in a beautifully designed tiki bar featuring beautiful bamboo woodwork. | ||||
| 1450 SW Vintage Pkwy, Ankeny, IA 50023, USA | (515) 443-7272 | 3.12 | ||
| Mediterranean food | ||||
| 512 SW 3rd St, Ankeny, IA 50023 | (515) 964-0401 | 3.55 | ||
| Old-school Italian standby featuring checkered tablecloths & a menu of pizza, pasta & sandwiches. Homemade food, full bar and local tap selections | ||||
| Place Name | Address | Phone | Distance | Show on Map |
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| 802 SE Oralabor Rd, Ankeny, IA 50021 | (515) 964-2800 | 0.94 | ||
| Hawaiian and American | ||||
| 2401 SE Tones Dr #7, Ankeny, IA 50021 | (515) 965-9899 | 0.21 | ||
| As parents we were always trying to find local places to take our children to play where we weren't handing out quarters, so we created The Playground For Kids. | ||||
| 2829 S Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023 | (515) 964-7887 | 1.6 | ||
| Longtime, family-owned movie theater chain screening first-run films & offering concessions. | ||||
| 4100 NE Otter Creek Drive, Ankeny, IA 50021 | (515) 965-6464 | 5.2 | ||
| Golf Course | ||||
| 2006 South Ankeny Boulevard, Ankeny, IA 50023 | (515) 964-6200 | 2.61 | ||
| Community College in Ankeny, Iowa | ||||
| 3200 Adventureland Dr, Altoona, IA 50009 | (515) 266-2121 | 6.92 | ||
| Adventureland is a family-owned amusement park in Altoona, Iowa. It is marketed as featuring over 100 rides, shows and attractions. | ||||
| 2977 NW 66th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313 | (515) 289-0205 | 5.76 | ||
| Miniature golf course in Polk County, Iowa | ||||
| 233 Center St, Des Moines, IA 50309 | (515) 564-8000 | 9.97 | ||
| Wells Fargo Arena is a 16,980-seat multi-purpose arena in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. Part of the Iowa Events Center, the arena opened on July 12, 2005, at a cost of $117 million. | ||||
| 401 W Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50309 | (515) 274-6868 | 10.55 | ||
| Science museum in Des Moines, Iowa | ||||
| 50 309, 1 Line Dr, Des Moines, IA 50309 | (515) 243-6111 | 10.58 | ||
| Principal Park, formerly Sec Taylor Stadium, is a minor league baseball stadium in Des Moines, Iowa. It is the home field of the Pacific Coast League's Iowa Cubs. | ||||
| 7401 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315 | (515) 285-4722 | 15.08 | ||
| Blank Park Zoo is a 25-acre zoological park on the south side of Des Moines, Iowa near historic Fort Des Moines. The zoo is a member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and is the only accredited zoo in Iowa. | ||||
| 2505 SW White Birch Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023 | (515) 965-4246 | 3.12 | ||
| Memberships, local offers, coaching and training services. Health plan discounts, private showers, 24 hour security, tanning and free parking. | ||||
| 2202 W 1st St, Ankeny, IA 50023 | (515) 210-8138 | 4.9 | ||
| Yoga, pilates, spas wellness for everyone. Day passes. Open Monday - Saturday 9am -7pm. $15 class pass. | ||||
| 107, 1802 SE Delaware Ave, Ankeny, IA 50021 | (515) 414-2822 | 1.29 | ||
| Day spa with laser, skin, massage, anti-aging and aesthetics. Open Monday - Saturday 10am - 7pm. | ||||
| 106 SW State St, Ankeny, IA 50023 | (515) 965-6087 | 4.52 | ||
| Premier indoor golf experience, golf simulators, 2 people can complete 9-hles in 1 hour. Open Wednesday & Thursday 2-10pm and Friday 2pm-midnight. Cost is $20/hour. | ||||
| 2350 SW Prairie Trail Pkwy, Ankeny, IA 50023 | (515) 963-3569 | 3.74 | ||
| Heated pool complex with a splash park, slides for all ages, lap lanes, concessions & more. Hours: Daily from noon-7pm. Costs is adults $8, children $4 and 2 and under $1. | ||||
| 613 S Ankeny Blvd A, Ankeny, IA 50023 | (515) 965-6817 | 2.97 | ||
| Painting and pottery studios, classes, workshops, paint your own pottery and canvas painting. Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10am-8pm with 7pm No painters class. $6 for adults and $4 for children. | ||||
| 110 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023 | (515) 964-0170 | 3.66 | ||
| Gym offering yoga, zumba and cycling. Hours: Monday - Thursday 5am - 10pm; Friday 5am -9pm, Saturday 7am-6pm and Sunday 8am-6pm. Daily pass $15.90 and weekly pass $37.10. | ||||
| 1010 S 3rd Street 1B, Polk City, IA 50226 | (515) 339-7018 | 10.84 | ||
| Gym offering cardio equipment, free weights, HDTV's trainers and classes. Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 3-7pm and Saturday 10am - 6pm. 24 Hour access available. | ||||
| 1407 S University Blvd, Ames, IA 50011 | (515) 294-2710 | 24.6 | ||
| A 17- acre university-owned public garden located immediately south of Jack Trice Stadium on the Iowa State University campus in Ames, Iowa. Largest public garden in the state of Iowa with a conservatory and a butterfly house. Hours: Monday-Sunday 9am-4:30pm. Cost is adults $8 and Children $5. | ||||
| 1481 223rd Pl, Boone, IA 50036 | (515) 432-1795 | 34.55 | ||
| Boone Speedway is a 1/3-mile high-banked dirt oval raceway located in Boone, Iowa. Races are held on Saturday nights sanctioned by the IMCA. Races Saturday night 5-11pm. Cost - Adults $15, Youth 13-17 $5 and kids under 12 FREE! | ||||
- My Place Hotel-Ankeny/Des Moines, IA
- 2506 SE Tones Drive, Iowa, 50021, USA
Phone: (515) 381-0589