Incredible establishment with so many amenities!…read more My family has loved Great Escape for bowling parties, social outings and just fun for the kids in the arcade. Recently we enrolled in the learn to bowl class with Darla, who is an amazing teacher. Where else in the Central Iowa can you get professional help from a hall of fame bowler. The food is hands down the best I have had in a very long time. It was a perfect array of foods. From delicious wings, to incredible pizza, to the gourmet burgers. There is something for everyone on Great Escapes food menu. My personal favorite is the jalapeño popper burger. WOW! 5 stars is not enough for a diamond in the rough!! You can truly tell the owners take pride in their establishment. Always re-investing in their business. Run! Don't walk, to the best family entertainment center in Iowa!!

A Remarkable Birthday Experience - Truly Unforgettable!…read more We celebrated our twins' 6th birthday party at this bowling alley back in October 2024, and even months later, the experience still stands out as one of the most memorable events we've had as a family. Life got in the way of writing this sooner, but the level of care and professionalism we received from the staff deserves to be recognized, no matter how much time has passed. From the moment we started planning, the staff was beyond accommodating and attentive. Communication was seamless leading up to the big day, and they made every effort to ensure things ran smoothly from start to finish. On the day of the party, they assigned our group a dedicated support person who went above and beyond--keeping drinks filled, food warm, and everyone smiling. It felt like every detail, big or small, mattered to them. What really touched us most was the way they made our twins and their friends feel special, especially in the arcade area. Their kindness, patience, and energy created an unforgettable atmosphere for the kids, and left a lasting impression on every adult in the room. It's rare these days to find a team that takes pride in genuine customer service the way this crew did. They didn't just host a party--they created an experience, and it's why we will continue to celebrate our family birthdays here. Customer service is free, but this team gave it with heart, effort, and professionalism that went above and beyond expectations. Thank you for making our twins' birthday so special--we can't wait to come back!

Got to check this place out during a Yelp event. Without Yelp I would never heard of this place. No…read moregeneral admission unless you want to do the maze prices are very reasonable $8 for anyone over 6, age 4-5 $1, and under is free, great for the whole. It's not a grand big pumpkin patch like the other ones around town that are pretty popular, they do have activities. They have a mini corn maze and the big one is shaped like the Super Mario characters and it's a scavenger hunt that will keep you busy. There is also a campfire. I will say this place is a little run-down, when I pulled into the parking lot I wasn't so sure, don't try to be cute or where cute shoes or dress up it's pretty muddy out there. The staff was nice and they have a kitchen where u can order snacks and some warm to drink when it's chill outside.

I love going to the Pumpkin Patch at Pumpkinville & Cornmaze in Mitchelleville, IA. It's only…read more15-20min drive outside of DSM, and the only dog friendly pumpkin patch. It's our little family tradition to go out a pick pumpkins with a snack and warm cider. This wonderful place has a cute treasure hunt in the corn maze, tractor ride to the pumpkin patch, corn kernel pit for the kiddos, and a small little snack shop. You can even have a little bonfire there while drinking warm apple cider.

I got such a kick out of this place. Down in Knoxville for…read moreSprint car races. First time we had ever been to the races. We met up with a local who has been going forever. He suggested we go get a drink and we went across the street to Dingus. It is exactly how it looks from the outside. It is a garage with a bar. It rugged and reminds me of a park bench seating. We entered around back. There was a dedicated crowd here. Pretty much the entire place is garage doors opened up for open air. Two "bar" like areas to collect your drinks. There was a bags area. The ladies at the bar were quick and full of smiles and happy to help. Drinks are prices accordingly. That is about it. All you really need. I got to laughing that the main picture for this place is the scary bathroom, but we weren't there long enough for me to investigate. That's not why you are here anyway.

An absolute must when attending the Nationals. Huge outdoor area with constant live music. Sprint…read morecar memorabilia everywhere. Packed all four days.

I work at Valleyfair and am a bit of a coaster enthusiast. This summer I decided to try a park I'd…read morenever been to before. I made the three hour drive down to arrive close to opening, spent the day, then made the three hour drive back up to Minneapolis. All in all, it was an enjoyable day! The price for admission and parking was okay. Not great but not bad. They were really pushing their deal to visit two days in a row, but the park isn't really big enough to justify needing a return trip. Though the fact that they have an attached campground is a cool feature. I'd purposefully chosen a Monday to go so that I wouldn't have to fight any large crowds or lines to ride rides. I managed to ride almost everything there during my eight hour visit; the things that I missed don't really warrant a return trip. I might've been able to ride everything except for the fact that lines were artificially long due to only having one train running on all the coasters, lots of broken units (I shit you not, Outlaw had FIVE rows that were blocked off, which is almost half the train... like wtf?? Do they not have maintenance staff?), employee shortages (Flying Viking had the control booth operator leaving the booth while the ride was in motion to do turnstile... which is a pretty major safety violation by iROC standards just to not have to staff one additional employee at the ride area; concerning), and a policy that does not allow single riders to use the fast lane (I was forced to wait and watch dispatch after dispatch go by with multiple empty seats I totally could have just ridden in because the employees were too lazy to group people to fill those empty seats). In terms of rides, they do have a few solid ones that stack up with larger parks, such as Monster, Dragon Slayer, and Storm Chaser. My two personal favorites that made the trip worth it were the Underground (excellent theming and a unique coaster ride all underground, thus the name) and Junior Jockeys (the staff were kind enough to offer me a ride despite it being in the kid's playground area). I also appreciated the Carousel (sadly fiberglass horses, not wood carved) and the A-Train. I was definitely disappointed that Parachutes was closed, but at least I got to ride Tornado. As much as I like thrilling new rides, I also have a deep appreciation for old-school original rides. I also briefly enjoyed the waterpark for about an hour. There seemed to be a requirement to rent a tube, so I was not able to do the majority of the available water slides. This was definitely frustrating to find out there was an additional charge I hadn't counted on. So I simply floated the lazy river (which was quite long and enjoyable) and did the kiddie slides in the center section, then left. I wanted to keep my costs down, so I did not eat much while there; I only purchased a bag of kettle corn for $6. It was yummy and good for munching while I wandered around. I liked that this place had various specials depending on what day it was. Mondays are $5 ice cream cones, and while I was tempted on a hot sunny day, you can easily get a half gallon for that price at the grocery, so I resisted. Their boardwalk imitation with all the stores up the center was cute. Definitely not the same as a real boardwalk, nor does it compare to say Disney's main street, but they tried and honestly I think that's cool. They could've not bothered and used that space some other way. I had fun looking through the shops (though again, didn't purchase anything) and arcade, which had comfortable A/C blowing. I kinda wanted to play one of the games to win a cute fox plushie on display, but the employees said they couldn't give me any of the display pieces and they were otherwise out of the plush I wanted. So that was lame as heck. The bathrooms were decent and were spaced out okay across the park, along with water bottle refill stations (which I extremely appreciated since I had my Hydroflask along with me). The parking lot was actually pretty easy to navigate. I was given a paper park map upon entry, which I appreciated considering a lot of parks are trying to force people to download their dumb apps on their phone instead. I also liked the historical billboards and giant pig. Lotta pros, lotta cons. But I'm glad to have crossed another park off my to-visit list!

Love this amusement park, so many rides and things to do. The adventure bay have variety of…read moreswimming pool and slides. Highly recommend

Bartender sucks some fratboy in his 30s or whatever. Got served a watered down beer then got kicked…read moreout

The owner is really hot and he gives away free beers. But…read morestay away from his brother Zues.

Amazing food, great alcohol, with fun games at the tables, a great atmosphere as well and very nice…read morepeople. I love the overall vibe to this place and the bathrooms are AMAZING!!!!

111 doesn't disappoint. Excellent food atmosphere and service. Worth the drive to Knoxville. The…read more brussel spouts are amazing. Had the grilled chx sandwich with feta sun-dried tomatoes and garlic aoli hubby had the French dip with o rings. Love their dill ranch dressing.

FYI- they close at 10 even though it says 10:30. They just make up their own time even though the…read moredoor AND online says 10:30. Doors locked, don't let us in even for chips and salsa.

My favorite place to eat in Altoona! The food is always chef's kiss perfect, and the staff and…read moreservice... it just doesn't get any better. The portions are generous and tasty, I can't recommend their top shelf margaritas enough. One of the wait staff convinced to try it with Don Julio instead of our usual Patron, and it was a game changer! So smooth. It the warmer weather they open the walls for an indoor/outdoor experience. Atmosphere is great as well. High Recommend this restaurant!

Very lively BBQ spot!! They have a decent sized parking lot, which is good because this place is…read morealways busy. It can get pretty full and loud, probably because they're great for large groups and families. The atmosphere is very fun. I like that they have meat challenges and their news articles all over the walls. They also have a big bar and plenty of TVs to watch games. The BBQ was pretty good! I got the Two BBQ Dinner 2 Meat: Pulled pork, pulled chicken, Campfire baked beans, and jalapeño cream corn. The BBQs sauces on the table really helped it. The classic is rich and sweet, and the hot had a bit of kick to it. The meat was tender. The baked beans were pretty good- I liked that it was a variety of beans. The jalapeño creamed corn wasn't spicy in the least but it was still my favorite. It was creamy and warm!! Service was nice and it didn't take too long, even with how crowded it was.

We stumbled upon this BBQ spot right across from the Adventureland campgrounds, and honestly it was…read morethe perfect find after a long day. The vibe is exactly what you want from a casual BBQ joint laid back, a little loud, TVs on, and that classic neighborhood bar feel. Super easy, no pressure, just good food and a place to hang out. We ordered a mix of things to try and everything came out hot and packed with flavor. The wings were crispy and saucy (definitely a highlight), and the waffle fries were seasoned perfectly and so good dipped in their ranch. The BBQ plate was super solid too tender, smoky meat with classic sides like green beans, mac and cheese, and cornbread that felt comforting and homemade. Also have to mention the chips and queso moment, simple but hit the spot. Service was friendly and quick, which made it even better after a long day of traveling and being outside. Overall, if you're staying at Adventureland or passing through, this is such an easy, satisfying stop. Nothing fancy, just good, hearty BBQ and a fun atmosphere. Would definitely come back.