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At many motels, you’re likely to find an outdoor pool and a free parking spot. When you stay at a motel property, you’ll often have access to your room from an outside corridor overlooking the parking lot. In the U.S., motels became more commonplace after World War II when cars became more popular along with road trip vacations, peaking in the mid-1960s with more than 60,000 properties.

Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East: Stay within a 5-minute drive of Adventureland and Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino. Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East: A snack bar/deli along with freebies like WiFi, parking, and a casino shuttle are available during your stay. You’ll be located within a 5-minute drive of Adventureland and Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino.

Visitors like Altoona for its theme park. Enjoy all there is to see and do in this family-friendly area while you’re out sightseeing. Some outdoorsy places nearby include Sleepy Hollow Sports Park, Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, and John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park. You’ll find these family-friendly sights in the area: Adventureland, Science Center of Iowa, and Blank Park Zoo. During your trip, here are some other places to visit: Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino, Outlets of Des Moines, and Cinemark Altoona.

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we’ve gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Altoona to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 71°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 28°F. The snowiest months in Altoona are January, February, November, and April, with each month seeing an average of 5 inches of snowfall.

We’ve gathered some information about getting around Altoona to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Des Moines International Airport (DSM), which is located 11.8 mi (18.9 km) from the city center. If you’d like to explore around the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.