Guidebook for Ankeny

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Guidebook for Ankeny

Food Scene

Great BBQ
9 locals recommend
Jethro’s BBQ n’ LakeHouse
1425 SW Vintage Pkwy
9 locals recommend
Great BBQ
Outstanding food, good coffee, great bakery. One of the primary meeting places in Prairie Trail.
8 locals recommend
Main Street Cafe & Bakery
2510 SW White Birch Dr
8 locals recommend
Outstanding food, good coffee, great bakery. One of the primary meeting places in Prairie Trail.
Unique pizza selection. Great choice!
8 locals recommend
Fong's Pizza Ankeny
1450 SW Vintage Pkwy
8 locals recommend
Unique pizza selection. Great choice!

Drinks & Nightlife

Bar food, drinks, music, seasonal outdoor seating
Whiskey River Ankeny
1350 SW Vintage Pkwy
Bar food, drinks, music, seasonal outdoor seating
Great experience, atmosphere.
The Whiskey House and Bourbon Grill
2510 SW White Birch Dr
Great experience, atmosphere.

Shopping

Groceries, pharmacy, gas, all super store amenities. Check out the Market Cafe as another dining option.
28 locals recommend
Hy-Vee
8701 Douglas Ave
28 locals recommend
Groceries, pharmacy, gas, all super store amenities. Check out the Market Cafe as another dining option.
New outlet mall in Altoona. Still adding new stores.
16 locals recommend
Outlets of Des Moines
801 Bass Pro Dr NW
16 locals recommend
New outlet mall in Altoona. Still adding new stores.
Unique shops, great food choices
64 locals recommend
East Village
64 locals recommend
Unique shops, great food choices

Entertainment & Activities

Aquatic park - just down the block.
Cascade Falls Aquatic Center
2350 SW Prairie Trail Pkwy
Aquatic park - just down the block.
A short drive to casino in Altoona
18 locals recommend
Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack, & Hotel
1 Prairie Meadows Dr
18 locals recommend
A short drive to casino in Altoona
Great place to spend an afternoon
43 locals recommend
Science Center of Iowa
401 W Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy
43 locals recommend
Great place to spend an afternoon