It’s time to start thinking about summer vacations, and for many Iowa families, a trip to Adventureland is an annual tradition! Iowa’s most exciting amusement park is also home to our craziest, most entertaining waterpark! Dodge 100 water cannons in Kokomo Cove or relax with 25,000 gallons of wave pool water trying to bring you down — however you spend your day at Adventureland Bay, you’ll leave here with some great memories.

Adventureland Bay, in Altoona, is the most entertaining waterpark in Iowa!

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You’ll find dozens of waterslides here, from the twisting Bermuda Quadrangle…

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…to the thrilling 60’ tall Pirates Plummet.

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Those who are feeling a little more competitive will have a blast speeding to the finish on the Reef Racer slides.

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Younger children will love relaxing at Shipwreck Shores.

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This buccaneer-themed children’s pool features a huge pirate ship with working water cannons!

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The Breaker Beach Wavepool is the largest wave pool in the state — there are 25,000 gallons of water power waiting to rock your world!

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Everyone will get a kick out of Kokomo Cove. On this side of the park, you’ll find seven water slides and more than 100 tipping cones, hose jets, and water guns! You won’t stay dry here!

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Parents can relax in the shade while their kids have the time of their lives in this enormous, iconic waterpark.

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Of course, the best part of a trip to Adventureland Bay is combining it with Adventureland itself!

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Once you’ve cooled off all day long, head to the main amusement park for a night filled with thrilling rollercoasters and endless family entertainment.

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You can find Adventureland and Adventureland Bay at 3200 Adventureland Dr., Altoona, IA 50009. While you’re in town, make time to stop by one of Altoona’s other great family attractions, like This Bigfoot-Themed Restaurant or This One-Of-A-Kind Ocean Themed Restaurant And Bowling Alley. Altoona might just be the most exciting town in the state!

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