Prairie Meadows

Sure, you can go to Prairie Meadows for a day or evening of gambling.  But, have you considered Prairie Meadows for a weekend get-a-way?

Those are ostriches!

The new hotel is really beautiful!  They have a pool and exercise room.  Really nice decor and comfortable sitting areas throughout the lobby and of course lots of meeting and conference rooms if you wanted to host a meeting or party.  The guest rooms are spacious and modern and they have really great deals on the rooms. You can do a romance package that includes a meal, champagne and chocolate covered strawberries for about $159.


For dining options they have a few bars, a cafe in the hotel, buffet, outside vendors in the racing area and the really great AJ's Steakhouse for a fancier option.  They often have live bands playing in the evenings and the full entertainment schedule is here.

Kids are allowed in most of the dining and racing areas. And if you think playing slots and table games are the only things to do, check out the racing schedule.  They even have ostrich and camel races once a year and they are hilarious!  Kids really like to watch the races and sometimes the jockeys will even give kids their racing goggles and take pictures with them after races.

And if races, dining, gambling and live entertainment aren't enough to do, you can always go ride some roller coasters or water slides next door at Adventureland.  Jethro's BBQ is across the street and Downtown Des Moines is just a few miles away.

So if you want to get away without having to go too far away, even for just a day, with kids or without, check out Prairie Meadows.  If you haven't in a while a lot has changed and you might just find out you really like it!

UPDATE!! The 2013 ZEBRA and Ostrich races will be on July 21st @ 1:00pm.  Children are welcome if accompanied by an adult and there is no wagering on these races. Just for family friendly fun! Can't wait!