Des Moines Local Vacations Guide

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  Catalina Sea Camp

  Toyon Bay

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  Summer camp on Catalina Island is a great way to spend the summer. Wonderful memories and new friends await at Catalina Sea Camp one of California's premier overnight summer camps.

     Summer camp on Catalina Island is a great way to spend the summer. Wonderful memories and new friends await at Catalina Sea Camp one of California's premier overnight summer camps. Our one-week and three-week camps are one of a kind ocean adventure and marine biology summer camps located at Toyon Bay on Catalina Island. Sea Camp offers three one-week sessions for boys and girls ages 8-13 and two three-week coed sessions for teens ages 12-17. Our hand-picked counselors and instructors create an atmosphere of fun and excitement while leading campers on a host of ocean adventure, marine biology, and social summer camp activities. Catalina Sea Camp is a program developed by Catalina Island Marine Institute, also known as "CIMI". Rules for participation in Guided Discoveries programs are the same for everyone without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap (less) ... Read more

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  Grizzly Jacks Starved Rock

  Utica

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  Welcome to Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Resort A Hotel and Resort Near Starved Rock State Park

     Discover a magical family getaway just beyond the glow of Chicago at Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Resort. Nestled in the Starved Rock area of Illinois, Grizzly Jack's is an oasis of relaxation and adventure - a destination where water park fun meets nature. Escape from the big city and enjoy a vacation in the scenic Northwoods at Grizzly Jack's - an unforgettable place to unwind, play, meet, dine and explore with family and friends.

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  Ice Castles

  Ice Castles

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  SAVE 15% Off Any Day With Promo Code: happykids

     Ice Castles is an awe-inspiring, must-see winter phenomenon that bring fairy tales to life. Escape into a world of ice caves, frozen slides, fountains, thrones, crawl spaces and towers of ice embedded with color-changing LED lights that twinkle and dance to music. It's hours of winter fun for the whole family. With locations in six cities across North America, your moment of imagination, exploration, and magic awaits at Ice Castles. Find a location near you in New Hampshire, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Colorado, Utah, and Alberta, Canada. Save 15% Off any day of the season with promo code: happykids (less) ... Read more

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  Lost Island Waterpark

  Waterloo

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  Lost Island Waterpark is the largest waterpark in Iowa! Check out a tropical paradise in the heart of the Midwest with over 25 attractions, FREE parking, FREE tube rental, and delicious food. Ranked on TripAdvisor's Top Ten Waterparks in the U.S., Lost Island is a hidden treasure you have to see to believe.

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  Six Flags Great America

  Gurnee, IL

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  Six Flags Great America offers a unique experience with two parks for the price of one. Along with world class roller coasters, games and shows there's also Hurricane Harbor, a massive 20-acre waterpark FREE with theme park admission. Hurricane Harbor features 30 water attractions including a half mile long lazy river, Castaway Creek; family raft rides, and one of the world's largest interactive water playgrounds, Skull Island. The theme park features 14 thrilling roller coasters including X Flight, a cutting edge wing coaster. With no track above or below, X Flight defies gravity and provides adrenaline-pumping moments with extreme fly-throughs. This summer, Six Flags Great America is offering a full season of roller coasters running backwards. BATMAN: The Ride, Viper and the American Eagle will each run in reverse for a limited time this season. Six Flags also has over 20 children's attractions around the park including Camp Cartoon and Kidzopolis. With so much to do and see, a visit to Six Flags Great America and Hurricane Harbor makes the perfect weekend getaway. Check out sixflags.com/greatamerica to plan your trip today. (less) ... Read more

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  Traveling Baby Company

  Dozens of Cities across the US

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  Baby Equipment Rental. Clean, Safe and Delivered!

     Are you traveling with your baby? Baby equipment rental is now made easy with Traveling Baby Company. Book on line and your baby equipment will be delivered straight to your door. Rent cribs, strollers, car seats, toys and much more. All our products are clean, safe and easy to use.

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Accommodations

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  Grizzly Jacks Starved Rock

  Utica

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  Welcome to Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Resort A Hotel and Resort Near Starved Rock State Park

     Discover a magical family getaway just beyond the glow of Chicago at Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Resort. Nestled in the Starved Rock area of Illinois, Grizzly Jack's is an oasis of relaxation and adventure - a destination where water park fun meets nature. Escape from the big city and enjoy a vacation in the scenic Northwoods at Grizzly Jack's - an unforgettable place to unwind, play, meet, dine and explore with family and friends.

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  RVShare.com

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  RV rentals make for the perfect family getaway. Enjoy days filled with long hikes and exploring the outdoors while evenings are spent around the campfire before returning to a cozy bed for some R&R. RVs let you and your family travel comfortably, and park up close to your favorite places. Whether you want to visit a national park, a certain attraction, or just enjoy time spent on the road making stops along the way, an RV from RVshare is the perfect option for your next vacation. Enjoy peace of mind when you rent an RV from RVshare with insurance, 24/7 roadside assistance, and our worry-free rental guarantee. Search through thousands of RVs ranging from huge Class A motorhomes to small pop up trailers. Our platform makes booking safe and easy. (less) ... Read more

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Family Dining

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  Grizzly Jacks Starved Rock

  Utica

  Grizzly Jacks Starved Rock

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  Welcome to Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Resort A Hotel and Resort Near Starved Rock State Park

     Discover a magical family getaway just beyond the glow of Chicago at Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Resort. Nestled in the Starved Rock area of Illinois, Grizzly Jack's is an oasis of relaxation and adventure - a destination where water park fun meets nature. Escape from the big city and enjoy a vacation in the scenic Northwoods at Grizzly Jack's - an unforgettable place to unwind, play, meet, dine and explore with family and friends.