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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.

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 Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, Raccoon River Park, and Saylorville Lake. You’ll find these family-friendly sights in the area: Adventureland, Science Center of Iowa, and Blank Park Zoo. Other places worth a visit include Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino and Outlets of Des Moines.

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.