Find Casinos in Pleasant Hill, IA

If you’re heading to Pleasant Hill for some gaming, you can play your hand at Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino, located 4.9 mi (7.8 km) away, though it’s not the only place worth visiting while you’re here. You might want to visit popular sights in the larger area including Iowa State Fairgrounds.

You’ll likely spend much of your trip indoors, but if you’re planning to venture beyond the casino, looking at local weather trends is a good idea. 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 Pleasant Hill are January, February, November, and April, with each month seeing an average of 5 inches of snowfall.

You can head to Outlets of Des Moines, Des Moines’ Downtown Farmers’ Market, or Valley Junction to shop for the perfect souvenir. For a chance to experience some culture, you can check out Wooly’s, Science Center of Iowa, or John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park. Additionally, you might consider adding Copper Creek Golf Course and Toad Valley Golf Course to your itinerary.

Here are some transportation options in Pleasant Hill: You can book a flight to the nearest airport, which is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), situated 7.6 mi (12.3 km) from the city center. If you’d like to explore around the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.