Venues & Event Spaces near Altoona, IA

“Me & my boyfriend LOVE this theater we come every weekend if not twice in one weekend. We are now movie club platinum members. The popcorn is always very warm and fresh and tastes amazing. And the workers are so nice and always talkative and wanna have conversations even when it’s busy & the prices are too good!”

“My family visited the Botanical center for the first time in many years. We were surprised at the beautiful outdoor area. The waterfall, the reflection pool, the pond with all the beautiful Lilly pads. We will definitely be visiting again.”

“Very nice facility, great place to host the Children’s Cancer Connection, “Camping The Night Away” event. The building is very well designed, looks great and has a large parking lot.”

“My son & daughter in laws wedding was here in Sept 2024!. I have to say the staff here, were some of the most attentive & helpful that I have ever encountered! The food was delicious, They went out of the way to help with desserts that came from STL. In fact they even went out of the way to carry Miller lite that night for some of the Uncles from MN, who will only drink Miller lite ( even though, that is not on their normal menu).
They were more than accommodating with allowing us to decorate early, The loft area for the wedding party to gather between the ceremony & reception was perfect for what the bride & groom wanted. In addition The staff went ABOVE & BEYOND the day of the wedding... The hired DJ was a no show ( although they had set up the equipment hours earlier.... ) The manager on duty had made several phone calls, trying to solve the problem of the no show DJ, even before involving the families... and continued to work to find solutions to the problem, Although the DJ finally showed up 3+ hours late..( I am sure it was only due to the persistence of the manager on duty at the Curate!)
If you want a venue that cares about the couple & families & will go to great lengths to make sure the day is SPECIAL. -- Then Curate is the place for you!”

“Zumi has the most unique and fashionable items you'll find. I have a friend who would visit and HAD to purchase goodies each trip as her travel treat. Her products range from kids to adults allowing me to buy for myself, my young girls and friends. The jewlry, clothing, books and goodies are eye candy all day. Love this place!”

“Attended a wedding party had a great time lots of room to dance serve food. Nice air conditioning..The building provided great security. The owner was available to answer our questions through the night and best of all lots of room for parking your guests...”

“I’m a DJ who recently worked a wedding at Irishman Acres Clover Barn, and it was an absolute pleasure. The staff was amazing to work with—super friendly, easy to communicate with, and always making sure we had everything we needed throughout the day.

We only used the indoor space, but it was beautifully decorated and very well laid out. The team did a fantastic job with the room flip, and everything transitioned smoothly and efficiently without any issues. I also really liked our setup location right in the middle of the dance floor—the stairs in the background and the décor all looked great!

Overall, a great venue to work at, and I’d absolutely recommend it to couples and fellow vendors alike!”

“Great venue for our gathering! The space was more than large enough for all of our guests, with plenty of seating throughout. Having a kitchen and microwave onsite was a huge plus for food prep, and the large Bluetooth speaker made it easy to set the right atmosphere without needing to bring our own equipment. Already looking into rebooking for our next event this summer, highly recommend!”

“This is a nice place where older people can gather and dance and listen to music from local bands the prices are fair. Everyone seems pretty nice but you kind of feel at a place if you don’t belong or don’t go there or enough that everybody knows you the help most are very helpful. I’ve only had experience with one bad one, and I don’t think she’d have a problem with me if it were under different circumstances, but I rate this a Fun Pl., Klien also”

“I got married here on November 16th, 2025, and it was spectacular! Erica and all the staff are absolutely amazing. They made our wedding day go without any issues and made my husband and I feel like royalty. If you are looking for an amazing venue, definitely go here. Also, the catering is worth the price you pay; our guests absolutely loved it, and so did we!”

“Very nice and clean hotel. First time to downtown and it felt safe and secure here. Staff were super friendly and helpful. The manager gave our kiddo a bag of chips just because he made her laugh during check in.

Will definitely be back!”

“The Teachout Building was the perfect venue for our wedding. Kaitlin was such a joy to work with. She communicated with us well, allowed us to come and take a look around any time we wanted, and helped us make big decisions for our day. The Teachout Building is stunning and decorated in itself. It was so nice to be able to get in Friday to decorate for Saturday and bring in vendors of our choosing. We absolutely love this venue and it is so special to us. We could not recommend this venue more.”

“Every bride needs an Anthony on their side. This man goes above and beyond to make your day as special as can be. My husband and I had the extreme pleasure of hiring Anthony and and the use of The Conservatory as our venue. It was beyond perfect and accommodating to what we had in mind. The venue is beautiful and well kept. There were no issues the entire time. The entire staff was so nice and professional. Thank you so much for making our wedding everything we could have hoped for and more. Will recommend to any couple looking for the perfect place for their day!”

“I recently had the pleasure of attending The Whiskey Fest event at The River Center in Des Moines, and I must say, it was a fantastic experience. The venue itself is stunning, with its modern architecture and elegant interiors that create a welcoming and sophisticated atmosphere. The location, right in the heart of Des Moines, is not only convenient but also adds to the charm of the venue with its beautiful riverfront views.The staff at The River Center were exceptional. From the planning stages to the execution of the event, they were professional, attentive, and went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly. Their attention to detail and dedication to service greatly contributed to the success of our event.The space itself was versatile and well-equipped, perfectly accommodating our needs whether it was for the main event, breakout sessions, or dining. The audio-visual equipment was state-of-the-art, ensuring a seamless experience. Additionally, the catering service was superb, with a wide variety of delicious options to choose from.What truly sets The River Center apart is its unique combination of a fantastic location, top-notch facilities, and a team that’s committed to providing an exceptional experience. It’s an ideal venue for any event, be it corporate, social, or anything in between. I highly recommend The River Center to anyone looking for a venue in Des Moines. It’s definitely a place where memorable events are made!”

“Dakota was incredible with her customer service! She had a smile on her face even tho the bowling alley was packed with customers on a busy Friday night she went above and beyond for our family of 5 who were pounding the drinks. She’s the operations manager and darn good at her job!”

“This review is only a reflection of the incredible service I received over the phone today. Booked on behalf of someone else, and messed up not once, but twice!! Spoke to the reservation department my first call, and the second time with front desk. Both ladies were FANTASTIC! So so accommodating and patient with me from start to finish, and personable too! Customer service like that is just such a rare gem these days.”

“(Translated by Google) We were at a party in this small room but it has good acoustics and although it is small it is a very good size for a family party. Just need a place to park(Original)Estuvimos en una fiesta en este salón pequeño pero tiene buena acústica y aunque es pequeño es muy buen tamaño para fiesta familiar. Solo falta lugar para estacionarse”