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Prairie Meadows

1 Prairie Meadows Dr., Altoona, IA 50009-0901
800-325-9015
Ranked #1 of 1 attractions in Altoona
3.5 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
Type: Horse Tracks, Casinos
Most recent review
- 18 May 2012
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Ankeny, Iowa, United States
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9 reviews 9 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Good food, service and quiet making it a dining experience More

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Urbandale, Iowa
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

It is almost impossible to find a nickel or penny machine to play on during weekend evenings. My husband plays $5 ante table games and has waited as long a 45 minutes to get a seat at the table. The smoke is intolerable. But the horse racing is really fun to watch when it's in season. More

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Ottumwa, Iowa
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7 reviews 7 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Plan on loosing money. Did not take long to loose money in the slot area. I know everyone says to play tables but I don't know how and didn't want to chance it. More

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Des Moines, Iowa
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19 reviews 19 reviews
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

You will be sorry if you ever set foot in this HE(double hockey sticks) hole!!! Didn't even spend $5 in this stinky, smoky & filthy casino!!! More

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Huxley, Iowa
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34 reviews 34 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

If you like racetracks, or gambling or seeing a band or eating this is a place that is easy to get to. More

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Monroe, Iowa
Top Contributor
58 reviews 58 reviews
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2012

You will be surprised the the huge prime rib buffet on the weekends. It is great. The wait staff is great about refills and attentive. More

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Oskaloosa, Iowa
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14 reviews 14 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2012

I was very disappointed with this casino. It was hard to breath with all the cigarette smoke in the air. Machine are old. No fun at all. More

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Saint Paul, Minnesota
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3 reviews 3 reviews
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012

Too smoky. Walked through the casino and let shortly after. More

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Jefferson,Ia
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16 reviews 16 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2012

Great dancing and food. Horse racing is really fun to watch and see the horses. Possible even win a few $$$. More

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Waverly, Iowa
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61 reviews 61 reviews
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012

Nice casino, lots of slots, plenty parking, food varieties good, entertainment frequently, you can watch horse races and training if your broke and your party is not. More

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