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My Grandpa's Iowa

My Grandpa's Iowa, Urbandale

 nickolasandsara Says:  We had so much fun at Living History farms. We really enjoy history anyway, but the town of Walnut Hill immersed us in another time. We especially enjoyed the two homes that we toured. We loved how the character actors were actually cooking bacon on the woodfire stove and... 

Living History Farms

Living History Farms, Urbandale

 worldglobetrotter Says:  Step back in time by visiting Living History Farms. You can visit a 1700 Ioway Indians Farm, 1850 Pioneer Farm, 1875 Town of Walnut Hill, and a 1900 Horse-Powered Farm. It's educational. It's fun. It's well worth a visit.Visitors are also encouraged to get their hands dirty... 

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Sleep Inn Urbandale

 1 Review and 30 Opinions  We had no complaints. The room was large and comfortable. The pool and hot tub were clean and... 

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Days Inn West: Think twice before staying here

Days Inn West: Think twice before staying here, Urbandale

 lka70 Says:  Very run down and in need of attention and repairs. Room was not very clean, especially bathroom. Bed pillows were broke down and very lumpy with suspicious dark yellow stains on the pillow cases. There was even a big dead bug on the floor, as well as food crumbs from a... 

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The Machine Shed: Farm-fresh food

The Machine Shed: Farm-fresh food, Urbandale

 Rich62 Says:  The food is your basic American fare, meat & potatoes, bacon & eggs, etc. If you are in the mood for food on the heavy side, this is your place. It is well prepared and tasty.THEY HAVE A HUGE gift area with farm-oriented items. 

The Machine Shed: Best breakfast I've ever had

The Machine Shed: Best breakfast I've ever had, Urbandale

 nickolasandsara Says:  We had the absolute best breakfast of our lives at this restaurant. The place was HUGE and even had a gift shop ten times better than any Cracker Barrel I've ever been in. The waitstaff was all dressed in farmer style wearing bib overalls. Eggs, bacon, ham, sausage,... 

Machine Shed: Come Hungry, Leave Happy

Machine Shed: Come Hungry, Leave Happy, Urbandale

 worldglobetrotter Says:  After a full day of sightseeing at Living History Farms, located next door, you can refuel at the Machine Shed restaurant. Warning: Come hungry. The decor of the Machine Shed is old-style, farm decor. Servers are dressed in overalls. On the table is a wooden basket with your... 

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 Step back in time by visiting Living History Farms. You can visit a 1700 Ioway Indians Farm, 1850 Pioneer Farm, 1875 Town of Walnut Hill, and a 1900... 

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Strolling through history

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 During a recent trip through Iowa, we stopped in Urbandale, Iowa, a suburb of Des Moines. We travelled back in time at Living History Farms and stuffed ourselves at Machine Shed. 

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