Parking at the Iowa State Fair

Published: Aug 07, 2024 Duration: 00:01:48 Category: News & Politics

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Well, often one of the most difficult parts about the fair is finding a way to get there and then a place to park. Local five's Laurissa Leone joins us with the state fair's parking rules and ways you can find a safe ride to and from the fair. Larissa, tomorrow is the start of the best days ever at the Iowa State Fair. But to ensure you have the best experience, we're going to show you how to get around over a million people visit the state fair with all that traffic. It can be quite the chore to get yourself through the gates. Iowa State Fair. CEO says parking options are on a first come first serve basis. We have lots of lots here at the fair. Lots of A B and C kind of across the north side of the grounds. But obviously, as a veteran fairgoers know those fill up quickly if you get a parking spot far from your desired destination. Don't worry, there are convenient shuttle options within the fair. We also run what we call our blue line shuttle service which takes you back and forth across various parts of the parking lot. If you're looking to grab a shuttle to get to and from the fairgrounds, Dart has you covered? It offers round the clock service to the state fair with three different pickup locations. One is at Center street and seventh in Des Moines. One is at the Iowa State Capitol and then one is at Southeast Polk High School in Pleasant Hill using the Dart shuttle service is Simple Park for free at the designated lots board. The bus that runs every 10 to 15 minutes and you'll be dropped off right at the fair entrance after purchasing your tickets. And if you're looking for a deal on dart shuttle tickets, all you need is your phone to download the my Dart app, they actually get a 50% discount on the tickets through the app. And then you don't have to wait in line at one of the ticket booths too. So it kind of gives you a two for one. And if you're getting to the State fair by taxi, Uber Lyft, the Iowa State Fair says to have them pick you up at gate eight, Laura Leon local by news.

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