Iowa Just Broke Ground On Its First Malibu Jack’s Indoor Amusement Park

Located on the banks of the Mississippi River in the Quad Cities area, Bettendorf is one of Iowa's best small cities. But it's never exactly been a thrill-seeker's destination - until now! We're thrilled to announce that Bettendorf will soon be home to the state's first Malibu Jack's - a new indoor amusement park in Iowa. This unique, small chain can be found in Kentucky and Indiana, but its Hawkeye State debut will be located in Duck Creek Plaza, in the former home of the Schnuck's Fresh Foods supermarket. That means it will have lots of space for thrills - including an amusement park, go-karts, arcade games, and some surprises for the adults. The business is hard at work transforming the building and is now on track for an early 2024 opening. So stay tuned, because the ride is about to begin!

As Malibu Jack's Bettendorf is not yet open, the photos of the amusements are taken from the Lexington location. All these exciting features will be making their way to Iowa!

For years, Duck Creek Plaza was home to a large supermarket - but no more. It's undergoing a wild transformation.

Malibu Jack's is a chain of indoor amusement parks, known for taking over old anchor stores and transforming them into centers for fun for all ages.

These indoor amusement parks are part arcade, part theme park, and all fun.

The new Bettendorf location will feature all the chain's hallmark features, including a sprawling go-kart track...

An elaborately-themed mini-golf course, bowling, and a laser tag maze.

The signature attraction is a spinning indoor roller coaster, offering unreal views of the entire complex.

And for the adults, there's a restaurant and bar on site! It's all sure to become the top destination in Bettendorf when it opens in winter 2024.

Are you excited about this new indoor amusement park in Iowa? Have you visited a Malibu Jack's in any other state? Let us know in the comments section! You can visit the Malibu Jack's website to find out more about the chain and the other locations. Bettendorf is a unique place, so while you're in town, why not check in at Iowa's only Irish candy store or book a room at the nearby Hotel Blackhawk only a few miles away in Davenport? It's considered one of Iowa's best hotels.