Mini Mushrooms

If you’ve got a toddler or a kid under 10 in Ottumwa, this place is genuinely worth your time. Mini Mushrooms is an indoor play center with slides and themed setups — think kitchen, car wash, fireman — the kind of stuff that keeps kids busy for hours without you having to referee. It’s one of the cleaner spots you’ll find, which matters a lot when you’re talking about little ones crawling around. The staff actually seem to like being there, which makes a difference. Parties work really well here too, since the 18-month-to-9-year range means siblings aren’t left out.