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Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Reviewed on Dec 13, 2025
Popular places to visit
Adventureland
Bring the family to Adventureland and enjoy this exciting amusement park in Altoona. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.
Iowa State Capitol Building
A city landmark, this interesting building showcases design and architectural features that created a grand impression in the late 1800s and still inspire today.
State Historical Museum of Iowa
Learn about early settlement and battles as well as bicycle races and the movie industry in this museum in Iowa’s state capital.
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
Experience the tropics in an indoor garden oasis nearly 100 years old alongside a meandering river in this Midwestern city.
Copper Creek Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in Pleasant Hill at Copper Creek Golf Course. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and great live music.
Sleepy Hollow Sports Park
Explore the great outdoors at Sleepy Hollow Sports Park, a lovely green space in Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.
Best Lodging Options Near Great Escape
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Sleep Inn & Suites Pleasant Hill - Des Moines
WoodSpring Suites Des Moines Pleasant Hill
This house is in a quiet neighborhood near major attractions.
4bd 3ba Family Friendly Home PLUS all the amenities!
Modern Comfort. Perfect location, close to I-80 and sparkling clean!
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds
Charming 2-bedroom house on a quiet secluded street . With Wi-Fi
Western themed 5 bedrooms 2 full baths. Walking distance to Iowa State Fair
