Polk City, IA

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Big Creek Lake, Polk City, Iowa
Big Creek Lake, Polk City, Iowa
Big Creek Lake, Polk City, Iowa
View of the lake at Big Creek State Park.
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

4.5 out of 5
1000 Walnut St Des Moines IA
$134 nightly
The price is $151 total per night from Feb 25 to Feb 26
$151 total
Feb 25 - Feb 26
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,081 reviews)
The room was very clean

Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

3 out of 5
2650 University Ave. Des Moines IA
$89 nightly
The price is $100 total per night from Feb 15 to Feb 16
$100 total
Feb 15 - Feb 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
Clean, spacious, great amenities, and the sheets were super soft.

Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Des Lux Hotel

Des Lux Hotel

3.5 out of 5
800 Locust St Des Moines IA
$169 nightly
The price is $189 total per night from Feb 9 to Feb 10
$189 total
Feb 9 - Feb 10
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,030 reviews)
Terrific

Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026

Des Lux Hotel
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Kasa Downtown Des Moines

Kasa Downtown Des Moines

4 out of 5
550 Watson Powell Junior Way Des Moines IA
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, a business center, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Casey's Center ...
9/10 Wonderful! (113 reviews)
The property had the basics of what we needed and worked well for our family. Staff had great communication. Laundry was good.

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026

Kasa Downtown Des Moines
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Des Moines IA
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (68 reviews)
The house was extremely well-stocked and had tons of space for our group. Everyone enjoyed the activities in the basement!

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

SO MUCH FUN! ARCADE, PL TBL, PNG PNG, YARD GAMES, INDOOR AND OUTDOOR POOLS!!
LUXURY GETAWAY! ARCADE, POOL TBL, PING PONG, HOT TUB, DECK! ACCESS TO POOLS!

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Waukee IA
Book a stay at this golf vacation home in Waukee. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and a pool table. Popular attractions Jordan Creek Town Center and Hawthorne ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (74 reviews)
We had lots of fun. Several things broken and not real clean. But still had lots of fun.

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026

LUXURY GETAWAY! ARCADE, POOL TBL, PING PONG, HOT TUB, DECK! ACCESS TO POOLS!
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Popular places to visit

#foodiefinds The best Avocado salad!

Jordan Creek Town Center

You can enjoy retail therapy at Jordan Creek Town Center during your visit to West Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

Jordan Creek Town Center
Aerial View of the Iowa State Fair in the Des Moines Metro Area

Iowa State Fairgrounds

Enjoy an outing to Iowa State Fairgrounds during your stay in Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

Iowa State Fairgrounds
The City Of Des Moines

Iowa Events Center

Learn about the events happening at Iowa Events Center during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theater scene.

Iowa Events Center
Iowa State Capitol Building which includes a statue or sculpture

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.

Iowa State Capitol Building
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Principal Park

Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theater scene.

Principal Park
Des Moines Botanical Center showing interior views and a park

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.

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Reviews of Polk City

4.3
Top Destination
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Very limited food and shopping.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

We had a drink at the golf course. Again, very friendly wait staff.

5/5 - Excellent

Monica

We were visiting friends in the area, The bike trails were AMAZING! The golf curse was beautiful.

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