Van Meter, IA

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Badger Creek State Recreation Area (near Van meter)
Badger Creek State Recreation Area (near Van meter)
Trindle Park in Van Meter. Nice park, heavily wooded, two picnic shelters separated by a short drive, and a short gravel trail off of the second shelter.
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
$144 nightly
The price is $161 total per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
$161 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
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! (1,075 reviews)
Loved this property! The staff was extremely helpful. The room and bathroom were very nice. We enjoyed our stay very much!

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

2.5 out of 5
5291 Stoney Creek Court Johnston IA
$83 nightly
The price is $93 total per night from Jan 27 to Jan 28
$93 total
Jan 27 - Jan 28
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Johnston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,818 reviews)
Loved it!

Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
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 Jan 27 to Jan 28
$100 total
Jan 27 - Jan 28
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! (1,004 reviews)
Clean modern rooms, hallways, and lobby. Loved not having an alarm clock in the room as many times they are pre set for the alarm from the last visitor. I loved how the hallway door had a barrier all the way down to the floor so you could not see the hallway light underneath it.

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
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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! (112 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
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9.2/10 Wonderful! (67 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

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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! (73 reviews)
We had lots of fun. Several things broken and not real clean. But still had lots of fun.

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026

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Popular places to visit

Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Badger Creek State Recreation Area

You can take time to visit Badger Creek State Recreation Area during your travels to Van Meter. Take in the museums while you're in the area.

Badger Creek State Recreation Area
Trindle Park in Van Meter. Nice park, heavily wooded, two picnic shelters separated by a short drive, and a short gravel trail off of the second shelter.

Trindle Park

Trindle Park is just one of the places to see in Van Meter, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Take in the museums while you're in the area.

Trindle Park

Van Meter City Hall

After visiting Van Meter City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Van Meter. Take in the museums while you're in the area.

Van Meter City Hall

Cities near Van Meter

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