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.

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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
$130 nightly
The price is $146 total per night from Apr 4 to Apr 5
$146 total
Apr 4 - Apr 5
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,091 reviews)
We enjoyed our stay at the Hotel Fort Des Moines. Room was comfortable and clean. The restaurants, both Proudfoot and Hibnob, were great. The bartender at Proudfoot was the best!

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
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 Mar 11 to Mar 12
$189 total
Mar 11 - Mar 12
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 ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,040 reviews)
The hotel amenities and staff were excellent! From 10:00 PM to 3 AM. There was nonstop street racing that was so loud I thought they were in my room. I did not sleep at all! When I mentioned it to the front desk at check out they said “yeah it happens all the time. You should’ve called the police”. ...

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

Des Lux Hotel
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 Mar 15 to Mar 16
$100 total
Mar 15 - Mar 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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,011 reviews)
Breakfast not good, tv had issues

Reviewed on Mar 9, 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! (115 reviews)
reserved a two room suite and was unknowingly changed to single room. believe to obtain higher cost. unresolved. reserved six months in advance. unknown charge as well. unmanned hotel so nobody to speak to and customer service is almost impossible to get ahold of. the room we had to take was fine ...

Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026

Kasa Downtown Des Moines
AMAZING & A PARTY BARN… HOT TUB, PL TBl, PNG PNG, & ARCADE! ACCESS TO POOLS!

AMAZING & A PARTY BARN… HOT TUB, PL TBl, PNG PNG, & ARCADE! ACCESS TO POOLS!

West Des Moines IA
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in West Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Jordan Creek Town ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (73 reviews)
The house and barn were perfect for our weekend escape. The barn was great to gwt loud and have fun while others relaxed in the house. Loved watching all the deer out the living room window.

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

AMAZING & A PARTY BARN… HOT TUB, PL TBl, PNG PNG, & ARCADE! ACCESS TO POOLS!
LUXURY GETAWAY! ARCADE, POOL TBL, PING PONG, HOT TUB, DECK! ACCESS TO POOLS!

LUXURY GETAWAY! ARCADE, POOL TBL, PING PONG, HOT TUB, DECK! ACCESS TO POOLS!

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 ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (77 reviews)
This home was perfect for our group. The hot tub was very nice and clean. We utilized the grill and outside seating area. The downstairs bar area was a great hang out for our group. The kids had fun playing pool and ping pong. The beds were very comfortable. We will definitely stay again.

Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026

LUXURY GETAWAY! ARCADE, POOL TBL, PING PONG, HOT TUB, DECK! ACCESS TO POOLS!
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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 Public Library

After visiting Van Meter Public Library, 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 Public Library

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