Living History Farms Tours

Photo by Erik Rowley
Photo by Erik Rowley
Do you often wonder what it'd be like to live on a farm? See what life on the land involves at Living History Farms.

To visit this farm attraction, find your way to Urbandale. You'll find lots of other things to see and do in this area, like Des Moines Art Center, Salisbury House, and Jordan Creek Town Center.

Plan a trip to see Living History Farms

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AmericInn by Wyndham Ankeny/Des Moines

AmericInn by Wyndham Ankeny/Des Moines

3 out of 5
Price was $442, price is now $385 per person
$385
per person
Dec 18 - Dec 21
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Denver (DEN) to Des Moines (DSM)
8/10 Very Good! (802 reviews)
The staff was good but the place needs up dated and the furniture was chipped up . The mattress on the fold out couch was terrible! The pillow they gave was the worst thing I have ever seen! The pool and hot tub was good! The door fixtures in the pool area were all rusted and in terrible shape! The fire alarm system went off many times at 4:30 in the morning! No staff ever let anyone know what was going on! We took our grandchildren there and they asked next time to stay somewhere nicer!

Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025

Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

3 out of 5
Downtown Des Moines
Price was $512, price is now $447 per person
$447
per person
Dec 18 - Dec 21
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Denver (DEN) to Des Moines (DSM)
8.6/10 Excellent! (533 reviews)
Room was comfortable, good sized, and modern. Lobby was clean and updated.

Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

3 out of 5
Downtown Des Moines
Price was $505, price is now $443 per person
$443
per person
Dec 18 - Dec 21
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Denver (DEN) to Des Moines (DSM)
8/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
Happy that shuttle was available. Not happy the parking lot was closed. Room was good.

Reviewed on Oct 29, 2025

Reviews of Living History Farms

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Top Destination
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3 - Okay
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Very good location

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Best Lodging Options Near Living History Farms

Revel Hotel Des Moines Urbandale, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Revel Hotel Des Moines Urbandale, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4.5 out of 5
11211 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA
Revel Hotel Des Moines Urbandale, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Hotel Renovo Des Moines Urbandale,Tapestry Collection Hilton

Hotel Renovo Des Moines Urbandale,Tapestry Collection Hilton

3.5 out of 5
11167 Hickman Road, Urbandale, IA
Hotel Renovo Des Moines Urbandale,Tapestry Collection Hilton
Wildwood Lodge

Wildwood Lodge

3 out of 5
11431 Forest Ave, Clive, IA
Wildwood Lodge
Days Inn by Wyndham West Des Moines / Clive

Days Inn by Wyndham West Des Moines / Clive

2 out of 5
1600 NW 114th St, Clive, IA
Days Inn by Wyndham West Des Moines / Clive
Super 8 by Wyndham Clive IA

Super 8 by Wyndham Clive IA

2 out of 5
11414 Forest Ave, Clive, IA
Super 8 by Wyndham Clive IA
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA

3 out of 5
1350 Nw 118th St, Clive, IA
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

2.5 out of 5
7225 Vista Dr, West Des Moines, IA
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines West Clive

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines West Clive

3 out of 5
1390 Nw 118th St, Clive, IA
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines West Clive
Courtyard by Marriott Des Moines West Clive

Courtyard by Marriott Des Moines West Clive

3 out of 5
1520 Nw 114th St, Clive, IA
Courtyard by Marriott Des Moines West Clive
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