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    Jordan Creek Town Center

    Rating: 9.2/10 (1,624 reviews)

    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.

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    Iowa State Fairgrounds

    Rating: 8.8/10 (945 reviews)

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

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    Iowa Events Center

    Rating: 8.8/10 (573 reviews)

    Learn about the events happening at Iowa Events Center during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.

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    Casey's Center

    Rating: 8.8/10 (976 reviews)

    Catch an event at Casey's Center during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.

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    Jack Trice Stadium

    Rating: 9.4/10 (327 reviews)

    Catch an event at Jack Trice Stadium during your trip to Ames. In the area, you can attend a football game or basketball game.

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    Des Moines Civic Center

    Rating: 8.8/10 (374 reviews)

    Enjoy an outing to Des Moines Civic Center during your stay in Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and lively festivals.

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    UNI-Dome

    Rating: 8.8/10 (176 reviews)

    Catch an event at UNI-Dome during your trip to Cedar Falls. Discover the beautiful waterfalls and casinos in this family-friendly area.

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    EMC Expo Center

    Rating: 8.4/10 (188 reviews)

    Learn about the events happening at EMC Expo Center during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

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    Top Romantic Central Iowa Hotels

    Spark by Hilton Ames

    A lobby with a stone fireplace, orange chairs, a grey sofa, and a round table.
    • Address: 2609 University Blvd, Ames, IA, 50010, US
    • Location: 18 mi from Central Iowa
    • Star rating: 3/5
    • Guest rating: 9.2/10 (Wonderful, 165 reviews)
    • Price: $89 nightly, $100 total, Nov 22 - Nov 23, Total with taxes and fees, for Top Romantic Central Iowa Hotels
    • Review: I was clean and comfortable. The staff was friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good, too.

    Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

    An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, tiled flooring, and seating area with chairs and potted plants.
    • Address: 2100 Green Hills Drive, Ames, IA, 50014, US
    • Location: 18.2 mi from Central Iowa
    • Star rating: 3/5
    • Guest rating: 9.2/10 (Wonderful, 1426 reviews)
    • Price: $82 nightly, $92 total, Nov 15 - Nov 16, Total with taxes and fees, for Top Romantic Central Iowa Hotels

    Park Inn by Radisson, Ames

    A hotel room with two beds, each with a wooden headboard, white bedding, and bedside lamps.
    • Address: 1605 S Dayton Ave, Ames, IA, 50010, US
    • Location: 15.2 mi from Central Iowa
    • Star rating: 2/5
    • Guest rating: 7/10 (Good, 985 reviews)
    • Price: $59 nightly, $66 total, Nov 24 - Nov 25, Total with taxes and fees, for Top Romantic Central Iowa Hotels
    • Review: Nothing fancy, but clean and comfortable

    Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Boone

    A hotel entrance with a covered driveway, stone pillars, and a sign for Cobblestone Inn & Suites.
    • Address: 1900 Lakewood Dr, Boone, IA, 50036, US
    • Location: 29.9 mi from Central Iowa
    • Star rating: 2.5/5
    • Guest rating: 9/10 (Wonderful, 484 reviews)
    • Price: $99 nightly, $111 total, Nov 15 - Nov 16, Total with taxes and fees, for Top Romantic Central Iowa Hotels
    • Review: Nice hotel

    Iowa House

    A breakfast bar with various food items, coffee and tea stations, and a decorative sign.
    • Address: 405 Hayward Ave., Ames, IA, 50014, US
    • Location: 18.9 mi from Central Iowa
    • Star rating: 3/5
    • Guest rating: 9.6/10 (Exceptional, 902 reviews)
    • Price: $135 nightly, $151 total, Nov 23 - Nov 24, Total with taxes and fees, for Top Romantic Central Iowa Hotels
    • Review: The room was a cold temperature when we checked in and the instructions to regulate the temperature were confusing. It all worked out but the instructions are more complicated than need be.

    Cozy Nook Cottage With Hot Tub

    A modern building with the text "IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY" on the facade.
    • Address: Nevada, IA, US
    • Location: 8.8 mi from Central Iowa
    • Guest rating: 10/10 (Exceptional, 27 reviews)
    • Price: $120 nightly, $121 total, Nov 15 - Nov 16, Total with taxes and fees, for Top Romantic Central Iowa Hotels
    • Review: Clean and quiet

    The Urban Barn! private parking

    A wooden staircase leading to a kitchen with a 'WELCOME' sign.
    • Address: Nevada, IA, US
    • Location: 9.4 mi from Central Iowa
    • Guest rating: 10/10 (Exceptional, 37 reviews)
    • Price: $112 nightly, $115 total, Dec 7 - Dec 8, Total with taxes and fees, for Top Romantic Central Iowa Hotels
    • Review: The unit was a unique cozy property. Close to downtown and very nice. We enjoyed our stay.

    AmericInn by Wyndham Clear Lake

    An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, wooden ceiling beams, and multiple windows.
    • Address: 1406 N 25th St, Clear Lake, IA, 50428, US
    • Location: 82.3 mi from Central Iowa
    • Star rating: 3/5
    • Guest rating: 9/10 (Wonderful, 1001 reviews)
    • Price: $77 nightly, $86 total, Nov 29 - Nov 30, Total with taxes and fees, for Top Romantic Central Iowa Hotels

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