Enjoy Premium Ankeny Lodging at our Des Moines area Hotel
Conveniently located off Interstate 35 at exit 90, the Country Inn Ankeny offers ideal accommodations for travelers of all types. If you are on a business trip, you'll appreciate our location within the Metro North Business Park. Families will love our convenient hotel near Adventureland Park and the best of restaurants, golf, shopping and entertainment in Ankeny. While lodging with us, you'll also be about 20 minutes north of Des Moines and such attractions as the Science Center of Iowa, Des Moines Botanical Center and Iowa Event Center.
Area attractions include:
Adventureland Park (10 miles) Stay at our hotel near Adventureland Park and take the whole family to enjoy over 100 exciting rides, shows and attractions, including water rides. Phone: +1 (515) 266-2121
Ankeny Area Historical Society (3.7 miles) Visit the historic home and barn that serve as museums of the history of Ankeny, IA and Midwestern life. Phone: +1 (515) 965-5795
Ankeny Art Center (4.3 miles) At the Ankeny Art Center, explore innovative visual art exhibits that transcend different media. Phone: +1 (515) 965-0940
Briarwood Golf Course (3 miles) This challenging and beautiful 18-hole golf course is the perfect place to challenge your skills. Phone: +1 (515) 964-4653
Des Moines Botanical Center (8 miles) With beautiful floral and plant displays, the botanical center promotes environmental awareness through educational programs and events. Phone: +1 (515) 323-6291
Merle Hay Mall (11.7 miles) Anchored by Kohl's, Target, Old Navy, Sears and Younkers, Merle Hay has dozens of name brand shops for a great shopping experience. Phone: +1 (515) 276-8551
Springwood 9 Theaters (1.6 miles) Catch the latest movies at this local theater. Phone: +1 (515) 964-5500
Veterans Memorial Auditorium (8.3 miles) Presenting shows like Disney on Ice, the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, sporting events, concerts and more, the arena is the place to go for the latest in great Des Moines entertainment. Phone: +1 (515) 564-8000
About Des Moines
From its humble beginnings as a military post on the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers, the capital city of Iowa has gained a cosmopolitan prominence and become a force to be reckoned with in the insurance and publishing industries. Freed from a reputation of cornfields and hog farms, the city offers a range of urbane pursuits, especially along Court Avenue, the hub of the nightlife scene. Downtown, a three-mile network of climate-controlled skywalks grants convenient access to twenty blocks of offices and attractions. The city is also distinguished by spectacular architecture, most notably the commanding state capitol building, the governor's mansion (Terrace Hill), and Salisbury House, a Tudor estate. The Des Moines Art Center injects a note of contemporary drama into the historical mix. For a nostalgic taste of Main Street life, Historic Valley Junction provides a wealth of galleries, shops, restaurants and antiques, all packed within several walkable blocks in West Des Moines.
Did you know?
Go, team, go! Local sports teams include the Iowa Cubs (baseball), the Iowa Stars (hockey) and the Des Moines Menace (soccer).