Neighboring Cities - AmericInn^® of Ankeny, IA

Welcome to the Cities Neighboring our Ankeny Iowa Hotel

Des Moines, Iowa

The AmericInn of Ankeny is located only seven miles from Iowa's capitol city of Des Moines. Here you will find not only numerous shopping centers such as Merle Hay Mall, Historic East Village, and Shops at Roosevelt, but also many art galleries and museums like Des Moines Art Center, Hoyt Sherman Place, Salisbury house, and the Science Center of Iowa which also features the Blank IMAX Dome Theater. Des Moines is also home to the Balnk Park Zoo and Des Moines Water Works Park and Arboretum for fun family options. Des Moines also offers many great venues such as Wells Fargo Arena, Vets Auditorium, and Des Moines Civic Center located right downtown and don't forget, the Des Moines International Airport is only 15 miles from the AmericInn of Ankeny.

Altoona, Iowa

Only six miles from the AmericInn of Ankeny is Altoona, IA. Altoona is home to many of Central Iowa's great attractions including Adventureland Park for some big family fun, along with Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino which boosts to have some of Iowa's loosest slots. There are many shopping options in Altoona as well as several dining options.

West Des Moines, Iowa

The city of West Des Moines is only 15 miles from the AmericInn of Ankeny. In West Des Moines you will find a variety of shopping from Historic Valley Junction to the ever popular Jordan Creek Towncenter. Along with shopping you will find many dining options including the Cheesecake Factory and the Olive Garden along great attractions such as Living History Farms.

Polk City, Iowa

Only six miles down the road from the AmericInn of Ankeny is Polk City, IA. Polk City offers a variety of parks such as Saylorville Lake and Big Creek Marina for great swimming, boating and other water activities. Don't forget the golf courses that reside around Polk City such as Beaver Creek Country Club, Jester Park Golf Course and Riding Stables, and the newest to the area the Tournament Club of Iowa.

Ames, Iowa

Right up I-35 about 20 miles from the Americinn of Ankeny is Ames, IA home of Iowa State University. ISU has many attractions such as Reiman Gardens, Stephens Auditorium and the biggest venues for the Cyclones, Hilton Coliseum and Jack Trice Stadium. In Ames you will also find a variety of unique restaurants such as Dublin Bay and Hickory Park as well as shopping in the downtown Cultural District.