Family Travel - AmericInn^® of Fort Dodge, IA

The Perfect Family Vacation in Fort Dodge Iowa

With our convenient location, Kids Stay for Free program, spacious family-style accommodations and signature suites sleeping up to 5 people, indoor pool & whirlpool and complimentary AmericInn Perk breakfast, the AmericInn of Fort Dodge provides the ideal setting for your next family getaway in Iowa.

Fort Dodge, Iowa provides year-round entertainment for the whole family. Visit Fort Dodge on your next family vacation and come see what we have to offer!

Family Amenities and Features

• Children 17 and under stay free
• Complimentary AmericInn Perk Breakfast
• Complimentary High-Speed Internet
• Spacious accommodations
• Family / 2 room suites available
• Rooms with kitchenettes, mini-refrigerators and microwaves
• Fitness center
• Heated Indoor Pool & Whirlpool
• Laundry room
• Cable television
• Coffee maker and hair dryer in each room

Family Attractions and Activities

Community Orchard - The orchard features 20 varieties of apples, a gift shop, play area, cafe and bakery.
Address: 2237 160th Street, Fort Dodge
Phone: 515-573-8212 or email at orchard@frontiernet.net

Blanden Memorial Art Museum - The Blanden Memorial Art Museum was Iowa's first permanent art museum and is accredited by the American Association of Museums.  It is located in Fort Dodge historic Oak Hills district.
Address: 920 3rd Avenue South, Fort Dodge

Brushy Creek Recreational Area - Brushy Creek Recreational Area is the state's largest recreational area with over 6,500 acres.  It offers visitors a variety of recreational opportunities including camping, hunting, biking, hiking, horseback riding, boating, fishing and swimming.  Brushy Lake cover 690 acres.
Address: 3175 290th Street, Lehigh
Phone: 515-543-8298

Fort  Museum and Frontier Village - Replica Civil War militia fort houses an extensive collection of military, pioneer and Native American artifacts.  Front Street includes a pioneer village consisting of original and replica buildings which house artifacts connected to the buildings.
Address: 1/4 mile east of Hwy 169 and Hwy 20
Phone: 515-573-4231

Harlan and Hazel Rogers Sports Complex - 2008 will mark the grand re-opening season for the $6 million renovation of Rogers Sports Complex.  Improvements include upgrades in the playing fields, new buildings and concession stands, mini-major baseball fields (depicting Yankee, Fenway, Dodger and Wrigley Stadiums,) Avenue of Champions Boulevard and Softball Hall of Fame Building and soccer fields.
Address: 1628 Nelson Avenue, Fort Dodge
Phone: 515-576-2851

Kennedy Park - The 394-acre park includes an adjacent golf course, camping facilities with hook-ups, playground equipment, Badger Lake, nature trails, bird blinds, a butterfly garden and a nature center.
Address: 1415 Nelson Avenue, Fort Dodge

Webster County Fairgrounds - Webster County Fairgrounds hosts a variety of events including rodeos, flea markets, horse and cattle shows, the Webster County Fair, trade shows, gun shows, wedding fairs and much more.
Address: 22770 Old Highway 169, Fort Dodge
Phone: 515-955-3764

Webster County Museum - The Webster County Museum contains a number of artifacts and collections from Webster County including railroad, military and mining items as well as many others.  Hours vary - call ahead to make appointments or arrange tours.
Address: 515 School Street, Otho, IA
Phone: 515-972-4804

Mineral City Speedway - Half mile dirt track.
Address: 2298 South River Road, Fort Dodge
Phone: 515-574-RACE
Hours of Operation: Pit opens at 5:00pm, Races begin at 7:30pm

Fort 8 Theatre - Modern movie theatre showing multiple big-screen new releases.
Address: 1417 Central Avenue, Fort Dodge
Phone: 515-576-6989