Family Travel - AmericInn® of Ottumwa, IA
The Perfect Family Vacation in Ottumwa Iowa
Family travel is convenient at our Ottumwa location. With our Kids Stay for Free program, spacious family-style accommodations and signature suites sleeping up to 5 people, complimentary AmericInn Perk breakfast and high-speed Internet access, the AmericInn provides an ideal setting for any family vacation in Iowa.
In the winter, guests can enjoy our warm and inviting lobby with fireplace while playing games or reading. Families are able to enjoy our pool and hot tub area year-round. Our location also puts our guests close to Ottumwa's water park, downtown shopping and dining and many of our outdoor recreation areas.
Family Amenities and Features
- Children under the age of 14 stay free
- Complimentary hot AmericInn Perk breakfast
- Complimentary daily newspaper
- Free high speed/wireless Internet access
- Spacious accommodations
- Rooms with refrigerators and microwaves available
- Fitness center
- Heated indoor pool and hot tub
- Guest laundry
- Cable television and HBO
- Coffee maker, hair dryer and iron/ironing board
- Meeting Room available for any family get together
Family Attractions and Activities
The Beach Ottumwa- Southeast’s Iowa’s largest waterpark offers a wave pool, 340-ft curly slide, 200-ft speed slide, “The Otter’s Den” children’s play area and sand volleyball courts. Also has an 8-lane competitive indoor pool and a 100-ft indoor tube slide.
Address:101 Church Street, Ottumwa, Iowa, 52501
Distance: 0.5 miles
Phone: 641-682-7873
Hours of Operation: Outdoor part open May through September. Indoor part open year round.
Pioneer Ridge Nature Area & Center- This Wapello County Conservation area features over 10 miles of maintained trials, a half mile paved handicap accessible trail, cabin rental and environmental education programming. Outdoor recreation activities such as picnicking, hiking, biking, fishing and horseback riding are available.
Address:Highway 63 South, Ottumwa, Iowa, 52501
Distance: 6.5 miles
Phone: 641-682-3091
Hours of Operation: Open year round
Wapello County Historical Museum- This museum offers two levels of interactive displays that illustrate life in Wapello County throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. Be sure that you don’t miss the scale replica of the 1890 Coal Palace and the fire station with a real 1925 LaFrance fire truck. Programs are offered throughout the year.
Address:210 West Main Street, Ottumwa, Iowa 52501
Distance: 1 block
Phone: 641-682-8676
Hours of Operation: Open Tuesdays-Fridays 10am-4pm and Saturdays Noon-4pm. Closed on Sundays and Mondays and for major holidays.
Champion Bowl - Offers daily open bowling, specials, Friday and Saturday night “Cosmic Bowling,” league bowling and a pro-shop.
Address:2601 Roemer Avenue (Old Hwy 34), Ottumwa, Iowa 52501
Distance: 3 miles
Phone: 641-682-8005
Hours of Operation: Open year round
Ottumwa 8 Movie Theatre - This theatre opened in 2004 and offers 8 state-of-the-art theatres. Features comfortable stadium seating with listening devices and accommodations for the disabled.
Address:1215 Theatre Drive, Ottumwa, Iowa 52501
Distance: 3 miles
Phone: 641-682-4935
Hours of Operation: Open year round
63 Super-Putt Mini Golf - A challenging 18-hole golf course that is fun for the whole family.
Address:12627 River Road, Ottumwa, Iowa 52501
Distance: 5 miles
Hours of Operation: Closed during inclement weather.
Family Attractions and Activities in the Area
- Beach Ottumwa 1 mi
- Bridge View Convention Center 1 mi
- Champion Bowl 3 mi
- Miniature Golf 5 mi
- Go Cart track 5 mi
- Ottumwa 8 Theatre 3 mi
- Walking/biking trails 0.5 mi
- Fishing 0.5 mi
- Outdoor sports and recreation 0.5 mi
- Historical Museum 0.1 mi
