Family Travel - AmericInn^® of Stuart, IA

The Perfect Family Destination - Stuart, Iowa

With its convenient location, 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 Lodge & Suites of Stuart provides the ideal setting for your next family vacation. Stuart, Iowa provides year-round fun and excitement for the whole family. In the fall and winter, skiing, sledding, and hot chocolate by the fireplace will keep everyone in high spirits. In the spring and summertime you'll find hiking, swimming, golf, fishing, and more for the whole family to enjoy together.

Family Attractions and Activities

Stuart Municipal Pool - A heated outdoor swimming pool, open during the summer.
Address: 324 SW 2nd Street
Distance: 4 miles
Phone: (515) 523-1455

Stuart Speedway - Stock car race track.
Distance: 5 miles
Phone: (515) 523-1319

Dale Valley Vineyard and Winery - The gift shop is open on Saturdays and Sundays from April to December for wine-tasting and purchases, with special musical events periodically through the season. It is also available to rent for family gatherings, weddings, and other special occasions.
Address: 3097 285th Street, Stuart, IA
Distance: 8 miles
Phone: (515) 523-2199

Nation's Bridge Park - A county park about five miles north of Stuart on county highway P-28 (Wagon Road, the continuation of North Division Street). It has 85 acres for picnicking, camping, hiking, and fishing. There are nature trails, playground equipment, picnic tables, grills, shelter houses, restrooms, showers, camping pads, electrical outlets, and a trailer dumping station.
Address: County Highway P-28
Distance: 6 miles
Phone: Call the Guthrie County Conservation Board, 523-1789, for more information.

Raccoon River Valley Trail - A 33-mile asphalt-paved route from Yale through Panora to Waukee; it is mainly a bike trail, but walkers, joggers, rollerbladers, cross-country skiers, and birdwatchers also use it.
Distance: 5 miles
Phone: Call the Guthrie County Conservation Board, 523-1789, for more information.

Raccoon Ridge 3-D Archery - A 3-D archery course.
Address: 3281 298th Lane
Distance: 3 miles
Phone: (515) 523-1351

Raccoon Ridge Music Hall - Barn dances, karaoke, and gospel music events. It is also available to rent for parties, reunions, and other special occasions.
Address: 3281 298th Lane
Distance: 3 miles
Phone: (515) 523-1351