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Jordan Creek Town Center
9.2/10 (1,624 reviews)
You can enjoy retail therapy at Jordan Creek Town Center during your visit to West Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
Iowa State Fairgrounds
8.8/10 (945 reviews)
Enjoy an outing to Iowa State Fairgrounds during your stay in Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.
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Principal Park
8.6/10 (133 reviews)
Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and lively festivals.
Iowa Events Center
8.8/10 (573 reviews)
Learn about the events happening at Iowa Events Center during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theater scene.
Casey's Center
8.8/10 (976 reviews)
Catch an event at Casey's Center during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.
Jack Trice Stadium
9.4/10 (327 reviews)
Catch an event at Jack Trice Stadium during your trip to Ames. In the area, you can attend a football game or basketball game.
Knoxville Raceway
9.2/10 (103 reviews)
Catch an event at Knoxville Raceway during your trip to Knoxville. Take in the festivals while you're in the area.
Outlets of Des Moines
8.6/10 (439 reviews)
You can do some window-shopping at Outlets of Des Moines during your trip to Altoona. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.
"The Gateway Hotel in Ames was a delightful surprise. The property was spotless, the staff was incredibly friendly, and the room was spacious.
The restaurant was conveniently located and offered an à la carte option on weekdays. However, it’s best to come in a relaxed mood, as it can be a bit overwhelming. On weekends, they have a buffet available.
We’ve stayed at four different hotels in Ames, and without a doubt, we’ll be returning to the Gateway Hotel in the future."
"I have stayed several times at this location while traveling and look forward to staying her again in the future. The staff is very friendly and helpful. I travel with my dog and they accommodate us with a pet-friendly room. There is a grassy area/field next to the property and I appreciate the space to walk and run my pup. My rooms have always been clean. Will definitely be back."
"Front desk person (younger gentleman) was very helpful and friendly the first night. Older man next day was not. The BED had HAIR all over the bottom sheets and mattress covers. No exaggeration. We got there very late and only had to sleep there for one night so we just slept on top of the cover and asked for extra blankets.Several ants in the room. Loud AC that made a churning sound throughout the night . Our room wasn’t the only room because another woman complained about it at the front...
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