Van Meter Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Badger Creek State Recreation Area (near Van meter)
Badger Creek State Recreation Area (near Van meter)
Trindle Park in Van Meter. Nice park, heavily wooded, two picnic shelters separated by a short drive, and a short gravel trail off of the second shelter.
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

4.5 out of 5
1000 Walnut St Des Moines IA
The price is 3.745.637 ₫ per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
3.745.637 ₫
4.195.114 ₫ total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,088 reviews)
Great room, restaurants, and staff.

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Sonesta Simply Suites Des Moines

Sonesta Simply Suites Des Moines

2 out of 5
7625 Office Plaza Dr N West Des Moines IA
The price is 2.085.550 ₫ per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
2.085.550 ₫
2.335.868 ₫ total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in West Des Moines. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (993 reviews)
Everything was perfect!

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Sonesta Simply Suites Des Moines
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

3 out of 5
2650 University Ave. Des Moines IA
The price is 2.340.505 ₫ per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
2.340.505 ₫
2.621.366 ₫ total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,011 reviews)
Clean room. Friendly, professional, caring and accommodating staff! Free breakfast was amazing!

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
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Kasa Downtown Des Moines

Kasa Downtown Des Moines

4 out of 5
550 Watson Powell Junior Way Des Moines IA
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a business centre and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Casey's Center and Ruan ...
9/10 Wonderful! (114 reviews)
reserved a two room suite and was unknowingly changed to single room. believe to obtain higher cost. unresolved. reserved six months in advance. unknown charge as well. unmanned hotel so nobody to speak to and customer service is almost impossible to get ahold of. the room we had to take was fine ...

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Kasa Downtown Des Moines
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Popular places to visit

Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Badger Creek State Recreation Area

You can take time to visit Badger Creek State Recreation Area during your travels to Van Meter. Take in the museums while you're in the area.

Badger Creek State Recreation Area
Trindle Park in Van Meter. Nice park, heavily wooded, two picnic shelters separated by a short drive, and a short gravel trail off of the second shelter.

Trindle Park

Trindle Park is just one of the places to see in Van Meter, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Take in the museums while you're in the area.

Trindle Park

Van Meter Public Library

After visiting Van Meter Public Library, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Van Meter. Take in the museums while you're in the area.

Van Meter Public Library

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