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A building with a stone facade, multiple windows, and outdoor seating with tables and chairs.

An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, a stone wall, and a view into the interior of a restaurant.

A spacious room with a large table in the center, surrounded by chairs. The room has large windows with multiple views of the outdoors.

A hotel reception desk with a sign reading "QUBE HOTEL," a framed certificate, a digital screen, and a plant.

1. Qube Hotel

0.7 km from Big Creek Historical Museum

Jaime

Rp1.460.187

Rp1.725.365 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A La Quinta hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign, a covered entrance, and a brick facade.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a patterned wall, and a tiled floor.

A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, including tables and chairs, a sofa, and a television mounted on the wall.

2. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA

13.7 km from Big Creek Historical Museum

Gregory J

Rp1.463.432

Rp1.639.043 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A spacious, modern interior with a long wooden table and bar stools, a seating area with sofas, and a kitchen area with a countertop and shelving.

A conference room with a long table, chairs, a flat-screen TV, and windows with a view of greenery.

A restaurant with multiple tables and booths, a bar area, and framed pictures on the wall.

3. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnston

11 km from Big Creek Historical Museum

Robin

Rp1.598.455

Rp1.790.270 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern bar area with a variety of beverages and a fruit bowl on the counter.

A spacious living area with sofas, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

A spacious lobby with a central kiosk labeled "The Shop" selling chilled and frozen items.

An indoor swimming pool with a clear blue water, surrounded by grey tiles, and equipped with a metal ladder. There are lounge chairs and tables with red legs, and large windows allowing natural light.

4. Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale

13.1 km from Big Creek Historical Museum

Lisa

Rp1.814.429

Rp2.032.161 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A swimming pool with four lounge chairs and a view of trees through large windows.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and an orange chair.

A reception area with two reception desks, a blue geometric wall design, and hanging pendant lights.

A modern breakfast bar with a coffee machine, cereal and fruit options, and a yogurt, eggs, and milk dispenser.

5. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

12.9 km from Big Creek Historical Museum

gary

Rp1.640.457

Rp1.837.312 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A hotel exterior with a stone fire feature, outdoor seating, and a curved building facade.

A modern bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, and a variety of beverages.

A swimming pool with chairs and a view of the outside.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, seating, and a TV mounted on the wall.

6. Courtyard Marriott Ankeny

14.2 km from Big Creek Historical Museum

michael

Rp1.750.390

Rp1.960.438 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a TV, and artwork on the wall.

A reception desk with a 'Welcome' mat, a sign for 'Sleep Inn & Suites', and a door to the right.

A Sleep Inn & Suites building with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a clear sky.

A modern lobby with a sofa, chairs, a lamp, and a wall with a floral pattern.

7. Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

13.6 km from Big Creek Historical Museum

Dawn

Rp1.727.429

Rp1.934.720 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a view of the building's exterior.

A spacious living area with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining table.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled walls, and large windows allowing natural light.

A modern gym with treadmills, exercise balls, and weight machines.

8. Staybridge Suites Des Moines North Ankeny by IHG

12.9 km from Big Creek Historical Museum

Carl

Rp2.044.932

Rp2.290.324 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern lounge area with a grey sofa, red chairs, and round tables.

A self-service food area with a variety of snacks and beverages, a local items section, and a 24/7 market sign.

A self-service beverage station with a variety of drinks and snacks, a refrigerated section, and a digital scale for weighing items.

A swimming pool with red chairs and tables, a lifeguard stand, and a yellow wall with signs.

9. Tru By Hilton Grimes Des Moines

10.1 km from Big Creek Historical Museum

Tyler

Rp1.593.587

Rp1.784.817 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

An outdoor seating area with yellow chairs and a colorful sofa, a fire pit, and a wooden ceiling with hanging lights.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, ottomans, and tables, featuring a mix of red and yellow chairs.

A modern restaurant with a long wooden table and chairs, a counter with a beverage dispenser, and shelves with bowls and glasses.

A hotel with a modern exterior, a covered outdoor seating area, and a traditional building in the background.

10. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

19.7 km from Big Creek Historical Museum

Cassandra

Rp1.670.202

Rp1.870.627 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by Adirondack chairs and a wooden deck.

A building with a sign reading "The Cottages" and a covered outdoor seating area.

A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a TV, and a jacuzzi.

A cozy room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted above it, a sofa, a bed, and a window with blinds.

11. Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

12.9 km from Big Creek Historical Museum

Jacklyn J

Rp1.568.275

Rp1.756.467 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A modern restaurant with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a kitchen in the background.

A modern kitchen with a black microwave, coffee maker, and a refrigerator.

A My Place Hotel building with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a parking lot in front.

12. My Place Hotel - Ankeny/ Des Moines, IA

13.9 km from Big Creek Historical Museum

Edwin

Rp1.569.055

Rp1.847.032 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

An outdoor patio area with wooden beams and string lights, furnished with chairs and tables, and a stone wall backdrop.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a mounted TV, and a seating area with striped chairs.

A hotel sign with "Premier Best Western" and "Ankeny" written on it.

A modern kitchen with a long counter, a buffet area with plates, and a view into the dining area.

13. Best Western Premier Des Moines-Ankeny Hotel

13.9 km from Big Creek Historical Museum

Delta

Rp1.437.013

Rp1.609.455 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A building with a sign reading "WILDWOOD LODGE."

An indoor swimming pool with a stone-tiled floor, red-framed windows, and a sign reading "LAKE WILDWOOD".

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, large windows, and a distinctive antler decoration.

14. Wildwood Lodge

19.4 km from Big Creek Historical Museum

Akacia

Rp1.758.642

Rp1.969.679 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern outdoor seating area with a central fire feature, cushioned seating, and string lights.

A modern building with a covered entrance, large windows, and a mix of brick and stucco exterior.

A bathroom with a round mirror, wooden cabinets, and a towel rack with white towels.

A reception area with a central counter, two bar stools, and a wall with illuminated panels.

15. Revel Hotel Des Moines Urbandale, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

18 km from Big Creek Historical Museum

greg

Rp2.338.756

Rp2.619.406 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area with a sofa and chairs, a coffee station, and a dining area.

A modern dining area with a wooden table and white chairs, a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a bright ceiling light fixture.

A coffee station with branded dispensers and a coffee machine, a wall-mounted sign, and a large abstract painting.

16. Comfort Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

11.9 km from Big Creek Historical Museum

Christopher

Rp1.516.972

Rp1.699.009 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A reception area with two white reception desks, a blue and white geometric wall design, and a patterned carpet.

A coffee station with two coffee machines, a coffee press, and various coffee-related items.

A kitchenette with shelves stocked with snacks and a refrigerator containing bottled water and soda.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a painting on the wall.

17. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG

13.7 km from Big Creek Historical Museum

Jennifer

Rp1.686.172

Rp1.888.512 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with two chairs, a city view, and a bathroom with a mirror and sink.

18. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

13.6 km from Big Creek Historical Museum

Shazia

Rp2.119.375

Rp2.373.700 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern kitchen with a bar area, wooden cabinets, and a large window.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden bench, and a view of the city.

A gym with treadmills, a pool, and a motivational wall.

A hotel reception desk with a modern design, featuring a wooden wall pattern, a sign indicating it's a Hilton property, and a reception counter.

19. Tru By Hilton Ankeny

10.5 km from Big Creek Historical Museum

MELINDA

Rp1.823.431

Rp2.042.242 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor patio with a round table and chairs, a view of a lake, and a grassy area with trees.

A Country Inn & Suites by Radisson building with a covered front porch and multiple windows.

A modern living room with a stone wall, a fireplace, a sofa, a desk with a computer, and a bookshelf.

An indoor swimming pool with clear views of the outside, surrounded by lounge chairs and tables.

20. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ankeny - Des Moines

13.9 km from Big Creek Historical Museum

laura

Rp1.571.954

Rp1.760.589 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Big Creek Historical Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Qube Hotel	8.4 Very good 821 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA	9.2 Wonderful 1,049 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnston	9.2 Wonderful 858 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 371 reviews	View

Top Big Creek Historical Museum Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed our stay. The property was clean, comfortable, the breakfast was good. The staff was friendly. We will stay there again."

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"So beautiful. Amazing rooms and services and lobby."

My Place Hotel - Ankeny/ Des Moines, IA

10/10 Excellent

"My first stay with My Place was excellent. loved that it has a kitchen area in the room. bed was very comfy and everything was clean no complaints here."

Best Western Premier Des Moines-Ankeny Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Nothing less than excellent service and clean facilities. Huge breakfast buffet. An absolute treat to stay everytime."

Qube Hotel

8/10 Good

"Good place to stay in town. Stayed here twice now and priced well."

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Polk City City Hall

After visiting Polk City City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Polk City. Discover the area's restaurants or seek out the golf courses.

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Fender's Brewery

You can take time to visit Fender's Brewery during your travels to Polk City. Discover the area's restaurants or seek out the golf courses.

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Polk City Square

Polk City Square is just one of the places to see in Polk City, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's restaurants or seek out the golf courses.

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Miller Park

After visiting Miller Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Polk City. Discover the area's restaurants or seek out the golf courses.

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All Seasons Park

After visiting All Seasons Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Polk City. Discover the area's restaurants or seek out the golf courses.

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Doc Simmer Memorial Park

Doc Simmer Memorial Park is just one of the places to see in Polk City, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's restaurants or seek out the golf courses.

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Tournament Club of Iowa

7.6/10 (7 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Polk City at Tournament Club of Iowa. Take in the lively festivals while you're in the area.

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Leonard Park

Leonard Park is just one of the places to see in Polk City, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's restaurants or seek out the golf courses.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Big Creek Historical Museum?

Big Creek Historical Museum is located in Polk City. Travellers like this welcoming area for its restaurants and golfing. You'll find 8 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay near Big Creek Historical Museum?

Qube Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free parking and a fitness centre. It's located just a short 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Big Creek Historical Museum. Other good choices in the area include Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston and GrandStay Hotel & Suites.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Big Creek Historical Museum?

Expedia has 8 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Big Creek Historical Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Big Creek Historical Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Big Creek Historical Museum.

What can I see and do near Big Creek Historical Museum?

Get outside and spend some time strolling around Jester Park, Sandpiper Super Shelter & Recreation Area and Oak Grove Recreation Area. You can enjoy nature at Saylorville Lake, Walnut Ridge Recreation Area or Cherry Glen Recreation Area. If you've got some time to explore the area around Big Creek Historical Museum, you may want to make a stop by Big Creek State Park, Tournament Club of Iowa and Saylorville Lake Marina.

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Our top choices for Big Creek Historical Museum hotels

1. Qube Hotel

2. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA

3. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnston

4. Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale

5. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

6. Courtyard Marriott Ankeny

7. Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

8. Staybridge Suites Des Moines North Ankeny by IHG

9. Tru By Hilton Grimes Des Moines

10. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

11. Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

12. My Place Hotel - Ankeny/ Des Moines, IA

13. Best Western Premier Des Moines-Ankeny Hotel

14. Wildwood Lodge

15. Revel Hotel Des Moines Urbandale, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

16. Comfort Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

17. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG

18. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

19. Tru By Hilton Ankeny

20. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ankeny - Des Moines

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Top Big Creek Historical Museum Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

My Place Hotel - Ankeny/ Des Moines, IA

Best Western Premier Des Moines-Ankeny Hotel

Qube Hotel

Other attractions near Big Creek Historical Museum

Polk City City Hall

Fender's Brewery

Polk City Square

Miller Park

All Seasons Park

Doc Simmer Memorial Park

Tournament Club of Iowa

Leonard Park

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