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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 dining table with decorative items, including a Buddha statue, candle, and vases.

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

1. Qube Hotel

0.7 km from Big Creek Historical Museum

Sheri

Rp1.449.414

Rp1.712.635 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a small seating area.

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

13.7 km from Big Creek Historical Museum

Todd

Rp1.467.308

Rp1.643.386 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

3. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

12.9 km from Big Creek Historical Museum

gary

Rp1.771.506

Rp1.984.087 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A building with a 'tru by Hilton' sign on the side.

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

4. Tru By Hilton Grimes Des Moines

10.1 km from Big Creek Historical Museum

Tyler

Rp1.612.249

Rp1.805.719 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

A modern hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, including tables and chairs, and a reception desk.

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

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

5. Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

13.6 km from Big Creek Historical Museum

Chrisshanna

Rp1.674.878

Rp1.875.863 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A wooden interior with a reception desk, a mounted moose head, and a staircase.

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

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

6. Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

12.9 km from Big Creek Historical Museum

Michael

Rp1.747.994

Rp1.957.753 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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.

An outdoor patio area with seating and a fire feature, surrounded by trees and a building in the background.

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

7. Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale

13.1 km from Big Creek Historical Museum

Lisa

Rp1.809.978

Rp2.027.176 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern lounge with leather sofas, a round coffee table, and a brick accent wall.

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, a pool ladder, lounge chairs, and a table with chairs.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, multiple seating areas with chairs, and a colorful carpet.

A Fairfield by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance, multiple floors, and a flat roof.

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale

13.7 km from Big Creek Historical Museum

Aimee

Rp1.716.392

Rp1.922.359 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

9. Wildwood Lodge

19.4 km from Big Creek Historical Museum

Kristian

Rp1.618.870

Rp1.813.135 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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

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

10. Best Western Premier Des Moines-Ankeny Hotel

13.9 km from Big Creek Historical Museum

Nicholas

Rp1.433.488

Rp1.605.506 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with tiled flooring, a wooden ceiling, and a seating area with chairs and umbrellas.

A spacious living area with a staircase, a fireplace, a wooden desk, and a dining area.

A covered patio with a wooden table and chairs, a cushioned bench, and a hanging plant.

A multi-story brick building with a covered entrance, flagpoles, and a landscaped area with trees.

11. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA

19.4 km from Big Creek Historical Museum

Dennis

Rp1.451.740

Rp1.625.949 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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.

12. Courtyard Marriott Ankeny

14.2 km from Big Creek Historical Museum

Kendra

Rp1.746.097

Rp1.955.629 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A hotel lobby with a large chandelier, a reception desk, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, metal chairs, and a safety sign.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a long corridor.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled floor, and large windows.

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines/Urbandale

13.6 km from Big Creek Historical Museum

Diane

Rp1.809.978

Rp2.027.175 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

An outdoor patio with modern seating and a built-in fireplace.

A La Quinta hotel entrance with a modern design, numbered 1390, and a landscaped entrance area.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a lifeguard chair, and a pool ladder.

A modern restaurant with a long counter, multiple seating areas, and a kitchen visible in the background.

14. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines West Clive

19.5 km from Big Creek Historical Museum

Breanna

Rp1.401.100

Rp1.569.232 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious bar area with high ceilings, large windows, and multiple bar stools.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a central seating area with stools and tables.

A modern hotel with a covered entrance, a prominent sign, and a well-lit facade.

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, modern lighting fixtures, a leather sofa, a round coffee table, and a television mounted on the wall.

15. Hotel Renovo Des Moines Urbandale,Tapestry Collection Hilton

18 km from Big Creek Historical Museum

Julie

Rp2.024.885

Rp2.267.871 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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.

16. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

13.6 km from Big Creek Historical Museum

Jerad

Rp2.114.176

Rp2.367.877 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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

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

17. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG

13.7 km from Big Creek Historical Museum

Jennifer

Rp1.682.036

Rp1.883.880 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

A spacious living area with a herringbone floor, wooden accents, and modern furniture.

18. Staybridge Suites Des Moines North Ankeny by IHG

12.9 km from Big Creek Historical Museum

Carl

Rp2.183.068

Rp2.445.036 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A living room with a sofa, a patterned armchair, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

An outdoor patio area with picnic tables and benches, large windows, and a building with a brick facade in the background.

A reception area with a receptionist, a clock, a desk, a mirror, and a welcome mat.

An indoor swimming pool with blue lounge chairs, a red brick border, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

19. AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines

13.1 km from Big Creek Historical Museum

Rosemary

Rp1.064.872

Rp1.192.657 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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 hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted picture.

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

20. Comfort Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

11.9 km from Big Creek Historical Museum

Christopher

Rp1.476.076

Rp1.653.205 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Big Creek Historical Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Qube Hotel	8.4 Very good 814 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA	9.2 Wonderful 1,049 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 368 reviews	View
Tru By Hilton Grimes Des Moines	9.4 Exceptional 101 reviews	View
Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines	9.2 Wonderful 969 reviews	View

Top Big Creek Historical Museum Hotel Reviews

AmericInn by Wyndham Ankeny/Des Moines

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed our stay and couldn’t have been happier with our choice."

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Love that it has an inside pool, hot tub, and laundry!!! The workout room has a good set of weights but needs an elliptical machine and recumbent bike. Hated to hear the hotel sold to lashings and couldn't compete with well known brands. Will stay again."

Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines - Merle Hay Road

8/10 Good

"NA"

Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale

8/10 Good

"Ice machine not working. The door frame to my room showed light from the hallway. In some respects, I would call that a fire hazard as smoke would fill the room quickly"

Best Western Premier Des Moines-Ankeny Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean, staff was friendly, and they had many options for breakfast. This hotel was close to shopping, restaurants, and a quick drive to Ames or Des Moines. We will stay here again!"

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ankeny - Des Moines

10/10 Excellent

"Good location near everything you would need. clean rooms, friendly staff."

Wyndham Garden Ankeny/Des Moines

8/10 Good

"Very pleased by the amenities in the room. Breakfast was great especially connected to the onsite restaurant"

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Fender's Brewery

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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. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

4. Tru By Hilton Grimes Des Moines

5. Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

6. Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

7. Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale

9. Wildwood Lodge

10. Best Western Premier Des Moines-Ankeny Hotel

11. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA

12. Courtyard Marriott Ankeny

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines/Urbandale

14. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines West Clive

15. Hotel Renovo Des Moines Urbandale,Tapestry Collection Hilton

16. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

17. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG

18. Staybridge Suites Des Moines North Ankeny by IHG

19. AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines

20. Comfort Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

Compare popular hotels close to Big Creek Historical Museum

Top Big Creek Historical Museum Hotel Reviews

AmericInn by Wyndham Ankeny/Des Moines

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines - Merle Hay Road

Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale

Best Western Premier Des Moines-Ankeny Hotel

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ankeny - Des Moines

Wyndham Garden Ankeny/Des Moines

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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