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BEST WESTERN Metro North
133 SE Delaware Avenue, Ankeny, Iowa 50021-9771Phone: 515/964-1717 | Fax: 515/964-8781
Conveniently located off I-35 in Des Moines' premiere northern suburb our newly remodeled full service hotel combines the charm and convenience of home along with exceptional service and amenities. Stay with us and enjoy our indoor Olympic sized pool, 100% non-smoking rooms, free wireless internet, and the local favorite 50's cafe The Ankeny Diner.
Ankeny provides our guests with fabulous shopping, abundant dining and nightlife, and close proximity to John Deere, Casey's Corporate Headquarters, and Tones spices. DMACC, Prairie Ridge Sports Complex, Prairie Ridge Aquatic Center & Water Slide Park are also nearby.
Vacationing in this area is a breeze and you'll be less then 5 minutes from Adventureland Amusement Park, Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino, The State Capitol Complex, Wells Fargo Arena, Veterans Auditorium, Science Center, Iowa Cubs Baseball and Blank Park Zoo.
The BEST WESTERN Metro North features something for everyone both corporate and leisure travelers. Indoor recreation includes pool, hot tub, fitness center, and game room. Business center, data ports, and wireless internet are all appreciated amenities.
Enjoy outstanding dining in the Ankeny Diner or have a cocktail in our lounge.
Local Events Worth Considering:
January 2012
USHL in Cedar Rapids.
February 2012
Youth Matinee Series performance featuring "Peter and the Wolf" by Sergei Prokofiev. In Ames.
Products and services for new home construction, remodeling, interior decorating, spas, sunrooms, gardening. In Waterloo.
At the North Iowa Ice Arena in Mason City.
Pulitzer Prize-winning play. In Ames.
March 2012
A venue for dancers to share their passion for swing with classes, dances and competitions. In Des Moines.
Indian Creek Nature Center presents this 29th annual festival. In Cedar Rapids.
Enjoy Irish music in honor of St. Patrick's Day, at Reiman Gardens. In Ames.
Show covers the Fab Four from their first Ed Sullivan Show appearance to the late 1960s. In Fairfield.
April 2012
Begins and ends at Clear Lake City Park.
Area arts and environmental organizations have events and exhibits in the New Bohemia Arts and Entertainment District. In Cedar Rapids.
Award-winning acrobatics, traditional dance, spectacular costumes, ancient and contemporary music and theatrical techniques. In Fairfield.
On beautiful Clear Lake, in Clear Lake.
May 2012
Celebrate spring in Amana with the Taste of Amana Food Fair, Maipole dancing, German folk music, parade, children's activities.
Daily parades, Dutch dancers and costumes, delicious foods and thousands of tulips.
Nearby Attractions:
List All IA AttractionsBig Creek State Park
Big Creek State Park encompasses over 3,500 acres near Ankeny, in central Iowa. The park and its namesake Lake, Big Creek Lake, is a haven for recreational enthusiasts. Park visitors love spending quality time with friends and family in this beautiful park.
Whether fishing, boating,swimming in the clear water or lounging on the beach, being near the water is relaxing. Bring along comfortable shoes for trekking along the park's 26 miles of trails. Bicyclists also love to cruise on the trails, to enjoy the scenic surroundings. After a fun-filled day in the park, enjoy a wonderful night's rest as a guest of Best Western hotels.
