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Best Western Starlite Village
1518 3rd Avenue NW, Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501-2202Phone: 515/573-7177 | Fax: 515/573-3999
This full service Fort Dodge, Iowa hotel is located 1 mile from downtown and a few minutes from a variety of local sights and attractions.
Whether traveling for business or pleasure, visitors staying at the Best Western Starlite Village will feel right at home. Located near Highway 169 and Highway 7 in central Iowa, this Fort Dodge hotel provides guests with convenient access to downtown as well as many local attractions including Fort Replica and the Harlan Rodgers Sports Complex.
The Best Western Starlite Village offers well-appointed guest rooms, each featuring cable television and high-speed Internet access. The hotel also offers hot tub suites and extended stay suites. Hotel guests are welcome to a complimentary continental breakfast each morning or dine at the onsite Buford's Steak House and Barbeque. Other hotel amenities include an indoor heated swimming pool, a hot tub, game room, fitness facility, airport courtesy shuttle and meeting/banquet space accommodating up to 500 people.
Golf enthusiasts staying at the Best Western Starlite Village will appreciate being less than 3 miles from several beautiful courses including Lake Side Municipal Golf Course. Guests will also enjoy taking a tour of the Ackerman House or the Land O Lakes Model Farm. Other nearby attractions includes Lommis Park, Tate & Lyle and the Blanden Memorial Art Museum. Fort Dodge is home to a variety of events throughout the year including the Dragon Boat Races, the Dayton Rodeo, Greater Crater Days and the State Girls Softball Tournament.
The friendly helpful staff at the Best Western Starlite Village is ready to ensure an enjoyable stay in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Make a reservation today and save!
Local Events Worth Considering:
September 2010
The Race to Recover Americas Missing Children for the Klaas Kids Foundation. "Amazing Race meets Motorsports." Starts in Nevada and arrives in Cedar Rapids.
Presented by the World Wood bat Assn. At the Veterans Memorial Stadium in Cedar Rapids. Call 319-298-2923 for more information.
At the Hawkeye Downs in Cedar Rapids.
A flea market, craft fair, children's events, commercial area, continuous live outdoor music and more. In Dubuque
At the Miller-Riverview Park. Teams of 21 people paddle Taiwan dragon boats in a 300 meter sprint race on the mighty Mississippi River.
Port of Dubuque/Ice Harbor Celebrate the rich German and Slavic heritage of Tri-State area.
At the Grand Opera House. All traditional magic you expect to see and more.In Dubuque.
Childrens activities, wine tasting, lunch, flea market, arts & crafts, bakery items and more. Hwy 52S, four miles south of Dubuque.
October 2010
Stroll down Main Street while enjoying wine-samplings, seminars, shopping, decorations, farmer’s market, salsa making, grape stomp and other contests, food and music.
Parade, craft demonstrations, theatre shows, Festhalle entertainment, kid's activities, tours and more. In Amana.
Grand Opera House Bingo turns grandma's favorite form of gambling into fun loving musical theater. In Dubuque.
A fun, performance sport for dogs. In Dubuque.
At the Grand Opera House in Dubuque. The World Premiere of this new adult comedy produced by The Directors Group from Minneapolis.
November 2010
at the Innovative Teaching and Technology Center in Cedar Rapids.
Over 400 tables of farm toys and collectibles for sale. A show auction is held on Saturday. National Farm Toy Museum, Dyersville.
View the wonderland of unique trees, beautiful wreaths and specialty items and bid in the silent auction of these items. In Dubuque.
At the Dubuque Grand Opera House. This Christmas operetta classic tells the story of Amahl, a crippled boy who has a problem with telling tall tales.
At 4th and Bluff Streets in Dubuque. Join us for Santa and Mrs. Claus's ride down the 4th street elevator at 6 PM.
Various Venues Admission charged.
At the Dubuque Grand Opera House. Chapter 6 is a professional a cappella ensemble from Illinois.
December 2010
Horse-drawn carriage, Trolley rides, craft show, lighted parade, fireworks over the frozen lake, Polar Bear Club dip for charity, Festival of Trees and more makes this northern Iowa’s largest holiday festival. In Clear Lake.
Ice Sculptures, Horse-drawn Wagon Rides, Chili Challenge, Santa, and more. In Cedar Rapids.
At the Five Flags Arena in Dubuque. America's favorite Christmas music artist's 25th Anniversary Tour.
At the Dubuque Grand Opera House. The mysterious Dr. Drosselmeyer arrives at the Stahlbaum Christmas with a wooden nutcracker.
January 2011
Presented by the Iowa Operators of Music and Amusements. At the US Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids.
The hills of Louis Murphy Park will be alive with glitter and glitz with thousands of Christmas bulbs and animated displays. In Dubuque.
Musicians from across the country come together for performances at pub crawls and concerts. In Cherokee.
June 2011
Includes multiple events, concerts, BBQ round-up cook off and a large fireworks show.
Presented by the Iowa Rural Letter Carriers. In Cedar Rapids.
