Title: Polk City Travel Guide: Best of Polk City, Des Moines Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Polk City](https://expedia.co.uk/Polk-City-Hotels.d6289618.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Polk City](https://expedia.co.uk/Polk-City-Holiday-Rentals.d6289618.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Polk City Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Polk-City.d6289618.Car-Hire-Guide)[Polk City Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Polk-City.d6289618.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Polk City Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Big Creek Lake, Polk City, Iowa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6289618/51c44207-e84c-4cfa-9d80-7c35fd9b0591.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Big Creek Lake, Polk City, Iowa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6289618/51c44207-e84c-4cfa-9d80-7c35fd9b0591.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Big Creek Lake, Polk City, Iowa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6289618/77eaf819-bf65-478f-865f-be12321e2052.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![View of the lake at Big Creek State Park.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6289618/9f4e9bf6-80b4-4fea-8681-4836c91d5486.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Polk City Things to do - Top hotels in Polk City - Top Holiday Rentals in Polk City ![Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/9400/9375/9e4e0ef2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton 1000 Walnut St Des Moines IA £110 25 Feb - 26 Feb 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 ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,083 reviews) The room was very clean Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F02%2F2026&endDate=26%2F02%2F2026&selected=9375&PinnedHotelID=9375&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6289618) ![Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1600/1547/b8de3671_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines 5000 Merle Hay Rd Urbandale IA £57 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Urbandale. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 5.6/10 (708 reviews) Room a little dirty Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=1547&PinnedHotelID=1547&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6289618) ![Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48260000/48251500/48251406/b9f3330e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University 2650 University Ave. Des Moines IA £73 15 Feb - 16 Feb 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 ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,015 reviews) Great Rooms, pool and awesome breakfast Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=48251406&PinnedHotelID=48251406&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6289618) [See all 942 properties in Polk City](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6289618) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Kasa Downtown Des Moines](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53960000/53952800/53952761/ed7a6bcf_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kasa Downtown Des Moines 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! (113 reviews) The property had the basics of what we needed and worked well for our family. Staff had great communication. Laundry was good. Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Des-Moines-Hotels-Kasa-Des-Moines-Downtown-Apartments.h53952761.Hotel-Information) ![SO MUCH FUN! ARCADE, PL TBL, PNG PNG, YARD GAMES, INDOOR AND OUTDOOR POOLS!!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91740000/91731000/91730930/cfbdd00a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### SO MUCH FUN! ARCADE, PL TBL, PNG PNG, YARD GAMES, INDOOR AND OUTDOOR POOLS!! Des Moines IA Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Des Moines. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (68 reviews) The house was extremely well-stocked and had tons of space for our group. Everyone enjoyed the activities in the basement! Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Des-Moines-Hotels-SO-MUCH-FUN-ARCADE.h91730930.Hotel-Information) ![LUXURY GETAWAY! ARCADE, POOL TBL, PING PONG, HOT TUB, DECK! ACCESS TO POOLS!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34150000/34149700/34149649/647e4df9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### LUXURY GETAWAY! ARCADE, POOL TBL, PING PONG, HOT TUB, DECK! ACCESS TO POOLS! Waukee IA Stay at this golf holiday home in Waukee. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and a pool table. Popular attractions Jordan Creek Town Center and Hawthorne Center ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (75 reviews) We had lots of fun. Several things broken and not real clean. But still had lots of fun. Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Des-Moines-Hotels-CHEAP-WEEKDAYS-ARCADE.h34149649.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Polk City](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6289618&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Polk City hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6289618&startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12)[11 Feb - 12 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6289618&startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6289618&startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13)[12 Feb - 13 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6289618&startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6289618&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6289618&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6289618&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026)[20 Feb - 22 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6289618&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![#foodiefinds The best Avocado salad!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7697/fe78d7ee-0a03-4f79-8969-84173b479d67.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Jordan Creek Town Center You can do some window-shopping at Jordan Creek Town Center during your visit to West Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Jordan-Creek-Town-Center-Des-Moines.d6075052.Attraction) ![Aerial View of the Iowa State Fair in the Des Moines Metro Area](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075034/2051c68f-71ac-45d5-9669-f8a38d0018a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Iowa State Fairgrounds 5/5(1 review) Enjoy an outing to Iowa State Fairgrounds during your stay in Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Iowa-State-Fairgrounds-Des-Moines.d6075034.Attraction) ![The City Of Des Moines](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6182643/5f25345e-4b87-46c8-a453-6ece959e8868.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Iowa Events Center Learn about the events happening in Iowa Events Center during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Iowa-Events-Center-Downtown-Des-Moines.d6182643.Attraction) ![Iowa State Capitol Building featuring a statue or sculpture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075016/f301caa2-002c-4d78-bd31-24a2e8360fe6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Iowa State Capitol Building 5/5(1 review) A city landmark, this interesting building showcases design and architectural features that created a grand impression in the late 1800s and still inspire today. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Iowa-State-Capitol-Building-Des-Moines.d6075016.Attraction) ![Brigde](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1065/bf0fc404-b96d-4cee-84a6-d2fcd1a79508.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Principal Park Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene. 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