Things To Do
Des Moines' Downtown Farmers’ Market
One of the country’s largest farmers markets, held just a quick 20 minute drive away from the hotels in Ankeny! Great activity for Saturday morning for those that come for the weekend!
Adventureland Park
Theme park less than 30 minutes from Ankeny!
Outlets of Des Moines
B&B Theatres Ankeny 12 & B-Roll Bowling
In the case the weekend isn’t busy enough and you’re somehow bored, this place has bowling, games, movies and food! Plenty to keep kids busy :)
Main Street Cafe & Bakery (Ankeny)
Cafe Diem
One of our favorite breakfast spots nearby
The Breakfast Club
New-ish to the Ankeny area but it’s a very fun brunch spot right by our venue.
Early Bird Ankeny
Yet another great brunch spot nearby! Matt is a biiiig brunch guy:)
Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh
Our favorite easy meal in Ankeny, especially paired with an Acai bowl from next door!
Wasabi Ankeny
Right in the Ankeny district with great sushi and appetizers, we highly recommend the black garlic ramen!
30hop
Great local Iowa craft beers, food and atmosphere. :)
Smokey Row Coffee
Great Iowa chain for coffee, breakfast and pastries
District 36 Wine Bar & Grille
Where Matt and Kirsten had their second date! (First real dinner date ☺️). Great sweet potato fries!
The Operating Room Ankeny
Fun gaming bar 🕹️