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When you stay at a motel, you’re likely to find an outdoor pool and free parking. With a stay at a motel, you’ll often have access to your room directly from the car park. In the US, motels boomed after World War II with the appeal of road trip holidays, peaking in the mid-1960s with more than 60,000 properties.

Here are some of Expedia customers’ favourite motels to book in the larger area. Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA is located 23.7 km from the heart of Ankeny. Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Motel 6 Des Moines, IA - North: Free WiFi, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities are available during your stay. Central Ankeny is 5.6 mi (9 km) away. Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East: Enjoy access to the free WiFi, snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Located 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from the heart of Ankeny. Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East: Central Ankeny is 7.3 mi (11.7 km) away. A snack bar/deli along with freebies such as WiFi, self-parking and a casino shuttle are available during your stay. Cozy Rest Motel: 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from the heart of Ankeny. Enjoy access to the 24-hour front desk, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking.

Explore the festivals or simply enjoy the restaurants in this family-friendly area while you’re sightseeing. Visitors like Ankeny for its shops. Some outdoorsy places nearby include Saylorville Lake, Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden and Reiman Gardens. You’ll find these family-friendly sights in the area: Adventureland, Science Center of Iowa and Blank Park Zoo. During your trip, here are some other places to visit: Otter Creek Golf Course, Ankeny Art Center and Woodland Hills Golf Course.

Weather can make or break a road trip, so we’ve gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Ankeny to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 22°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of -2°C. The snowiest months in Ankeny are January, February, November and April, with each month seeing an average of 14 cm of snowfall.

We’ve gathered some information about getting around Ankeny to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Des Moines International Airport (DSM), which is located 14 mi (22.5 km) from the city centre. If you’d like to explore around the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.