Urban Sophistication & Small Town Charm 
With a captivating blend of
colorful history, small town hospitality and urban sophistication, the Ankeny area has become a population destination for tourists and business travelers. Visitors find small town charm in the City’s
historic Uptown shopping district, and can ride miles of Central Iowa trails or explore the wonders of the
Saylorville Recreation area or
Big Creek State Park.
Ankeny has a diverse collection of quality
lodging options and an array of
dining choices, ranging from locally owned cafes to nationally known restaurants, guaranteed to satisfy even the most discriminating diner.
Ankeny is 10 minutes from downtown Des Moines, where visitors can attend an
Iowa Cubs baseball game at Principal Park, explore the
Science Center of Iowa or visit the nationally celebrated
Des Moines Arts Festival and
Iowa State Fair.
A community on the move; Ankeny is bringing it all together.