A Winter Escape Close to Home!

Kaylin, Kash and Nathan enjoying the tropical climate.

Did you know Des Moines has an 18,000 foot indoor water park?!  The Ramada Tropics Hotel and conference center is the perfect place for a winter retreat, without the costs of travel! You can stay for even just one night! It's located right on Merle Hay Road in Des Moines.

The fun isn't just for the kids! Parents can relax by the pool, in your room or at the bar with and adult beverage..or ten...

Enjoy meals at the Castaway bar and grill, or just order in food to your room or by the pool...Here is the menu.  They serve breakfast every morning with a buffet option as well.  Lots of dining nearby too, such as Buffalo Wild Wings, or fast-food options such as Popeye's if that's your thing. =)

Rooms are standard size and you can opt to have a room right near the pool for easy access to your things.  But beware, rooms near the pool are often loud until the pool closes.

The Ramada Tropics also has a gym so you never have to miss a workout and gift shop with small arcade area.  The water slide is great for older kids and the pirate-ship water area is great for smaller ones. The pool is zero-entry at one part, so that's always a plus when you have babies along. Rooms run about $110 a night and they are running a special where you get 15% off if you book 7 days or more in advance.

Note: They require an overnight stay to use the water park. 

We thinks it's fun!  Have you been? What do you think?