| upgraded suites feature sunken whirlpool tubs. there's a heated indoor pool and a fitness room. they also have microwaves and minifridges. freebies include parking and continental breakfast, which is served in a laid-back dining room. down-to-earth rooms and suites come with free wi-fi, tvs, and tea and coffeemakers. this casual, low-rise hotel is 4 miles from the grout museum district and 7 miles from lost island waterpark. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
The Eastern Iowa Airport 1 hr 5
Greenbelt Lake (3 min) Cedar River Exchange Park (12 min) Lost Island Adventure Golf and Go-karts (12 min)
Multiple slides & pools plus an arcade, pool hall, go-kart track, mini-golf course & concessions. Dan Gable Wrestling Museum (9 min)
Museum and wrestling Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens (11 min)
40-acre oasis with multiple themed gardens, including a kids’ area with a fish pond & Hobbit homes. Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum & Grout Museum of History & Science (8 min)
Museum and history George Wyth State Park (18 min)
Multiple lakes for boating, fishing & windsurfing plus multi-use woodland trails, campsites & more. Rensselaer Russell House Museum (9 min) Phelps Youth Pavilion (9 min)
Vibrant facility offering interactive educational exhibits for kids, including an artists' workshop. Hartman Reserve Nature Center (14 min)
Sprawling outdoor preserve with paved & unpaved paths, scenic lakes & an interpretative center. Waterloo Center for the Arts (9 min)
Art and museum George Wyth Lake (14 min) Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area (8 min)
History, blacksmith, nature, wine, and art John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum (8 min)
History of John Deere at the site of its first factory, with hands-on exhibits & free guided tours. | 
