The Ramada Tropics Resort and Conference Center Des Moines features an indoor water park with two tube slides, a 40 foot pirate ship, adult lap pool, and hot tub. A fitness center with treadmills, weight bench and stair step machines. NASCAR Simulator Arcade, gift shop, complimentary wireless Internet, free parking, and allows pets (10 fee per night). Newly renovated guest rooms feature refrigerators, microwaves, 37-inch HDTV with over 50 cable channels, coffeemakers, hairdryers, and safes. It is conveniently located off interstates 80/35 at EXIT 131 in Northwest Des Moines. It is minutes from downtown Des Moines and all area attractions.