Brayton, Iowa, is a village of less than 500 people an hour west of Des Moines. Hotel and lodging choices in the village are limited, but a quick drive will take you to nearby Iowa towns with more options. The surrounding towns offer a variety of accommodations at reasonable prices.
The Hallock House Bed & Breakfast is an 1882 Victorian country home in Brayton. Rooms are available for $45 to $60 a night as of 2011. The tiny village of Brayton includes Mel's Diner and Big T's for local restaurant options. The nearby towns of Audubon offers additional opportunities for dining and some unusual sightseeing. Audubon is home to Albert the bull, the world's largest bull statue. Albert weighs 45 tons and is dedicated to the beef industry in the area.
Located just five minutes from Brayton in Atlantic, Iowa, America's Best Value Inn offers rooms for just $53 a night. The Inn provides a free breakfast and heated outdoor pool for guests. Restaurants within driving distance include the Family Table, Main Street Grill and the Feedlot Steakhouse. Atlantic is a short, 15-minute drive from some of Iowa's most interesting attractions like Antique City in Walnut, Iowa. Antique City includes more than 15 antique shops as well as specialty shops and local restaurants.
Also located in Atlantic, the Chestnut Charm Bed & Breakfast offers a range of rooms and suites for $70 to $225 a night as of 2011. A stay at the 1898 Victorian Inn includes a full breakfast and is near local restaurants like the Redwood Steakhouse. From June to October, visitors to Chestnut Charm can enjoy the Farmers Market, taking place every Tuesday evening and Sunday morning in the Oschelm Farm and Home Supply parking lot. Other things to do and see in Atlantic include walking and biking the T-bone Trail, visiting the log cabin in City Park and touring the old country school house.
The AmericInn in Elk Horn, Iowa, is less than 20 minutes from Brayton. With rooms from $90 to $135 a night as of 2011, the AmericInn is located in the largest rural Danish settlement in the United States. Elk Horn celebrates its Danish heritage through its food, shops, events and attractions. The AmericInn is near the Danish Inn Restaurant and Mill Hus Bakery where travelers can enjoy traditional Danish meals and pastries. Other Danish-themed points of interest include the Danish Countryside Vin Hus wine shop, featuring local Iowa-made wines, and the Danish Mill Gift Shop.
