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Des Moines, IA
Travel Guide
Visit Des Moines
Where to stay in Des Moines
Downtown Des Moines
4.5/5(711 area reviews)
Downtown Des Moines boasts corporate campuses, fine dining, and unique retail destinations. Explore the Pappajohn Sculpture Park, and enjoy easy access to DART transit and skywalk connections.
Historic East Village
Directly east of Downtown Des Moines, this nationally recognized historic district boasts the Iowa State Capitol complex, State of Iowa Historical Museum, and Des Moines Botanical Gardens. Explore eateries, boutique shops, and loft-style housing in its charming structures.
Court District
Court District is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Science Center of Iowa and Principal Park while in the area.
Drake
If you're spending some time in Drake, Knapp Center and Des Moines Community Playhouse are top sights worth seeing.
Greater South Side
4/5(189 area reviews)
While Greater South Side might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Air Lanes Bowling Center and Gray’s Lake Park.
Western Gateway
While visiting Western Gateway, you might make a stop by sights like John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
5291 Stoney Creek Court Johnston IA
The price is SAR 331 per night from Jan 15 to Jan 16
SAR 331
SAR 371 total
15 Jan - 16 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Johnston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,805 reviews)
staff，amenities
Reviewed on 30 December 2025
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
1000 Walnut St Des Moines IA
The price is SAR 535 per night from Jan 11 to Jan 12
SAR 535
SAR 599 total
11 Jan - 12 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,066 reviews)
As always an excellent choice. Our room was gorgeous. Breakfast was fantastic. Christmas get away was better because of this hotel.
Reviewed on 26 December 2025
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
7225 Vista Dr West Des Moines IA
The price is SAR 284 per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
SAR 284
SAR 318 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in West Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
Fresh breakfast menu. Comfortable beds. Extremely clean room.
Reviewed on 29 December 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Kasa Downtown Des Moines
550 Watson Powell Junior Way Des Moines IA
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, a business center, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Casey's Center ...
9/10 Wonderful! (111 reviews)
This business has multiple apartments within the apartment building at this address. The apartment that I was in needs a serious deep clean and the oven door was literally coming apart. I don’t know how anyone could consider it acceptable to rent out to a guest, in this condition.
Reviewed on 26 November 2025
AMAZING & A PARTY BARN… HOT TUB, PL TBl, PNG PNG, & ARCADE! ACCESS TO POOLS!
West Des Moines IA
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in West Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Jordan Creek Town ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (68 reviews)
Impressive home! Great stay, I’d gladly come back.
Reviewed on 17 November 2025
LUXURY GETAWAY! ARCADE, POOL TBL, PING PONG, HOT TUB, DECK! ACCESS TO POOLS!
Waukee IA
Book a stay at this golf vacation home in Waukee. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and a pool table. Popular attractions Jordan Creek Town Center and Hawthorne ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (71 reviews)
Ideal for our Christmas getaway. Unique circumstances led us to need a place for our entire family to meet. This facility/home was the perfect size for our group of 14 people! Family-friendly, great communication and location.
Reviewed on 22 December 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
Adventureland
Bring the family to Adventureland and enjoy this exciting amusement park in Altoona. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.
Iowa State Capitol Building
After visiting Iowa State Capitol Building, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theater scene.
Principal Park
Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.
Living History Farms
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Living History Farms during your trip to Urbandale. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.
Des Moines Art Center
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Des Moines Art Center during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.
Reviews of Des Moines
4.2
Top Destination
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Irene was so nice over the phone and in person,I ended up coming now because my mom died, Irene and the rest of the staff was excellent !
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
We loved Des Moines, but where we stayed was sub par at best.
5/5 - Excellent
jms918
big city but not overwelming
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Very nice people!! friendly, helpful and overall a very pleasant experience.
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
Was in town for family wedding
Other places like Des Moines
- Jordan Creek Town Center
- Iowa State Fairgrounds
- Casey's Center
- Adventureland
- Drake University
- Iowa Events Center
- Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
- Des Moines Civic Center
- Iowa State Capitol Building
- Blank Park Zoo
- Principal Park
- Val Air Ballroom
- Hoyt Sherman Place
- EMC Expo Center
- Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
- Outlets of Des Moines
- Living History Farms
- Des Moines Art Center
- Merle Hay Mall
- Saylorville Lake
- Des Moines Area Community College
- West Glen Town Center
- Science Center of Iowa
- Valley Junction
- Wooly's
- 801 Grand
- National Balloon Museum
- Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center
- Gray’s Lake Park
- Lauridsen Amphitheater
- Salisbury House
- Mercy Medical Center West Lakes
