Merle Hay, IA
Des Moines
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 great live music.
Principal Park
Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.
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 great live music 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 great live music and acclaimed theater scene.
Merle Hay Hotel Deals
Sonesta Essential Des Moines
Clean
Reviewed on 23 November 2025
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Beautiful place with very nice & clean rooms!
Reviewed on 22 November 2025
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
the staff was fast and professional , the room quiet and well appointed
Reviewed on 25 November 2025
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Staff
Reviewed on 25 November 2025
Des Lux Hotel
This hotel is absolutely beautiful. The most aesthetically pleasing place I've ever stayed. Everything was perfectly clean and the staff was super friendly and helpful. Best hotel breakfast I've had since pre-covid. I would have expected to pay much more for how lovely this place is. Cannot recommend ...
Reviewed on 25 November 2025
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Room was very nice, clean and quiet. We were not able to stay in the cottages where we were originally booked because they had no hot water there, so we were moved to the main building.
Reviewed on 27 November 2025
Other neighborhoods around Merle Hay
Beaverdale
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Beaverdale and surrounding area, you can visit Des Moines Community Playhouse and Merle Hay Mall.
Waveland Park
While visiting Waveland Park, you might make a stop by sights like Des Moines Community Playhouse and Waveland Municipal Golf Course.
Lovington
Lovington is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Merle Hay Mall, a top attraction in the neighborhood.
Waterbury
While Waterbury isn't home to many top sights, Val Air Ballroom and Des Moines Art Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
Drake
If you're spending some time in Drake, Des Moines Community Playhouse and Knapp Center are top sights worth seeing.
North of Grand
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in North of Grand and surrounding area, you can visit Des Moines Community Playhouse and Salisbury House.
Merle Hay, IA
- Places of interest
- Merle Hay Hotels by Star Rating
- Hotels in top Des Moines neighborhoods
- Merle Hay Hotels by Brand
- Merle Hay Mall
- Jordan Creek Town Center
- Casey's Center
- Iowa State Fairgrounds
- Adventureland
- Iowa Events Center
- Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
- Drake University
- EMC Expo Center
- Des Moines Civic Center
- Iowa State Capitol Building
- Val Air Ballroom
- Hoyt Sherman Place
- Blank Park Zoo
- Principal Park
- Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
- Living History Farms
- Outlets of Des Moines
- Des Moines Art Center
- West Glen Town Center
- Saylorville Lake
- Des Moines Area Community College
- Valley Junction
- Science Center of Iowa
- Gray’s Lake Park
- Simpson College
- Wooly's
- 801 Grand
- Mercy Medical Center West Lakes
- National Balloon Museum
- Salisbury House
- Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center
