Court District

Des Moines

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Photo by Lana Garmon
Photo by Lana Garmon
Photo by Lana Garmon

Popular places to visit

Principal Park

Principal Park

Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals.

Principal Park
Adventureland

Adventureland

Bring the family to Adventureland and enjoy this exciting theme park in Altoona. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.

Adventureland
Iowa State Capitol Building showing a statue or sculpture

Iowa State Capitol Building

A city landmark, this interesting building showcases design and architectural features that created a grand impression in the late 1800s and still inspire today.

Iowa State Capitol Building
Living History Farms

Living History Farms

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Living History Farms during your travels in Urbandale. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.

Living History Farms
Des Moines Botanical Center featuring interior views and a garden

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Experience the tropics in an indoor garden oasis nearly 100 years old alongside a meandering river in this Midwestern city.

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
Des Moines Art Center which includes art and interior views

Des Moines Art Center

Spend time admiring the architectural lines of this art and education center before heading inside to view its outstanding collection.

Des Moines Art Center

Top hotels in Court District

Des Lux Hotel

Des Lux Hotel

3.5 out of 5
800 Locust St, Des Moines, IA
The price is S$219 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
S$219
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,006 reviews)
"Loved the decor and the quiet environment. Bar was great Staff just amazing.welcoming, friendly and helpful. One of the best small boutique hotels I have frequented. So much history as the former private club I highly recommend it."

Reviewed on 24 Aug, 2025

Des Lux Hotel
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
206 6th Ave., Des Moines, IA
The price is S$281 per night from 25 Sept to 26 Sept
S$281
25 Sept - 26 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Great experience all the way around."

Reviewed on 4 Aug, 2025

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection
Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

3 out of 5
100 SW Water Street, Des Moines, IA
The price is S$163 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
S$163
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (512 reviews)
"I don't like paying extra to park!"

Reviewed on 24 Aug, 2025

Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

3 out of 5
5000 Merle Hay Rd, Urbandale, IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$112 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
S$112
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Urbandale. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
5.6/10 (570 reviews)
Just manage expectations and it’ll be fine!
"We booked to stay during the state fair with our 3 year old. The hotel is older, for sure. Certainly not a luxury establishment. That said, though, our rooms were clean. The AC worked very well in our room, almost freezing us out the first night until we adjusted it. Our room opened to the waterpark ..."

Reviewed on 17 Aug, 2025

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

4.5 out of 5
1000 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$201 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
S$201
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,006 reviews)
Great Smell; Good Flex on friends
"If you are looking for some place bougie or a fancy stay, this is definitely the place for you. All of the staff I interacted with were super helpful and friendly. I ended up having to extend my stay after my original booking. I did have to 'check out' the morning of my original checkout date to ..."

Reviewed on 25 Aug, 2025

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

2 out of 5
1901 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$104 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
S$104
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,578 reviews)
"This was our second time here. Its a great option for parking and airport shuttle."

Reviewed on 22 Aug, 2025

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
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Other neighbourhoods around Court District

State Historical Society of Iowa Museum featuring a high-rise building, landscape views and a city

Downtown Des Moines

4/5(1 area review)

The abundant dining options and live music are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Des Moines. A stop by Polk County Courthouse or 801 Grand might round out your trip.

Downtown Des Moines
John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park showing outdoor art, a high-rise building and a 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.

Western Gateway
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Columbus Park

While Columbus Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Principal Park and Science Center of Iowa.

Columbus Park
Historic East Village

Historic East Village

Historic East Village is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to State Historical Museum of Iowa and Wooly's while you're in town.

Historic East Village
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Indianola Hills

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Indianola Hills and surrounding area, you can visit Principal Park and Science Center of Iowa.

Indianola Hills
Grays Lake showing a lake or waterhole

Grays Lake

While Grays Lake isn't home to many top sights, Gray’s Lake Park and Lauridsen Amphitheater are some notable places to visit nearby.

Grays Lake

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