Court District

Des Moines

Photo by Ryan Brohm
Photo by Ryan Brohm
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Photo by Erik Rowley
Photo by Lana Garmon
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 lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.

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

5/5(1 review)

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 lively festivals and great live music.

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

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

5/5(1 review)

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$217 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
S$217
1 Jul - 2 Jul
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! (1,019 reviews)
"What an unexpected and remarkable hotel nestled in the middle of downtown Des Moines. The lobby is a little bit of European old world splendor with the amenities one expects from a top notch modern hotel. Front desk staff was efficient and polite. Restaurants in the area were pointed out along with ..."

Reviewed on 27 Jun, 2025

Des Lux Hotel
Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown
Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown
2.5 out of 5
120 Sw Water St, Des Moines, IA
The price is S$157 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
S$157
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"It was a great location for our trip Friday night Cubs game Saturday farmers market downtown everything was in walking distance was a nice weekend"

Reviewed on 28 Jun, 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection
4 out of 5
206 6th Ave., Des Moines, IA
The price is S$242 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
S$242
20 Jul - 21 Jul
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! (1,000 reviews)
"I can't wait to stay here again next year!"

Reviewed on 15 Jun, 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$162 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
S$162
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (494 reviews)
"We came for the day and night. So convenient to walk to restaurants and bars and farmers market Loved that we didn’t have to drive anywhere."

Reviewed on 21 Jun, 2025

Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown
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
The price is S$177 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
S$177
2 Jul - 3 Jul
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! (1,030 reviews)
"Nicely updated hotel in a good location. Would stay again and recommend."

Reviewed on 28 Jun, 2025

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG
Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG
3 out of 5
1050 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA
The price is S$173 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
S$173
2 Jul - 3 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Nice property, clean room. Staff just weren't very friendly"

Reviewed on 21 Jun, 2025

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Court District

State Historical Society of Iowa Museum which includes 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 which includes a high-rise building, a garden and a city

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 Wooly's and Iowa State Capitol Building 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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