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Popular places to visit

Adventureland

Adventureland

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

Adventureland
Principal Park

Principal Park

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

Principal Park
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 Fairground

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds
2 out of 5
410 E 30th Street, Des Moines, IA
The price is S$88 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
S$88
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Limited breakfast - Pool was down Needs updated"

Reviewed on 18 Mar,2025

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds
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
The price is S$104 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
S$104
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
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 ...
5.8/10 (371 reviews)
"The room we checked in to had a toilet that constantly ran. The bathroom pocket door was wedged open. The front desk was very accommodating to get us moved to a new room"

Reviewed on 17 Mar,2025

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
2.5 out of 5
5291 Stoney Creek Court, Johnston, IA
The price is S$147 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
S$147
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
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! (1,638 reviews)
"Staff was nice, there was only one towel in our double room upon checkin. No towels in the pool area, but front desk staff took care of it quickly. The pool area is large and the kids loved the heated outdoor pool. The pool was very busy and loud, but the kids enjoyed it."

Reviewed on 28 Mar,2025

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
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$207 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
S$207
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
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! (939 reviews)
"The best hotel I’ve stayed in ever!"

Reviewed on 24 Mar,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
The price is S$95 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
S$95
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,442 reviews)
Mini vaca!
"Cute hotel near international airport. Lovely staff who whated to make your stay as nice as possible. Loved there shower pressure. Beds were great, had a fridge and microwave in room. All in all great stay."

Reviewed on 25 Mar,2025

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
3 out of 5
2650 University Ave., Des Moines, IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$158 per night from 15 Apr to 16 Apr
S$158
includes taxes & fees
15 Apr - 16 Apr
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (772 reviews)
"It was quiet. Across the street from Drake where we were visiting."

Reviewed on 28 Mar,2025

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
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Other neighbourhoods around Fairground

Des Moines Botanical Center which includes a cascade

Capitol Park

While there might not be top attractions in Capitol Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden and Iowa State Capitol Building.

Capitol 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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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
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Court District

Travellers come to Court District for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Science Center of Iowa and Polk County Courthouse while you're in town.

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
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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

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