Downtown Des Moines, IA
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Popular places to visit
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.
John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park
Explore the great outdoors at John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park, a lovely green space in Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
State Historical Museum of Iowa
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in State Historical Museum of Iowa in Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and lively festivals.
Iowa Women of Achievement Bridge
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Iowa Women of Achievement Bridge during your travels in Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.
Downtown Des Moines Hotel Deals
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
This is our second time staying here. It feels like a 5 star hotel. The details in the decor are unique and well designed. The bed and bedding is comfortable. I love the lobby, large and spacious with lots of seating options for gatherings small or large. Great restaurant, Proudfoot and Bird with ...
Reviewed on 6 December 2025
Des Lux Hotel
Wonderful, friendly staff. Stunning lobby! The room was large and immaculate.
Reviewed on 8 December 2025
Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG
Hotel was good option for walking to Casey Center for Paul McCartney concert. Lobby was filled with concert goers end of evening, and it took hotel over 30 minutes to open stairwell. People were piled up in lobby, security was nowhere to be found, and front desk didn't have keys to open stairwell. ...
Reviewed on 16 November 2025
Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown
Good food, comfortable room, and solid customer service.
Reviewed on 8 December 2025
Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown
Nice front desk staff. Large room. King-size bed was comfortable. Water pressure in the shower was good, although I had to run the water quite a while before it became hot. Having a kitchen was very helpful. I appreciated the full-size refrigerator and the dishes in the cupboards. The TV in the living ...
Reviewed on 8 December 2025
Hilton Des Moines Downtown
With the price of the breakfast buffet, there should have been more than 5 options of warm food to choose from
Reviewed on 10 December 2025
Other neighborhoods around Downtown Des Moines
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.
Western Gateway
While visiting Western Gateway, you might make a stop by sights like John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
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.
Sherman Hill
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Sherman Hill and surrounding area, you can visit Hoyt Sherman Place and John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
Columbus Park
Though Columbus Park might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Principal Park and Science Center of Iowa.
Woodland Heights
While Woodland Heights might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Hoyt Sherman Place and John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
Downtown Des Moines, IA
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- Casey's Center
- Iowa Events Center
- Des Moines Civic Center
- Iowa State Capitol Building
- EMC Expo Center
- Hoyt Sherman Place
- Principal Park
- Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
- Science Center of Iowa
- 801 Grand
- Wooly's
- Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center
- John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park
- State Historical Museum of Iowa
- Polk County Courthouse
- Iowa Women of Achievement Bridge
- Walnut Street Bridge
- Temple Theater
- Ruan Center
- Iowa Hall of Pride
- Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market
- World Food Prize Hall of Laureates
- Des Moines Public Library
- Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden
- Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater
- Pappajohn Sculpture Park
- The Wallace Centers of Iowa: Wallace House
- Robert D. Ray Asian Gardens
- Water Works Park
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