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 great live music 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.
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 lively festivals.
Drake Hotel Deals
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Room was clran and well stocked i didnt ise the laundry
Reviewed on 3 January 2026
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Excellent stay!!!
Reviewed on 4 January 2026
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Clean hotel from top to bottom, friendly staff, and great food!
Reviewed on 5 January 2026
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
Clean and convenient
Reviewed on 5 January 2026
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
It was small not a lot of corices
Reviewed on 3 January 2026
Des Lux Hotel
Great stay, love the decor and vibe. Breakfast was a great bonus. Loved our room and especially the jacuzzi tub!!
Reviewed on 4 January 2026
Other neighborhoods around Drake
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.
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 Salisbury House and Des Moines Art Center.
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 801 Grand.
Beaverdale
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Beaverdale and surrounding area, you can visit Merle Hay Mall and Knapp Center.
Waveland Park
While visiting Waveland Park, you might make a stop by sights like Waveland Municipal Golf Course and Des Moines Community Playhouse.
Western Gateway
While visiting Western Gateway, you might make a stop by sights like John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
Drake, IA
- Places of interest
- Drake Hotels by Star Rating
- Hotels in top Des Moines neighborhoods
- Drake Hotels by Brand
- Drake University
- Des Moines Community Playhouse
- Jordan Creek Town Center
- Iowa State Fairgrounds
- Casey's Center
- Adventureland
- Iowa Events Center
- Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
- Val Air Ballroom
- Iowa State Capitol Building
- Des Moines Civic Center
- Blank Park Zoo
- Principal Park
- Hoyt Sherman Place
- EMC Expo Center
- Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
- Living History Farms
- Outlets of Des Moines
- Des Moines Art Center
- Merle Hay Mall
- Saylorville Lake
- Des Moines Area Community College
- West Glen Town Center
- Science Center of Iowa
- Valley Junction
- Simpson College
- Wooly's
- Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center
- Salisbury House
- 801 Grand
- Lauridsen Amphitheater
