Merle Hay, IA
Des Moines
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.
Merle Hay Hotel Deals
Sonesta Essential Des Moines
Clean room, general ambience was very good.
Reviewed on 9 January 2026
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Amazing again
Reviewed on 11 January 2026
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Very nice hotel.
Reviewed on 12 January 2026
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
Convenient location
Reviewed on 10 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
Very good and awesome hotel!
Reviewed on 11 January 2026
Other neighborhoods around Merle Hay
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.
Waterbury
While Waterbury isn't home to many top sights, Val Air Ballroom and Des Moines Art Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
Drake
If you're spending some time in Drake, Knapp Center and Des Moines Community Playhouse are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Merle Hay, IA
- Places of interest
- Merle Hay Hotels by Star Rating
- Hotels in top Des Moines neighborhoods
- Merle Hay Hotels by Brand
- Merle Hay Mall
- Jordan Creek Town Center
- Casey's Center
- Iowa State Fairgrounds
- Adventureland
- Iowa Events Center
- Drake University
- Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
- Val Air Ballroom
- Iowa State Capitol Building
- Des Moines Civic Center
- Principal Park
- Blank Park Zoo
- EMC Expo Center
- Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
- Hoyt Sherman Place
- Living History Farms
- Outlets of Des Moines
- Des Moines Art Center
- West Glen Town Center
- Des Moines Area Community College
- Science Center of Iowa
- Saylorville Lake
- Valley Junction
- Wooly's
- Simpson College
- Lauridsen Amphitheater
- 801 Grand
- Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center
- Gray’s Lake Park
- Mercy Medical Center West Lakes
- Salisbury House
