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 lively festivals and great live music.
Principal Park
Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.
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 great live music 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 acclaimed theater scene.
Merle Hay Hotel Deals
Sonesta Essential Des Moines
Clean room, nice staff. The only complaint is the breakfast.
Reviewed on 3 November 2025
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
I like the aesthetic of the hotel and the two restaurants/bar options within the hotel.
Reviewed on 10 November 2025
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Nice and clean room. I appreciate no smoking hotel.
Reviewed on 11 November 2025
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Fast and friendly check in. Good breakfast time and choices. Clean and friendly area.
Reviewed on 8 November 2025
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
Nice
Reviewed on 6 November 2025
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Clean room, great atmosphere and excellent staff. Room was clean and no gross “hotel” smell. The only thing negative is we had a jet tub room and we had no hot water to enjoy it. The shower had no hot water either, along with no water pressure.
Reviewed on 7 November 2025
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.
Lovington
Lovington is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Merle Hay Mall, a top attraction in the neighborhood.
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.
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
- Adventureland
- Iowa State Fairgrounds
- Drake University
- Iowa Events Center
- Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
- EMC Expo Center
- Iowa State Capitol Building
- Des Moines Civic Center
- Val Air Ballroom
- Hoyt Sherman Place
- Blank Park Zoo
- Principal Park
- Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
- Living History Farms
- Des Moines Art Center
- Outlets of Des Moines
- Saylorville Lake
- West Glen Town Center
- Des Moines Area Community College
- Valley Junction
- Science Center of Iowa
- Simpson College
- Wooly's
- Gray’s Lake Park
- 801 Grand
- National Balloon Museum
- Des Moines MEPS
- Mercy Medical Center West Lakes
- Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center
