North of Grand, IA
Des Moines
Visit North of Grand
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.
North of Grand Hotel Deals
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
Des Lux Hotel
Really enjoyed the Des Lux. All of the staff were wonderful from the front desk, breakfast staff, housekeeping and bar. We splurged on Room 504--a decadent suite on the top floor with high ceilings, tons of windows looking down Locust, fireplace, wet bar, jacuzzi tub and separate shower. The room ...
Reviewed on 8 November 2025
Other neighborhoods around North of Grand
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.
Drake
If you're spending some time in Drake, Knapp Center and Des Moines Community Playhouse are top sights worth seeing.
Waveland Park
While visiting Waveland Park, you might make a stop by sights like Waveland Municipal Golf Course and Des Moines Community Playhouse.
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.
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.
Western Gateway
While visiting Western Gateway, you might make a stop by sights like John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
North of Grand, IA
- Casey's Center
- Jordan Creek Town Center
- Adventureland
- Iowa State Fairgrounds
- Iowa Events Center
- Drake University
- Principal Park
- Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
- EMC Expo Center
- Hoyt Sherman Place
- Des Moines Civic Center
- Iowa State Capitol Building
- Val Air Ballroom
- Blank Park Zoo
- Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
- Living History Farms
- Des Moines Art Center
- Merle Hay Mall
- Outlets of Des Moines
- West Glen Town Center
- Saylorville Lake
- Valley Junction
- Des Moines Area Community College
- Gray’s Lake Park
- Mercy Medical Center West Lakes
- Science Center of Iowa
- Simpson College
- Wooly's
- National Balloon Museum
- 801 Grand
- Raccoon River Park
- Des Moines MEPS
