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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 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 lively festivals and great live music.
Southwestern Hills Hotel Deals
Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Clean room and friendly staff. Did not use airport shuttle
Reviewed on 9 December 2025
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
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Bathroom floor was really beat up and can tell has a soft spot. Very rustic feel and good stay kids loved the pool but totally more basic older feel on the hotel
Reviewed on 7 December 2025
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Everything clean and peaceful
Reviewed on 10 December 2025
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Had a great stay and was impressed with the staff and the hotel. Will stay again!
Reviewed on 8 December 2025
Des Lux Hotel
Wonderful, friendly staff. Stunning lobby! The room was large and immaculate.
Reviewed on 8 December 2025
Other neighborhoods around Southwestern Hills
Watrous South
While there might not be top attractions in Watrous South, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Blank Park Zoo and Southridge Mall.
Greater South Side
While Greater South Side might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Air Lanes Bowling Center and Gray’s Lake Park.
Grays Lake
Though Grays Lake might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Gray’s Lake Park and Lauridsen Amphitheater.
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 Des Moines Community Playhouse and Salisbury House.
Indianola Hills
While there might not be top attractions in Indianola Hills, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Principal Park and Science Center of Iowa.
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.
Southwestern Hills, IA
- Places of interest
- Southwestern Hills Hotels by Star Rating
- Hotels in top Des Moines neighborhoods
- Southwestern Hills Hotels by Brand
- Air Lanes Bowling Center
- Jordan Creek Town Center
- Casey's Center
- Iowa State Fairgrounds
- Adventureland
- Drake University
- Iowa Events Center
- Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
- Des Moines Civic Center
- Iowa State Capitol Building
- Blank Park Zoo
- EMC Expo Center
- Hoyt Sherman Place
- Val Air Ballroom
- Principal Park
- Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
- Living History Farms
- Des Moines Art Center
- Outlets of Des Moines
- Merle Hay Mall
- Saylorville Lake
- West Glen Town Center
- Des Moines Area Community College
- Valley Junction
- Science Center of Iowa
- Salisbury House
- Simpson College
- 801 Grand
- Wooly's
- Mercy Medical Center West Lakes
- National Balloon Museum
- Des Moines MEPS
