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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.
Principal Park
Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. 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.
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.
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.
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.
Southwestern Hills Hotel Deals
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
Clean room
Reviewed on 16 October 2025
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
One of my favorite places to stay. The room is clean and comfy always. Wonderful atmosphere.
Reviewed on 14 October 2025
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Parking was great easy in and oiy
Reviewed on 19 October 2025
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
The property was clean and the staff was friendly and helpful. The shower gel and conditioner were empty.
Reviewed on 18 October 2025
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
Yes
Reviewed on 22 October 2025
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
We used a suite for a family birthday and the family enjoyed their time swimming. I enjoy water parks so it was nice to see other people enjoying it as well.
Reviewed on 19 October 2025
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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 Air Lanes Bowling Center.
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 Salisbury House and Des Moines Art Center.
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
- Iowa State Fairgrounds
- Adventureland
- Casey's Center
- Jordan Creek Town Center
- Drake University
- Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
- Iowa Events Center
- Blank Park Zoo
- Principal Park
- Iowa State Capitol Building
- EMC Expo Center
- Hoyt Sherman Place
- Des Moines Civic Center
- Living History Farms
- Val Air Ballroom
- Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
- Outlets of Des Moines
- Saylorville Lake
- Des Moines Art Center
- Merle Hay Mall
- Des Moines Area Community College
- West Glen Town Center
- Lauridsen Amphitheater
- Valley Junction
- Science Center of Iowa
- Gray’s Lake Park
- Wooly's
- Salisbury House
- 801 Grand
- Simpson College
- Des Moines MEPS
