Downtown Des Moines, IA
Des Moines
Visit Downtown Des Moines
Popular places to visit
Iowa Events Center
Learn about the events happening at Iowa Events Center 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 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.
John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park
Explore the great outdoors at John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park, a lovely green space in Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
State Historical Museum of Iowa
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in State Historical Museum of Iowa in Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and lively festivals.
Downtown Des Moines Hotel Deals
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
The room was very clean
Reviewed on 5 February 2026
Des Lux Hotel
Terrific
Reviewed on 3 February 2026
Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown
Wonderful like always
Reviewed on 24 January 2026
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection
Beautiful, clean rooms. Excellent customer service.
Reviewed on 25 January 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown
Courteous helpful staff, location close to many places and events
Reviewed on 1 February 2026
Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown
It was excellent. Easy, friendly and efficient
Reviewed on 25 January 2026
Other neighborhoods around Downtown Des Moines
Court District
Court District is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Science Center of Iowa and Principal Park while in the area.
Western Gateway
While visiting Western Gateway, you might make a stop by sights like John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
Historic East Village
Directly east of Downtown Des Moines, this nationally recognized historic district boasts the Iowa State Capitol complex, State of Iowa Historical Museum, and Des Moines Botanical Gardens. Explore eateries, boutique shops, and loft-style housing in its charming structures.
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.
Columbus Park
Though Columbus Park might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Principal Park and Science Center of Iowa.
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.
Downtown Des Moines, IA
- Places of interest
- Downtown Des Moines Hotels by Star Rating
- More Hotel Options in Downtown Des Moines
- Iowa Events Center
- Iowa State Capitol Building
- Des Moines Civic Center
- Hoyt Sherman Place
- Science Center of Iowa
- Wooly's
- Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center
- Walnut Street Bridge
- John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park
- Polk County Courthouse
- State Historical Museum of Iowa
- Temple Theater
- Ruan Center
- Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden
- Robert D. Ray Asian Gardens
- Water Works Park
