Drake, IA
Des Moines
Popular places to visit
Jordan Creek Town Center
You can enjoy retail therapy at Jordan Creek Town Center during your visit to West Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.
Iowa State Fairgrounds
Enjoy an outing to Iowa State Fairgrounds during your stay in Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.
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 acclaimed theater scene.
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 acclaimed theater scene and great live music.
Principal Park
Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theater scene.
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.
Drake Hotel Deals
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Clean room. Friendly, professional, caring and accommodating staff! Free breakfast was amazing!
Reviewed on 24 February 2026
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Great room, restaurants, and staff.
Reviewed on 23 February 2026
Sonesta Simply Suites Des Moines
Everything was perfect!
Reviewed on 24 February 2026
Des Lux Hotel
The room was spotless, the bed was super comfortable, breakfast was good and the staff was so nice. Would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 23 February 2026
Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek
loved the room
Reviewed on 22 February 2026
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
Room and entire hotel was very clean. Staff very friendly.
Reviewed on 24 February 2026
Other neighborhoods around Drake
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.
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.
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.
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.
Western Gateway
While visiting Western Gateway, you might make a stop by sights like John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
