Greater South Side, IA
Des Moines





Visit Greater South Side
Popular places to visit

Gray’s Lake Park
Explore the great outdoors at Gray’s Lake Park, a lovely green space in Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

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 great live music 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 great live music 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 great live music and lively festivals.

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.

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.
Greater South Side Hotel Deals

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Great breakfast, good deal.
Reviewed on 9 April 2026

Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
Friendly front desk staff. The property, although clean was definitely dated and shows signs of wear. We would probably chose a different place near the airport next time.
Reviewed on 5 April 2026

AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Clean room, staff was friendly, easy to find and park
Reviewed on 10 April 2026

Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
We enjoyed our stay !
Reviewed on 8 April 2026

Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG
I love staying at this hotel because of the closest to the airport. But seems the last few times that I’ve stayed here. I always get stuck in the rear part of the building.
Reviewed on 2 April 2026

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Room was very clean, bed was very comfortable, not loud around us, great overall stay
Reviewed on 10 April 2026
Other neighborhoods around Greater South Side

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.

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 A. H. Blank Golf Course.

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.

Southwestern Hills
While Southwestern Hills might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Gray’s Lake Park and Lauridsen Amphitheater.

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.

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.
