Court District, IA

Des Moines

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Popular places to visit

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Principal Park

4.5/5(62 reviews)

Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theater scene.

Principal Park
The Tornado and Dragon roller coasters at Adventureland.

Adventureland

4/5(201 reviews)

Bring the family to Adventureland and enjoy this exciting amusement park in Altoona. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.

Adventureland
Iowa State Capitol Building which includes a statue or sculpture

Iowa State Capitol Building

4.5/5(194 reviews)

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.

Iowa State Capitol Building
Walk through farms and villages from different periods of time, incredible museum and park that takes guests through an interactive tour!

Living History Farms

4.5/5(63 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Living History Farms during your trip to Urbandale. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.

Living History Farms
Des Moines Botanical Center showing interior views and a park

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

4.5/5(115 reviews)

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.

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
Des Moines Art Center showing art and interior views

Des Moines Art Center

4.5/5(76 reviews)

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.

Des Moines Art Center

Court District Hotel Deals

Surety Hotel
Surety Hotel
4 out of 5
206 6th Ave., Des Moines, IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 528 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
AED 528
AED 606 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (953 reviews)
"The Surety is our home away from home with an attentive, caring, and professional staff as well as amenities that you find at larger chain hotels without the uptick in room rate. The in-dining restaurant has an outstanding menu and bar for a business lunch or cocktail after work. If you haven’t stayed ..."

Reviewed on 17 March 2025

Surety Hotel
Des Lux Hotel
Des Lux Hotel
3.5 out of 5
800 Locust St, Des Moines, IA
The price is AED 625 per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
AED 625
AED 700 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"It is a nice hotel. The decor is aggressively 20’s styling, kind of garishly fun. Had issues checking in, which was Expedia’s fault no theirs but they sorted it out and were good at customer service. Enjoyed it. Nice breakfast."

Reviewed on 16 March 2025

Des Lux Hotel
Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown
Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown
2.5 out of 5
120 Sw Water St, Des Moines, IA
The price is AED 403 per night from Apr 7 to Apr 8
AED 403
AED 451 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Great place"

Reviewed on 20 March 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown
Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown
Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown
3 out of 5
100 SW Water Street, Des Moines, IA
The price is AED 401 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
AED 401
AED 467 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (467 reviews)
Excellent customer service
"Tommy at the front desk demonatrated a true level of what it means to take pride in one's work. Tommy excels in effective communication by being able to quickly read people, anticipate their needs and offer what they are truly seeking as a guest in the Residence Inn. Tommy made our stay enjoyable ..."

Reviewed on 17 March 2025

Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
2.5 out of 5
5291 Stoney Creek Court, Johnston, IA
The price is AED 359 per night from Mar 24 to Mar 25
AED 359
AED 402 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Johnston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,629 reviews)
"Front desk was so helpful!! Very clean"

Reviewed on 19 March 2025

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
4.5 out of 5
1000 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA
The price is AED 490 per night from Mar 27 to Mar 28
AED 490
AED 549 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Mar - 28 Mar
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (934 reviews)
"Our stay was exactly what we were promised. The property was beautiful and clean, the staff friendly and helpful, the location perfect!"

Reviewed on 17 March 2025

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
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Other neighborhoods around Court District

State Historical Society of Iowa Museum which includes landscape views, a skyscraper and a city

Downtown Des Moines

4.5/5(711 area reviews)

Downtown Des Moines boasts corporate campuses, fine dining, and unique retail destinations. Explore the Pappajohn Sculpture Park, and enjoy easy access to DART transit and skywalk connections.

Downtown Des Moines
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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.

Columbus Park
Historic East Village

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.

Historic East Village
Great, unique coffee joint in Des Moines. I love the vintage Midwest feel, old tin coka-cola signs and all. The snickers latte is worth a try or cool off with a Sioux City Sarsaparilla.

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.

Sherman Hill
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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.

Indianola Hills
Grays Lake featuring a lake or waterhole

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.

Grays Lake

Court District, IA

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