Downtown Des Moines, IA

Des Moines
State Historical Society of Iowa Museum which includes landscape views, a skyscraper and a city
Des Moines Botanical Center showing interior views and a park
State Historical Society of Iowa Museum showing interior views
Iowa State Capitol Building featuring a garden and heritage architecture
Iowa State Capitol Building which includes a park and heritage architecture

Popular places to visit

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 lively festivals and great live music.

Iowa State Capitol Building
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
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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 lively festivals and great live music.

Principal Park
State Historical Society of Iowa Museum which includes interior views

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 lively festivals and acclaimed theater scene.

State Historical Museum of Iowa
Falls underneath the Women of Achievement Bridge

Iowa Women of Achievement Bridge

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Iowa Women of Achievement Bridge during your travels in Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

Iowa Women of Achievement Bridge
John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park featuring outdoor art, a city and a park

John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

5/5(3 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park, a lovely green space in Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Downtown Des Moines Hotel Deals

Surety Hotel
Surety Hotel
4 out of 5
206 6th Ave., Des Moines, IA
The price is AED 381 per night from Jan 16 to Jan 17
AED 381
AED 438 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 Jan
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! (901 reviews)
"rooms pretty small"

Reviewed on 30 December 2024

Surety Hotel
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 496 per night from Jan 9 to Jan 10
AED 496
AED 556 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan
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! (856 reviews)
Comfy & Classic
"Fun classic art deco design with upgrades all over that still fit in. Comfy & Classic."

Reviewed on 31 December 2024

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown
Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown
3.5 out of 5
101 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA
The price is AED 357 per night from Jan 9 to Jan 10
AED 357
AED 400 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,093 reviews)
Better than you Omaha downtown property.
"It was a great stay , much better than our previous two nights at the downtown Embassy Suites. On problem I had with both areas is having to pay parking. At least the Des Moines property was covered. The breakfast st the Des Moines location was superb."

Reviewed on 27 December 2024

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown
Des Lux Hotel
Des Lux Hotel
3.5 out of 5
800 Locust St, Des Moines, IA
The price is AED 621 per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
AED 621
AED 695 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan
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! (1,002 reviews)
Excellent
"It was nice quite and relaxing, great get away from the kids, everyone was friendly and polite was a bit pricey but worth it, will definitely stay again!"

Reviewed on 30 December 2024

Des Lux Hotel
Hilton Des Moines Downtown
Hilton Des Moines Downtown
3.5 out of 5
435 Park Street, Des Moines, IA
The price is AED 531 per night from Jan 8 to Jan 9
AED 531
AED 612 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (912 reviews)
"I loved this hotel. It was very clean and a very comfortable bed as well!"

Reviewed on 31 December 2024

Hilton Des Moines Downtown
Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown
Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown
3 out of 5
418 6th Avenue, Des Moines, IA
The price is AED 349 per night from Jan 16 to Jan 17
AED 349
AED 391 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 Jan
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Enjoyable stay. Front desk staff very friendly."

Reviewed on 1 January 2025

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown
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Other neighborhoods around Downtown Des Moines

View into downtown from the Capitol Building. #capitol #desmoines #city #downtown

Court District

Court District is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Principal Park and Des Moines Civic Center while in the area.

Court District
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 801 Grand.

Sherman Hill
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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
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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 Terrace Hill.

Woodland Heights
Des Moines Botanical Center showing a cascade

Capitol Park

While Capitol Park isn't home to many top sights, Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden and Iowa State Capitol Building are some notable places to visit nearby.

Capitol Park

Downtown Des Moines, IA

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