Watrous South, IA

Des Moines

Popular places to visit

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 great live music and lively festivals.

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 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 acclaimed theater scene 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 acclaimed theater scene and lively festivals.

Principal Park
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 great live music and lively festivals.

Living History Farms
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 acclaimed theater scene and great live music.

Des Moines Art Center

Watrous South Hotel Deals

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
2 out of 5
1901 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA
The price is AED 257 per night from Jan 6 to Jan 7
AED 257
AED 288 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,381 reviews)
"Thank you for my room being quiet, safe and clean."

Reviewed on 2 January 2025

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
2.5 out of 5
5001 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA
The price is AED 379 per night from Jan 17 to Jan 18
AED 379
AED 424 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Jan - 18 Jan
Stay at this hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Pleasant check-in experience Modest-sized room, but well-appointed"

Reviewed on 1 January 2025

Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
2.5 out of 5
1920 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA
The price is AED 262 per night from Feb 2 to Feb 3
AED 262
AED 293 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
Good experience
"Everything was very good. We had a good, clean room and got a few hours sleep before an early flight. We felt it was a good value all around. The hotel uses the Keck Parking shuttle which was flawless."

Reviewed on 3 January 2025

AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
6111 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA
The price is AED 481 per night from Jan 17 to Jan 18
AED 481
AED 539 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Jan - 18 Jan
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (488 reviews)
"Great service. Would stay again."

Reviewed on 22 December 2024

Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center, an IHG Hotel
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
2.5 out of 5
5231 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7/10 Good! (898 reviews)
Priced right
"Was a nice enough room. Service was great during check in. Breakfast was good. It’s just a noisy location. My room was right by the stairs and a side door and as this hotel is near the airport, people were coming and going all night and in that room you could everything. Not sure anything could be ..."

Reviewed on 18 December 2024

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Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport
Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport
3 out of 5
1810 Army Post Road, Des Moines, IA
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
6.6/10 (999 reviews)
"The room was clean with a nice king bed and a (too) warm heater that I had to reduce the thermostat setting on when it as 25 degrees F outside. Bathroom was nice and clean with a shower stall with a curtain. Not fancy, but more than adequate at a good price. Had originally paid for parking there ..."

Reviewed on 14 December 2024

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Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport
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Other neighborhoods around Watrous South

Great Western Trail. Lovely and mostly flat. Connects to other trails in the greater DSM area. Ride it to work when the weather's good.

Southwestern Hills

If you're spending some time in Southwestern Hills, Water Works Park and Air Lanes Bowling Center are top sights worth seeing.

Southwestern Hills
Grays Lake featuring a lake or waterhole

Greater South Side

4/5(189 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Greater South Side, Gray’s Lake Park and Water Works Park are top sights worth seeing.

Greater South Side
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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 Des Moines Civic Center.

Indianola Hills
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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
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
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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