Greater South Side Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Grays Lake featuring a lake or waterhole

Popular places to visit

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Gray’s Lake Park

Bring your towel and fishing rod to enjoy life’s simplicities in a pleasant park just outside downtown in this major urban center.

Gray’s Lake Park
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Adventureland

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

Adventureland
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Principal Park

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

Principal Park
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Iowa State Capitol Building

A city landmark, this interesting building showcases design and architectural features that created a grand impression in the late 1800s and still inspire today.

Iowa State Capitol Building
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Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Experience the tropics in an indoor garden oasis nearly 100 years old alongside a meandering river in this Midwestern city.

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
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Des Moines Art Center

Spend time admiring the architectural lines of this art and education center before heading inside to view its outstanding collection.

Des Moines Art Center

Our pick of the best Greater South Side Hotel Deals

Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
2.5 out of 5
5231 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA
The price is AU$112 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
AU$112
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
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 ...
7/10 Good! (779 reviews)
"Was there on a Mission journey had a good stay! Great staff!"

Reviewed on 20 May 2024

Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
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 AU$119 per night from 27 May to 28 May
AU$119
per night
27 May - 28 May
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! (1,157 reviews)
Early DSM flight
"Overnight stay due to an early AM flight from DSM. Convenient, quiet and clean. Could not ask for more!"

Reviewed on 22 May 2024

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 AU$188 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
AU$188
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Staff was so nice and friendly check in was quick and easy. The AC in our room wasn't working and someone came up immediately with keys to a new room. Room and bathroom were small and the floors weren't the cleanest but overall there weren't any problems and I would probably stay there again."

Reviewed on 22 May 2024

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 AU$120 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
AU$120
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (899 reviews)
"The young gentleman who checked me in was absolutely fabulous! Clean room and I was able to leave my car parked there for my entire trip out of state with airport shuttle! Fabulous service!"

Reviewed on 24 May 2024

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 AU$218 per night from 27 May to 28 May
AU$218
per night
27 May - 28 May
Stay at this hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (420 reviews)
Highly recommend!
"We were greeted by professional staff. They allowed us check in early, Gave us multiple keys and brought us towels whenever we needed them.The rooms were nice and very clean. We had a patios with chairs overlooking the pool. The workout room was amazing and the kids loved playing ping-pong. The shower ..."

Reviewed on 19 May 2024

Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center, an IHG Hotel
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 AU$167 per night from 27 May to 28 May
AU$167
per night
27 May - 28 May
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 helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,174 reviews)
"Every staff person we encountered was so nice and helpful! The amenities were amazing and the pool is great! Breakfast was awesome with many choices including freshly made pancakes!"

Reviewed on 24 May 2024

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
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Other neighbourhoods around Greater South Side

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Court District

Travellers come to Court District for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Science Center of Iowa and Principal Park while you're in town.

Court District
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Millman

While there might not be top attractions in Millman, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Raccoon River Park and Des Moines Art Center.

Millman
State Historical Society of Iowa Museum which includes a high-rise building, landscape views and a city

Downtown Des Moines

4/5(1 area review)

The abundant dining options and live music are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Des Moines. A stop by 801 Grand or Des Moines Civic Center might round out your trip.

Downtown Des Moines
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Sherman Hill

When in Sherman Hill, you can plan a visit to Hoyt Sherman Place and John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Sherman Hill
Historic East Village

Historic East Village

Historic East Village is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Iowa State Capitol Building and Wooly's while you're in town.

Historic East Village
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North of Grand

North of Grand might not have many top sights, but Des Moines Art Center and Salisbury House are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

North of Grand

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