Court District Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Principal Park
Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.
Adventureland
Bring the family to Adventureland and enjoy this exciting theme park in Altoona. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.
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.
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.
Living History Farms
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Living History Farms during your travels in Urbandale. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.
Des Moines Art Center
Spend time admiring the architectural lines of this art and education center before heading inside to view its outstanding collection.
Our pick of the best Court District Hotel Deals
Des Lux Hotel
This hotel is absolutely beautiful. The most aesthetically pleasing place I've ever stayed. Everything was perfectly clean and the staff was super friendly and helpful. Best hotel breakfast I've had since pre-covid. I would have expected to pay much more for how lovely this place is. Cannot recommend ...
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown
Clean room, quiet, excellent breakfast.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown
Very clean, they put different pictures by each door to help you remember which room is yours, I found that very helpful. Felt very secure, safe. Staff were all super friendly. Would definitely stay again
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection
Front desk personnel was friendly
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
We had just checked out and went to the car. It broke down in the parking lot. It had to be towed. We were stranded. Judy at the desk was so kind. She let us have our room back so we could have somewhere warm to wait and allowed us an extra 30 min past check out so we could get our car back. Thank ...
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Peaceful, smelled fabulous and woodsy. Felt right at home. The decor in the lobby was wonderful. The history of the building with the tiles and walnut and spaciousness of the lobby.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Court District
Downtown Des Moines
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.
Western Gateway
While visiting Western Gateway, you might make a stop by sights like John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
Columbus Park
While Columbus Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Principal Park and Science Center of Iowa.
Historic East Village
Historic East Village is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Wooly's and Iowa State Capitol Building while you're in town.
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.
Indianola Hills
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Indianola Hills and surrounding area, you can visit Principal Park and Science Center of Iowa.
