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 great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
Jordan Creek Town Center
You can do some window-shopping at Jordan Creek Town Center during your visit to West Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
Iowa State Fairgrounds
Enjoy an outing to Iowa State Fairgrounds during your stay in Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
Iowa Events Center
Learn about the events happening in Iowa Events Center during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.
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.
Our pick of the best Court District Hotel Deals
Des Lux Hotel
Staff was great. Room was big but pretty dated. Shower could be updated and fridge wasn't working very well. Minor issues so I gave 4 star. Very nice hotel though overall
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection
The stay was really nice. I was a bit disappointed that the website advertised robes in the rooms but there weren’t any. For $200+ for one night I would just expect the rooms to be as they are advertised . Also the lobby had a gassy smell when we check in. All in all the hotel was beautiful, the ...
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown
Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown
The place was awesome. We enjoyed the pool and hot tub after a long days travel. We lived the kitchenette for cooking dinner and breakfast was great!
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Great service, clean property and friendly staff
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Wildwood Lodge
What a wonderful surprise. When you're traveling. You never really know what to expect. I can tell you this place far surpasses anything we ever imagined. We will definitely stay there again.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
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.
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.
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.
Sherman Hill
When in Sherman Hill, you can plan a visit to Hoyt Sherman Place and 801 Grand, 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.
