Grays Lake Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Grays Lake
Popular places to visit
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.
Water Works Park
Water Works Park is just one of the places to see in Des Moines, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?
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.
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.
Our pick of the best Grays Lake Hotel Deals
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
The room was beautiful but sadly there wasn't a microwave. It was really clean and the bed was extremely comfortable!
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
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Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Wildwood Lodge
This property is extremely well kept with great decor. The check in lady was super friendly and explained everything one could need to know. The room was very clean and decorated uniquely. The pool was good sized. Hot to was shut down for repair, but that happens. No big deal. The breakfast is very ...
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Des Lux Hotel
Everything was fantastic! Beautiful hotel, staff wonderful.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
The room was very nice. Called and asked if it was possible to check in early was told no because the manager likes you to check in at 3. I stated okay. I arrived after 3 pm since i had to go somewhere because i arrived at 1130am. Called next morning just to get 1 hour extended was told no because ...
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Property was clean but a little dated. Staff was very nice. Overall good place to stay but definitely not worth 200.00 a night. Constant slamming of doors in the morning made it really hard to sleep in.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Grays Lake
Greater South Side
While there might not be top attractions in Greater South Side, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Gray’s Lake Park and Lauridsen Amphitheater.
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.
Western Gateway
While visiting Western Gateway, you might make a stop by sights like John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
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.
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.
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.
