Indianola Hills Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
Principal Park
Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.
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 Indianola Hills Hotel Deals
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Everything was great!
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
The room is clean and comfortable designed very nicely, check-in was easy. We felt secure and it was very nice and quiet.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
The room was clean, staff helpful!
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
Lo único que no me gustó fue que la piscina no estaba funcionado al maximo
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Des Lux Hotel
Nice older building.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Room was clean and spacious. Liked the free parking and breakfast options.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Indianola Hills
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.
Grays Lake
While Grays Lake isn't home to many top sights, Gray’s Lake Park and Lauridsen Amphitheater are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Greater South Side
While there might not be top attractions in Greater South Side, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Air Lanes Bowling Center and Gray’s Lake Park.
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.
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.
