Chautauqua Park, IA
Des Moines
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Popular places to visit

Adventureland
Bring the family to Adventureland and enjoy this exciting amusement 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 browsing the exhibits at Living History Farms during your trip to 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.
Chautauqua Park Hotel Deals

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
Passing through on way to Michigan from Colorado. Convenient location, excellent service, comfortable room, good breakfast.
Reviewed on 2025/12/11

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
This is our second time staying here. It feels like a 5 star hotel. The details in the decor are unique and well designed. The bed and bedding is comfortable. I love the lobby, large and spacious with lots of seating options for gatherings small or large. Great restaurant, Proudfoot and Bird with ...
Reviewed on 2025/12/6

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Bathroom floor was really beat up and can tell has a soft spot. Very rustic feel and good stay kids loved the pool but totally more basic older feel on the hotel
Reviewed on 2025/12/7

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Everything clean and peaceful
Reviewed on 2025/12/10

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Had a great stay and was impressed with the staff and the hotel. Will stay again!
Reviewed on 2025/12/8

Des Lux Hotel
Wonderful, friendly staff. Stunning lobby! The room was large and immaculate.
Reviewed on 2025/12/8
Other neighborhoods around Chautauqua Park

Drake
If you're spending some time in Drake, Des Moines Community Playhouse and Knapp Center are top sights worth seeing.

Sherman Hill
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Sherman Hill and surrounding area, you can visit Hoyt Sherman Place and John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park.

Woodland Heights
While Woodland Heights might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Hoyt Sherman Place and John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park.

Beaverdale
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Beaverdale and surrounding area, you can visit Des Moines Community Playhouse and Merle Hay Mall.

Downtown Des Moines
Downtown Des Moines boasts corporate campuses, fine dining, and unique retail destinations. Explore the Pappajohn Sculpture Park, and enjoy easy access to DART transit and skywalk connections.

Western Gateway
While visiting Western Gateway, you might make a stop by sights like John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
Chautauqua Park, IA
- Jordan Creek Town Center
- Iowa State Fairgrounds
- Drake University
- Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
- Iowa State Capitol Building
- Blank Park Zoo
- EMC Expo Center
- Hoyt Sherman Place
- Des Moines Art Center
- Merle Hay Mall
- Saylorville Lake
- West Glen Town Center
- Valley Junction
- 801 Grand
- National Balloon Museum
- Des Moines MEPS
- Gray’s Lake Park
