Fairground, IA
Des Moines
Popular places to visit
Jordan Creek Town Center
You can enjoy retail therapy 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 acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.
Iowa Events Center
Learn about the events happening at Iowa Events Center during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theater scene.
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 acclaimed theater scene and great live music.
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.
Fairground Hotel Deals
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area
Terrible place to stay would drive 20 miles out of the way to avoid it. Dirty rooms hot tub covered by plywood and my 7 year old cut her foot on something in the pool. Comforter stained bad enough my 11 year old would not use it.
Reviewed on 2026/3/14
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Room was clean and staff was super friendly and helpful! Their bar area was very nice and had great drinks and apps!
Reviewed on 2026/3/13
Des Lux Hotel
Beautiful hotel with clean, comfortable room. Breakfast buffet with many options. Staff was friendly.
Reviewed on 2026/3/13
Wildwood Lodge
Great place to stay, that’s why we ALWAYS come back whenever we are in town!
Reviewed on 2026/3/13
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Yes
Reviewed on 2026/3/13
Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek
Good
Reviewed on 2026/3/11
Other neighborhoods around Fairground
Historic East Village
Directly east of Downtown Des Moines, this nationally recognized historic district boasts the Iowa State Capitol complex, State of Iowa Historical Museum, and Des Moines Botanical Gardens. Explore eateries, boutique shops, and loft-style housing in its charming structures.
Columbus Park
Though Columbus Park might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Principal Park and Science Center of Iowa.
Court District
Court District is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Science Center of Iowa and Principal Park while in the area.
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.
Indianola Hills
While there might not be top attractions in Indianola Hills, you can explore the larger area and discover places like 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.
