Visit Southwestern Hills
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.
Southwestern Hills Hotel Deals
Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Very clean and quiet room. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 2026/1/1
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
staff，amenities
Reviewed on 2025/12/30
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
As always an excellent choice. Our room was gorgeous. Breakfast was fantastic. Christmas get away was better because of this hotel.
Reviewed on 2025/12/26
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
Fresh breakfast menu. Comfortable beds. Extremely clean room.
Reviewed on 2025/12/29
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
Room was clean needed to be painted
Reviewed on 2025/12/22
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Clean room and bathroom, staff was so nice and friendly. Area is super interesting in a great way.
Reviewed on 2025/12/31
Other neighborhoods around Southwestern Hills
Greater South Side
While Greater South Side might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Air Lanes Bowling Center and Gray’s Lake Park.
Watrous South
While there might not be top attractions in Watrous South, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Blank Park Zoo and Air Lanes Bowling Center.
Grays Lake
Though Grays Lake might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Gray’s Lake Park and Lauridsen Amphitheater.
North of Grand
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in North of Grand and surrounding area, you can visit Salisbury House and Des Moines Art Center.
Waterbury
While Waterbury isn't home to many top sights, Val Air Ballroom and Des Moines Art Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
