Southwestern Hills, IA
Des Moines

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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 great live music 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 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 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.

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.
Southwestern Hills Hotel Deals

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Perfect. Very clean, and nice staff
Reviewed on 2026/4/6

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Great staff. Beautiful rooms
Reviewed on 2026/4/6

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Overall great stay , staff was very accommodating!
Reviewed on 2026/4/7

Wildwood Lodge
We had a great stay at Wildwood. The WiFi worked well, the rooms were clean, the pool was fun, the fire pit and fireplace were on and ready for guest, and the staff was helpful and kind. The breakfast had a lot of options (waffles, biscuits and gravy, eggs, cereal, apples, toast, bagels, yogurt, ...
Reviewed on 2026/4/6

Des Lux Hotel
This hotel is is our favorite in Des Moines. Full of fantastic art and super comfortable! You're going to love the rooms, lounge, and the breakfast. It's perfect for a couple's getaway or professional trip.
Reviewed on 2026/4/5

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
This hotel is the mid point on our trip. We've stayed here several times and it's always fine.
Reviewed on 2026/4/7
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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 Gray’s Lake Park and Lauridsen Amphitheater.

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 A. H. Blank Golf Course.

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 Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden.

Western Gateway
While visiting Western Gateway, you might make a stop by sights like John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
