Popular places to visit
Adventureland
Bring the family to Adventureland and enjoy this exciting amusement park in Altoona. 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 acclaimed theater scene and lively festivals.
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.
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.
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.
Des Moines Art Center
Spend time admiring the architectural lines of this art and education center before heading inside to view its outstanding collection.
Drake Hotel Deals
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Reviewed on 2025/8/14
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Reviewed on 2025/8/12
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
Reviewed on 2025/8/15
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Reviewed on 2025/8/15
Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG
Reviewed on 2025/8/14
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
Reviewed on 2025/8/14
Other neighborhoods around Drake
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.
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.
Beaverdale
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Beaverdale and surrounding area, you can visit Merle Hay Mall and Knapp Center.
Waveland Park
While visiting Waveland Park, you might make a stop by sights like Waveland Municipal Golf Course and Des Moines Community Playhouse.
Western Gateway
While visiting Western Gateway, you might make a stop by sights like John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
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.
- Drake University
- Des Moines Community Playhouse
- Iowa State Fairgrounds
- Jordan Creek Town Center
- Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
- Blank Park Zoo
- Iowa State Capitol Building
- EMC Expo Center
- Hoyt Sherman Place
- Saylorville Lake
- Des Moines Art Center
- Merle Hay Mall
- West Glen Town Center
- Valley Junction
- Gray’s Lake Park
- 801 Grand
- Des Moines MEPS