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 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.
Fairground Hotel Deals
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area
Pool shut down. Lobby was dirty. Stored supplies right behind counter on wall like trash bags etc. Room had a stained couch, trim fell off wall. Walked out right away.
Reviewed on 2026/4/10
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Room was very clean, bed was very comfortable, not loud around us, great overall stay
Reviewed on 2026/4/10
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Beyond expectations! Super property and staff.
Reviewed on 2026/4/8
Wildwood Lodge
This hotel was a hidden treasure. So nicely decorated, and very clean. Staff was so plesant and helpful. We would highly recommend this place to stay.
Reviewed on 2026/4/10
Des Lux Hotel
You ahould have unlocked bathrooms down at pool area and a place to hang robe or clothes by pool. And nose tissue also by beds not just sitting one in bathroom Otherwise very beautiful Hotel . And maybe put air freshner in elevator for those people who come in smelling like dope. Makes me gag and ...
Reviewed on 2026/4/10
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Great breakfast, good deal.
Reviewed on 2026/4/9
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.
