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
it's nothing fancy for sure, but the rooms were clean, beds were comfortable, and staff was friendly.
Reviewed on 2026/3/15
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
In my opinion the bathroom was the nicest of any hotel we have ever stayed in! The staff were welcoming and helpful. There is a parking garage behind the hotel that charged us $10.00 for our overnight stay. There is a skywalk that connects it the hotel. It was a little confusing, but that was probably ...
Reviewed on 2026/3/22
Wildwood Lodge
Nice place. Quiet. Friendly staff. Good breakfast. Clean bathroom. Plenty of towels. Nice pool and outdoor fire pit. Close to restaurants. The cleaning staff needs to vacuum behind the doors and behind the furniture. Not a new hotel, but maintained well.
Reviewed on 2026/3/23
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
I got there from out of town with my baby late at night and the receptionist was more worried about me having a parking pass, when she could clearly see that my baby was disgruntled and crying and said that my vehicle would get towed or ticketed I’ve stayed at many Hiltons and have never had to have ...
Reviewed on 2026/3/22
Des Lux Hotel
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Reviewed on 2026/3/23
Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek
Clean room, pool was nice, plenty parking.
Reviewed on 2026/3/22
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.
