Greater South Side, IA
Des Moines
Visit Greater South Side
Popular places to visit
Gray’s Lake Park
Bring your towel and fishing rod to enjoy life’s simplicities in a pleasant park just outside downtown in this major urban center.
Adventureland
Bring the family to Adventureland and enjoy this exciting amusement park in Altoona. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.
Principal Park
Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals 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.
Living History Farms
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Living History Farms during your trip to Urbandale. Experience the area's lively festivals 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.
Greater South Side Hotel Deals
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Reviewed on 2025/7/17
AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Reviewed on 2025/7/3
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
Reviewed on 2025/7/10
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
Reviewed on 2025/7/17
Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG
Reviewed on 2025/6/15
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Reviewed on 2025/7/17
Other neighborhoods around Greater South Side
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.
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.
Southwestern Hills
While Southwestern Hills 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.
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 Polk County Courthouse while in the area.
- Gray’s Lake Park
- Iowa State Fairgrounds
- Drake University
- Jordan Creek Town Center
- Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
- Blank Park Zoo
- Iowa State Capitol Building
- EMC Expo Center
- Hoyt Sherman Place
- Des Moines Art Center
- Saylorville Lake
- Merle Hay Mall
- West Glen Town Center
- Valley Junction
- 801 Grand
- John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park