Greater South Side, IA
Des Moines
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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.
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 acclaimed theater scene 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 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.
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.
Greater South Side Hotel Deals
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Room was spotless and good service ok breakfast
Reviewed on 2026/2/17
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
did not eat breakfast or take shuttle
Reviewed on 2026/2/16
AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Room was clean and spacious. Front desk person in the evening to check in was very nice and helpful but the front desk person in the morning was not at all friendly. A smile with a sincere good morning goes a long way.
Reviewed on 2026/2/17
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
Clean hotel. Clean rooms and friendly staff. I booked it the last minute. Checked all my boxes for this hotel.
Reviewed on 2026/2/17
Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG
The room we had was on ground level, very near the pool. there was obviously some sort of convention, so people by the pool were very loud & obnoxious. the following morning the housekeeping staff kept knocking on the door wanting to come in (first time was before 8am)- we had forgot to put the do ...
Reviewed on 2026/2/13
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Comfortable beds, clean, the most well dressed and courteous staff. I love the character this hotel has. It’s gorgeous.
Reviewed on 2026/2/16
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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.
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.
Western Gateway
While visiting Western Gateway, you might make a stop by sights like John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
