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.
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.
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 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 lively festivals and acclaimed theater scene.
Greater South Side Hotel Deals
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
"Very comfortable room in a great area near the airport."
Reviewed on 2026/6/7
AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
"Do not stay here. Unhelpful staff and not clean. No elevator"
Reviewed on 2026/6/5
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
"The only that I liked about the hotel was that the bed was comfortable. The rooms had that damp moldy smell to them. The pictures were misleading from the website. They need to update the rooms. The bathroom had dirty tile and there was someone’s fingernail still in the floor. I won’t stay here again ..."
Reviewed on 2026/6/7
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
"Room was clean, staff was very friendly, breakfast was good"
Reviewed on 2026/6/2
Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG
"Staff were friendly"
Reviewed on 2026/5/30
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
"Great restaurant and coffee bar! Great staff!"
Reviewed on 2026/6/7
Where to stay in Greater South Side
Downtown Des Moines
The abundant dining options and live music are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Des Moines. A stop by 801 Grand or Des Moines Civic Center might round out your trip.
Historic East Village
Historic East Village is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Wooly's and Iowa State Capitol Building while you're in town.
Court District
Court District is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Science Center of Iowa and Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market while in the area.
Drake
If you're spending some time in Drake, Knapp Center and La Casa Cultural Center are top sights worth seeing.
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 Gray’s Lake Park and Lauridsen Amphitheater.
