Waterbury, 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 lively festivals 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.
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.
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.
Waterbury Hotel Deals
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
"Luxury! Would stay anytime."
Reviewed on 2026/5/26
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
"Inexpensive and has all the bases covered. Can walk to airport but they also have a shuttle service (plan ahead for departure time - tell the concierge). Nice breakfast."
Reviewed on 2026/5/26
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
"The clerks I interacted with were very pleasant. The manager on the other hand was HORRID ~ VERY RUDE! I liked that there was no carpet in the room. I really really really didn't like that the doors were not automatic. Made it very challenging to get the luggage in especially since it was 2 doors. ..."
Reviewed on 2026/5/26
Wildwood Lodge
"I love the vibe. A quiet mountain lodge in the middle of the city. Fun decor. Great Breakfast. Fantastic coffee. Desk staff was very friendly."
Reviewed on 2026/5/27
Des Lux Hotel
"Everything was amazing. We enjoyed our stay. We will be back."
Reviewed on 2026/5/26
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
"Great place to stay. Wonderful experience during State Track meet. Highly recommend as it is right next to the Drake Campus"
Reviewed on 2026/5/26
Other neighborhoods around Waterbury
Drake
If you're spending some time in Drake, Knapp Center and Des Moines Community Playhouse are top sights worth seeing.
Woodland Heights
While Woodland Heights might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Hoyt Sherman Place and John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
Merle Hay
While Merle Hay isn't home to many top sights, Merle Hay Mall and Buccaneer Arena are some notable places to visit nearby.
Beaverdale
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Beaverdale and surrounding area, you can visit Knapp Center and Merle Hay Mall.
Sherman Hill
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Sherman Hill and surrounding area, you can visit Hoyt Sherman Place and John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
Western Gateway
While visiting Western Gateway, you might make a stop by sights like John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
