Capitol Park, IA

Des Moines

Des Moines Botanical Center showing a cascade
Des Moines Botanical Center featuring a pond
Des Moines Botanical Center which includes a garden as well as an individual femail
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden showing a garden and wildflowers
Des Moines Botanical Center showing a garden

Popular places to visit

Des Moines Botanical Center showing interior views and a park

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

4.5/5(115 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
The Tornado and Dragon roller coasters at Adventureland.

Adventureland

4/5(201 reviews)

Bring the family to Adventureland and enjoy this exciting amusement park in Altoona. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.

Adventureland
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Principal Park

4.5/5(62 reviews)

Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theater scene.

Principal Park
Iowa State Capitol Building which includes a statue or sculpture

Iowa State Capitol Building

4.5/5(194 reviews)

After visiting Iowa State Capitol Building, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and great live music.

Iowa State Capitol Building
Walk through farms and villages from different periods of time, incredible museum and park that takes guests through an interactive tour!

Living History Farms

4.5/5(63 reviews)

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.

Living History Farms
Des Moines Art Center showing art and interior views

Des Moines Art Center

4.5/5(76 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Des Moines Art Center during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.

Des Moines Art Center

Capitol Park Hotel Deals

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
2.5 out of 5
5291 Stoney Creek Court, Johnston, IA
The price is SAR 407 per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
SAR 407
SAR 456 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Johnston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,646 reviews)
"Things are looking a little dated/warn - but well appointed with fridge, microwave & coffee maker. Really good breakfast; better than the average continental breakfast. Good value for the price!"

Reviewed on 4 April 2025

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
2.5 out of 5
7225 Vista Dr, West Des Moines, IA
The price is SAR 294 per night from May 4 to May 5
SAR 294
SAR 329 total
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in West Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (980 reviews)
"Everything was great. I would stay again"

Reviewed on 4 April 2025

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
4.5 out of 5
1000 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA
The price is SAR 517 per night from Apr 20 to Apr 21
SAR 517
SAR 579 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (950 reviews)
"We enjoyed staying there"

Reviewed on 3 April 2025

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
2 out of 5
1901 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA
The price is SAR 263 per night from Apr 16 to Apr 17
SAR 263
SAR 295 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,456 reviews)
"Overall a great stay. Airport shuttle is a good service"

Reviewed on 3 April 2025

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
3 out of 5
5000 Merle Hay Rd, Urbandale, IA
The price is SAR 264 per night from Apr 20 to Apr 21
SAR 264
SAR 296 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Urbandale. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
5.8/10 (383 reviews)
"The hotel had nice amenities but it was understaffed and worn out."

Reviewed on 3 April 2025

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
Surety Hotel
Surety Hotel
4 out of 5
206 6th Ave., Des Moines, IA
The price is SAR 421 per night from Apr 18 to Apr 19
SAR 421
SAR 483 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Apr - 19 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (961 reviews)
"The hotel is beautiful- the woodwork details in our room and the tile were lovely! A major inconvenience in the rooms is the lack of shelving... nowhere more than a ledge to to set any luggage and the bathroom has nowhere to set toiletry bag/hot tools/clothes for after your shower (there isn't even ..."

Reviewed on 30 March 2025

Surety Hotel
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Other neighborhoods around Capitol Park

Historic East Village

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.

Historic East Village
State Historical Society of Iowa Museum which includes landscape views, a skyscraper and a city

Downtown Des Moines

4.5/5(711 area reviews)

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.

Downtown Des Moines
View into downtown from the Capitol Building. #capitol #desmoines #city #downtown

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.

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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.

Columbus Park
Great, unique coffee joint in Des Moines. I love the vintage Midwest feel, old tin coka-cola signs and all. The snickers latte is worth a try or cool off with a Sioux City Sarsaparilla.

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.

Sherman Hill
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Fairground

Fairground might not have many top sights, but Iowa State Fairgrounds and Iowa State Capitol Building are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Fairground

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