Veterans Memorial Auditorium hosts a variety of events and functions. Look up its schedule for more information.

After you've spent some time at Veterans Memorial Auditorium, an events and conferences venue in Downtown Des Moines, you might be on the lookout for more things to do. Blank Park Zoo is close by and interests many travelers.

Plan a trip to see Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

per person

May 30 - Jun 3

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

New York (JFK) to Des Moines (DSM)

6.6/10 (1,002 reviews)

I was SUPER skeptical to book this stay based off the reviews here and the price seemed too good to be true. Hotel rooms are a bit outdated and dingy. But for the price of the room and the pool it's completely worth it! It wasnt dirty by any means. We stayed in a poolside suite with a hottub. The room is HUGE! The pool is the highlight of the place, my kids loved it. There is also quite a few lifegaurds they have working while its open. Which I did not expect but was cool for the peace of mind with 2 crazy kids running around. The arcade was fun and the restaurant was okay. But the ladies working the bar were great! The breakfast was hot buffet style. Eggs, sausage, pancakes, and hashbrowns. Nice to actually have the hot breakfast though. We also had an issue with our reservation through Expedia and the staff was more than helpful and handled it all awesomely. Everyone we encountered was great and friendly.

Reviewed on Apr 17, 2024

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

per person

May 30 - Jun 3

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

New York (JFK) to Des Moines (DSM)

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,096 reviews)

Loved the indoor/outdoor pool! Very cool rooms, will stay again!

Reviewed on Apr 21, 2024

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Downtown Des Moines

per person

May 30 - Jun 3

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

New York (JFK) to Des Moines (DSM)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (663 reviews)

Wonderful property and very comfortable rooms

Reviewed on Apr 21, 2024

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