Title: Visit Waterbury: 2026 Waterbury, Des Moines Travel Guide | Expedia.com [Hotels in Waterbury](https://expedia.com/Waterbury-Des-Moines-Hotels.0-n890190387118309376-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Des Moines](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Des-Moines.d601690.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Des Moines](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Des-Moines.d601690.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Waterbury](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Waterbury.d890190387118309376.Car-Rental-Guide)[Waterbury Vacations](https://expedia.com/Waterbury.d890190387118309376.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Waterbury, IA ## Des Moines ## Visit Waterbury Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Des Moines Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Des-Moines.dx601690) --- ### Popular places to visit ![#foodiefinds The best Avocado salad!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7697/fe78d7ee-0a03-4f79-8969-84173b479d67.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Jordan Creek Town Center 4.5/5(522 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.com/Jordan-Creek-Town-Center-Des-Moines.d6075052.Vacation-Attraction) ![Aerial View of the Iowa State Fair in the Des Moines Metro Area](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075034/2051c68f-71ac-45d5-9669-f8a38d0018a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Iowa State Fairgrounds 4.5/5(271 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.com/Iowa-State-Fairgrounds-Des-Moines.d6075034.Vacation-Attraction) ![The City Of Des Moines](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6182643/5f25345e-4b87-46c8-a453-6ece959e8868.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Iowa Events Center 4.5/5(192 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.com/Iowa-Events-Center-Downtown-Des-Moines.d6182643.Vacation-Attraction) ![Iowa State Capitol Building which includes a statue or sculpture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075016/f301caa2-002c-4d78-bd31-24a2e8360fe6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Iowa State Capitol Building 4.5/5(194 reviews) A city landmark, this interesting building showcases design and architectural features that created a grand impression in the late 1800s and still inspire today. [](https://expedia.com/Iowa-State-Capitol-Building-Downtown-Des-Moines.d6075016.Vacation-Attraction) ![Brigde](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1065/bf0fc404-b96d-4cee-84a6-d2fcd1a79508.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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 lively festivals. [](https://expedia.com/Principal-Park-Downtown-Des-Moines.d6075046.Vacation-Attraction) ![Des Moines Botanical Center showing interior views and a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075032/cc0896fb-76c4-4824-9003-88ec120cc7e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 4.5/5(115 reviews) Experience the tropics in an indoor garden oasis nearly 100 years old alongside a meandering river in this Midwestern city. [](https://expedia.com/Greater-Des-Moines-Botanical-Garden-Downtown-Des-Moines.d6075032.Vacation-Attraction) --- ## Waterbury Hotel Deals ![Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/9400/9375/9e4e0ef2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton 1000 Walnut St Des Moines IA $134 nightly $151 total Feb 25 - Feb 26 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,081 reviews) The room was very clean Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F25%2F2026&endDate=2%2F26%2F2026&selected=9375&PinnedHotelID=9375&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=890190387118309376) ![Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48260000/48251500/48251406/b9f3330e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University 2650 University Ave. Des Moines IA $89 nightly $100 total Feb 15 - Feb 16 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews) Clean, spacious, great amenities, and the sheets were super soft. Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F15%2F2026&endDate=2%2F16%2F2026&selected=48251406&PinnedHotelID=48251406&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=890190387118309376) ![Des Lux Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9790000/9781500/9781455/e7f9fb30_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Des Lux Hotel 800 Locust St Des Moines IA $169 nightly $189 total Feb 8 - Feb 9 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,030 reviews) Terrific Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F8%2F2026&endDate=2%2F9%2F2026&selected=9781455&PinnedHotelID=9781455&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=890190387118309376) ![Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1160000/1152300/1152222/8b967b66_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston 5291 Stoney Creek Court Johnston IA $109 nightly $122 total Feb 9 - Feb 10 Total with taxes and fees 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! (1,831 reviews) Clean courteous staff Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F9%2F2026&endDate=2%2F10%2F2026&selected=1152222&PinnedHotelID=1152222&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=890190387118309376) ![Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/49900/49826/23994ff1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport 1901 Hackley Ave Des Moines IA $66 nightly $74 total Feb 23 - Feb 24 Total with taxes and fees 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 ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,739 reviews) clean room pleasant staff. nothing fancy. airport runs 24/7 on the half-hours Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F23%2F2026&endDate=2%2F24%2F2026&selected=49826&PinnedHotelID=49826&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=890190387118309376) ![Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1840000/1836200/1836184/2af2a76d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines 5505 Mills Civic Pkwy West Des Moines IA $97 nightly $109 total Feb 15 - Feb 16 Total with taxes and fees 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 ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,007 reviews) Room was as clean as they come....... staff at the desk and in the cafe were very, very polite. 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