Drake, 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 acclaimed theater scene 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 lively festivals and great live music.

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 great live music and lively festivals.

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.
Drake Hotel Deals

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Great reception. Speedy and efficient checkin. Staff was all wonderful
Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
It is a pleasure to stay here!
Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
clean room pleasant staff. nothing fancy. airport runs 24/7 on the half-hours
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026

Des Lux Hotel
Love it! My favorite hotel so far.
Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Clean courteous staff
Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
Room was good. Staff was very nice.
Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Drake

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.

North of Grand
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in North of Grand and surrounding area, you can visit Salisbury House and Des Moines Art Center.

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.

Beaverdale
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Beaverdale and surrounding area, you can visit Merle Hay Mall and Knapp Center.

Waveland Park
While visiting Waveland Park, you might make a stop by sights like Waveland Municipal Golf Course and Des Moines Community Playhouse.

Western Gateway
While visiting Western Gateway, you might make a stop by sights like John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
