Popular places to visit
Adventureland
Bring the family to Adventureland and enjoy this exciting amusement park in Altoona. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.
Principal Park
Catch an event at Principal Park 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.
Living History Farms
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Living History Farms during your trip to Urbandale. 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.
Des Moines Art Center
Spend time admiring the architectural lines of this art and education center before heading inside to view its outstanding collection.
Drake Hotel Deals
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Good
Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
Clean room, comfortabe bed, friendly staff, varied breakfast items and good brewed coffee
Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
My stay could not have been nicer - I had dinner both nights in the main restaurant and both meals, and the service, were perfect! Your entire staff could not have been more helpful and accommodating - it was a perfect stay! Many thanks!!
Reviewed on Oct 24, 2025
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Very friendly staff and convenient location.
Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
We used a suite for a family birthday and the family enjoyed their time swimming. I enjoy water parks so it was nice to see other people enjoying it as well.
Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
Clean, safe, & quiet, love this place
Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025
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.
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.
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.
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.