Terrace Hill Tours

Photo by Erik Rowley
Photo by Erik Rowley
Explore the lovingly maintained rooms of Terrace Hill and imagine how the residents used to live. This place offers an intriguing glimpse into days gone by.

Situated in Des Moines, this historically significant residence is well worth a visit. But you'll find a great deal more to see in this area. Iowa State Fairgrounds, Iowa State Capitol Building, and Blank Park Zoo are within easy reach of Terrace Hill.

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites West Des Moines - Jordan Creek by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites West Des Moines - Jordan Creek by IHG

2.5 out of 5
Price was $470, price is now $424 per person
$424
per person
Nov 14 - Nov 16
found 10 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Washington (WAS) to Des Moines (DSM)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (941 reviews)
Paying for parking that you don’t get.

Reviewed on Oct 7, 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

2.5 out of 5
Downtown Des Moines
Price was $502, price is now $452 per person
$452
per person
Dec 13 - Dec 15
found 20 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
New York (LGA) to Des Moines (DSM)
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,011 reviews)
I slept the best I've ever slept in a hotel

Reviewed on Oct 8, 2025

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
Downtown Des Moines
Price was $559, price is now $504 per person
$504
per person
Nov 14 - Nov 16
found 11 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Washington (WAS) to Des Moines (DSM)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
We had a great week stay, the room was spacious, clean and very comfortable. The parking was reasonable as well.

Reviewed on Sep 8, 2025

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John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park featuring outdoor art, a city and a park

John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

5/5(3 reviews)

Whimsical, entertaining and provocative can easily describe the artwork at this outdoor gallery that provides new meaning and life to sculptures.

John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park
Some amazing artwork that oddly resembles something out of a Tim Burton movie. Great park to explore and find inspiration.

Pappajohn Sculpture Park

4.5/5(3 reviews)

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Pappajohn Sculpture Park
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Western Gateway Park

After visiting Western Gateway Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Des Moines. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its great live music.

Western Gateway Park
Grays Lake showing a lake or waterhole and a garden

Gray’s Lake Park

4/5(8 reviews)

Bring your towel and fishing rod to enjoy life’s simplicities in a pleasant park just outside downtown in this major urban center.

Gray’s Lake Park
Beautiful mansion built in the 1920's after the King's House in Salisbury, England. Architecture from medieval and renaissance periods were shipped and featured in the manor including a vaulted ceiling Shakespeare performed under in his day. #localgem

Salisbury House

4/5(42 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Des Moines when you stop by Salisbury House. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

Salisbury House

Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden, a lovely green space in Des Moines. Experience the great live music and lively festivals in this family-friendly area.

Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden

Best Lodging Options Near Terrace Hill

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
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

3 out of 5
2650 University Ave., Des Moines, IA
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Des Lux Hotel

Des Lux Hotel

3.5 out of 5
800 Locust St, Des Moines, IA
Des Lux Hotel
Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

3 out of 5
418 6th Avenue, Des Moines, IA
Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown
Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Hilton Des Moines Downtown

3.5 out of 5
435 Park Street, Des Moines, IA
Hilton Des Moines Downtown
Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

3 out of 5
1050 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA
Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

2.5 out of 5
333 SW 11th St, Des Moines, IA
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

2.5 out of 5
929 3rd St, Des Moines, IA
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center
Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

3.5 out of 5
700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA
Des Moines Marriott Downtown
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