Court District Travel Guide
Des Moines
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Popular places to visit
Principal Park
Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.
Jordan Creek Town Center
You can do some window-shopping at Jordan Creek Town Center during your visit to West Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music 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 in Iowa Events Center during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Court District
Des Lux Hotel
"The Des Lux is wonderful. Conveniently located to everything, walking distance to the very best restaurants and the most friendly, professional and accommodating staff."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection
Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown
"Room was clean, staff was friendly, location great and nice to have a complimentary breakfast!"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown
"We came to Des Moines for a little weekend get away, Farmer's Market and some shopping. This hotel was PERFECT for that purpose. It was so nice having the full size fridge to put our Farmer's market goodies in but also just a very roomy and comfortable room! Also, the staff was very accommodating ..."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
"Luxury! Would stay anytime."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
"Inexpensive and has all the bases covered. Can walk to airport but they also have a shuttle service (plan ahead for departure time - tell the concierge). Nice breakfast."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Court District
Downtown Des Moines
The abundant dining options and live music are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Des Moines. A stop by 801 Grand or Des Moines Civic Center might round out your trip.
Western Gateway
While visiting Western Gateway, you might make a stop by sights like John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
Historic East Village
Historic East Village is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to State Historical Museum of Iowa and Wooly's while you're in town.
Columbus Park
While Columbus Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Principal Park and Science Center of Iowa.
Sherman Hill
When in Sherman Hill, you can plan a visit to Hoyt Sherman Place and John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Indianola Hills
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Indianola Hills and surrounding area, you can visit Principal Park and Science Center of Iowa.
