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 great live music and lively festivals.
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 acclaimed theatre 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 in 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.
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
Room was great. Better than expected the living room space was actually spacious compared to other cramped hotels. Staff worked hard to met me needs. Im having a hard time finding where to improve on.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection
Beautiful, clean rooms. Excellent customer service.
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown
Courteous helpful staff, location close to many places and events
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown
Excellent
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Room was great staff were very kind had to leave due to family emergency huge thank you to the staff that helped out that night and got my car out of valet for me will be coming back soon!!
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Great reception. Speedy and efficient checkin. Staff was all wonderful
Reviewed on 30 Jan 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 Wooly's and Iowa State Capitol Building 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.
