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 great live music.
Adventureland
Bring the family to Adventureland and enjoy this exciting theme park in Altoona. 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 exploring the galleries in Living History Farms during your travels in 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.
Top hotels in Court District
Des Lux Hotel
Funky yet beautiful stay!!!!
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown
Room was comfortable, good sized, and modern. Lobby was clean and updated.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection
Did not have breakfast. I stayed in Des Moines for the Paul McCartney concert. I was hoping your bar would be open after the concert as many people wanted to continue the party. Lots of people standing in the lobby talking about concert and if the bar or a coffee bar would have been available that ...
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
Clean room
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
The historic building is gorgeous!! The room was spacious and clean, however, many of the floor tiles in the bathroom and elsewhere in the building were broken or lifted up causing tripping or injury risks. Please consider offering bed pillows of various firmness. Mattress felt nice and the room ...
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Parking was great easy in and oiy
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
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.
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.
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.
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.
