Greater South Side Travel Guide
Des Moines
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Popular places to visit
Gray’s Lake Park
Bring your towel and fishing rod to enjoy life’s simplicities in a pleasant park just outside downtown in this major urban center.
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.
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 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.
Principal Park
Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals 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.
Top hotels in Greater South Side
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
"Great location by the airport and very polite. But no closet for one large suitcase of clothes. They do have 2 hooks to hang your clothes on the wall. But I enjoyed my stay."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
"Clean and comfortable"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
"The lady who checked us in was great. She was very courteous and answered any questions we had. I would give her 5 stars."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
"Nice clean room. We only stayed overnight on our way to Minneapolis. Nice quiet and easy."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG
"Room was in excellent condition, check in was very quick"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
"Great place"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Greater South Side
Grays Lake
While Grays Lake isn't home to many top sights, Gray’s Lake Park and Lauridsen Amphitheater are some notable places to visit nearby.
Watrous South
While there might not be top attractions in Watrous South, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Blank Park Zoo and A. H. Blank Golf Course.
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.
Southwestern Hills
Though Southwestern Hills may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Gray’s Lake Park and Lauridsen Amphitheater.
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.
Court District
Travellers come to Court District for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Science Center of Iowa and Principal Park while you're in town.
