Lovington Travel Guide
Des Moines
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Principal Park
Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.
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 Lovington
Sonesta Essential Des Moines
"Breakfast and most of the staff was great"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines - Merle Hay Road
"The room was clean except for some hair in the bathroom floor. Issues with the toilet and it overflowed. Staff gave us the mop but did not offer to clean it up. Checking staff was awesome."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
"we love staying in this charming old hotel that’s been renovated right in the heart of the downtown. We were able to walk to a graduation ceremony. We attended for Des Moines university."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
"All over five star hotel facilities and maintenance."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
"The night clerk was very welcoming and friendly. The room was quiet, clean and well maintained. Breakfast was hot and delicious with a good variety."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
"Everything was perfect, as expected, except for the AC unit which was unusually loud. Still our stay was 5-star!!"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lovington
Merle Hay
While there might not be top attractions in Merle Hay, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Merle Hay Mall and Buccaneer Arena.
Beaverdale
While Beaverdale isn't home to many top sights, Knapp Center and Merle Hay Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.
Waveland Park
If you're spending some time in Waveland Park, Des Moines Community Playhouse and Waveland Municipal Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.
Drake
While visiting Drake, you might make a stop by sights like Knapp Center and Des Moines Community Playhouse.
Saylorville
If you're spending some time in Saylorville, Margo Frankel Woods State Park and Woodland Hills Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.
Marquisville
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Marquisville and surrounding area, you can visit Woodland Hills Golf Course and Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden.
