Waveland Park Travel Guide

Des Moines

Popular places to visit

Adventureland

Adventureland

Bring the family to Adventureland and enjoy this exciting theme park in Altoona. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.

Adventureland
Principal Park

Principal Park

Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.

Principal Park
Iowa State Capitol Building featuring a statue or sculpture

Iowa State Capitol Building

5/5(1 review)

A city landmark, this interesting building showcases design and architectural features that created a grand impression in the late 1800s and still inspire today.

Iowa State Capitol Building
Living History Farms

Living History Farms

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Living History Farms during your travels in Urbandale. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.

Living History Farms
Des Moines Botanical Center showing interior views and a park

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

5/5(1 review)

Experience the tropics in an indoor garden oasis nearly 100 years old alongside a meandering river in this Midwestern city.

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
Des Moines Art Center which includes interior views and art

Des Moines Art Center

Spend time admiring the architectural lines of this art and education center before heading inside to view its outstanding collection.

Des Moines Art Center

Top hotels in Waveland Park

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
4.5 out of 5
1000 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA
The price is ฿4,487 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
฿4,487
฿5,025 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,016 reviews)
"Great stay"

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
2 out of 5
1901 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,160 per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
฿2,160
฿2,419 total
15 Jul - 16 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,526 reviews)
"I've stayed here before."

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2025

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG
Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG
3 out of 5
1050 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA
The price is ฿3,389 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
฿3,389
฿3,795 total
14 Jul - 15 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"I like the location. However, I couldn't park my car at the hotel parking lot due to construction, which created the inconvenience for guests parked their car across the street, with invisible signs that I couldn't see. I drove around in circles for couple time before I could park my car. I wish ..."

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
2 out of 5
7655 Office Plaza Dr N, West Des Moines, IA
The price is ฿1,801 per night from 10 Jul to 11 Jul
฿1,801
฿2,017 total
10 Jul - 11 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in West Des Moines. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (429 reviews)
Kinda mixed review
"I have no microwave. Housekeeping never asks me if I need anything, and I did somethings. Make the bed with clean bedding. Add tp, garbage bags, clean towels. I’ve been here 7 days. 5-7 more coming. Calling front desk is olllllld technology. Couldn’t hear or accent so thick I couldn’t understand. ..."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2025

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
Days Inn by Wyndham West Des Moines / Clive
Days Inn by Wyndham West Des Moines / Clive
2 out of 5
1600 NW 114th St, Clive, IA
The price is ฿1,800 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
฿1,800
฿2,016 total
14 Jul - 15 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Clive. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Jordan Creek Town Center and Clive Aquatic ...
6/10 (1,005 reviews)
"Breakfast was a little on the weak side."

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham West Des Moines / Clive
Sonesta Essential Des Moines
Sonesta Essential Des Moines
2 out of 5
4755 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA
The price is ฿2,020 per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
฿2,020
฿2,360 total
23 Jul - 24 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,007 reviews)
"There was no exhaust fan in the bathroom and there was mold forming on the ceiling"

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2025

Sonesta Essential Des Moines
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Other neighbourhoods around Waveland Park

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North of Grand

North of Grand might not have many top sights, but Salisbury House and Des Moines Art Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

North of Grand
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Drake

While visiting Drake, you might make a stop by sights like Knapp Center and Des Moines Community Playhouse.

Drake
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Beaverdale

While Beaverdale isn't home to many top sights, Merle Hay Mall and Knapp Center are some notable places to visit nearby.

Beaverdale
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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 Waveland Municipal Golf Course.

Merle Hay
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Woodland Heights

While Woodland Heights isn't home to many top sights, Hoyt Sherman Place and John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Woodland Heights
John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park which includes a high-rise building, a garden and a city

Western Gateway

While visiting Western Gateway, you might make a stop by sights like John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Pappajohn Sculpture Park.

Western Gateway

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