Beaverdale Travel Guide
Des Moines
Popular places to visit

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.

Principal Park
Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. 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.

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.

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 Beaverdale

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Very nice hotel.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
We were allowed am early check in which was so helpful. Room was clean, breakfast delicious and staff very friendly
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
Amenities
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
Convenient location
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Des Lux Hotel
Highly recommend great hot
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Very nice room
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Beaverdale

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

Waveland Park
If you're spending some time in Waveland Park, Waveland Municipal Golf Course and Des Moines Community Playhouse are top sights worth seeing.

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.

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.

Waterbury
While Waterbury may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Val Air Ballroom and Des Moines Art Center.

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.
