Capitol Park Travel Guide
Des Moines





Visit Capitol Park
Popular places to visit

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.

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 acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

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.

Iowa Events Center
Learn about the events happening in Iowa Events Center during your trip to Des Moines. 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.
Top hotels in Capitol Park

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Room was great staff were very kind had to leave due to family emergency huge thank you to the staff that helped out that night and got my car out of valet for me will be coming back soon!!
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Great reception. Speedy and efficient checkin. Staff was all wonderful
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Nice
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Des Lux Hotel
Room was great. Better than expected the living room space was actually spacious compared to other cramped hotels. Staff worked hard to met me needs. Im having a hard time finding where to improve on.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Clean courteous staff
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
Nice staff. clean rooms
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Capitol Park

Historic East Village
Historic East Village is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Wooly's and Iowa State Capitol Building while you're in town.

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.

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.

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.

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

Fairground
While Fairground may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Iowa State Fairgrounds and Iowa State Capitol Building.
