Capitol Park Travel Guide
Des Moines
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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.
Adventureland
Bring the family to Adventureland and enjoy this exciting theme park in Altoona. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.
Principal Park
Catch an event at Principal Park 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.
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 Capitol Park
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
Clean room
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
The historic building is gorgeous!! The room was spacious and clean, however, many of the floor tiles in the bathroom and elsewhere in the building were broken or lifted up causing tripping or injury risks. Please consider offering bed pillows of various firmness. Mattress felt nice and the room ...
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Parking was great easy in and oiy
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
Pool
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
This place was immaculate! Never seen a Motel 6 so nice! Plus I experienced the quickest check-in EVER 🙌 I will definitely stay here every time I visit Des Moines! Location is perfect, right off the highway and tons of stores and food around. Also, the staff was above average!
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
The property was clean and the staff was friendly and helpful. The shower gel and conditioner were empty.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
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 State Historical Museum of Iowa and Wooly's 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 Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market while you're in town.
Western Gateway
While visiting Western Gateway, you might make a stop by sights like John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
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.
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.
