Chautauqua Park Travel Guide
Des Moines
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Popular places to visit

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 acclaimed theatre scene 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 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 great live music 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 Chautauqua Park

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Great room, restaurants, and staff.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Sonesta Simply Suites Des Moines
Everything was perfect!
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Clean room. Friendly, professional, caring and accommodating staff! Free breakfast was amazing!
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Des Lux Hotel
The room was spotless, the bed was super comfortable, breakfast was good and the staff was so nice. Would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek
Staff were friendly and helpful. Room was clean and comfortable. Great breakfast.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
Room and entire hotel was very clean. Staff very friendly.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Chautauqua Park

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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