Court District Travel Guide
Des Moines
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Popular places to visit
Principal Park
Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.
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 great live music 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 great live music 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.
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 Court District
Des Lux Hotel
Lovely room, very comfortable! Neat decorations and great amenities. Breakfast was amazing.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection
Roominess amazing! She was. I’ve and
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown
Breakfast was great. Get the parking garage pass, well worth it. Bathroom was very spacious and room was clean and well layer out
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown
Rooms are super comfortable and clean with a nice view! Parking is very easy and convenient and location. is close to Everything. One thing that was odd was the breakfast buffet was shut down at 9 am for some reason the employee working it closed without warning. When it's until 930 but thankfully ...
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Hotel was excellent, staff very courteous, love the speakeasy, rooms were spacious and the bed was just perfect. Bathroom shower very spacious
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
Other neighbourhoods around Court District
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.
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.
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 801 Grand, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Indianola Hills
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Indianola Hills and surrounding area, you can visit Principal Park and Science Center of Iowa.
