Grays Lake Travel Guide
Des Moines
Popular places to visit
Gray’s Lake Park
Bring your towel and fishing rod to enjoy life’s simplicities in a pleasant park just outside downtown in this major urban center.
Water Works Park
Water Works Park is just one of the places to see in Des Moines, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?
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.
Top hotels in Grays Lake
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
The hotel was beautiful and the rooms were very nice with a very spacious bathroom. Using the valet service is recommended as it is secured and you don’t have to park on the street.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
The staff was helpful and kind. Checking in was easy. The room was clean and comfortable. Location was also convenient and there was plenty of parking, which made parking a single car hauler easy. I'll definitely consider staying here again if the price is right.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Wildwood Lodge
So fun !
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Des Lux Hotel
Always the best choice downtown!
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Staff was friendly and helped us find an emergency dentist in area right away when we arrived which was wonderful. The pool area was closed due to storm, but was very clean. Breakfast was fully stocked with fresh hot eggs sausage hash browns and more. Had a wonderful visit, would stay again ...
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Grays Lake
Greater South Side
While there might not be top attractions in Greater South Side, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Gray’s Lake Park and Lauridsen Amphitheater.
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.
Western Gateway
While visiting Western Gateway, you might make a stop by sights like John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
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.
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.
