Greater South Side Travel Guide
Des Moines
Visit Greater South Side
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.
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 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 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.
Principal Park
Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Top hotels in Greater South Side
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Yes. Friendly staff
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
The linens were old an very worn out; the towels had an odd odor to them although they were clean.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
The room was dirty and run down. The airport shuttle was easy to find, and the staff driving were friendly.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
Clean room and friendly staff. Nice area close to lots of food options. Housekeeping cleaned the room but didn’t make the bed. We didn’t care but thought it was kind of odd. Only small con was you are right under the flight path for the airport and the planes would rumble by. Wasn’t a big deal but ...
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG
Wonderful stay beautiful place Staff was sp helpful
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Loved our stay.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Greater South Side
Grays Lake
While Grays Lake isn't home to many top sights, Gray’s Lake Park and Lauridsen Amphitheater are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Southwestern Hills
Though Southwestern Hills may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Air Lanes Bowling Center and Gray’s Lake 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.
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.
Western Gateway
While visiting Western Gateway, you might make a stop by sights like John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
