Waveland 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 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 great live music 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 lively festivals.
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 Waveland Park
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Room was very clean and well maintained. Very comfortable pillows. Our room was right by the elevators but must have excellent soundproofing because we didn’t hear anything from the hall or other rooms.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
The second night of stay my room card did not work I had to go back to the desk to get re-programmed. After checking out I realized the next day I had left my phone charger. I stopped back by & they had to look in 3 different locations all to come up empty. They said call back maybe on housekeeping ...
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Excellent check in! Clean room! Great breakfast!
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Wildwood Lodge
We were disappointed that the hot tub was out of order during our stay. After a long day of wrestling the hot tub would have felt great on tired sore muscles and help keep them from cramping the following day during an another long day of wrestling. We also said that our room didn’t need to be turned ...
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
As always this place is better than expected!
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Des Lux Hotel
Nice breakfast. First room had a sink that was a bit dirty, moved us to a new room immediately Really enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Waveland Park
Waterbury
While Waterbury may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Val Air Ballroom and Des Moines Art Center.
North of Grand
North of Grand might not have many top sights, but Salisbury House and Des Moines Art Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Drake
While visiting Drake, you might make a stop by sights like Knapp Center and La Casa Cultural Center.
Beaverdale
While Beaverdale isn't home to many top sights, Merle Hay Mall and Knapp Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
Merle Hay
While there might not be top attractions in Merle Hay, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Merle Hay Mall and Buccaneer Arena.
Woodland Heights
While Woodland Heights isn't home to many top sights, Hoyt Sherman Place and Terrace Hill are some notable places to visit nearby.
