Merle Hay
Des Moines
Popular places to visit
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Adventureland
Bring the family to Adventureland and enjoy this exciting amusement park in Altoona. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.
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Principal Park
Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.
![Iowa State Capitol Building which includes a statue or sculpture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/269000/269146-Iowa-State-Capitol-Building.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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.
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Living History Farms
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Living History Farms during your trip to Urbandale. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.
![Des Moines Botanical Center which includes interior views and a park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/269000/269109-Des-Moines-Botanical-Center.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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.
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Des Moines Art Center
Spend time admiring the architectural lines of this art and education center before heading inside to view its outstanding collection.
Top hotels in Merle Hay
![Sonesta Essential Des Moines](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/50800/50789/1fef83da_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2025
![Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1160000/1152300/1152222/76d62f4d_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2025
![Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/80000/77600/77590/8053c6e0_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2025
![Surety Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44920000/44914200/44914120/1607cf04_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 13, 2025
![Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/9400/9375/7c74d9e7_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2025
![Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1600/1547/0c700b2d_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jan 26, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Merle Hay
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Beaverdale
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Beaverdale and surrounding area, you can visit Knapp Center and Merle Hay Mall.
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Waveland Park
While visiting Waveland Park, you might make a stop by sights like Waveland Municipal Golf Course and Des Moines Community Playhouse.
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Waterbury
While Waterbury isn't home to many top sights, Val Air Ballroom and Des Moines Art Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
![Checked out the Mars Cafe in Des Moines, IA. Great spot with good seating, wifi, and a pretty good latte. Nice flavor to the espresso. A good spot for a light lunch wit good sandwiches.
If I have to be in Iowa it's nice to find a good coffee joint.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/b99bd48f81a261b6c1c7833c6ac20a62.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Drake
If you're spending some time in Drake, Knapp Center and Des Moines Community Playhouse are top sights worth seeing.
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North of Grand
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in North of Grand and surrounding area, you can visit Salisbury House and Des Moines Art Center.
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Woodland Heights
While Woodland Heights might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Hoyt Sherman Place and John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park.