Southwestern Hills

Des Moines

Photo by Emily Ruschill
Photo by Emily Ruschill

Popular places to visit

Adventureland

Adventureland

Bring the family to Adventureland and enjoy this exciting amusement park in Altoona. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.

Adventureland
Principal Park

Principal Park

Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.

Principal Park
Iowa State Capitol Building which includes a statue or sculpture

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.

Iowa State Capitol Building
Living History Farms

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.

Living History Farms
Des Moines Botanical Center which includes interior views and a park

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.

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
Des Moines Art Center showing interior views and art

Des Moines Art Center

Spend time admiring the architectural lines of this art and education center before heading inside to view its outstanding collection.

Des Moines Art Center

Top hotels in Southwestern Hills

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
2.5 out of 5
6221 Willow Creek Ave, Des Moines, IA
The price is P4,622 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
P4,622
P5,177 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 9 - Mar 10
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Good and clean"

Reviewed on Feb 15, 2025

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
2.5 out of 5
5291 Stoney Creek Court, Johnston, IA
The price is P5,337 per night from 20 Feb to 21 Feb
P5,337
P5,977 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 20 - Feb 21
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Johnston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,581 reviews)
Birthday Stay for Husband
"This hotel is close to home. We got a room with a hot tub and also a nice fireplace on a cold winter night. Highly recommend. We will definitely stay again."

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2025

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
2.5 out of 5
7225 Vista Dr, West Des Moines, IA
The price is P4,376 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
P4,376
P4,901 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 2 - Mar 3
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in West Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Would stay again!
"Great breakfast and very comfortable bed and pillows. There also was a very nice, welcoming scent when we walked in the lobby to check in."

Reviewed on Feb 1, 2025

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
Surety Hotel
Surety Hotel
4 out of 5
206 6th Ave., Des Moines, IA
The price is P7,462 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
P7,462
P8,566 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 23 - Feb 24
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (931 reviews)
"Good location. Well appointed gym, good restaurant & bar, unique guest room design."

Reviewed on Feb 13, 2025

Surety Hotel
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
3 out of 5
5000 Merle Hay Rd, Urbandale, IA
The price is P4,026 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
P4,026
P4,509 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 18 - Feb 19
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Urbandale. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
6/10 (320 reviews)
"I surprised my girlfriend and step daughter n the check in was seamless n efficient that experience led to a fun night ill definitely b coming bk"

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2025

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
Des Lux Hotel
Des Lux Hotel
3.5 out of 5
800 Locust St, Des Moines, IA
The price is P9,775 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
P9,775
P10,949 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 17 - Feb 18
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
Great couples stay
"The staff at the front desk were wonderful as was the bartender at the martini bar. Only negative was the soaps/shampoo/conditioner in the rooms smelled terrible - to the point where I did not want to use it. Everything else was great and we'll just bring our own shampoo, etc. next time."

Reviewed on Feb 14, 2025

Des Lux Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Southwestern Hills

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Watrous South

While there might not be top attractions in Watrous South, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Blank Park Zoo and Fort Des Moines Museum.

Watrous South
Grays Lake featuring a lake or waterhole

Greater South Side

If you're spending some time in Greater South Side, Gray’s Lake Park and Water Works Park are top sights worth seeing.

Greater South Side
Grays Lake featuring a lake or waterhole

Grays Lake

If you're spending some time in Grays Lake, Gray’s Lake Park and Water Works Park are top sights worth seeing.

Grays Lake
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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.

North of Grand
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Indianola Hills

While there might not be top attractions in Indianola Hills, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Principal Park and Science Center of Iowa.

Indianola Hills
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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.

Waterbury

Southwestern Hills