North of Grand
Des Moines
Visit North of Grand
Popular places to visit
Adventureland
Bring the family to Adventureland and enjoy this exciting theme park in Altoona. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.
Principal Park
Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.
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.
Living History Farms
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Living History Farms during your travels in Urbandale. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.
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.
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 North of Grand
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
Good variety of healthy breakfast options. Pet friendly.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
One of my favorite places to stay. The room is clean and comfy always. Wonderful atmosphere.
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Would have like some different meat for breakfast, like bacon, or sausage. Not just biscuits and sausage.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
We used a suite for a family birthday and the family enjoyed their time swimming. I enjoy water parks so it was nice to see other people enjoying it as well.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
The window was very drafty and I had the shower completely to the hot selection and it was just warm. Other than that, it was fine for the price.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
The property was clean and the staff was friendly and helpful. The shower gel and conditioner were empty.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around North of Grand
Woodland Heights
While Woodland Heights isn't home to many top sights, Hoyt Sherman Place and John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Drake
While visiting Drake, you might make a stop by sights like Knapp Center and Des Moines Community Playhouse.
Waveland Park
If you're spending some time in Waveland Park, Waveland Municipal Golf Course and Des Moines Community Playhouse are top sights worth seeing.
Sherman Hill
When in Sherman Hill, you can plan a visit to Hoyt Sherman Place and John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Western Gateway
While visiting Western Gateway, you might make a stop by sights like John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
