Greater South Side
Des Moines
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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
The room didn't really have a closet to hang clothes. And the breakfast buffet did not have any meat which was very disappointing.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
Clean room
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
To start the pool was closed for renovation and we were not aware at booking time. The toilet was cracked, tiles around bath tub were loose, tv stand was missing a chunk, some unknown substance on the curtains, stain on bathrub. Staff was ok to us, but rude to others. Breakfasts was cold. The hotel ...
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
Staff excellent, room bathrooms need serious updates. Some sort of meat should be added to breakfast bar.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG
The pool had way too much chlorine. Just being in the dome area made me feel sick the next day from it. My “balcony” was on the 1st floor in the corner with NO privacy. Could not see the pool at ALL. Could hear literally everything from inside my hotel room. When saying something to hotel staff all ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Toilet wouldn’t flush, shower wouldn’t drain, valet was incredibly slow, front desk wasn’t very nice. The best part of the stay was the coffee shop and their employees.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Greater South Side
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 Air Lanes Bowling Center.
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.
