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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 Southwestern Hills
Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Quiet stay with nice amenities. Whirlpool wasnt as hot as expected and they overused the chlorine. Otherwise, a very nice stay. Would love to see the addition of a fruit topping for the waffles/pancakes, or a potato option.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
A comfortable stay for a decent price
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
My stay could not have been nicer - I had dinner both nights in the main restaurant and both meals, and the service, were perfect! Your entire staff could not have been more helpful and accommodating - it was a perfect stay! Many thanks!!
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Breakfast was cold eachday
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
Love the staff. This is my second time in the last 30 days. We take the grandkids there. The front desk staff and bar staff are amazing!!!
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Great place to stay!
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Southwestern Hills
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.
Greater South Side
While there might not be top attractions in Greater South Side, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Air Lanes Bowling Center and Gray’s Lake Park.
Grays Lake
While Grays Lake isn't home to many top sights, Gray’s Lake Park and Lauridsen Amphitheater are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
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.
