Woodland Heights
Des Moines
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Popular places to visit

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 lively festivals 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 lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.

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.
Top hotels in Woodland Heights

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
The hotel is beautiful and I had the best night sleep.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
I can deal with the small room, and no breakfast, i can also deal with the loud food truck parked in the back parking lot. What i cant deal with is finding q cockroach in my room and the staff acting like it was no big deal, then after being told i could call monday to speak to a manager. He shrugs ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
The breakfast was seriously lacking with watery scrambled eggs and stale muffins. There wasn’t much of a selection. The biscuits and gravy was decent.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Wildwood Lodge
The staff was very friendly and helpful. The room they originally checked us into wasn't cleaned or ready. When I brought it to their attention, they immediately checked us into a different room and apologized profusely for the error. The room was clean & comfortable. We were very happy with ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Des Lux Hotel
Friendly staff, good location and within walking distance to several restaurants.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Bathroom was clean and had what I needed. Bed was comfortable. Breakfast was an issue. No food at 9:00 in the morning. Waited for hot food. Waited some more. Nothing. This has happened several other times we were there. No one seems to be working in the breakfast area.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Woodland Heights

Sherman Hill
When in Sherman Hill, you can plan a visit to Hoyt Sherman Place and 801 Grand, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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.

Western Gateway
While visiting Western Gateway, you might make a stop by sights like John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Pappajohn Sculpture Park.

Drake
While visiting Drake, you might make a stop by sights like Knapp Center and La Casa Cultural Center.

Downtown Des Moines
The abundant dining options and live music are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Des Moines. A stop by 801 Grand or Des Moines Civic Center might round out your trip.

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.
