Chautauqua Park, IA
Des Moines
Visit Chautauqua Park
Popular places to visit

Adventureland
Bring the family to Adventureland and enjoy this exciting amusement park in Altoona. 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.

Principal Park
Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. 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.

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.
Chautauqua Park Hotel Deals

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
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Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Comfy and stylish lobby and rooms, delicious cafe
Reviewed on Dec 13, 2025

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Room was clean, bedding comfortable, breakfast was good and location was good
Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Clean room
Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Old outside appearance but when you get inside the room was like brand new. Super clean. Staff accommodated the hockey equipment of the boys. Great experience!
Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025

Des Lux Hotel
Clean hotel; excellent customer service!
Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Chautauqua Park

Drake
If you're spending some time in Drake, Knapp Center and Des Moines Community Playhouse are top sights worth seeing.

Sherman Hill
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Sherman Hill and surrounding area, you can visit Hoyt Sherman Place and John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park.

Woodland Heights
While Woodland Heights might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Hoyt Sherman Place and John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park.

Beaverdale
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Beaverdale and surrounding area, you can visit Knapp Center and Des Moines Community Playhouse.

Downtown Des Moines
Downtown Des Moines boasts corporate campuses, fine dining, and unique retail destinations. Explore the Pappajohn Sculpture Park, and enjoy easy access to DART transit and skywalk connections.

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