Drake, IA
Des Moines
Popular places to visit
Jordan Creek Town Center
You can enjoy retail therapy at Jordan Creek Town Center during your visit to West Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene 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 theater scene or attend a sporting event.
Iowa Events Center
Learn about the events happening at Iowa Events Center during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theater 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 great live music and acclaimed theater 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.
Drake Hotel Deals
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Breakfast was amazing and staff were very welcome and friendly! Hope to stay here more often in the future!
Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
This hotel is so gorgeous!! I love the statues, how historical it is, the thought put into decorating everywhere. The room was gorgeous and the bed was super comfortable! The speakeasy in the hotel is also a really cool thing. The drinks were good, they had non-alcoholic cocktails for sober friends, ...
Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026
Sonesta Simply Suites Des Moines
clean room and great service
Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026
Des Lux Hotel
Ambience is fun and eclectic, staff are helpful and nice, continental breakfast has a lot of variety, beds are comfortable, pillows soft and supportive, and the shower is wonderful. To top it off, the bathroom is had the most counter space I've ever had at a hotel and I LOVED it!!!
Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026
Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek
Pool was out of order, went to breakfast 1 hour+ before it ended and most food was gone and no plates. We waited but no refills came out. Contacted the staff and they were unwilling to offer any compensation. Other than made me become a member to give me 1000 points (LOL). Won’t be back.
Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
Room and entire hotel was very clean. Staff very friendly.
Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Drake
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.
North of Grand
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in North of Grand and surrounding area, you can visit Salisbury House and Des Moines Art Center.
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.
Beaverdale
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Beaverdale and surrounding area, you can visit Merle Hay Mall and Knapp Center.
Waveland Park
While visiting Waveland Park, you might make a stop by sights like Waveland Municipal Golf Course and Des Moines Community Playhouse.
Western Gateway
While visiting Western Gateway, you might make a stop by sights like John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
