Iowa State Fairgrounds

Reviews of Iowa State Fairgrounds

4.4
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
161
5 - Excellent 59%
4 - Good
80
4 - Good 30%
3 - Okay
24
3 - Okay 9%
2 - Disappointing
2
2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 1%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Excellent experience. Highly recommend.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

It was convenient to the fair shuttle parking areas. Many choices of restaurants. Easy access to Target, Walmart,Walgreens. Close to a Caribou Coffee.

Popular places to visit

Iowa State Capitol Building which includes a statue or sculpture

Iowa State Capitol Building

4.5/5(194 reviews)

A city landmark, this interesting building showcases design and architectural features that created a grand impression in the late 1800s and still inspire today.

Iowa State Capitol Building
State Historical Society of Iowa Museum which includes interior views

State Historical Museum of Iowa

Learn about early settlement and battles as well as bicycle races and the movie industry in this museum in Iowa’s state capital.

State Historical Museum of Iowa
Des Moines Botanical Center showing interior views and a park

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

4.5/5(115 reviews)

Experience the tropics in an indoor garden oasis nearly 100 years old alongside a meandering river in this Midwestern city.

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
Falls underneath the Women of Achievement Bridge

Iowa Women of Achievement Bridge

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Iowa Women of Achievement Bridge during your travels in Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

Iowa Women of Achievement Bridge
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Principal Park

4.5/5(62 reviews)

Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.

Principal Park

Sky Glider East

You can take time to visit Sky Glider East during your travels to Des Moines. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and great live music in this family-friendly area.

Sky Glider East

Best Lodging Options Near Iowa State Fairgrounds

Western themed 5 bedrooms 2 full baths. Walking distance to Iowa State Fair

Western themed 5 bedrooms 2 full baths. Walking distance to Iowa State Fair

Des Moines IA
Western themed 5 bedrooms 2 full baths. Walking distance to Iowa State Fair
Charming 2-bedroom house on a quiet secluded street . With Wi-Fi

Charming 2-bedroom house on a quiet secluded street . With Wi-Fi

Des Moines IA
Charming 2-bedroom house on a quiet secluded street . With Wi-Fi
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

4.5 out of 5
1000 Walnut St Des Moines IA
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
• Casa Dean sleeps 20 close to Fairgrounds and Downtown Des Moines •

• Casa Dean sleeps 20 close to Fairgrounds and Downtown Des Moines •

Des Moines IA
• Casa Dean sleeps 20 close to Fairgrounds and Downtown Des Moines •
Urban Flame and Frame (firepit+ping pong table)

Urban Flame and Frame (firepit+ping pong table)

Des Moines IA
Urban Flame and Frame (firepit+ping pong table)
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

3 out of 5
201 E. Locust Street Des Moines IA
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
Des Lux Hotel

Des Lux Hotel

3.5 out of 5
800 Locust St Des Moines IA
Des Lux Hotel
Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

3.5 out of 5
101 E Locust St Des Moines IA
Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown
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