Greater South Side, IA
Des Moines
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Gray’s Lake Park
Bring your towel and fishing rod to enjoy life’s simplicities in a pleasant park just outside downtown in this major urban center.
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 lively festivals or attend a sporting event.
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.
Greater South Side Hotel Deals
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
The room was clean, the receptionist was super nice and helpful!
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
Average No plastic gladd or cup in Bathroom
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
Great staff very helpful.
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025
AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Room spotless!
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026
Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG
Staff were cheerful and helpful. Clean room! Courtyard fountain very soothing after a long day of travel. Airport shuttle is literally 24 hours, they came to get me late at night in a storm bc they are so close to the airport.
Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Very nice hotel.
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026
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Other neighborhoods around Greater South Side
Grays Lake
Though Grays Lake might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Gray’s Lake Park and Lauridsen Amphitheater.
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.
Indianola Hills
While there might not be top attractions in Indianola Hills, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Principal Park and Science Center of Iowa.
Southwestern Hills
While Southwestern Hills might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Air Lanes Bowling Center and Gray’s Lake Park.
Columbus Park
Though Columbus Park might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Principal Park and Science Center of Iowa.
Court District
Court District is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Science Center of Iowa and Principal Park while in the area.
Greater South Side, IA
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