Southwestern Hills, IA
Des Moines

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Popular places to visit

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.

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 great live music 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 great live music 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 lively festivals 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.
Southwestern Hills Hotel Deals

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
"Nice place. Good price. Great breakfast and nice store inside"
Reviewed on May 30, 2026

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
"Beautiful lobby. The building has kept much of it's old character and charm. Staff were extremely nice! Gym is very clean and updated. Only thing I would ask for is better condiments for starbuck's coffee in the room. Please stop those packets containing the sweet and lo, powdered creamer etc... ..."
Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
"All over five star hotel facilities and maintenance."
Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
"The night clerk was very welcoming and friendly. The room was quiet, clean and well maintained. Breakfast was hot and delicious with a good variety."
Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
"Everything was perfect, as expected, except for the AC unit which was unusually loud. Still our stay was 5-star!!"
Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026

Des Lux Hotel
"Minimal hot options, but multiple to-go options for breakfast! Room was clean and staff was helpful with parking tips!"
Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026
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Other neighborhoods around Southwestern Hills

Greater South Side
While Greater South Side might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do 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 Southridge Mall.

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.

Waterbury
While Waterbury isn't home to many top sights, Val Air Ballroom and Des Moines Art Center are some notable places to visit nearby.

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.

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