Capitol Park

Des Moines

Des Moines Botanical Center showing a cascade
Des Moines Botanical Center showing a pond
Des Moines Botanical Center showing a park as well as an individual femail
Capitol Park
Des Moines Botanical Center featuring a park

Popular places to visit

Des Moines Botanical Center which includes interior views and a park

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 Des Moines Botanical Garden
Adventureland

Adventureland

Bring the family to Adventureland and enjoy this exciting amusement park in Altoona. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.

Adventureland
Principal Park

Principal Park

Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theater scene.

Principal Park
Iowa State Capitol Building which includes a statue or sculpture

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.

Iowa State Capitol Building
Living History Farms

Living History Farms

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Living History Farms during your trip to Urbandale. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.

Living History Farms
Des Moines Art Center showing interior views and art

Des Moines Art Center

Spend time admiring the architectural lines of this art and education center before heading inside to view its outstanding collection.

Des Moines Art Center

Top hotels in Capitol Park

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
The price is P8,032 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
P8,032
P8,995 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,040 reviews)
"No"

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

2 out of 5
1901 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA
The price is P4,323 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
P4,323
P4,841 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,575 reviews)
"The property was well located and clean. It's very dated but comfortable."

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

3 out of 5
1050 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA
The price is P7,865 per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
P7,865
P8,809 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Never ate at the hotel."

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

2 out of 5
7655 Office Plaza Dr N, West Des Moines, IA
The price is P3,966 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
P3,966
P4,442 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in West Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (475 reviews)
"I stopped here to sleep during a road trip. I had my dogs with me. I had reserved and paid for a room ahead of time. I was not given the room that I reserved. Instead of a king bed I had two queen beds. Because I had brought my dogs I wanted more room for them to run around. The lobby could use a ..."

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2025

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
Days Inn by Wyndham West Des Moines / Clive

Days Inn by Wyndham West Des Moines / Clive

2 out of 5
1600 NW 114th St, Clive, IA
The price is P3,223 per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
P3,223
P3,609 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Clive. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Jordan Creek Town Center and Clive ...
6/10 (999 reviews)
"Decent, but the bed was on a metal platform which was kind of uncomfortable."

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham West Des Moines / Clive
Sonesta Essential Des Moines

Sonesta Essential Des Moines

2 out of 5
4755 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA
The price is P4,083 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
P4,083
P4,748 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"It was clean and breakfast was good."

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2025

Sonesta Essential Des Moines
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Other neighbourhoods around Capitol Park

Historic East Village

Historic East Village

Historic East Village is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to State Historical Museum of Iowa and Wooly's while you're in town.

Historic East Village
State Historical Society of Iowa Museum which includes a high rise building, landscape views and a city

Downtown Des Moines

The abundant dining options and live music are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Des Moines. A stop by Polk County Courthouse or 801 Grand might round out your trip.

Downtown Des Moines
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Court District

Court District is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Science Center of Iowa and Polk County Courthouse while in the area.

Court District
John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park featuring a high rise building, a city and outdoor art

Western Gateway

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

Western Gateway
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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.

Columbus Park
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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.

Sherman Hill

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