Capitol Park
Des Moines
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Popular places to visit
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.
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 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 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 acclaimed theater scene and great live music.
Top hotels in Capitol Park
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
In my opinion the bathroom was the nicest of any hotel we have ever stayed in! The staff were welcoming and helpful. There is a parking garage behind the hotel that charged us $10.00 for our overnight stay. There is a skywalk that connects it the hotel. It was a little confusing, but that was probably ...
Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026
Wildwood Lodge
Friendly staff, great breakfast, clean rooms, love the area around the hotel. My favorite place to stay in Des Moines.
Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Staff was wonderful and very helpful. Location very convenient to downtown.
Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026
Des Lux Hotel
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Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026
Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek
Clean room, pool was nice, plenty parking.
Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026
Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines
Had to wait an hour to check in. Didn’t get in till after 4. Had a hard time keeping up with the people in evening for food. Huge stack of dirty towels in pool didn’t have any clean ones. The next morning the pool was closed which was VERY disappointing for the kids. For the money was disappointed. ...
Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Capitol Park
Historic East Village
Historic East Village is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Wooly's and Iowa State Capitol Building while you're in town.
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 801 Grand or Des Moines Civic Center might round out your trip.
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.
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.
Western Gateway
While visiting Western Gateway, you might make a stop by sights like John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
Fairground
Fairground might not have many top sights, but Iowa State Fairgrounds and Iowa State Capitol Building are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
