Columbus Park
Des Moines
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Popular places to visit
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 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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Columbus Park
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Everything wonderful!
Reviewed on May 11, 2026
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Clean room, friendly staff, so-so breakfast with very limited offerings. Very convenient to the airport, Gray’s Park, Blank Park Zoo, and easy access to downtown.
Reviewed on May 10, 2026
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
Des Lux Hotel
Love this place so much! We always stay here when visiting des moines, its beautiful, relaxing, clean, and very reasonably priced! This will forever be our des moines ‘go to’ hotel!
Reviewed on May 10, 2026
Wildwood Lodge
Went there for the cool hot tub - but unfortunately it was down for the weekend
Reviewed on May 11, 2026
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Yes to both
Reviewed on May 10, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Columbus Park
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.
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.
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.
Western Gateway
While visiting Western Gateway, you might make a stop by sights like Temple Theater and John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
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.
