Drake
Des Moines
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 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.
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 Drake
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
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Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Toilet wouldn’t flush, shower wouldn’t drain, valet was incredibly slow, front desk wasn’t very nice. The best part of the stay was the coffee shop and their employees.
Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026
Wildwood Lodge
Clean and staff is always pleasant. Good breakfast
Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026
Des Lux Hotel
This hotel is top notch. We enjoyed our stay. Everything was clean, the decor is so fun, and the staff was very accommodating. The breakfast buffet offered a wide variety, and was easy to access each morning. The only complaint was the parking was across the street in a garage that was not owned ...
Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026
Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek
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Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026
Sonesta Simply Suites Des Moines
The best hotel i have stayed in in the last 2 years. Very clean and spacious. Loved the kitchenette with a full size refrigerator. The water pressure and hot water in the shower were better than I have at home.
Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Drake
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 Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden.
North of Grand
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in North of Grand and surrounding area, you can visit Salisbury House and Des Moines Art Center.
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 801 Grand.
Beaverdale
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Beaverdale and surrounding area, you can visit Merle Hay Mall and Knapp Center.
Waveland Park
While visiting Waveland Park, you might make a stop by sights like Waveland Municipal Golf Course and Des Moines Community Playhouse.
Western Gateway
While visiting Western Gateway, you might make a stop by sights like John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
