Fairground
Des Moines
Popular places to visit
Adventureland
Bring the family to Adventureland and enjoy this exciting amusement park in Altoona. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.
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 great live music and lively festivals.
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.
Living History Farms
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Living History Farms during your trip to Urbandale. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.
Des Moines Art Center
Spend time admiring the architectural lines of this art and education center before heading inside to view its outstanding collection.
Top hotels in Fairground
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds
Nothing fancy, but the room was clean, and the bed was comfortable. The staff was friendly. I'd stay here again,
Reviewed on Dec 1, 2025
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Clean rooms breakfast was good
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
As always an excellent choice. Our room was gorgeous. Breakfast was fantastic. Christmas get away was better because of this hotel.
Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
Staff was very welcoming
Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
I really liked how the room was designed for quiet and privacy. The bed was comfortable. Management let me change rooms immediately when there was a dog barking in a room on my floor. I thought the breakfast was about the best hotel breakfast I have ever had. The place was extremely clean.
Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
Room was clean needed to be painted
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Fairground
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Western Gateway
While visiting Western Gateway, you might make a stop by sights like John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
