Grays Lake
Des Moines
Popular places to visit
Gray’s Lake Park
Bring your towel and fishing rod to enjoy life’s simplicities in a pleasant park just outside downtown in this major urban center.
Water Works Park
Water Works Park is just one of the places to see in Des Moines, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?
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.
Top hotels in Grays Lake
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Everything was great!
Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Clean hotel from top to bottom, friendly staff, and great food!
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
Clean and convenient
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
It was small not a lot of corices
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026
Des Lux Hotel
This hotel is great. We keep coming back
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Very nice room
Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Grays Lake
Greater South Side
While Greater South Side might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Air Lanes Bowling Center and Gray’s Lake 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.
Western Gateway
While visiting Western Gateway, you might make a stop by sights like John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
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.
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.
