Greater South Side
Des Moines
Visit Greater South Side
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.
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.
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 Greater South Side
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Nothing bad to say at all
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025
AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Breakfast was ok
Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
Friendly staff, clean room, comfy bed, and convenient shuttle.
Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
Great staff very helpful.
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025
Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG
Good
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Liked the hot tub even though there were lots of ants crawling around the outside of it
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Greater South Side
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.
Watrous South
While there might not be top attractions in Watrous South, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Blank Park Zoo and Southridge Mall.
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.
Southwestern Hills
While Southwestern Hills 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.
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.
