Merle Hay
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 lively festivals 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.
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 Merle Hay
Sonesta Essential Des Moines
Clean room, nice staff. The only complaint is the breakfast.
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Shower door wouldn't stay closed
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Really hard to get cart into Room
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Nice place, nice people
Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
There is a nice area to walk with lighted paths near the hotel. Fountains and pretty trees. Several restaurants and shopping in the area.
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Clean room, great atmosphere and excellent staff. Room was clean and no gross “hotel” smell. The only thing negative is we had a jet tub room and we had no hot water to enjoy it. The shower had no hot water either, along with no water pressure.
Reviewed on Nov 7, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Merle Hay
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.
Lovington
Lovington is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Merle Hay Mall, a top attraction in the neighborhood.
Waterbury
While Waterbury isn't home to many top sights, Val Air Ballroom and Des Moines Art Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
Drake
If you're spending some time in Drake, Des Moines Community Playhouse and Knapp Center are top sights worth seeing.
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.
