Southwestern Hills
Des Moines
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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 great live music 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 lively festivals.
Principal Park
Catch an event at Principal Park 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.
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 Southwestern Hills
Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Hotel was very nice. Located in a quiet area. Staff was so friendly and breakfast was very good. Room was clean and very good. Definitely a bit of a hidden gem!
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
The room was beautiful but sadly there wasn't a microwave. It was really clean and the bed was extremely comfortable!
Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
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Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026
Wildwood Lodge
Perfect place to stay if you’re visiting West Des Moines. Biscuits and gravy were amazing!
Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026
Des Lux Hotel
Everything was fantastic! Beautiful hotel, staff wonderful.
Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Was good
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Southwestern Hills
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 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 A. H. Blank Golf Course.
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.
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.
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 Terrace Hill.
Western Gateway
While visiting Western Gateway, you might make a stop by sights like John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
