Southwestern Hills
Des Moines
Visit Southwestern Hills
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 lively festivals or attend a sporting event.
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.
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 acclaimed theater scene.
Principal Park
Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theater scene.
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
"Nice place. Good price. Great breakfast and nice store inside"
Reviewed on May 30, 2026
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
"Gorgeous hotel with a beautiful historic charm. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming throughout my stay. My room was spotless, comfortable, and well-maintained. Great location, elegant atmosphere, and excellent service. I would definitely stay at Hotel Fort Des Moines again and highly ..."
Reviewed on May 31, 2026
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
"Clean room, great breakfast"
Reviewed on May 30, 2026
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
"Need some updates but overall okay for kids."
Reviewed on May 30, 2026
Wildwood Lodge
"Improved"
Reviewed on May 29, 2026
Des Lux Hotel
"Breakfast was the best I've seen around. Everything was fresh & tasty with a huge variety. Very impressed with the hotel & staff!"
Reviewed on May 29, 2026
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.
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.
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 John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
Western Gateway
While visiting Western Gateway, you might make a stop by sights like John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Temple Theater.
