Visit Southwestern Hills
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 Southwestern Hills
Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Great stay, spotless, many amenities.
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Neat speak easy in the basement, otherwise a nice clean hotel in a down town area. Our second stay and likely not our last.
Reviewed on Nov 16, 2025
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Yes
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Really hard to get cart into Room
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
Very clean friendly staff
Reviewed on Nov 13, 2025
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Everything
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Southwestern Hills
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.
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.
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.
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 Des Moines Community Playhouse and Salisbury House.
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.
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.
