Watrous South
Des Moines
Visit Watrous South
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 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.
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 Watrous South
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Clean, easy parking, quiet
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
Average No plastic gladd or cup in Bathroom
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
Great staff very helpful.
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025
AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Staff was very helpful.
Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025
Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport
Convenient and pet friendly
Reviewed on Dec 31, 2025
Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG
Staff were cheerful and helpful. Clean room! Courtyard fountain very soothing after a long day of travel. Airport shuttle is literally 24 hours, they came to get me late at night in a storm bc they are so close to the airport.
Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Watrous South
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
