Waveland Park
Des Moines
Visit Waveland Park
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 Waveland Park
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
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
"My favorite place to escape by far"
Reviewed on May 30, 2026
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
"All we expected was a clean room with a bed, shower and tv. We were in the area for a soccer tournament and this motel was far more affordable than others, if you're fine not having a pool or breakfast. It was a decent stay."
Reviewed on May 30, 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
Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines
"Nice stay, great location- newer area and by a bunch of food places, gas station, etc. You can walk to breakfast place, donuts, taco shop and others right outside the door. The beds weren’t as comfortable- ours tended to dip in the middle. Also, there is the lightest blanket on the bed and no extra ..."
Reviewed on May 29, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Waveland Park
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, Knapp Center and Des Moines Community Playhouse are top sights worth seeing.
Beaverdale
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Beaverdale and surrounding area, you can visit Knapp Center and Merle Hay Mall.
Merle Hay
While Merle Hay isn't home to many top sights, Merle Hay Mall and Buccaneer Arena 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.
Sherman Hill
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Sherman Hill and surrounding area, you can visit Hoyt Sherman Place and John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
