Popular places to visit
Adventureland
Bring the family to Adventureland and enjoy this exciting theme 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.
Des Moines Art Center
Spend time admiring the architectural lines of this art and education center before heading inside to view its outstanding collection.
Living History Farms
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Living History Farms during your travels in Urbandale. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.
Top hotels in Drake
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Our room was very clean and comfortable. The staff was very friendly and eager to help us when we had questions. We recommend the Home2 Suites and will stay here again.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Liked the hot tub even though there were lots of ants crawling around the outside of it
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
All was excellent…especially staff friendly
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Clean, friendly staff, great atmosphere
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Breakfast was good and parking was close and snow removed.
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
Always fun to stay here , nice place it is a little old but still nice and fun for kids , main pool was nice and warm !
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Drake
Woodland Heights
While Woodland Heights isn't home to many top sights, Hoyt Sherman Place and John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
North of Grand
North of Grand might not have many top sights, but Des Moines Community Playhouse and Salisbury House are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Sherman Hill
When in Sherman Hill, you can plan a visit to Hoyt Sherman Place and John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Beaverdale
While Beaverdale isn't home to many top sights, Knapp Center and Des Moines Community Playhouse are some notable places to visit nearby.
Waveland Park
If you're spending some time in Waveland Park, Des Moines Community Playhouse and Waveland Municipal Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.
Western Gateway
While visiting Western Gateway, you might make a stop by sights like John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden.
