Fairground
Des Moines
Popular places to visit
Jordan Creek Town Center
You can do some window-shopping at Jordan Creek Town Center during your visit to West Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene 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.
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.
Top hotels in Fairground
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds
AC and heat works well parking lot was fine
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Clean hotel from top to bottom, friendly staff, and great food!
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Everything was great!
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
It was small not a lot of corices
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
Convenient location
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Des Lux Hotel
This hotel is great. We keep coming back
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Fairground
Historic East Village
Historic East Village is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Wooly's and Iowa State Capitol Building while you're in town.
Columbus Park
While Columbus Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Principal Park and Science Center of Iowa.
Court District
Travellers come to Court District for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Science Center of Iowa and Principal Park while you're in town.
Downtown Des Moines
The abundant dining options and live music are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Des Moines. A stop by 801 Grand or Des Moines Civic Center might round out your trip.
Indianola Hills
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Indianola Hills and surrounding area, you can visit Principal Park and Science Center of Iowa.
Western Gateway
While visiting Western Gateway, you might make a stop by sights like John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
