Greater South Side
Des Moines
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Popular places to visit
Gray’s Lake Park
Bring your towel and fishing rod to enjoy life’s simplicities in a pleasant park just outside downtown in this major urban center.
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 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 in Iowa Events Center during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
Principal Park
Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.
Top hotels in Greater South Side
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
"Clean room, great breakfast"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
"The hotel was conveniently located near the airport after our late flight. It met our needs and was clean enough for a short stay before our drive home the next morning. I would normally choose something else, but it worked well in this situation."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
"Needs some updates, but clean and well kept. Friendly staff."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
"Breakfast was meatless but stay was ok"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG
"Staff were friendly"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
"I absolutely loved staying here it was only for 1 day but, front desk was able to provide both early check in and late check out which really came in handy since i traveled to des moines for my brothers graduation and it therefore gave me plenty of time to get ready, also the maintenance employee ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Greater South Side
Grays Lake
While Grays Lake isn't home to many top sights, Gray’s Lake Park and Lauridsen Amphitheater are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
Southwestern Hills
Though Southwestern Hills may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Gray’s Lake Park and Lauridsen Amphitheater.
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.
