North of Grand
Des Moines
Visit North of Grand
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 acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

Iowa Events Center
Learn about the events happening in Iowa Events Center during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.

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 acclaimed theatre 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 North of Grand

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Comfortable beds, clean, the most well dressed and courteous staff. I love the character this hotel has. It’s gorgeous.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
For
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Sonesta Simply Suites Des Moines
Very clean Nice staff
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Nice experience
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Des Lux Hotel
This hotel was amazing and definitely a favorite of mine. It is an older hotel but everything is clean and beautiful. The staff was so friendly and the free breakfast was the best I have ever had.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Water poured from the light fixture in the bathroom. Room above us was having bath tub draining issues. The rest of the hotel is outdated and falling apart. The pictures on line are 20+ years old. I don’t recommend but our room was clean for the most part.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around North of Grand

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.

Drake
While visiting Drake, you might make a stop by sights like Knapp Center and Des Moines Community Playhouse.

Waveland Park
If you're spending some time in Waveland Park, Waveland Municipal Golf Course and Des Moines Community Playhouse are top sights worth seeing.

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.

Waterbury
While Waterbury may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Val Air Ballroom and Des Moines Art Center.

Western Gateway
While visiting Western Gateway, you might make a stop by sights like John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
