Court District Travel Guide
Des Moines
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Popular places to visit
Principal Park
Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.
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 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.
Iowa State Capitol Building
After visiting Iowa State Capitol Building, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals.
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
Top hotels in Court District
Des Lux Hotel
Lovely room, very comfortable! Neat decorations and great amenities. Breakfast was amazing.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection
Roominess amazing! She was. I’ve and
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown
Breakfast was great. Get the parking garage pass, well worth it. Bathroom was very spacious and room was clean and well layer out
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown
Bathroom door squeaked horribly because door had previously been broken. Hinges were bent and reinstalled poorly. One of the light switches worked but was broken. Bed was fantastic. Parking nice but pricey. Liked that you needed card to come and go. Breakfast was very nice also.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Beautiful hotel and everyone was so friendly...a big shout-out to Dakota at the front desk who was so patient with me and my 3 sisters and our 4 rooms. Great location, however... i would have liked the rooms to be stocked with those tiny, folded up shower caps.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
Other neighbourhoods around Court District
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.
Western Gateway
While visiting Western Gateway, you might make a stop by sights like Temple Theater and John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
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.
Sherman Hill
When in Sherman Hill, you can plan a visit to Hoyt Sherman Place and Temple Theater, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
