Fairground Travel Guide
Des Moines
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
After visiting Iowa State Capitol Building, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.
Principal Park
Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.
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.
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.
Des Moines Art Center
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Des Moines Art Center during your travels in Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
Top hotels in Fairground
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds
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Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
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Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
It WASNT missing any plug ins or USB ports!!!!
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
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Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
Easy parking, great location. Sandy at the front desk was amazing and so helpful.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
The room was nice and staff was nice
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
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.
Western Gateway
While visiting Western Gateway, you might make a stop by sights like John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
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.
Fairground Travel Guide
- Jordan Creek Town Center
- Adventureland
- Iowa Events Center
- Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
- Drake University
- EMC Expo Center
- Des Moines Civic Center
- Iowa State Capitol Building
- Blank Park Zoo
- Principal Park
- Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
- Merle Hay Mall
- Outlets of Des Moines
- Saylorville Lake
- Des Moines Area Community College
- Valley Junction
- Simpson College
- Wooly's
- 801 Grand
- Gray’s Lake Park
- Mercy Medical Center West Lakes
- National Balloon Museum
- Salisbury House
