Lovington Travel Guide
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 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 lively festivals and great live music.
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
Explore the great outdoors at Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.
Top hotels in Lovington
Sonesta Essential Des Moines
Staff were great- room was clean. Bed was comfy.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines - Merle Hay Road
Very nice. Staff is awesome. Really happy trip.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
The hotel is beautiful and I had the best night sleep.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
Very clean Close to interstate and couldn't hear the traffic. Close to the casino and restaurants. Flying J staff are super friendly. Love that it is pet friendly and no charge or having to show proof of esa or service animal
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
The room was very quiet, despite being right by the airport. Clean, with comfortable beds. Friendly staff. Check in was seamless and quick.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Wildwood Lodge
It was a great hotel for the price and for a last minute booking! Just down the road from our sports complex!
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lovington
Merle Hay
While there might not be top attractions in Merle Hay, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Merle Hay Mall and Buccaneer Arena.
Beaverdale
While Beaverdale isn't home to many top sights, Knapp Center and Merle Hay Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Drake
While visiting Drake, you might make a stop by sights like Knapp Center and La Casa Cultural Center.
Saylorville
If you're spending some time in Saylorville, Margo Frankel Woods State Park and Woodland Hills Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.
Marquisville
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Marquisville and surrounding area, you can visit Grand View Golf Course and Knapp Center.
